April 2, 2026 | Kashmir POST

Illegal Constructions in Kashmir Tourist Zones: Over 200 Structures Flagged in Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg

April 2, 2026 Editor

A Paradise Under Pressure By: Javid Amin | 01 April 2026 Kashmir’s postcard-perfect landscapes—lush meadows, snow-clad peaks, and pristine rivers—have long defined its global identity. But beneath this beauty, a quiet crisis is unfolding. Recent official data and ground-level assessments reveal that over 200 illegal constructions have been flagged across key tourist destinations in Jammu & Kashmir. From hotels to guesthouses and unauthorized huts, these structures are rapidly altering the fragile ecological balance of the Valley. This is not just an urban planning issue—it is a high-stakes conflict between economic…

Kashmir Flood Risk Alert: 5 Glacial Lakes Marked ‘Very High Risk’ | Climate Warning J&K

April 2, 2026 Editor

Flood Threat Looms in Kashmir: High-Risk Glacial Lakes Raise Alarm Across Fragile Himalayas By: Javid Amin | 01 April 2026 A Silent Threat Rising in the Himalayas A growing environmental concern is casting a shadow over the Kashmir Valley as scientific studies flag five glacial lakes in the Kashmir Himalayas as “very high risk” for potential outburst floods. The findings have triggered alarm among policymakers, environmental experts, and local communities, highlighting the urgent need for monitoring and disaster preparedness. Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has publicly acknowledged…