Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh kill 60 people; 3 dead in Uttarakhand; IMD predicts heavy showers for next two days

The unprecedented rain in Himachal Pradesh has killed 60 people as of Wednesday in the recent incidents of landslides blocking major roads, overflowing rivers washing away homes and a cloudburst. … Continue reading Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh kill 60 people; 3 dead in Uttarakhand; IMD predicts heavy showers for next two days

Dalhousie needs a change in tourism practices to keep its beauty aliveĀ 

Dalhousie’s natural beauty is threatened by over tourism and construction of new hotels Dalhousie, the charming hill station situated on the lap of the Dhauladhar Hills and Pir Pangal range, … Continue reading Dalhousie needs a change in tourism practices to keep its beauty aliveĀ 

More than 3,000 billion tons of ice has been lost from Antarctic ice sheet over the last 25 years, study says

The Amundsen Sea Embayment in West Antarctica has lost more than 3,000 billion tones of ice over a 25 years period, according to a research report by the University of … Continue reading More than 3,000 billion tons of ice has been lost from Antarctic ice sheet over the last 25 years, study says

Lessons on ā€˜nature conservation’ in Himalayas

By Nibedita Saha Visiting Chitkul, India’s last village on the old Hindustan-Tibet trade route in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh to explore its picturesque landscapes and breathtaking ambience, doesn’t probably pop up … Continue reading Lessons on ā€˜nature conservation’ in Himalayas

Why understanding the Brahmaputra river basin provides a better insight into the yearly floods in Northeast India and Bangladesh

by Nibedita Saha Monsoon has been one of the most romanticized weather among people. Monsoon reminds us of love and cozying up to our loved ones with endless conversations, plates … Continue reading Why understanding the Brahmaputra river basin provides a better insight into the yearly floods in Northeast India and Bangladesh

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Election debate summary – Boris’ icy, block-headed ignorance on climate change

The toxic, burning embarrassment of this government’s record on the environment is laid bare by Boris Johnson’s cowardice. For too long, politics has completely ignored the state of the climate … Continue reading Election debate summary – Boris’ icy, block-headed ignorance on climate change