Himalayas
Mountain range in Asia, separating Indo-Gangetic plain from Tibetan Plateau
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The Himalayas, or Himalaya is a mountain range in Asia, separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The range has several peaks exceeding an elevation of 8,000 m (26,000 ft) including Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth. The mountain range runs for 2,400 km (1,500 mi) as an arc from west-northwest to east-southeast at the northern end of the Indian subcontinent.
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Studd Muffyn Life Presents Berberine: A Natural Powerhouse Tackling India's Metabolic Health CrisisLudhiana, Punjab, India, November 13, 2024: On a crisp July evening in the Himalayas, two strangers met on a light trek, unaware that this encounter would change their lives and potentially the health..DNA - Published | |
Govt launches programme to tackle glacial lake outburst flood threat in Himalayas, all 190 high-risk lakes to be monitoredIndiaTimes - Published | |
'On mission to remind govt to fulfil promise it made 5 years ago': Sonam Wangchuk amid his padyatra from Leh to DelhiActivist Sonam Wangchuk is leading a padyatra from Leh to Delhi, urging the government to fulfill a five-year-old promise. The march aims to raise awareness about conserving the Himalayas, crucial for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Weather update: Delhi-NCR likely to experience rainfall amid heatwave, check IMD predictions hereNorth-West Himalayan region of India including Punjab and Haryana will experience cloudy weather from evening and rain is also expectedDNA - Published | |
SKM chief Prem Singh Tamang takes oath as Sikkim Chief Minister for second consecutive termSikkim Krantikari Morcha supremo Prem Singh Tamang took oath as the Chief Minister of the Himalayan state for a second consecutive term on Monday.DNA - Published | |
Hot hills: Mercury at record high in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, J&KHimalayan states Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir are experiencing record-breaking temperatures this May. Dehradun hit 43°C, matching its 2012 record, with temperatures exceeding..IndiaTimes - Published | |
61% increase in Char Dham pilgrims in 1st 3 days of yatraParticularly noteworthy is the Kedarnath shrine, which witnessed a 67% increase in footfall since its portals opened on May 10. Last year, 44,892 pilgrims visited the Himalayan shrine in the first..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Glaciers melting at unprecedented rates in Indian Himalayan region: IsroIndiaTimes - Published | |
Villagers duped into selling kidneys and told organ would regrowIn the foothills of the Himalayas, two men lift their shirts to reveal wide scars on their bodies.Sky News - Published | |
Weather update: IMD predicts rainfall in 11 states, snowfall in Himalayas this week; Check full forecastThe weather department predicted light to moderate rainfall and snowfall followed by thunderstorms and lightning over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand on March 13 and March..DNA - Published | |
Why England have so much to prove in foothills of HimalayasEngland - as a team, and as individuals - have lots of questions to answer when they face India in the final Test of the series, writes Stephan Shemilt.BBC Sport - Published | |
Foreign Secretary Kwatra meets new Bhutanese Prime Minister; discusses ways to boost bilateral tiesForeign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Monday called on Bhutan's new Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and discussed areas of mutual interest and multifaceted cooperation to further boost India's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Dry winter in hills, fog cover over NW plains due to lack of strong western disturbances: IMDThe western Himalayan region faces an 80% precipitation deficit in December, impacting freshwater availability and agriculture. Lack of active western disturbances and El-Nino conditions contribute to..IndiaTimes - Published | You manifest Bharat's Himalayan courage protecting our sovereignty: Amit Shah on 76th Army DayUnion home Minister Amit Shah greeted Indian Army personnel and their families on the occasion of the 76th Army Day, praising their courage in protecting the nation's sovereignty. The Army Day parade,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Logging and climate change threatening Himalayan birds: IIScA study from IISc reveals that logging and climate change pose a threat to bird communities in the eastern Himalayas. The researchers analyzed data on understory insect-eating birds in the Eaglenest..IndiaTimes - Published | IIT-D study: Climate change strongly affects future fire weather danger in Indian forestsA study by IIT-Delhi warns that climate change will increase the danger of fire in Indian forests. The research shows that forests in Central and South India and the Himalayan region will see..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kerala's Shaikh Hassan Khan now scales Mount Vinson in AntarcticaShaikh Hassan Khan, a 36-year-old government employee from Kerala, has successfully ascended Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, marking his conquest of the fifth-highest peak. Despite..IndiaTimes - Published | Parliament winter session: CPI MP moves notices seeking discussion on 'fragile ecology of Himalayas'Communist Party of India (CPI) MP Binoy Viswam on Monday submitted a notice under Rule 267 demanding suspension of business in the upper house to discuss the ecology of the Himalayas. In his notice,..IndiaTimes - Published |
After ordeal, government to review SOP on tunnelsThe road ministry will review SOPs for tunnel construction and maintenance in light of the Silkyara tunnel collapse. Measures will be taken to prevent similar mishaps. The new SOP will include safety..IndiaTimes - Published | PMO led rescue Operations, getting various agencies togetherSuccessful rescue of 41 workers trapped in Silkyara tunnel prompts PMO intervention to collaborate with agencies. PMO officials including Bhaskar Khulbe and a Uttarakhand representative join crisis..IndiaTimes - Published |
Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Every possible method being tried for speedy evacuation, says Nitin GadkariThe minister for road transport and highways, who was accompanied by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, said the rescue operation is challenging as the soil strata in the Himalayan region..DNA - Published | At least 39 dead after bus veers off mountain roadAt least 39 people have died and 17 others injured after a bus slid off a Himalayan mountain road in India.Sky News - Published |
