Jammu, Nov. 13 -- Share Tweet Share Srinagar, Nov 14 (KNS): The alleged cutting of century-old sweet chestnut trees on the University of Kashmir campus has triggered criticism from environmental activists and former legislator Vikramaditya Singh, with the Jammu and Kashmir Climate Action Group (JKCAG) accusing the university administration of damaging heritage trees under the pretext of pruning. JKCAG Chairman Dr Raja Muzaffar Bhat alleged that several sweet chestnut trees (Castanea sativa) near the university's History Department had been severely damaged during a pruning exercise undertaken by the administration. He said the trees were part of Kashmir's botanical heritage and had been planted during the reign of Maharaja Hari Singh near...