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Sonam Lotus Gets Ladakh State Award

Leh: Meteorologist Sonam Lotus has been conferred the Ladakh State Award 2025 in recognition of his public service and contribution to meteorological services in the Union Territory.Expressing gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor and the Ladakh administration, Lotus dedicated the honour
Aug. 13, 2026
Camera trap image of a group of Hangul from upper areas of Shikargah Conservation Reserve (Now Tral Wildlife Sancturary), in Kashmir. Courtesy: Department of Wildlife Protection, J&K/SKUAST

In a first, 14 majestic Hanguls caught on camera in South Kashmir’s Shikargah

Srinagar: Wildlife conservationists have a reason to rejoice as 14 majestic Hanguls have been sighted in the Shikargah area of Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Wildlife Warden Shopian Intesar Suhail said the sightings on
Locusts can fly up to 150km in a day and a one-square-kilometre swarm can eat as much food as 35,000 people. (Photo sourced from internet)

Another locust attack in India in July, warns UN’s FAO

New Delhi: India might face another attack of crop-munching desert locusts in July, the Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations (FAO) has warned amid an ongoing outbreak that has prompted the
Jun. 6, 2020