News Topic:Dal Lake

Boat carrying BJP activists capsizes in Dal Lake

SRINAGAR — A boat carrying BJP activists capsized in Dal Lake during an election rally led by Saffron party's leaders, among others including MoS...

Government forms panel for land acquisition in Dal Lake

SRINAGAR — The government on Tuesday constituted a committee for monitoring of land acquisition and rehabilitation work in Dal Lake.With Divisional Commissioner Kashmir as chairman,...

Houseboat Policy approved for Dal, Nigeen Lake

SRINAGAR — The Administrative Council (AC) which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu approved policy guidelines for registration / renewal...

Two CRPF men killed in fratricide incident at Dal Lake

SRINAGAR — Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men were on Tuesday killed in a fratricide incident inside CRPF's water wing camp at Dal...

Tourism Woes: Out of 4.5k Shikaras, only 400 rowing in Dal Lake

SRINAGAR — In the world famous Dal Lake, only 400 Shikaras are rowing out of total 4500 as tourists continue to stay away from...

J&K Government to build 16 viewing points on Dal Lake

SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir government is building 16 viewing points (ghats) on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar for the convenience...

Floods in Kashmir: Who is responsible?

From September 2014, when the drastic floods ruined us, the word 'flood' sends shivers down the spine of Kashmiris. The ugly scenes are still...

Wonderfully evocative pictures of Kashmir – II

Kashmir (Kashmiri: كشهير kaśhīr, Urdu, Shina: کشمیر kaśmīr, कश्मीर, Hindi) is a geographical region in the north-west of the Indian subcontinent.

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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.

AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed

AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.

900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.