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#13904476

30 Jun 2026

Women spin thread by hand using traditional techniques on the outskirts of the Kathmandu Valley in Lalitpur, Nepal, on June 29, 2026. Hand-spinning is an important part of Nepal's textile heritage, where artisans transform wool, hemp, and Himalayan giant nettle (allo) fibers into yarn using simple spinning tools. The yarn is used to produce traditional handwoven textiles such as Dhaka fabric, carpets, garments, and handicrafts. The craft provides income for women and preserves indigenous knowledge, while Nepal's textile sector also includes large-scale spinning mills and garment manufacturers producing cotton, polyester, viscose, and blended yarns for domestic use and export markets. Textiles and clothing account for approximately 31.5% of Nepal's merchandise exports, making the sector one of the country's key export industries.

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#13904478

30 Jun 2026

A woman spins thread by hand using traditional techniques on the outskirts of the Kathmandu Valley in Lalitpur, Nepal, on June 29, 2026. Hand-spinning is an important part of Nepal's textile heritage, where artisans transform wool, hemp, and Himalayan giant nettle (allo) fibers into yarn using simple spinning tools. The yarn is used to produce traditional handwoven textiles such as Dhaka fabric, carpets, garments, and handicrafts. The craft provides income for women and preserves indigenous knowledge, while Nepal's textile sector also includes large-scale spinning mills and garment manufacturers producing cotton, polyester, viscose, and blended yarns for domestic use and export markets. Textiles and clothing account for approximately 31.5% of Nepal's merchandise exports, making the sector one of the country's key export industries.

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#13904479

30 Jun 2026

Women spin thread by hand using traditional techniques on the outskirts of the Kathmandu Valley in Lalitpur, Nepal, on June 29, 2026. Hand-spinning is an important part of Nepal's textile heritage, where artisans transform wool, hemp, and Himalayan giant nettle (allo) fibers into yarn using simple spinning tools. The yarn is used to produce traditional handwoven textiles such as Dhaka fabric, carpets, garments, and handicrafts. The craft provides income for women and preserves indigenous knowledge, while Nepal's textile sector also includes large-scale spinning mills and garment manufacturers producing cotton, polyester, viscose, and blended yarns for domestic use and export markets. Textiles and clothing account for approximately 31.5% of Nepal's merchandise exports, making the sector one of the country's key export industries.

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#13894099

27 Jun 2026

Labourers from the Jammu and Kashmir Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) remove weeds from the algae-covered waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 27, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces significant ecological challenges. Tens of millions of litres of untreated sewage, approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually, and solid waste from nearby settlements and houseboats enter the lake. Elevated levels of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus have led to increased growth of aquatic weeds and algae, reduced dissolved oxygen levels, and disrupted the lake's ecosystem. The declining water quality has impacted fish habitats, breeding, and survival, leading to a decrease in native fish populations and affecting the livelihoods of local fishing communities. Environmentalists and conservation authorities express concerns over these issues.

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#13894103

27 Jun 2026

A boatman collects floating garbage and plastic waste from the algae-covered waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 27, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces significant ecological challenges. Tens of millions of liters of untreated sewage enter the lake daily, along with approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually and solid waste from nearby settlements and houseboats. Elevated nutrient levels, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, have increased the growth of aquatic weeds and algae, reduced dissolved oxygen levels, and disrupted the lake's ecosystem. The declining water quality has impacted fish habitats, breeding, and survival, leading to a decrease in native fish populations and affecting the livelihoods of local fishing communities. Environmentalists and conservation authorities express concern over these issues.

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#13894118

27 Jun 2026

Labourers from the Jammu and Kashmir Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) remove weeds from the waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 27, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, is experiencing ecological challenges. Tens of millions of litres of untreated sewage, approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually, and solid waste from nearby settlements and houseboats enter the lake. Elevated levels of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus have increased the growth of aquatic weeds and algae, reduced dissolved oxygen levels, and affected the lake's ecosystem. The declining water quality has impacted fish habitats, breeding, and survival, leading to a decrease in native fish populations and affecting the livelihoods of local fishing communities. Environmentalists and conservation authorities have expressed concerns.

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#13877809

24 Jun 2026

A young laborer in a blue t-shirt carries a transparent sack full of frozen fish on his head, walking alongside other workers near a blue delivery truck in Sadarghat, Chattogram, Bangladesh, on June 24, 2026. Laborers transport heavy sacks of frozen fish to nearby cold storage units after unloading them from fishing boats at Karnaphuli Ghat. Hundreds of traditional port workers earn their livelihood by manually handling and moving caught fish daily at this major riverside trading point along the Karnaphuli River.

