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India: Geo-tagging to preserve Kashmir's iconic chinar trees
Authorities in Indian Kashmir have begun to geo-tag thousands of 'Chinar' trees to create a database to help conserve them. Led by Research Forest Division Srinagar, the initiative involves geo-tagging and attaching QR codes to Chinar trees,
The fall of Kashmir’s mighty chinar trees
Many Chinar trees in Srinagar are now showing signs of disease, with large hollowed-out cavities in their trunks caused by pest and pathogen attacks. These areas mark the early stages of decline in the trees’ health, a troubling indicator.
Preserving Heritage: Kashmir’s iconic Chinar trees get geo-tagged with unique Aadhar-like codes
Kashmir's iconic Chinar trees are undergoing a digital transformation through the 'Digital Tree Aadhaar' initiative, which uses QR codes and GIS technology to monitor their health and location. This project aims to conserve these cultural symbols facing threats from urbanization and climate change.
India turns to geo-tagging to conserve Kashmir's iconic 'Chinar' trees
Authorities in Indian Kashmir are geo-tagging thousands of 'Chinar' trees to create a comprehensive database for their management and help conserve them amid threats from rising urbanisation, road-widening projects and diseases.
Symbol of Kashmir's natural heritage, chinar trees to be geo-tagged, equipped with unique code
A "Digital Tree Aadhaar" programme has been launched by the Jammu and Kashmir government for conservation of the majestic Chinars which will see creation of a comprehensive database of the tree facing
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Kashmir records dip in temperatures, Srinagar shivers at minus 2 degrees
The minimum temperature dropped in Kashmir on Thursday, with the Meteorological Department forecasting mainly dry weather until the end of the month — the remaining part of the 40-day harshest winter ...
Chinars of Kashmir get digital protection against disease, reckless urbanisation and illegal felling
The iconic chinars of Kashmir, known for their size, colour and allure, are getting digital protection against disease, ...
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Bold resolutions, limited powers: 100 days of Omar Abdullah govt in Jammu & Kashmir
The Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir has implemented some important measures and passed two resolutions on ...
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First-Ever Train Connecting Jammu To Kashmir Set To Be Flagged Off By PM Modi In February: Report
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the maiden train connecting Jammu to Kashmir in the first or second week of ...
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APHC urges UN to take immediate steps for resolution of Kashmir dispute
APHC spokesman Advocate Abdul Rashid Minhas in a statement issued in Srinagar condemned India's war crimes in the occupied ...
How the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line in J&K will expedite trade and tourism
The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line in J&K is set to expedite trade and tourism. - Issue Date: Jan 18, 2025 ...
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Cold conditions intensify in Kashmir, temperature drops after snowfall
The minimum temperature dipped in Kashmir on Wednesday, a day after snowfall in a few higher reaches but settled above the freezing point at most places, officials said. On Tuesday, the tourist ...
Train to Kashmir: Katra-Srinagar rail trail successful as 22-bogie train completes run within four hours
The train, consisting of 18 AC coaches, two luggage carriers, and two engines, departed from Katra railway station at ...
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Body Of Newborn Found Near Islamia College In Srinagar
Srinagar – In a tragic incident, the body of a newborn was found lying near the graveyard adjacent to Islamia College in ...