Tremors felt in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh
Three back-to-back earthquakes of moderate intensity jolted Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday, officials said.
Government initiates project to increase disaster resilience of J&K, Ladakh
Srinagar/IBNS: The Jammu and Kashmir government has commissioned two consultancy assignments to increase the disaster resilience of J&K and Ladakh and increase the capacity of both union territories (UTs) to respond promptly and effectively to any crisis or emergency.
Tackling climate change in Ladakh villages
Traditional Ladakhi houses and farming practices are finding it difficult to cope with rapidly changing climatic conditions. Local community-driven initiatives have been mobilising villagers to adapt to ecologically viable practices to mitigate the situation and to promote the cultural heritage of the region, reports Rama Dwivedi of Mongabay India