18 Chinkaras die within a fortnight in Jaislamer
Cause of death included getting entangled in wire fencing and being attacked by stray dogs
A sinking feeling
The historic fort in Jaisalmer has started collapsing due to excessive seepage of water
Has the Great Indian Bustard just been subjected to a biblical blunder?
The administration in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer, the last stronghold of the bird, has sprayed pesticides in the area where it is found, to kill …
Mine by proxy
SC/ST, OBC groups swindled out of their mining leases
One of the first Great Indian Bustard chicks of this year’s breeding season spotted
The chick has been spotted in the Desert National Park in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, the last major stronghold of the imperiled bird
Desertification in India: Canal, tubewells make saline Jaisalmer green
Increasing agricultural activity reversed soil erosion in the district
Great Indian bustard in pics: Mighty, but critically endangered
Losing habitat, vulnerable to predators and power lines, there are fewer than 150 individuals of the state bird of Rajasthan left
Drought in Bikaner: Cattle die of starvation, fodder costlier by over 150%
West Rajasthan stares at drought, records rainfall deficit of 24% till September 7
Two female Great Indian Bustards satellite-tagged in Rajasthan
Scientists hope to get critical information on the birds through the satellite tags
Chinkara antelope are dying in the Thar’s traditional pastures; Here is why
More than 100 Chinkara have died prematurely in the last three-four months in Orans in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan
Fetching water is a woman's responsibility in this arid Rajasthan village
In Jaisalmer's Khadero ki Dhani village, a strong sense of community and humour help women survive numerous trips to beris
Weaving a common destiny
The weavers of Kabir Basti had just two resources: wool and their own talent. With this they transformed their lives
Lean pastures
Drought and a viral disease strike Jaisalmer’s livestock. Kurush Canteenwala finds out how the herders are coping
Jaisalmer's architectural wonders beat the heat
Tracking locust attack: Cotton crop spread over 700 hectares destroyed in Bikaner
Farmers in a dilemma with no income to pay for living expenses as well as debt
Life in the dry Thar desert
In the dry Sam region of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan, there are villages which rely on water harvesting structures for regular water needs. …
Mange in Jaisalmer’s desert foxes worries experts
Unless the forest department treats infected foxes, the disease will spread, they warn
Camel Yatra
Rajasthan's camel population has reduced dramatically during the last ten years. The Pali, Rajasthan-based non-governmental organisation Lokhit-…
Rajasthan mine workers form cooperatives
Plantation mirage
RajasthanÔÇÖs tree planting spree might not check desertification
Floods cause havoc in drought-prone Barmer, Rajasthan
Jaisalmer villagers march 225 kilometres to get sacred groves listed as ‘oran land’
More than 100 orans documented by a non-profit still listed as wastelands
Brief
As Jaisalmer villagers fight for sacred grove, a larger question looms
Allocation of village land for the development of solar and wind parks at the cost of pasture land is detrimental for villages
Discontent
This is a story about the environmental clearance mechanism in India. Arguably legally strong, it fails in implementation. The project proponent …