News Topic:Water Pollution
Jammu
Mysterious deaths in Rajouri reportedly linked to contaminated water
The deaths of 17 individuals, including 14 children, from three families in Baddal village, Rajouri, were initially suspected to be caused by a mystery disease.
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Kashmir
SIDCO industrial area in Pulwama dumps waste into Ranbiara rivulet
The Small Industries Development Corporation (SIDCO) industrial area at Lassipora in southern Kashmir’s Pulwama district is functioning without a waste disposal facility.
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Kashmir
Water pollution threatens Kashmir’s Nadru production
The famed Nadur production in Kashmir is witnessing a decline, with growers attributing it to water pollution stemming from drains flowing into water bodies.
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J&K
J-K produces over 51,000 tonnes plastic waste per annum
Jammu and Kashmir is generating over 51,000 tonnes of plastic waste with Kashmir producing 31,000 and Jammu over 20,000 tonnes in a year.
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Kashmir
NGT imposes Rs 35 crore penalty on J-K Govt for polluting Doodh Ganga
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a penalty of Rs 35 crores on J&K Government for constantly polluting the Doodh Ganga.
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Kashmir
SIDCO Lassipora sans waste management plant, health care facilities
The SIDCO’s Industrial area at Lassipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is functioning without a waste disposal facility.
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