RJ Abid Khan Kashmir, a region celebrated for its enchanting winter landscapes, is currently facing an unprecedented challenge – the tangible effects of global warming on its climate. This year, the region has witnessed a disturbing trend of rising temperatures...

SRINAGAR: Kadri Mujtaba, a distinguished craft revivalist from Kashmir and founder of the luxury pashmina brand, Me&K, has received a prestigious invitation to the House of Lords in the UK Parliament. He will be participating in a roundtable discussion on...

SRINAGAR: Unabated timber smuggling in the forests of Humpathri Damhal Hanjipora area in south kashmir’s Kulgam district has taken a heavy toll on the green gold of the area, with the authorities looking as mute spectators. Locals said that the...

SRINAGAR: The farmers, inhabiting in the world famous 'Dal Lake', associated with Lotus Stem (Nadru) got a new lease of life with the Jammu and Kashmir government extending them value addition and handholding services in selling their produce in the...

Srinagar, Mar 25 (GNS): Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) on Saturday issued avalanche warning for ten districts in upcoming 24 hours. The DMA, as per GNS, issued a ‘Low Danger Level’ warning above 3000 metres over Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla, Kupwara, Kulgam, Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban and Reasi districts. People living in the specified areas have been advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas. (GNS)

SRINAGAR: As part of ‘Green J&K Drive’ the Department of Social Forestry today organized a mega plantation event in collaboration with University of Kashmir at Zakura Campus, here. More than 1000 plants of Deodar and other species were planted. University and school students, NCC cadets, school children, Eco Club members, Van Mitras , NGOs, Teaching faculty of University, Government officials, staff of Social Forestry Division Srinagar and local people participated in the plantation event . The drive was kick started by Principal Secretary Forest, Ecology and Environment Department, Dheeraj Gupta who was also the chief guest at the event. Speaking on the occasion, the Principal Secretary expressed satisfaction and appreciation for whole hearted support and participation of VPPCs, PRIs, Gram panchayat members, University administration and other stakeholders in carrying out the plantation event successfully. He stated that under Social Forestry’s various initiatives, efforts are being made to scale up plantations within urban areas to create green assets which not only add to the aesthetic value of cities but also play a key role in mitigating climate change. Gupta appreciated efforts of the Social Forestry Department for doing plantations inside educational institutions, on lands belonging to Gram Panchayats and also to promote plantation on farmer’s land. Gram Panchayats are playing a proactive role in engaging local people to take up afforestation as a gainful farming enterprise to increase their income and enhance livelihood opportunities in rural areas, he added. Speaking on the occasion, PCCF(HoFF), J&K Forest Department, Dr Mohit Gera appreciated the efforts of Social Forestry Department in greening the Srinagar city under ‘Green JK Drive’ and highlighted the importance of such plantation drives in educational institutions especially University Campuses under the component ‘Institutional Plantation’. Vice Chancellor of University of Kashmir, Professor Nelofer Khan in her address appreciated the efforts of the Social Forestry Department in organizing such drives under ‘Institutional plantation’ which has made the campus green and beautiful. PCCF, Director, Social Forestry Department J&K, Roshan Jaggi highlighted the achievements of the Social Forestry Department. He said that the Forest Department during the current year is aiming to plant 1.35 crore saplings, (84 Ponds) water harvesting structures constructed and Fodder augmentation activities are being taken up in all 4291 GPS across all districts of J&K. Others also spoke on the occasion, VPPC members, PRIs, Vice chairman DDC Srinagar Bilal Ahmad hailed efforts of the Social Forestry Department in enhancing the green cover of the UT.

HT NEWS DESK February 12 : Surpassing 28000 mark and still thousands missing the death toll is bound to cross 50000 mark in the days to come. If The UN Chief for Relief is to be believed the death toll...

HT NEWS DESK  Srinagar, Feb 10: The J&K meteorological department on Friday issued a clarification saying that the yellow snowfall in north Kashmir yesterday was due to dust carried by winds from Pakistan and Afghanistan.  The MeT, in a statement,...

HT NEWS DESK / AGENCIES  TurkishPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday declared a three-month state of emergency in 10 southeastern provinces hit by a major earthquake that has claimed thousands of lives.Rescue in recovery work in the isolated region...

HT NEWS Desk / AGENCIES The most powerful earthquake in nearly a century struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing 1,904 people. The 7.8-magnitude night-time tremor, followed hours later by two more big ones, wiped out entire sections of major...

HT News Desk Istanbul, Feb 6 (UNI) The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Turkey has risen to 284, while 2,383 people have been injured, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said on Monday.Earlier reports indicated that 76 people...

HT NEWS DESK / AGENCIES Istanbul/ New Delhi / February 06 ; More than 200 people have died in two countries after one of the strongest earthquakes to hit Turkey and Syria in more than 100 years sent tremors across...