News Topic:Dal Lake
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
Srinagar Police, SDRF conduct mock drill in Dal Lake
Srinagar Police, in collaboration with the Tourist Police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), conducted a mock drill in Dal Lake on Tuesday.
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Kashmir
Body of youth recovered after Shikara capsizes in Dal Lake
The body of a 24-year-old youth who went missing after a shikara capsized in Dal Lake on Friday evening was recovered on Saturday morning, officials said.
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Kashmir
Identities of bodies found in Dal Lake confirmed, investigation continues
The three bodies found in Dal Lake near Shalimar Ghat on Saturday have been identified, shedding light on possible circumstances.
Kashmir
Woman, two children found dead in Dal Lake
The dead bodies of a woman and two children were found in Dal Lake Srinagar near Shalimar Ghat on Saturday.
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