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Dal Lake Filling Allegation: Why EPG Wants Satellite Mapping and Ground Verification

August 31, 2026 Editor

Dal Lake Filling Row: EPG Seeks Probe Into Alleged Reclamation Near Miskeen Bagh By: News Desk | 31 August 2026 Dal Lake Under Pressure: EPG Seeks Probe Into Alleged Filling Near Miskeen Bagh Srinagar: A fresh environmental controversy has emerged around Kashmir’s iconic Dal Lake after the Environmental Policy Group (EPG) urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to order an on-ground investigation into a video circulating on social media that allegedly shows filling or reclamation activity near the Lakes Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA) office at Miskeen Bagh. At this stage,…

Veeri Calls for High-Level Inquiry into Chinar Tree Felling in Anantnag

February 27, 2025 Editor

MLA Bijbehara Seeks Inquiry into Felling of Chinar Trees in South Kashmir’s Anantnag Srinagar, February 26, 2025 – The felling of 500-year-old Chinar trees in Anantnag’s Rani Bagh has evoked sharp criticism from environmentalists and activists. National Conference MLA from Bijbehara, Dr. Bashir Ahmad Veeri, has called for an inquiry into the incident. Veeri’s Call for Accountability In a post on X, Veeri stated, “These pictures must be reported to the National Green Tribunal for cognizance & accountability. Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner of Anantnag should initiate a high-level inquiry, book…

Violation of Conservation Laws: EPG Demands Accountability for Felling of Chinar Trees

February 25, 2025February 26, 2025 Editor

EPG Strongly Denounces Felling of Centuries-Old Chinar Trees in Rani Bagh, Anantnag Srinagar, February 26, 2025 – The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has strongly condemned the deeply distressing felling of centuries-old Chinar trees in Rani Bagh, Anantnag. These trees, believed to be over 500 years old, hold immense historical, cultural, and ecological value. Their destruction represents a blatant violation of the laws established to protect such heritage and a grave injustice to the legacy of Kashmir. Historical and Cultural Significance The Chinar trees in Rani Bagh are not just symbols…

J&K Government and Chief Secretary’s Directives on Waste Management Welcomed by EPG

January 21, 2025 Editor

EPG Applauds J&K Government and Chief Secretary’s Directives on Solid Waste Management Environmental Policy Group Welcomes Major Steps Towards Comprehensive Waste Management in Jammu & Kashmir –The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has warmly welcomed the Jammu & Kashmir Government’s decision to remediate the Achan Dumping Site and Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo’s recent directive that mandates a deadline for municipalities in J&K to prepare comprehensive Waste Management Action Plans. This strategic decision, made during a review meeting with the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), signals a significant leap forward in…