Tag:Kashmir
Climate change
Snowless Winter and a Climate Crisis: Kashmir’s ‘Unprecedented’ Weather
Kashmir, as per estimates, reported a 79 percent precipitation deficit through December of last year. Indian meteorologists claim that unusual weather is linked to...
Features
World’s Tallest Railway Bridge to Aid Kashmir’s Growth
The Chenab Bridge is the world’s tallest railway bridge. The Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir eyes economic boost as bridge nears opening. Once...
Agriculture
El Nino to Pile on Suffering Kashmir Saffron Farmers
Rainfall-dependent saffron is the world’s most expensive spice. Climate change has resulted in serious dry spells in Kashmir, made worse with El Nino. Rainfall...
Animals and wildlife
Heatwave in Kashmir Spells Difficult Future for Pastoralists
This year’s heatwave has left the pastoralist community of Jammu and Kashmir with inadequate fodder and water, and many fear an uncertain future in...
Agriculture
Soaring Temperatures Devastate Kashmir Farmers
The region, known for lush green hills, has turned into a dry wasteland. Water canals are dry as never before, because there was no...
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Bangladesh witnesses longest heat wave in 76 years
Meteorologists said that Bangladesh is experiencing its longest heat wave in recorded history this April with forecasts showing no...
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Two Challenges Before Microfinance
The rate of interest charged by microfinance institutions is high enough not to allow microfinance to bring about any...
Quakes Do Not Kill People, Bad Buildings Do
The infrastructure surge in the geologically fragile Himalayas is putting people at risk. So are populations in the alluvial...
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Bangladesh witnesses longest heat wave in 76 years
Meteorologists said that Bangladesh is experiencing its longest heat...
Two Challenges Before Microfinance
The rate of interest charged by microfinance institutions is...
