News Topic:Air Pollution

Srinagar air pollution rank falls to 26th, JKCAG urges action

JKCAG urges J&K legislators to act on Srinagar’s 26th rank in the 2026 Clean Air Survey, down from fourth in 2023 amid pollution concerns.

A Breath of Death: Cement factories suffocate Kashmir

Cement factories in Kashmir poison the air, sicken the people and threaten the environment. A young man fights for change.

Explosive rise in cancer cases in Kashmir linked to environmental pollution: DAK

DAK issued a shocking revelation, stating that the unprecedented surge in cancer cases in Kashmir can be directly attributed to the rampant environmental pollution.

Srinagar’s air quality deteriorating consistently

The air quality in Kashmir has been consistently deteriorating for the past three years, reveals the data compiled by the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Board (PCB).

CLIMATE CHANGE

"Earth is going the most harmful transition. Greenery is lost. Springs are Autumns. Birds are dead. Songs are gone."

Environment in Khrew & Khonmoh deteriorating

SRINAGAR — The environment of Kashmir valley is degrading day by day due to the pollution emanating from the industries as well as vehicles.Khrew...

As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner

WASHINGTON — As people across the globe stay home to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the air has cleaned up, albeit temporarily.Smog...

Vice Chairman J&K Cements meets Governor Vohra

Srinagar: Senior PDP Leader and Vice Chairman J&K Cements Limited, Er. Nazir Ahmad Yatoo called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here...

Latest news

JKSET/LASET 2026 exam rescheduled to 1:30 PM on October 25

The University of Kashmir has rescheduled JKSET/LASET 2026 to 1:30 pm on October 25. Candidates must report to their examination centres by noon.

Aga Ruhullah leaves new political platform open, says he will consult people after Nov 3

Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi says he will consult people after November 3 on Jammu and Kashmir’s constitutional rights, leaving his political options open.

AIMSA calls off MBBS, BDS interns’ strike after stipend hike

AIMSA has called off the strike by MBBS and BDS interns in J&K after the government raised their monthly stipend to ₹25,000 from October 1, 2026.

Must read

Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.