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How Indiscriminate Use of Pesticides is Impacting the Apple Farming in KashmirÂ
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JKPI’s Art in Life Foundation conducts its first art workshop of the session
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Why Does Ethics in Bird Watching Matter?
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Gujjars & Bakarwals on the margins of the healthcare system
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Now that the world’s first cloned Pashmina goat is no more, scientists in Kashmir should explore animal cloning more seriously than ever
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Women in Leadership Roles: An Epic Underrepresentation
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Use of technology and astronomical calculations for moon sightings: Accepted in Saudi, Malaysia and Indonesia, why not here?
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read moreThe Threat Of Exotic Wild Boars To The Ecological Balance Of Dachigam National ParkÂ
Semran Parvaiz Semran Parvaiz https://www.jkpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/semran.pngJammu and Kashmir and its national parks are very rich in biodiversity and famous all over the globe. One such national park is Dachigam National Park, which is only 22…
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School Infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir — An Analysis
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Understanding Recent Trends in Violent Crime in Kashmir
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Kashmir and India’s G20 Presidency
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