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

There is an urgent need to know the present status of the Great Indian Bustard population: Sumit Dookia

Down To Earth speaks to wildlife biologist on 64 GIBs being counted by the Rajasthan Forest Department during its annual waterhole survey

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