A group of fisherwomen is spearheading efforts to rejuvenate Wular Lake, once a lifeline for their communities in Bandipora district.Despite facing numerous challenges, the duo are committed to restore the lake to its former glory.As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), over the years, the fresh water Lake has suffered a decline in size and … Read more
The shopkeepers have expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of Doigam Kul flowing within the main town Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.The shopkeepers told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Doigam Kul was once considered the main water stream in the area, and is now slowly becoming a garbage dumping site.“We have been … Read more
Every time, there is a scare of wild animals in the localities of Budgam, Muhammad Shafi Bhat is the first person to be called by the people living in the district.Not only does he rescue the wild animal, Bhat also takes care that the animal is taken back to its natural habitat.From ferocious leopards to … Read more
‘Species facing significant threat due to its vulnerable population and declining numbers’ The elusive Kashmir stag, known locally as Hangul, has been making frequent appearances in the pristine Gurez Valley of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Renowned for its magnificent 11 to 16-point antlers, the Hangul, once considered a subspecies of the European red deer, is … Read more
The residents of Chak village in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district want to “get connected with the rest of the world”.Barely 6 kilometres from Pulwama town, the Chak Dargund has no proper network connectivity.“It feels like we are living in the last century as there is no proper mobile connectivity in our village at a time … Read more
In the wake of the India-Pakistan ceasefire established in February 2021, this year has seen a heartwarming resurgence of weddings in the border areas of Kashmir, rekindling cherished memories and familial bonds. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), over the past three weeks, at least 25 marriage ceremonies have taken place in areas such … Read more
Falls from walnut trees are turning out to be a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality in Kashmir, especially during the harvesting season of August and September months.Over the years, mostly young people who also happened to be the lone bread earners of their families have become victims of the fall. Experts believe that this … Read more
Acting swiftly on a complaint, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday said to have arrested a groom and his father in South Kashmir’s Awantipora area for allegedly running away and refusing to attend the reception on the last moment.“Police Station Awantipora received a written complaint from one Shazia Akhter against Fayaz Ahmad Dar and his … Read more
Cold storage units, that have come in handy for Kashmiri apple growers in selling their produce at their will, have been booked in advance this year and there is no space available to accommodate more growers. The growers from various areas of Kashmir told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that there is a good … Read more
North Kashmir’s Kupwara district has seen a rapid increase in the human-animal conflict with serious concerns growing among the residents about their safety at a time when harvest season is nearing a peak.Kupwara, a border district, has been reporting increasing numbers of incidents of wild animal attacks in areas like Langate, Mawer, Hyhama, Trehgam, and … Read more