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Kashmir  Environment 

Experts Warn of Climate Change Crisis in Kashmir at EPG-IEI Workshop

Experts Warn of Climate Change Crisis in Kashmir at EPG-IEI Workshop Srinagar, Mar 3: The Environmental Policy Group (EPG), in collaboration with The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu & Kashmir State Centre, organized a workshop on "Water, Weather, and Well-Being: Climate Change in the Kashmir Valley," highlighting the pressing environmental challenges...
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Kashmir  Environment 

Felling of 500-Year-Old Chinars in Anantnag Sparks Outrage

Felling of 500-Year-Old Chinars in Anantnag Sparks Outrage Anantnag, Feb 26: The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has strongly condemned the shocking felling of centuries-old Chinar trees in Rani Bagh, Anantnag, calling it a grave violation of heritage and environmental laws. The trees, believed to be over 500 years...
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Kashmir  Environment  Regional News 

Forest Division Langate Hosts Workshop on Forest Fire Mitigation Strategies

Forest Division Langate Hosts Workshop on Forest Fire Mitigation Strategies    Langate, Feb,25:In a proactive effort to strengthen forest fire preparedness, the Langate Forest Division, in collaboration with BSF Naugam, SDH Langate, the Wildlife Department, and the Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES), organized a one-day workshop on forest fire management and...
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Kashmir  Environment 

Rampant Destruction of Chinar Trees in Anantnag, Authorities Remain Silent

Rampant Destruction of Chinar Trees in Anantnag, Authorities Remain Silent Srinagar, Feb 25: In a disturbing environmental violation, dozens of majestic Chinar trees have been illegally felled in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, with authorities allegedly turning a blind eye to the destruction. The chopping down of these majestic trees, despite...
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Kashmir  Environment 

Heavy Snowfall, Rains Likely in J&K; IMD Issues Yellow Watch

Heavy Snowfall, Rains Likely in J&K; IMD Issues Yellow Watch Srinagar, Feb 24: Jammu and Kashmir is set to experience a spell of heavy snowfall in higher reaches and rainfall in the plains as a fresh western disturbance becomes active over the region, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted....
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Kashmir  Environment 

Omar Abdullah Warns of Worsening Water Shortage, Pitches for Proactive Conservation

Omar Abdullah Warns of Worsening Water Shortage, Pitches for Proactive Conservation Srinagar, Feb 19 : Jammu and Kashmir is heading towards a serious water crisis, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stressing the need for urgent government and public intervention.       The Chief Minister acknowledged that the crisis has been escalating over     The...
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Kashmir  Environment  Regional News 

Massive Crackdown on Illegal Mining in Shanoo, Langate; Authorities Seize Vehicles & Timber

Massive Crackdown on Illegal Mining in Shanoo, Langate; Authorities Seize Vehicles & Timber Langate, Feb 5: In A significant move to curb illegal mining, the Revenue Department Langate, led by Tehsildar Mohd Ismail, in collaboration with Handwara Police, the Geology & Mining Department, and the Forest Department, conducted a massive crackdown on unauthorized...
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Environment  Regional News 

J&K's Mineral Wealth: A Story of Theft, Neglect and Decay

J&K's Mineral Wealth: A Story of Theft, Neglect and Decay Srinagar, Feb 5: Illegal mining continues to plague various districts across Jammu & Kashmir, with reports suggesting that the Mining Department has failed to tackle the issue effectively.            Despite official claims of stringent measures, unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals...
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Kashmir  Environment 

Light to moderate rains/snow likely in J&K tonight

Light to moderate rains/snow likely in J&K tonight Srinagar, Feb 04 :- The Jammu and Kashmir parts are expected to experience fresh snowfall ranging from light to moderate till February 05.    An official of Meteorological department J&K told that generally cloudy weather is expected today with the possibility...
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Illegal Mining Pushes Rambi Ara to the Brink of Disaster, Massive Protests Erupt

Illegal Mining Pushes Rambi Ara to the Brink of Disaster, Massive Protests Erupt Pulwama, Feb 01: Rambi Ara, a lifeline for thousands, is facing an unprecedented ecological disaster due to rampant illegal mining. The unchecked extraction of resources has triggered massive protests, with furious residents demanding an immediate shutdown of operations by NKC,...
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Kashmir  Environment 

INTERVIEW: Loss of Wetlands Makes Kashmir More Vulnerable To Climate-Related Disasters: Mehru Nissa

INTERVIEW: Loss of Wetlands Makes Kashmir More Vulnerable To Climate-Related Disasters: Mehru Nissa Srinagar, Feb 01: On the occasion of World Wetlands Day 2025, environmental scientist and educationist Mehru Nissa discusses with Associated News Bureau, the challenges that pose threat to the wetlands in Jammu and Kashmir. Excerpts: Q: Why are wetlands so...
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Kashmir  Environment 

Chillai Kalan Ends on a Wet Note as Rains Lash Valley

Chillai Kalan Ends on a Wet Note as Rains Lash Valley Srinagar, Jan 31: The harshest phase of Kashmir’s winter, the 40-day-long Chillai Kalan, ended on a wet note as rain lashed the Valley on its final day. This period, known for its extreme cold and heavy snowfall, began with freezing...
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