Indigenous communities in J&K struggle with increasing lightning risks to livelihoods By Wahid Bhat and Rajeev Tyagi 25 Dec 2023 The alpine pastures in Jammu and Kashmir are picturesque – home to vibrant wildflowers and rare animals like the Hangul and Tibetan Antelope. Read More
More than 60 organizations demands ban on major infrastructure projects in fragile Himalayan region By Ground report 30 Mar 2024 Environmental and social organizations in India are uniting under the banner of People for Himalaya to demand a complete ban Read More
NGT orders review of J&K govt's handling of Dewan stone crusher case By Ground report 25 Mar 2024 The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a directive for a comprehensive review of the Jammu & Kashmir government’s approach Read More
Heritage trees axed: Kashmir’s Amar Singh college faces green loss By Ground report 22 Mar 2024 The cutting down of 234 trees at the 111-year-old campus of Amar Singh College in Srinagar has caused anger among locals in Kashmir. Read More
In conversation with Kieran Hunt, ‘J&K's snowfall decline, and flood risks increase linked to western disturbances’ By Wahid Bhat 21 Mar 2024 Discover the connection between climate change, western disturbances, and water security in India. Dr Kieran Hunt's study on impact of WDs Read More
NGT orders environmental compensation for illegal mining in Kashmir By Ground report 19 Mar 2024 The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has mandated Danish Yusuf and Rauf Ahmed, two individuals implicated in illegal mining activities in Budgam Read More
MEIL gave Rs 966 cr Electoral bonds have a history of violating environmental norms By Ground report 16 Mar 2024 Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL), has contributed a massive Rs 966 crore through electoral bonds. Read More
J&K High Court grants army's request for infrastructure repair in Gulmarg By Ground report 12 Mar 2024 The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh directed the Building Operation Controlling Authority (BOCA) in Gulmarg. Read More
Hailstorm, rain and snowfall likely in parts of India due to Western Disturbance By Ground report 26 Feb 2024 A fresh Western Disturbance is affecting the weather in parts of India, bringing hailstorms, rain and snowfall to some regions. Read More
NGT issues notice to J&K government over Handwara-Bangus road project By Ground report 24 Feb 2024 NGT has issued a notice to govt of J&K for allegedly violating environmental norms in construction the Handwara-Bangus road project Read More