Rice cultivation sharply declines in drought-hit Herat
The prolonged drought and declining groundwater levels have led to a sharp decline in rice cultivation across western Herat province, fueling concerns among local farmers.
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Groundwater level falls below 100m in Kandahar
Residents of Kandahar city, the capital of southern Kandahar province, report groundwater levels have plummeted beyond 100 meters, with most wells having dried up.
Chemical-laden snacks harm children’s health: Medics
The rising availability of snacks like "papar," chips, and biscuits with appealing colorful packaging has boosted sales for shopkeepers, but health experts and the Ministry of Public Health warn that some of these foods contain chemical and artificial colors and flavor enhancers that pose long-term risks to children's health.
Drip Irrigation: A path to greening the drylands of Nimroz
While consecutive droughts in Nimroz province have severely impacted agriculture, recently some farmers have revived their cracked and dried lands by adopting the modern method of drip irrigation, transforming them into green fields once again.
Leaky sewers contaminate underground water in Neili
Due to prolonged drought, reduced rainfall and the absence of a standard sewage system, underground water in the capital of central Daikundi province is becoming increasingly contaminated.
Autism in children: Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment in Afghanistan
Doctors in Afghanistan report that a lack of awareness among families about autism often leads to delayed diagnosis in children.
Herat’s Ghar Moshak residents in trouble as only clinic closed
Residents of Ghar Moshak village in Zindajan district of western Herat province say the only health centre in their area has been out of operation for the past five months, leaving them without access to even the most basic health services.
Child workers in Khost brick kilns face uncertain future
A number of child workers gather every morning before sunrise in the Gurbuz district of southeastern Khost province to go to work in brick kilns. Deprived of education and childhood games; these children with small hands, tired faces…
Ghazni residents complain about increasing noise pollution
A number of residents of southern Ghazni province have raised concerns over the noise pollution caused by loudspeakers used by street vendors and mobile sellers, saying the constant noise is affecting their well-being.
Jawzjan farmers seek support amid severe drought
Some farmers in northern Jawzjan province say they are facing sharp declines in agricultural yields amid severe drought, calling for urgent support from the caretaker government and aid organisations.
Teenage Kabul entrepreneur crafts a business from art
With small hands but big dreams, Haida Shafaq, a 14-year-old girl from Kabul, has transformed her artistic passion into a thriving small business.
Doctors advise dental check-up before pregnancy
Health specialists recommend that women should undergo a dental examination before becoming pregnant to ensure good oral health, as procedures such as fillings or extractions can pose risks during pregnancy.
Expecting mothers face health risks in Ghor’s Dawlatyar
Expecting mothers in Dawlatyar district of western Ghor province face severe health risks due to limited prenatal care, lack of awareness, and cultural barriers that prevent access to essential medical services.
Khost students study beside cemetery, unsheltered
In the Sabari-Yaqubi district of southeastern Khost province, students of a high school named Khalbisat are forced to attend classes beside a cemetery due to the lack of a proper school building.
High dowries, wedding costs drive Afghan youth to risky migration
Although marriage is meant to bring happiness and stability in one’s life, in parts of Afghanistan, exorbitant dowries and costly wedding expenses have become major obstacles, disrupting the lives and futures of many young people.
Daikundi residents urge ceremonies’ costs redirecting to welfare initiatives
In central Daikundi province, ceremonies such as weddings, funerals and celebrations for returning from hajj pilgrimage are still held with exorbitant costs despite the fact that many families struggle with poverty.
Child laborers seek government’s support
A number of child laborers say the government should assist them, while the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs says subjecting children to hard labor is unlawful and calls on international institutions to fulfill their responsibility in addressing…
Remote Sar-i-Pul villages endure potable water shortage
Residents of Sayad and Al-Jihad districts in northern Sar-i-Pul face severe drinking water shortages as they travel long distances daily to fetch home some water.
Afghans returnees from Iran say mistreated, extorted
Amid intensified forced deportations of Afghan migrants from Iran, several returnees complain what they describe as unjust treatment by Iranian police, alleging that illegal fees were extorted from them during the process.
Zahra: Pioneer in renewable energy, power station production
Amid Afghanistan’s electricity shortages, a young girl in Kabul is working with limited resources but a big dream to find a sustainable solution to the matter by producing small-scale power stations.
Herat farmers for ban on potato imports during harvest season
Potato growers in western Herat province are concerned about the increasing import of potatoes from Iran and Pakistan during the harvest season.
Sacrifice for education: Illiterate man donates land to school”
In a remote corner of Tashkan district in northeastern Badakhshan province, a man who never had the opportunity to receive an education himself, has donated 1.5 acres of land to the Ministry of Education (MoE) for construction of a school — so the children of his village will not remain illiterate and can study in a safe and secure environment.
Provincial hospital lacks medicines: Faryab residents
Some residents in northern Faryab province have been complaining about a shortage of medicines in the provincial hospital and urge officials to pay serious attention to resolving this problem.
How to protect skin from sunlight?
Some dermatologists say that although sunlight has numerous benefits for human body, prolonged exposure to it can, in some cases, cause serious and even irreversible damage to the skin. The skin, being the largest and outermost organ of…
