Environment
Rules amended to give mining permits to Panchayats in J&K; Geology and mining dept to secure clearances on their behalf
Srinagar: In a first, the government of Jammu and Kashmir has asked the Department of Geology and Mining to secure...
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Dry spell triggers massive forest fire at Dachigam
Srinagar: Prolonged dry spell has triggered a massive fire in the forest areas surrounding Mahadev Peak at Dachigam National Park...
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Mumbai fishermen catch endangered giant fish, probe ordered
Mumbai:Â A fishing trawler in the Arabian Sea, around 40-50 km off Colaba, netted a big and unexpected catch late on...
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Our solar system looks like a deflated croissant, reveals NASA
New Delhi:Â Our solar system looks like a deflated croissant, NASA has revealed after developing a new prediction of the shape...
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UK records hottest day in August in 17 years
London:The UK recorded its hottest day in August after 17 years, as temperatures reached 36.4 degrees Celsius in south-east England,...
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CBI begins preliminary probe into Rs 9,000 cr J&K hydro project
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has started preliminary enquiry into allotment of a Rs 9,000 crore hydro...
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Sikh group’s efforts bear fruit: J&K’s first Miyawaki forest lush and green in just a year
Srinagar: It started in Japan, is being increasingly adopted in other parts of the world, and has finally shown results...
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Waste dumped in Wular: NGT seeks action-taken report from Kashmir Govt
New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has directed the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district to submit an action-taken...
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Man-animal conflict: Kashmir Wildlife Dept sets-up accommodation for team at Nishat Conservation Reserve
Srinagar: Grappling with growing man-animal conflict, Wildlife Department, Kashmir, has set up an official accommodation for forest personnel at Brane-Nishat...
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Watch: Kashmir’s iconic Panther House to charm visitors in new avatar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kknvM02cXHE Srinagar: From an abandoned zoo to environmental awareness center, the iconic Panther House at Chasma Shahi is all set...
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