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Snow avalanches killed 100 people in last three years

by Hirra AzmatEnvironmentFebruary 26, 2020February 25, 2020

Srinagar, Feb 25: Around 100 people have lost their lives in a series of avalanches triggered by heavy snowfall in the last three years. According to the data released by…

Thanks to Project Tiger: Majestic Hangul gets a new lifeline in Kashmir

by Hirra AzmatEnvironmentFebruary 24, 2020February 25, 2020

Srinagar, Feb 23: Majestic Hangul has got a new lifeline after Jammu and Kashmir government decided to adopt `Project Tiger’ model to arrest the declining population of the critically endangered…

Excessive use of chemical fertilizers poses serious threat to aquatic life

by Hirra AzmatEnvironmentFebruary 11, 2020February 25, 2020

Srinagar, Feb 10: Experts have warned that excessive use of chemical fertilizers could lead to uncontrollable growth of algae and floating weeds which could have serious environmental implications. According to…

Climate change fallout: Kashmir glaciers lost 23% area in 60 years

by Hirra AzmatEnvironmentFebruary 1, 2020February 25, 2020

Srinagar: A major environmental crisis is unfolding in Kashmir after a new study revealed that the Himalayan glaciers have lost 23 percent area in the last 60 years. Entitled “Stream…

Breeders asked to avoid grazing in wet grasslands: Deadly parasite kills 35 sheep, infect 500 others

by Hirra AzmatEnvironmentJanuary 27, 2020February 25, 2020

Srinagar: A lethal parasitical infection is fast spreading its tentacles among the livestock in North Kashmir. More than 35 sheep have so far died while 500 others were affected by…

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Our solar system looks like a deflated croissant, reveals NASA

UK records hottest day in August in 17 years

CBI begins preliminary probe into Rs 9,000 cr J&K hydro project

Sikh group’s efforts bear fruit: J&K’s first Miyawaki forest lush and green in just a year

Waste dumped in Wular: NGT seeks action-taken report from Kashmir Govt

Man-animal conflict: Kashmir Wildlife Dept sets-up accommodation for team at Nishat Conservation Reserve

Watch: Kashmir’s iconic Panther House to charm visitors in new avatar

Snow avalanches killed 100 people in last three years

Thanks to Project Tiger: Majestic Hangul gets a new lifeline in Kashmir

Excessive use of chemical fertilizers poses serious threat to aquatic life

Climate change fallout: Kashmir glaciers lost 23% area in 60 years

Breeders asked to avoid grazing in wet grasslands: Deadly parasite kills 35 sheep, infect 500 others