The panchayat outrage
It was a vote for self-governance, not self-determination. No panchayat election in the country ever created as much hype as that of Jammu and …
Monsoon begins to withdraw from India
The south-west monsoon has already withdrawn from some parts of Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat and most of Rajasthan
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 18, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Can Omar Abdullah help restore TosaMaidan’s lost glory?
The former chief minister, who won with a narrow margin from Beerwah, was instrumental in getting the armed forces to vacate the large meadow in …
Brace for more extreme weather events in Himalayas, warn experts
Maximum temperatures in mountain region may rise by 0.5°C to 2.5°C, says state action plan on climate change
Store water in the sky
Three decades after 'ice man' Chewang Norphel first harvested water in the form of artificial glaciers in Ladakh, Sonam Wangchuk, a young …
Indian Science Congress showcases innovations for a smarter home
Exhibits include gas stove that can be timed to turn off; a clothesline that protects clothes from rain
J&K to get Rs 60,000 crore as BJP-PDP agree on government formation
State allocated maximum amount among 11 revenue deficit states, following recommendations of 14th Finance Commission
Kashmir: After floods, focus shifts to relief
With crops lost to floods and the government continuing to work at a slow pace, several believe that the worst is yet to come
Why are nomads being evicted from Jammu and Kashmir?
Eviction drives come shortly after the J&K High Court declared the Roshni Act, allowed ownership of occupied government land …
A trashed valley: Kashmir needs to segregate its waste at source
Despite clear regulations and court interventions, local governments continue to ignore Kashmir’s municipal solid waste crisis
India's double challenge
Traditional system of flood management through lakes and connected water channels has been forgotten
NDMA vice-chairperson's post vacant for three months
Members of the apex disaster management body asked to leave after new government came to power at Centre
Science for people
Scientists attending the 101st Science Congress discuss solutions to lift farmers, livestock owners out of poverty
Infant deaths in J&K: ill babies given pentavalent vaccine, says PUDR
Report of health experts deputed by civil society group says infants did not receive timely medical care when they developed serious reaction
Unplanned urbanisation, encroachment blamed for Srinagar flood
Illegal structures had mushroomed on Jhelum’s banks and around lakes, clogging drainage channels
Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (August 31-September 4, 2020)
Making sense of energy conservation in Jammu and Kashmir
Homes in the Union territory are not designed to conserve energy and ensure proper heating, resulting in little conservation of energy, say …
Pellet guns proving lethal for civilians in Kashmir
Using pellet guns on unarmed civilians is considered a transgression of human rights
Aftermath of Jammu and Kashmir floods
Double trouble heading for Jammu and Kashmir
After a brief pause, heavy rains will resume on Wednesday
J&K floods: ensure food and water reaches the last person, Supreme Court tells Centre
Apex court seeks status report on flood relief and rescue work carried out in the state
Western disturbance to impact many parts of India
A wet weekend is in store for northern and central India
Floods in 4 states lead to economic loss of Rs 19,000 crore in past one year
Close to 20 million people displaced or affected
Hike customs duty on raw silk, J&K Governor asks the Centre
The move will protect the livelihood of 30,000 families engaged in raw silk production