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India excavated a 28 km artificial lake in the Thar Desert to line it with a plastic sheet: Aims to supply water to 5 million people in Jaisalmer and Barmer

The Times of India 13 Jul 2026
Behind this lies the mission to supply water to 5 million people living in the cities of Jaisalmer and Barmer in the state.A reservoir in the Thar DesertThe Thar Desert extends from northwest India to parts of Pakistan.
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In Rajasthan’s Thar Desert, a small bird builds nests like layered architecture, and scientists say the trick may help it survive monsoon swings and dry heat

The Times of India 08 Jul 2026
... to examine the species’ nest-site selection, nesting frequency and construction methods in the Thar Desert, and it paired field observations with soil tests from both nest sites and source locations.
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Thar desert fury: Massive 'Kali-Peeli Andhi' blanks Jaisalmer again; eerie red sky dropping visibility to zero

Zeenews 01 Jun 2026
A massive 'Kali-Peeli' sandstorm has battered Jaisalmer for a second day, turning skies crimson and cutting visibility to zero. Read the IMD weather update ... .
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Rare caracals spotted in Thar Desert near India-Pakistan border

The Hindu 05 May 2026
The feline’s population has declined by more than 95% due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and retaliatory killings ....
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