RT: The quake happened 43km south of the village of Jarm, 64km and 75km from the city of Fayzabad, the provincial capital and largest city in Badakhshan Province in northern Afghanistan. The city has a population of about 50,000. The quake was at a depth of 176.7km, USGS added. Click here to read more (external link). Related
The Guardian (UK): Though the US government disputes it, new evidence shows a link between service in Iraq and Afghanistan and cancers and untreatable bronchial illnesses. The US Department of Defense has long recognized that burn pits pose a substantial danger, especially to the environment. Click here to read more (external link).
VOA News Zia-U-Rahman Hasrat February 8, 2016 JALALABAD—Islamic State has started cutting down trees in some parts of eastern Afghanistan in a timber-smuggling operation to neighboring Pakistan, according to Afghan officials and tribal leaders. Locals in the Afghan province say the terror group has imported tree-cutting machines and has been cutting trees in the Achin,
Tolo News: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Wednesday marked World Cancer Day where it said that cancer affects at least 20,000 people and takes the lives of 15,000 every year in Afghanistan. According to the ministry, polluted air, use of alcohol and tobacco and unhealthy food are among the main reasons behind the sharp increase
Khaama Press: After two days of closure because of heavy snowfall, Salang Highway opened for traffic last night. Officials said snowfall had closed the highway on several locations but after the hectic efforts of the maintenance department, it reopened for traffic on Friday night. Click here to read more (external link).
Pajhwok: The citizens of Kabul are concerned about growing air pollution in the capital city and doctors have warned if the air pollution is not dealt with in a timely manner, people could be infected with different diseases including cancer. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama Press: Afghanistan was once again jolted by another earthquake in the early hours of Wednesday morning, four days after a mild earthquake jolted different parts of the country including capital Kabul. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) the epicenter of the earthquake was recorded in Jurm district of northeastern Badakhshan province. The magnitude of the
Khaama Press: Vice President Mohammad Sarwar Danish has voiced concerns regarding the implementation of a massive power project through Salang pass, insisting that the multi-million dollar project could be jeopardized. He also warned that a small incident involving a destruction of a single transmission tower due to avalanche or other disaster could lead to long term suspension
Tolo News: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Saturday warned that unless the high level of pollution in Kabul is reduced, the health of thousands of city residents will be threatened. It is said that as many as 3,000 people in Afghanistan lose their lives annually due to illnesses caused by poor air pollution. Click here
Khaama Press: A mild earthquake jolted Kabul city this afternoon with epicenter of the quake reported in northeastern Badakhshan province of Afghanistan. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.0 with the epicenter recorded in Jurm district having a location of 36.580°N 70.937°E and depth of 219 km. Click here