JAMMU — The CAG has expressed serious concerns about the large-scale encroachment of over 2,500 kanals and ecological degradation of Hokersar Lake, warning that the wetland is facing rapid deterioration, and its “pristine glory” is at risk of extinction. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) pulled up authorities for the failure of conservation and management […]
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315 lakes vanished, 203 shrunk in J&K; CAG calls for structured conservation, management efforts
JAMMU — The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged alarming degradation of lakes in Jammu and Kashmir, revealing that 518 out of 697 natural lakes — over 74 per cent — in the Union territory have either disappeared or decreased in size since 1967, leading to significant ecological imbalance and loss of biodiversity. As […]
J&K witnesses 34% rainfall deficit in March
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir faced a rainfall deficit of 34 per cent in March despite several Western Disturbances in the month, officials said on Wednesday. They said J-K received 100.7 mm of rainfall, below the normal of 152.9 mm, placing the month in the “deficient” category. Srinagar recorded 88.5 mm rainfall against a normal […]
DSEK kick starts mega plantation drive across all schools of Kashmir
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Director School Education Kashmir, Dr G.N Itoo today kick started a mega plantation drive across all the schools of Kashmir division by planting seedlings at High School Chowgund Verinag Anantnag during the culmination event of ensuing Grand Enrolment Drive 2025. Speaking on the occasion, he stated that during ongoing special enrolment drive […]
Mining activities, large-scale development causing ecological destruction in J&K: Waheed Para
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party MLA Waheed Para on Wednesday said that they have sought an explanation from the government on the environmental impact of all ongoing projects in Jammu and Kashmir, adding that mining activities and large-scale development are causing ecological destruction in Jammu and Kashmir. Para further claimed that a […]
Clear sky in Jammu and Kashmir for next 24 hours: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department on Friday forecast clear sky with bright sunshine in Jammu and Kashmir for the next 24 hours. The weather was dry in the Union Territory during last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, Clear sky with bright sunshine is expected in J&K during the next 24 […]





