Kashmir: High organic load in Jhelum causes fish to come ashore

As fish wash ashore, experts point to environmental degradation of rivers and lakes in the valley

National Saffron Mission has failed due to government insensitivity, say growers

The ailing industry was badly hit by last year’s floods which damaged saffron worth Rs 668 crore 

Jammu and Kashmir High Court orders removal of Russian poplar trees

The tree is believed to be a threat to health of locals

How people turn to social media during natural disasters

Social media has redefined communication and made it even better, especially during emergencies

Kashmir flood: Met dept predicts more rainfall, Centre grants Rs 200 crore for relief

Police helpline number receives more than 30,000 calls and almost 9,500 WhatsApp messages

Government declares flood in Kashmir after Jhelum crosses danger mark

Three houses collapse in Budgam district, 16 members of a family buried under rubble, 21 reportedly missing

Doctors should not be made to work for more than 12 hours, orders Delhi government

While this may prove to be a good move for quality healthcare, a lot will have to be done to ensure its implementation

Vanishing Eden

An entire colony of painted storks deserted Keoladeo mid-season this year. Is the wetland dying?

J&K to get Rs 60,000 crore as BJP-PDP agree on government formation

State allocated maximum amount among 11 revenue deficit states, following recommendations of 14th Finance Commission

Kargil landslide: Centre considers controlled explosions

As the artificial lake created in the Phutkal river grows and with snow melt season around the corner authorities fear flash floods

A date with the Valley

Migratory birds flock to Kashmir despite the damage caused to wetlands by flood

Hike customs duty on raw silk, J&K Governor asks the Centre

The move will protect the livelihood of 30,000 families engaged in raw silk production

Budget 2015-16: civil society demands more development funds for minorities

Policy document says no advance allocations are made for minorities; demands allocations at par with those for SCs and STs

High Court notice to Novartis on Cipla appeal

Cipla has challenged the court order restraining it from manufacturing generic version of respiratory ailment drug

High court asks Haryana not to issue occupation certificates in some Gurgaon sectors

Seeks blue print for water supply to residents of sectors 68 to 80

Ministries battle over applicability of Forest Rights Act

As development projects continue to receive Centre’s push, officials within the government fear that rights of tribal communities are …

GreenPHABLET developed to help small holder farmers

It provides farmers with services to improve productivity and find better prices

Pune police to crack down on noise on New Year’s Eve

Green tribunal orders confiscation of cars fitted with unauthorised DJ systems to check noise pollution

Animal bones found in biscuit factory in Moradabad

Factory was employing children below 14 years of age

Activists find flaws with Australia’s new ban on supertrawlers

India’s new guidelines on deep sea fishing by big vessels have left many environmentalists irked

Can Omar Abdullah help restore TosaMaidan’s lost glory?

The former chief minister, who won with a narrow margin from Beerwah, was instrumental in getting the armed forces to vacate the large meadow in …

Obesity can be counted as disability, says EU Court

A corpulent labourer whose weight thwarts the execution at work will now qualify for handicap assurance