Does poverty trigger extremism?

Two recent developments could precipitate a global debate on whether poverty triggers extremism

Saffron production to drop over 90% as Kashmir sees lowest rainfall in 35 years

Scarcity of rain and the failures of the National Saffron Mission have left local farmers in a precarious position

A question of survival

Restrictions on the manufacture and sale of Shahtoosh shawls threaten the livelihood of thousands of people in Kashmir

Diseased fields

Dying paddy crops leave Kashmir valley farmers high and dry. The state government chips in late to combat the crisis

Beyond the odds

Kashmiri youth reach out to people in the midst of war and loss with their 'environmental awareness' campaign

Wings Of Change

Migratory birds stage a comeback after a long hiatus as Kashmir wetlands get a fresh lease of life

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 30, 2023)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

A slow revival: Can tourism resume in Kashmir amid COVID-19 pandemic

Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector contributes 7% to its GDP 

Killer hospitals

HC comes to Dal lake's rescue

Do the dirty on

Biotoilets fail to save Dal lake from pollution due to official apathy

Deer under threat

Recent deer deaths reveal the vulnerability of animals even in their natural habitat

Home grown power

More and more villages are opting for affordable, manageable micro-hydel projects

India has 718 snow leopards; most of them live in unprotected areas: Centre

Government report emphasises need for a dedicated Snow Leopard Cell at Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun

Almond trees axed for brick kilns in Budgam: J&K High Court issues notice over consent

Trees axed on land to be leased, land in close proximity to airport and Air Force base, claims petition

‘There is no reliable prediction of size and place of earthquake’

The rate of earthquake occurrence worldwide, or India in general, has not increased in the last few years, say experts

Store water in the sky

Three decades after 'ice man' Chewang Norphel first harvested water in the form of artificial glaciers in Ladakh, Sonam Wangchuk, a young …

Indian Science Congress showcases innovations for a smarter home

Exhibits include gas stove that can be timed to turn off; a clothesline that protects clothes from rain

Fast foods

Erratic weather in Jammu and Kashmir

Internet shutdowns: India saw half of all global gags in 2022

The country topped charts for blackouts for a 5th consecutive time; 2022 also saw highest total number of shutdowns worldwide

COVID-19: J&K cases spike amid fear of localised community transmission

Cases with no travel history or contact with novel coronavirus-positive patient baffle medical fraternity

India-Pakistan nuclear war can starve humanity: Study

Food supplies may drop over 20% in 70 poor countries with 1.3 bln people, the study estimated  

Uttarakhand flood of 2013 not an 'act of God', says NGT

The green court has asked Alaknanda Hydro Power Company to pay Rs 9.26 crore as compensation 

Weaving trouble

Kashmir's handmade pashmina shawls have long been threatened by power looms outside the state. The problem has now spread within