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Climate change fallout: Kashmir glaciers lost 23% area in 60 years

by Hirra AzmatEnvironmentFebruary 1, 2020February 25, 2020

Srinagar: A major environmental crisis is unfolding in Kashmir after a new study revealed that the Himalayan glaciers have lost 23 percent area in the last 60 years. Entitled “Stream…

Breeders asked to avoid grazing in wet grasslands: Deadly parasite kills 35 sheep, infect 500 others

by Hirra AzmatEnvironmentJanuary 27, 2020February 25, 2020

Srinagar: A lethal parasitical infection is fast spreading its tentacles among the livestock in North Kashmir. More than 35 sheep have so far died while 500 others were affected by…

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Lockdown, toothless laws: Forest smugglers exploit situation to loot green gold in Kashmir

KCCI flags timber loot across Kashmir, asks LG to take action against erring officials

50 years of Earth Day: Will we have 100?

Water insecurity rising in Hindu Kush Himalayan region: Study

Snow avalanches killed 100 people in last three years

Thanks to Project Tiger: Majestic Hangul gets a new lifeline in Kashmir

Excessive use of chemical fertilizers poses serious threat to aquatic life

Climate change fallout: Kashmir glaciers lost 23% area in 60 years

Breeders asked to avoid grazing in wet grasslands: Deadly parasite kills 35 sheep, infect 500 others