Rescuers race to save 40 workers trapped in collapsed tunnelA huge operation is under way to rescue 40 construction workers trapped inside a collapsed Himalayan road tunnel.Sky News - Published | Tunneling in fragile Himalayas fraught with risks, say expertsThe collapse of a tunnel in Uttarakhand has raised concerns about the impact of extensive construction in a state prone to landslides. An expert panel appointed by the Supreme Court warned about these..IndiaTimes - Published |
40 trapped in Char Dham tunnel crash; rescue ops on war footingA portion of an under-construction tunnel of the Char Dham all-weather highway project collapsed in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Around 40 laborers are feared trapped inside. Rescue teams are..IndiaTimes - Published | Bhutan King's India visit: Jawaharlal Nehru's trip to Himalayan nation laid foundation for excellent ties, says Jairam RameshCongress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted the historical significance of Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's visit to Bhutan, which laid the foundation for the strong bilateral relationship..IndiaTimes - Published |
With US planes lost in World War II, Arunachal Pradesh travels back in timeA new museum called "The Hump WWII Museum" is being prepared to open in Arunachal Pradesh, India. The museum will house the recovered remnants of US aircraft that were lost in the eastern Himalayas..IndiaTimes - Published | Not given a role in MP elections, Uma Bharti leaves for the HimalayasFormer Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Uma Bharti, has been left off the BJP's star campaigners' list for the upcoming assembly elections. In response, Bharti announced that she is leaving for the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Climate change, pollution, construction: Scientists warn of more Sikkim-like disasters in HimalayasAs Sikkim picks up the pieces following flash floods that saw thousands displaced, major infrastructure projects destroyed and scores killed, experts warn other Himalayan states like Himachal Pradesh,..DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | Engineers develop new tunnelling method for Kashmir rail link projectEngineers of the Indian Railways have developed a new tunnelling method to overcome the difficult terrain in the Himalayas and complete the construction of Tunnel-1 on the Katra-Banihal section of the..IndiaTimes - Published |
At least 40 people dead after glacial lake flooding in India's Himalayan regionAt least 40 people have been killed in flooding in India's Himalayan region, officials have said.Sky News - Published | In fragile Himalayas, Uttarakhand plans ski resorts, ropewaysIn what the government of Uttarakhand feels could lead to a major boost in the state's infrastructure - especially those involving the tourism sector - CM Pushkar Singh Dhami during a visit to London..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ecotourism and Mad Honey: Balancing Exploration with ConservationIn the steep slopes of the Himalayan foothills, the age-old practice of harvesting mad honey serves as a vibrant testament to the harmony between nature and culture. With a growing interest in..DNA - Published | Why these videshi creators are speaking shuddh desi lingoFor 28-year old Japanese YouTuber Mayo, a love for the Hindi language was passed on by her father. While she had never visited India herself, her father - who went climbing in the Himalayas - often..IndiaTimes - Published |
A warning shot: One city in the Himalayas shows why climate change is a top priority at the G20In the foothills of the Himalayas is Shimla - once the summer capital of the British Raj, known as the Queen of the Hills.Sky News - Published | Disasters in Himalayan state are completely man-made, says HCThe Uttarakhand HC, while addressing a PIL over the lack of compliance with the Doon Valley notification for formulation of a tourism development plan within the valley, pulled up the state government..IndiaTimes - Published |
Monsoon 2nd half likely to be normal despite weak rains in August: IMDIMD said rainfall in August-September was likely to be normal - 94% to 106% of long period average (LPA) - but in the lower end of the range. In August, he said countrywide rainfall is expected to be..IndiaTimes - Published | Indian, Japanese scientists discover 600-million-year-old ocean water in Himalayas; findings to give clues on Earth's pastIndiaTimes - Published |
IMD forecast: Rainfall expected in Delhi NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP in next two daysFor the next 4-5 days, a western disturbance in Iran may bring light rain to the western Himalayan region, and for the following two days, very light rain may fall in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar..DNA - Published | Will take ties to Himalayan heights: PM Modi to Nepal counterpart PrachandaEfforts to enhance energy and connectivity ties dominated the agenda of PM Narendra Modi’s meeting Thursday with his visiting Nepal counterpart PK Dahal Prachanda that saw the two countries sign..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Dirtiest camp I have ever seen': Himalayas full of rubbish left by climbersMounds of rubbish are being left on the Himalayas by climbers, with one local mountaineer revealing the "dirtiest camp" he has ever seen.Sky News - Published | Four killed in Uttarakhand, 4 injured in Rajasthan in rain-related incidents; dip in temperatureUnder the influence of a western disturbance active over the western Himalayan region, thunderstorms and intermittent rains are predicted in northwest India, including the capital and its surrounding..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Himalayan glacial melt underestimated by 6.5%'IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral tiesThe King began his two-day visit to India on Monday amid some concerns in New Delhi over China's attempts to expand influence over Thimphu.Certain remarks by Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering on the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'All Himalayan glaciers...': Centre makes scary climate prediction in parliamentThe shifting glaciers can lead to the shifting of tree lines, the Centre said in parliament.DNA - Published | |
