Dal Lake Kashmir

Mystic Dal Lake turning into a swamp lake due to pollution

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Mystic Dal Lake turning into a swamp lake due to pollution

The pristine-looking Dal Lake, one of the main attractions for tourists coming to Jammu and Kashmir, is slowly turning into a swamp due to rising pollution levels in and around the famous lake. The lake is slowly turning into a “weed-clogged swamp” one environmentalist says could have a negative effect on tourism in the state. … Read more

9-year old Jannat, who cleans and preserves Srinagar’s iconic Dal Lake

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9-year old Jannat, who cleans and preserves Srinagar's iconic Dal Lake

Age does not matter when one is determined to bring about a positive change. Kashmir’s seven-year-old Jannat has been setting an example for two years with her efforts to clean the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar. Her story is now included in the curriculum of a school in Hyderabad. Dal Lake shrunk from original size … Read more