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When Wetlands Turn to Wastelands. .!
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (277+ words) Garbage, greed, and the erasure of Kashmir's ecological shield For decades, experts have warned that the reckless encroachment and pollution of wetlands would return to haunt us. Each autumn, when thousands of birds from Central Asia and Siberia used to…...
World Environment Day: CM urges citizens to join green mission
9+ hour, 56+ min ago (130+ words) Plants sapling at J&K House, New Delhi Says every tree is investment in cleaner air New Delhi, Jun 05: On the occasion of World Environment Day, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah planted a sapling at Jammu & Kashmir House, New Delhi, marking…...
World Environment Day 2026: "Act Now For Climate
5+ hour, 33+ min ago (180+ words) The time to act is now. Together, we can reduce our carbon footprint, promote sustainable living, and inspire others to join the global movement for climate action Meteorological data suggests that the winter of 202526 has been among the most unusual…...
PM Modi reaffirms commitment to protect environment and promote sustainable growth on World Environment Day
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (270+ words) New Delhi, June 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed the government's commitment to protecting the environment and furthering sustainable growth on the occasion of World Environment Day. In a post on X, PM Modi highlighted the efforts taken by…...
Wildlife Trust of India blacklisted by J&K Wildlife Dept
4+ week, 2+ day ago (441+ words) Srinagar, May 09: The Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Department has blacklisted the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and barred it from participating in any future departmental works after finding major deficiencies in a biodiversity assessment project'undertaken in'Rajouri-Poonch region. According to an…...
SKUAST-K fisheries scientist wins IAUA award
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (190+ words) Srinagar, May 5: A scientist of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir has been awarded with "IAUA Outstanding Ph D Thesis Research Award 2025." The award has been conferred to Dr. Naila Majid, assistant professor at SKUAST-Ks Faculty of…...
Wetlands Are Not Wastelands: A Call to Save J&K's Natural Defences
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (154+ words) As encroachment, pollution, and climate stress shrink these fragile ecosystems, saving Jammu and Kashmir's wetlands has become essential for flood protection, biodiversity and the region's long-term survival Saving wetlands in Jammu and Kashmir is not about returning to a romantic…...
Forest dept, GSI join hands to develop fossil sites for education & eco-geotourism
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (282+ words) Larnoo (Anantnag), Jan 03: In an effort to conserve geo-heritage and promote scientific awareness, the J&K Forest department, Anantnag division, in collaboration with the Geological Survey of India (GSI), has initiated measures to develop identified fossil sites in the district…...
2-day Capsule Course under Wular Bird Watch Conclave commences at KFTS Chitternar
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (367+ words) This vision was articulated during the inaugural session of the two-day Capsule Course under the Wular Bird Watch Conclave, which commenced today at the Kashmir Forest Training School (KFTS), Chitternar. The programme is being organised by the Wular Conservation and…...