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Survival of Kashmir houseboats at risk

Akanksha Saxena | Darash Dawood Srinagar | Farhaan Bashir Srinagar
July 29, 2021

Traditional houseboats on Dal Lake in Srinagar draw tourists from around the world. But environmental degradation and the pandemic are keeping this heritage from staying afloat.

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