In a positive development amid 21-day lockdown ordered by the authorities keeping in view depressing scenario caused by Coronavirus, the air quality of winter capital of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has improved considerably due to drastic decline in the pollution level, which otherwise was remotely possible during normal course of life. According to … 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
Jammu and Kashmir administration would develop Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) of adequate capacities as a long-term strategy for conservation of water bodies from pollution hazards, and for the restoration of pristine glory of twin capital cities, an official spokesman said Wednesday. The decision to develop the network of STPs was taken during the pre-budget consultation … 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