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CAG flags disappearance and shrinkage of lakes in JK; raises env concerns

Srinagar: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has highlighted the degradation of lakes and water bodies in Jammu and Kashmir, reporting that...

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Jammu & Kashmir

Inland Water Transport in Srinagar gains momentum as JK Admin reviews progress

Srinagar: In a major push towards sustainable urban transport and ecological conservation, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a meeting to review the...

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Jammu & Kashmir

54-year-old man’s body recovered from Nigeen Lake in Srinagar

Srinagar: Body of an elderly man was recovered from Nigeen Lake near Pokhribal area of Srinagar on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. An official...

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Jammu & Kashmir

Life saving jackets mandatory in shikaras in Dal, other lakes: Admin

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has made life saving jackets mandatory for Shikara boats in Dal and Nigeen lakes besides other...

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Jammu & Kashmir

Fire guts five houseboats in Srinagar, say officials

Srinagar: At least five houseboats were gutted in a massive fire in Nigeen Lake Srinagar on Monday, officials said. They said the...

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Culture

Life in Srinagar—Part II: (Caste)ing shadows over Nigeen Lake

One of the reasons behind the decay and downfall of Kashmir’s heritage houseboat legacy is the chronic slandering of the Hanji community....

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Environment

Governor reviews Dal-Nageen conservation, directs double shift for manual cleaning of Dal Lake

Srinagar: Governor N.N. Vohra chaired a meeting to review the ongoing Dal-Nageen Lake Conservation, Management and Rehabilitation programmes. After reviewing the cleaning...