Mange in Jaisalmer’s desert foxes worries experts
Unless the forest department treats infected foxes, the disease will spread, they warn
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
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
COVID-19 lockdown and the impact on camels in Rajasthan
Camel herders face problems in getting care for their animals because of the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus …
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
COVID-19 makes summer 2020 harsh for Rajasthan’s pastoralists
Pastoralists suspend migration to other states, fodder crisis in several villages
Desertification in India: Canal, tubewells make saline Jaisalmer green
Increasing agricultural activity reversed soil erosion in the district
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 …
Two female Great Indian Bustards satellite-tagged in Rajasthan
Scientists hope to get critical information on the birds through the satellite tags
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
18 Chinkaras die within a fortnight in Jaislamer
Cause of death included getting entangled in wire fencing and being attacked by stray dogs
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
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. …
Plantation mirage
RajasthanÔÇÖs tree planting spree might not check desertification
Letters
A sinking feeling
The historic fort in Jaisalmer has started collapsing due to excessive seepage of water
Mine by proxy
SC/ST, OBC groups swindled out of their mining leases
Brief
Concentrated solar power projects may get second extension
Lack of experience in handling new technologies and dearth of funds have been cited as reasons for delay in commissioning projects
Lanco found guilty of false commissioning of plants
To lose bank guarantees for its four power plants in Rajasthan
Guarantee of 14 companies under solar mission encashed
NVVN recovers Rs 28 crore from erring firms
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
Camel Yatra
Rajasthan's camel population has reduced dramatically during the last ten years. The Pali, Rajasthan-based non-governmental organisation Lokhit-…