Environment & Climate
Roots Matter
J&K’s forest debate must protect both ecological wealth and the communities that have lived alongside it. Bisma Rafiq writes.
Environment & Climate
Environment & Climate
Ecological Delay
A yearlong delay puts J&K’s wetland conservation plans under the High Court’s scrutiny. Bilquees Punjabi reports.
Environment & Climate
Environment Committee reviews conservation, management of lakes, wetlands
Chairman Tarigami calls for conservation measures guided by scientific evidence, community involvement
Environment & Climate
Introduce safe, non-lethal deterrents to prevent wild animals from entering residential areas: Minister
Reviews human-wildlife conflict in J&K
Environment & Climate
Mian Altaf defends pre-2019 forest record
Says FRA didn’t apply to J&K before 2019
Business & Economy
Environmental Policy Group seeks review of Nowgam Industrial Park
Group questions project’s compliance with flood-basin safeguards
Environment & Climate
Srinagar-Jammu highway open
Landslide clearance at Dhramthal expected to take up to 5 days
Environment & Climate
Forests Sacrificed
More than 1086 hectares of J&K forest land have been approved for non-forestry use, putting the cost of development under scrutiny. Amir Yaseen reports.
Environment & Climate
Recovery Clock
As J&K spends Rs 1579 crore on disaster recovery, speed and resilience will determine whether it simply rebuilds or prepares for the next disaster. Mir Suneem reports.