12/04/2026
Kashmir’s Eco-system under threat with about 45% Wetlands and Lakes vanishing. Needs accountability. Dal Lake, Haigham, Shallabugh wetlands deteriorating whereas Mirgund and Narrakara face vandalism !
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Wetlands vanishing in J&K, EPG warns of ecological crisis
KashmirWetlands vanishing in J&K, EPG warns of ecological crisisThe EPG also flagged the declining condition of major wetlands such as Haigham, Shallabugh, and Hokersar—ecologically significant sites protected under the Ramsar Convention. byGK NEWS SERVICEbyGK NEWS SERVICE 11 Apr 2026 23:11 IST Li...
07/03/2026
EPG concerned over soil excavation at Doodganga Nallah near Channapora Bridge
EPG concerned over soil excavation at Doodganga Nallah near Channapora Bridge
Srinagar: The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has expressed serious concern over an incident involving illegal excavation carried out in the hinterland of the flood embankment of Doodganga Nallah near the Channapora Bridge crossing during the intervening night. According to EPG, some miscreants rep...
07/03/2026
EPG expresses concern over 'deteriorating' water condition of Dal Lake
EPG expresses concern over ‘deteriorating’ water condition of Dal Lake
Ziraat Times News Desk Srinagar: The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has expressed deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating water condition of Dal Lake following the widespread cyanobacterial bloom that has engulfed a significant portion of the lake’s expanse. Based on field observations, scie...
10/09/2025
EPG's PIL: HC pulls up Govt over flood mismanagement, seeks detailed ATR in 3 weeks
EPG’s PIL: HC pulls up Govt over flood mismanagement, seeks detailed ATR in 3 weeks
Ziraat Times News Desk SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the government’s handling of flood management in the Valley, directing authorities to submit a detailed Action Taken Report (ATR) in a long-pending Public Interest Litigation (PIL...
08/09/2025
High Court summons Top officials over Flood Threat on EPG Flood Report
High Court acts on EPG report, summons top officials over flood threat
The Court also ordered the government of Jammu & Kashmir to take urgent steps and file a comprehensive Action Taken Report (ATR)
07/09/2025
EPG to submit Flood Report before the Division Bench of Hon’ble High Court
Even after 11 years of devastating 2014 floods the people of Jammu & Kashmir continue to live under the scare of recurring floods. That the miracles do happen was proved during the recent floods when Kashmir narrowly escaped what could have been another 2014 Disaster. Our hearts go out with the kin and kith of the victims who lost their lives , suffered injuries, lost home and hearth during recent floods in Jammu & Kashmir.
Environmental Policy Group to submit flood report to J&K High Court on Sep 8
They will conduct a seminar of experts and submit the recommendations to the Government for necessary action