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Srinagar: To acquaint wildlife professionals, scientists and scholars with advanced tools and techniques in molecular biology and forensic diagnostics, the Centre of Research for Development (CORD), Kashmir University (KU) inaugurated a three-day hands-on training workshop Tuesday here. The programme aims to augment the participants’ comprehension of the subject through practical training sessions, enabling them to make substantive contributions to scientific research

The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife Protection in Jammu and Kashmir and support from Astral Foundation, has worked for two decades to conserve the critically endangered Pir Panchal Markhor. The Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary in Shopian, hosting a viable population of Kashmir Markhor, is a focal point. Conservation efforts involve community engagement, education, and initiatives to reduce reliance on forest resources. The Mughal Road, infrastructure, an...

Wild boars, absent from Kashmir for a prolonged period, have made a robust comeback, stirring up a sensation in parts of Northern Kashmir. These boars have been wreaking havoc in rice fields, destroying crops over vast stretches of land. Farmers and orchard owners express shock and perplexity at the sudden surge in numbers. The administration's lack of concrete action to safeguard fields and orchards adds to residents' frustration. Highlighting the omnivorous nature of wild boars, a to...

Elusive cats, photographed for the first time in Kashmir, are seen as key to international conservation efforts

Conserving and restoring the habitats of the Himalayan region that the wild animals rely on for shelter and food are the best option.

By Hirra Azmat