The poachers had a field day today around the famous Hokersar wetland in Srinagar as they shot down scores of migratory birds. There was no effort on part of officials to stop poaching. Early in

Describing the timber extraction as an indispensable process for the growth of forests, the chief minister of Jammu today stressed upon the need to evolve a viable forest extraction policy to check

Educational, Environmental, Social Sports and Cultural Society Bhalessa expressed concern over the damage caused due to heavy snowfall in various forest compartments of Bhalessa range of Bhaderwah

Minister for Finance, Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Muzaffar Hussain Baig said the government is contemplating to develop sewerage system in the Srinagar city on the pattern of

At least 26 cesspools were demolished by the Jammu Municipality late last night on Sunday which were constructed by the residents. Keeping in view the deteriorating condition of the environment and

The international developmental funding organisation, the World Bank has sanctioned an aid of Rs 400 crore for sewerage and drainage system of the winter capital, Jammu. This would be utilised in

A delegation of farmers headed by Karan Singh general secretary of Kissan Union Samba met Tehsildar Samba and appraised him about the problems faced by the farmers due to prevailing drought. He also

The forest Minister's announcement to put a blanket ban on the extraction of even dry timber trees from the forests on selective basis does not appear to be a sound decision in view of the past

Highlighting the development activities initiated by the coalition government and lauding the efforts of the chief minister in bringing peace in Jammu and Kashmir, Yash Pal Kundal, minister of state

The Minister for Forests and Environment, Mr Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Sofi has instructed the Principal Chief Conservator Forest and Managing Director, State Forest and Managing Director, State Forest