The GREEN DRIVE by State Government is an effort to combat pollution and take a step towards maintaining the ecological balance in Jammu & Kashmir by focusing on the single most critical element in the sustenance of life on earth- A Tree. Here are interesting things to know about Green Jammu and Kashmir drive : In a … Read more
Residents of villages falling in Phallian Mandal block of Marh constituency have alleged that the government’s ban on lifting of minor mineral, including sand and gravel, from the Tawi has raised the water levels dangerously, which could result in floods anytime. They feared that any natural calamity, such as the 2014 floods, could bring more … Read more
Unplanned urbanisation and uncontrolled vehicular growth on the roads of Jammu and Srinagar has pushed the twin capitals in the category of non-attainment cities, where the air pollution has exceeded the permissible limit. Both the cities have breached the established air quality norms about five years ago with suspended particulate matter and respiratory suspended particulate … Read more
The state administration on Friday ordered a complete ban on the use of ‘single-use’ plastics (disposable items) in all offices following reports its adverse impact on health and surrounding environment. With this, there will be no use of disposable cups, glasses, plates, bowls, bottled drinking water for small quantity and other avoidable products in government … Read more
The recently constructed underpasses at various places in Jammu have very quickly become a safe haven for drug peddlers and alcoholics. Taking, for example, the underpass at Bikram Chowk between Kala Kendra and Government Polytechnic College; the entire underground stretch can be seen littered with empty bottles, syringes and intoxicating medicines. The whole stretch also … Read more
Waste management has long been a rhetoric for successive governments of the state. Till date nothing sufficient has been done to recycle waste in the state. Recently, the Army has set up a waste management complex on the outskirts of the city to make Nagrota Military station “a clean and green formation” . Read below … Read more
11.86 MGD water deficit in twin cities Jammu and Srinagar cities require 116.22 millions of gallons per day (MGD) water. The installed capacity is 104.36 MGD, leaving a deficit of 11.86 MGD The urban centres require 74.80 MGD water. The installed capacity is 33.78 MGD, leaving a deficit of 41.02 MGD The rural areas require … Read more
The word migration doesn’t always come with negative annotation; sometimes there is a greater good behind the move. Wildlife department is also planning “migration” of fish from the Mansar lake. Mansar lake, one of the biggest freshwater lake in the Shivalik Mountains that is facing an unprecedented threat to its existence from the carp fish … Read more
Every year newspapers and news channels shock us with the year being the hottest and about recording the hottest and the coldest day. The way they present the news, seems like every year is getting ever hotter in the summers and the coldest ever likewise. So Jammu Virasat has decided to end the confusion for … Read more
Apart from Government’s apathy towards developing the Mansar lake of Jammu region another critical element is eroding the borders of the lake. This erosion poses great threat to surrounding buildings. On one hand, water level has reduced in the lake while on the other hand locals are constantly apprehensive of erosion damaging their buildings, according … Read more
Industries in Samba are flouting environmental guidelines and openly dumping their waste in Basantar river. Locals are concerned and are anxious over irresponsible pollution of water bodies. A number of chemical and pesticide factories are there in the area which are polluting these water bodies. According to The Tribune the industrial area comprises nearly 250 … Read more
J&K is losing its “food independence” at an alarming rate, all thanks to ill management of land and willful conversion of farm lands to other purposes. It means that we are no longer producing enough food to feed our people. Here is some data according to the economic survey 2017: -Jammu and Kashmir imported, the highest … Read more
Major health hazards are awaiting Jammu as state government is failing to implement environmental rules. Serious environmental threat is expected from untreated biomedical waste and illegal brick kilns. According to a news report by the Daily Excelsior, there are around 763 health institutions including diagnostic centres across the region. Out of an average 856 kg biomedical … Read more