News Topic:Dal Lake
Kashmir
Dal Lake records just eight fish species in six-month survey, study flags decline
A 2026 study found only eight fish species in Dal Lake, down from more than 14 reported earlier, and called for urgent conservation measures.
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Kashmir
IFFJK 2026: 135 films from over 40 countries to be screened in J&K
IFFJK 2026 will screen 135 films from over 40 countries across Srinagar and Gulmarg from September 7-10, promoting cinema, local talent and film tourism.
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Kashmir
Human activity drives pollution concerns in Dal, Nigeen lakes, study finds
A study found elevated phosphate levels in Dal and Nigeen lakes, linking pollution to sewage, detergents, fertilizers and pesticide residues.
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Views
Mirwaiz warns J&K faces Nepal-like flood risk, urges ecology protection
Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir has cited the Nepal floods as a warning for Jammu and Kashmir, criticizing unchecked development and citing Dal Lake's decline as an example.
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Kashmir
Shikarawalas allege diesel leakage from de-weeding machines as Dal Lake water turns green
Srinagar's Dal Lake is facing fresh concerns over its deteriorating condition, with large stretches of water appearing green and hundreds of fish reportedly found dead.
Kashmir
Plastic waste and dense weeds threaten Srinagar’s historic Dal Lake
Srinagar's Dal Lake is increasingly showing signs of ecological distress, with large stretches of the historic water body now engulfed by dense weeds.
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Travel
Pahalgam Aftermath: Shikaras empty as visitor numbers plummet
Dal Lake still glistens under the sun, but the silence on its surface tells a different story. Shikaras, once busy ferrying tourists, now drift idle.
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Business & Economy
Pahalgam attack severely impacts tourism, thousands jobless
The last month's massacre of tourists at Pahalgam in the Kashmir Valley has severely impacted the region’s economy, leading to job losses.
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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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