Glacial lake outburst floods endanger Kishtwar, report cautions
Jammu, August 31, 2025 – A comprehensive risk assessment has issued a stark warning about the escalating danger of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, highlighting severe threats to human lives, critical infrastructure, and the region’s fragile Himalayan ecosystem. The GLOF Management Plan for Kishtwar 2024-25, released recently, identifies multiple high-risk areas and urges immediate action […]
Eco-Friendly push:Waste segregation at Amarnath Yatra 2025
Srinagar, July 21, 2025: The Amarnath Yatra 2025, which commenced on July 3 and will conclude on August 9, is setting a new benchmark for environmental sustainability through robust waste management initiatives. With thousands of pilgrims trekking to the sacred Amarnath Cave at 3,880 meters in the Kashmir Himalayas, the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board […]
Tiger division, J&K forest dept celebrate Van Mahotsav 2025 with sapling plantation
Jammu, July 15, 2025 – The Indian Army’s Tiger Division, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department, marked Van Mahotsav 2025 by organizing a significant tree-planting initiative in Jammu, reinforcing their commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement. The event, held during the annual week-long Forest Festival (July 1–7), saw personnel from the […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025: Fostering bonds between locals and pilgrims
The Amarnath Yatra 2025, a sacred Hindu pilgrimage to the 3,880-meter-high cave shrine in south Kashmir, has not only been a spiritual journey but also a testament to the unity and collaboration between locals and pilgrims. Commencing on July 3 and concluding on August 9, 2025, the yatra has drawn over 1.82 lakh devotees in its first ten days, […]