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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Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.
Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah
Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.
J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister
Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.
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