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Kashmir faces an unprecedented environmental crisis as it grapples with an extended dry spell, unseasonably warm temperatures, and a dearth of snowfall, raising concerns about water scarcity, power generation, and the impact on agriculture and tourism. The renowned ski resort of Gulmarg, known for its powdered snow, is devoid of visitors, with houseboats and tourism suffering historic lows. The region experiences extreme temperature fluctuations, with record-breaking warmth observed in January. Climate change, indicated by a decline in snowfall events, poses threats to water-dependent sectors,...

Shehbaz Sharif, senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and former chief minister of Pakistan Punjab , finds himself in a precarious position.

Sir Marc Aurel Stein, a prominent Hungarian scholar, explorer, archaeologist, and geographer, is renowned for his English translation of the Sanskrit metrical chronicle "Rajatarangini" by poet Pandit Kalhana. Stein's visits to Kashmir, spanning from 1888 to 1943, were marked by contemplation in the alpine meadow of Mahand Marg, where he translated and edited the chronicle. Engaged by the Dogra Ruler for this task, Stein collaborated with eminent Pandit Sanskrit scholars like Govind Koul. Contemporaneously, Sir Walter Lawrence, a distinguished figure in the Indian Civil Service, ...

The northern Indian regions of Lahaul-Spiti and Gulmarg, traditionally abundant with winter snow, are facing alarming snowfall deficits, posing threats to water security and agriculture. The Save Lahaul Spiti Society is deeply concerned about the ecological impact and climate change consequences. Meteorologist Sonam Lotus highlights the absence of a crucial meteorological phenomenon, the western disturbance (WD), responsible for replenishing glaciers. Recent studies reveal a declining trend in WD frequency and intensity, impacting winter precipitation and increasing the risk of disasters. Snow...

PESHAWAR/MANSEHRA/SIALKOT: The Abbottabad Circuit Bench of the Peshawar High Court on Tuesday set aside the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf objections raised against the eligibility of PMLN leader Nawaz...