The Hidden Menstrual Waste Crisis In The Hills
In the absence of proper menstrual waste disposal systems in Himachal Pradesh, many women are forced to burn used sanitary...
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Unpacking Three Decades Of Restoration In The Western Himalayas
Among the various restoration efforts in the Western Himalayas, government-run afforestation initiatives led the way in Himachal Pradesh, while Uttarakhand...
How Bioengineering Saved A Himalayan Road From Floods
On 14 August 2023, heavy rainfall in North India triggered flash floods and landslides, devastating the region. Kishori Lal, the...
Solar Power Helps Spiti Nuns Meet Water Needs During Winters
At Pangmo Monastery in Himachal Pradesh, natural water sources freeze during winters, which makes fetching water, a challenging and time-consuming...
Pressures On Gaddi Community Pose Threat To Biodiversity, Livelihoods
Located in the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, Thanpattan is a vast pastureland, home to the indigenous Gaddi herder community...
Up Close And Personal With The Fragility Of The Himalayas
Constant manipulation of the slopes for constructing roads and buildings makes them increasingly vulnerable to any natural disaster risk. The...
Monsoon Leaves Widespread Destruction And Uneasy Questions In HP
This monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has seen an increase in the loss of human lives and the impact on infrastructure,...
Flood Damage Highlights ‘Uncontrolled’ Sand Mining In North India
When a spike of rainfall hit the Indian state of Uttarakhand from early July to late August 2023, the town...
Himachal Landslides: Myopia, Greed Has Led To Current Situation
The shocking visuals are back. In July, it was vehicles bobbing away in turbulent river waters and roads being eroded...
Stopping Plantation On Migratory Routes Of HP Pastoralists Still Distant
The government-run afforestation activities in Himachal Pradesh have increased the vulnerability of pastoralists, leading to expansion of invasive species, as...
4 Major River Basins In HP See Decline In Snow Cover: Study
Source: PTI The seasonal snow cover of Chenab, Beas, Ravi and Satluj river basins in Himachal Pradesh has declined by...
Confronting Himalayan Water Woes Before It Is Too Late
Last week, Ladakh-based maverick climate activist Sonam Wangchuk went on a 5-day fast to raise awareness about receding glaciers and...
‘Forgot To Fill Fuel’: Priyanka On BJP’s Double Engine Govt
(Source: PTI) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday said the BJP's "double engine" government was there in Himachal Pradesh...
Some Solid Steps To Manage & Recycle Waste In Our Hill Towns
I have been a regular, enthusiastic visitor to the mountain towns of our country. I began as a 9-year-old and...
31 Forest Fires Daily In Himachal In April-June This Year
Roshan Lal, 66, is livid. He is yet to come to terms with the damage caused to a forest near...
Springs Dying Across Himachal Pradesh
The population of Mundaghat village in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh has come down to half of what it...
‘Covid Not Over’: Himachal CM Urges Tourists To Follow Norms
As a major influx of tourists is moving to the hills in search of some much-needed respite, Himachal Pradesh Chief...
Another Tragedy Raises Ire At Hydro Projects In HP
The village of Palgi is mourning 27-year-old Amar Chand. He died on 21 May in an accident inside a tunnel...
Tree Planting Efforts Push Out Pastoralists In The Himalayas
Large scale tree planting is being promoted worldwide to mitigate the impact of climate change and increase forest cover. However,...
J P Nadda Takes Over As BJP President
Jagat Prakash Nadda was elected unopposed as the BJP's national president on Monday, taking over the reins from Amit Shah,...
Kashmir Shutdown Caused Losses Of More Than $1 Billion, Trade Body Says
Economic losses in Kashmir have run into well over a billion dollars since India revoked its autonomy and statehood in...
