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Rat Burrowing Threatens Dal Lake Bund, Triggers Erosion

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January 4, 2026 Issue

Parts of the Dal Lake wall or bund along Boulevard Road in Srinagar are facing serious structural risk due to severe erosion caused by extensive rat burrowing, raising concerns over public safety and infrastructure stability.

- Observer News Service

Locals and boatmen told KNT that a massive rat infestation has weakened the soil beneath the lakefront footpath, with rodents digging deep burrows that have created visible holes and cracks. The erosion has compromised the foundation of the bund, making sections of the pedestrian path fragile and prone to collapse.

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In a bid to reinforce financial sustainability and enhance the delivery of civic services, the Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, on Thursday conducted an on-ground inspection of municipal assets, with a focus on strengthening the Corporation’s revenue framework.

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City Sees Four Fire Incidents in 24 Hours

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Jammu-Kashmir Divide Not BJP Ideology, Says Ashok Koul

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Security Gains After Art 370 Must Be Sustained: HM

Says Mission Mode Needed To Achieve Terror-Free J&K

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Prog on New Criminal Laws Held at 11 Police Stations

Srinagar: As part of the public outreach programme of the Jammu and Kashmir Government, Srinagar Police on Thursday observed the Lok Darbar cum Awareness Programme of New Criminal Laws, popularly known as Thana Diwas, across various police stations and police posts in the city.

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The Greenland Gambit

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Srinagar Records Coldest Night Of Season

Several parts of Kashmir, including Srinagar, experienced the coldest night of the season as severe cold conditions tightened their grip across the Valley, with a sharp fall in minimum temperatures recorded in most areas, officials said on Thursday.

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Northern Railway Extends Katra Special Train Operations

An official told KNO that train No. 04081 from New Delhi to Katra will operate on January 9 and 10, while Train No. 04082 from Katra to New Delhi will run on January 10 and 11.

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SMVD's Medical College Derecognition: Students, Faculty In Limbo

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