News Topic:J&K Lake Conservation and Management Authority

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.

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.

Mass fish death shocks Dal Lake

Thousands of fish have been found dead in the world-famous Dal Lake in Srinagar, with experts saying that the mass death has taken place due to thermal stratification.

The Must-Visit Lakes in Jammu and Kashmir

With clear waters and many water activities to engage in, visiting these lakes on your Kashmir trip is the must-do thing on your bucket list.

LAWDA renamed as LCMA in J-K

Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) has been renamed as Jammu and Kashmir Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA).

Authorities plan to retrieve 380 kanals of land in Wular Lake

The government has asked the concerned authorities to evacuate more than 380 kanals of land in respect of the Wular Lake.

LAWDA resumes cleanliness drive of Dal Lake in Srinagar

After the cleaning drive was paused last year due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the work is now in full swing at the Dal Lake in Srinagar.

Municipal Bodies: Probe ordered into all ‘illegal’ appointments

Government has ordered a high-level probe into all ‘illegal’ appointments and regularizations made in the municipal bodies of Kashmir.

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Three police personnel injured as escort vehicle rolls down in Awantipora

Three police personnel, including an officer, were injured after an escort vehicle rolled down following a tyre burst near Zirayat Sharief in Awantipora on Monday.

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.

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