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Climate change, pollution, construction: multiple whammy to fuel more Sikkim-like disasters, warn scientistsScientists warn that the Himalayas are at risk of more glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) due to climate change, construction, and pollution. Sikkim, which recently experienced flash floods, is not..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 |
‘Is it the big one?’ Strong tremors spark late-night panic in Delhi-NCRStrong tremors jolted parts of north India sending shock waves across Delhi-NCR at 10.17pm on Tuesday as an earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan. The tremors lasting..IndiaTimes - Published | India says situation with China fragile, dangerous in the Himalayan frontAt least 24 soldiers were killed when the two sides clashed in the region in mid-2020, but the situation has been calmed through rounds of diplomatic and military talks.IndiaTimes - Published |
All about India's 5 highest mountain railway stations, from Nilgiri Mountain Railway to Darjeeling Himalayan RailwayAhju station is located at an elevation of 1,210 meters (3,970 ft). The line lies between the Dhauladhar ranges of the Himalayas and the sub-Himalayan region and runs from Pathankot to Jogindernagar.DNA - Published | IMD weather update: Strong winds in Delhi, rain alert issued for THESE 4 statesAccording to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), due to a fresh western disturbance, rain or snowfall can be witnessed in the western Himalayan region between February 8 and 10.DNA - Published |
Silent on construction details, government says Himalayas unstableIn the backdrop of the recent land subsidence episodes of Joshimath area in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, the government has told Parliament that many parts of the Himalayas have “unstable and..IndiaTimes - Published | India expects more clashes with Chinese troops in Himalayas: ReportIndiaTimes - Published |
Time to look out for other JoshimathsImpact of unregulated construction and over-ambitious infrastructure projects visible across the Himalayan region.IndiaTimes - Published | DRDO develops unmanned aerial vehicle for operations in Himalayan frontierIndiaTimes - Published |
