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The Traffic Directorate of Jakarta Metropolitan Police is continuing its mobile driving licence (SIM Keliling) service this week, but only at two locations. The announcement, reported by Antara News, informs residents where they can renew or apply for driving licences without visiting a central office, prompting residents in other areas to note the limited coverage.

A new study warns that climate change could squeeze out Himalayan rhubarb, a plant valued for medicinal and culinary uses. Rising temperatures and shifting conditions in the Himalayas may shrink the habitat where the species can survive, raising concerns among researchers about biodiversity loss and the livelihoods of communities that harvest the plant.

Attention is turning to the wildlife of the Himalayan mountains, with a focus on which animals inhabit the region. The Himalayas are home to species such as the snow leopard, red panda, Himalayan tahr, and black bear. Conservation groups like the World Wildlife Fund highlight these animals as interest grows in protecting high-altitude habitats from climate change and human pressure.

Indian defence analysts are highlighting how climate change is altering the Himalayan operational environment, with melting glaciers, extreme weather and unstable terrain affecting military logistics and border readiness. The discussion focuses on building climate resilience into India's armed forces planning, from infrastructure to troop deployment at high altitudes, as security planners factor environmental shifts into operational strategy.

Tour operators working in the Himalayas are adjusting how they plan and run trips following deadly disasters linked to extreme weather in the region. Companies are reassessing routes, seasons and safety protocols as climate-related risks make mountain tourism increasingly unpredictable, according to industry coverage by Skift.