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#13877814

24 Jun 2026

Workers walk in a sequence over a metal pontoon bridge while balancing sacks of frozen fish on their heads under an overcast sky at a busy river ghat in Chattogram, Bangladesh, on June 24, 2026. Laborers carry heavy sacks of frozen fish on their heads to transport them to nearby cold storage units after unloading from fishing boats at Karnaphuli Ghat in Sadarghat. Hundreds of traditional port workers earn their livelihood by manually handling and moving caught fish daily at this major riverside trading point along the Karnaphuli River.

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#13877816

24 Jun 2026

A young worker in a green t-shirt carries a heavy frozen fish pack on his head, with other laborers closely behind, at Karnaphuli Ghat in Sadarghat, Chattogram, Bangladesh, on June 24, 2026. Laborers transport heavy sacks of frozen fish to nearby cold storage units after unloading from fishing boats. Hundreds of traditional port workers earn their livelihood by manually handling and moving caught fish daily at this major riverside trading point along the Karnaphuli River.

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#13877819

24 Jun 2026

Laborers carry heavy sacks of frozen fish on their heads as they climb a metal gangway bridge at Karnaphuli Ghat in Sadarghat, Chattogram, Bangladesh, on June 24, 2026. The fish are transported to nearby cold storage units after being unloaded from fishing boats. Hundreds of traditional port workers earn their livelihood by manually handling and moving caught fish daily at this major riverside trading point along the Karnaphuli River.

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#13877821

24 Jun 2026

A high-angle view shows a large blue truck being loaded with massive stacks of frozen fish sacks, with a worker standing inside the cargo bed in Chattogram, Bangladesh, on June 24, 2026. Laborers carry heavy sacks of frozen fish on their heads to transport them to nearby cold storage units after unloading from fishing boats at Karnaphuli Ghat in Sadarghat. Hundreds of traditional port workers earn their livelihood by manually handling and moving caught fish daily at this major riverside trading point along the Karnaphuli River.

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#13877828

24 Jun 2026

Laborers move in opposite directions on the gangway while manually unloading fish packs from wooden cargo boats at Karnaphuli Ghat in Sadarghat, Chattogram, Bangladesh, on June 24, 2026. Workers carry heavy sacks of frozen fish on their heads to transport them to nearby cold storage units after unloading from fishing boats. Hundreds of traditional port workers earn their livelihood by manually handling and moving caught fish daily at this major riverside trading point along the Karnaphuli River.

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#13877832

24 Jun 2026

Workers balance large ice-packed fish bags on their heads as they step off a traditional wooden boat onto a steel gangway at Karnaphuli Ghat in Sadarghat, Chattogram, Bangladesh, on June 24, 2026. Laborers carry heavy sacks of frozen fish on their heads to transport them to nearby cold storage units after unloading from fishing boats. Hundreds of traditional port workers earn their livelihood by manually handling and moving caught fish daily at this major riverside trading point along the Karnaphuli River.

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#13877834

24 Jun 2026

Laborers wearing bright safety vests and t-shirts are crowded onto boats and walkways to offload the day's catch at Karnaphuli Ghat in Sadarghat, Chattogram, Bangladesh, on June 24, 2026. They carry heavy sacks of frozen fish on their heads to transport them to nearby cold storage units after unloading from fishing boats. Hundreds of traditional port workers earn their livelihood by manually handling and moving caught fish daily at this major riverside trading point along the Karnaphuli River.

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#13877840

24 Jun 2026

Laborers, including a female worker carrying a heavy load on her head, walk through the crowded Karnaphuli Ghat in Sadarghat, Chattogram, Bangladesh, on June 24, 2026. Amidst the coastal trading rush, workers of diverse demographics endure intense physical labor to transport frozen fish arriving from fishing vessels to local storage units. Laborers carry heavy sacks of frozen fish on their heads to transport them to nearby cold storage units after unloading from fishing boats at Karnaphuli Ghat in Sadarghat, Chattogram, Bangladesh. Hundreds of traditional port workers earn their livelihood by manually handling and moving caught fish daily at this major riverside trading point along the Karnaphuli River.

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#13877843

24 Jun 2026

A worker balances a large, ice-packed sack of frozen fish on his head at Karnaphuli Ghat in Sadarghat, Chattogram, Bangladesh, on June 24, 2026. Scores of laborers work daily under strenuous conditions at the river port, transferring fresh catch from large deep-sea fishing trawlers into smaller traditional sampan boats, which are then brought ashore for cold storage and nationwide distribution. Laborers carry heavy sacks of frozen fish on their heads to transport them to nearby cold storage units after unloading from fishing boats. Hundreds of traditional port workers earn their livelihood by manually handling and moving caught fish daily at this major riverside trading point along the Karnaphuli River.

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