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How can Himachal Pradesh fight against forest fires? | Explained

India, News

What does the State need to do in order to democratise forest management and curtail raging forest fires? TIKENDER SINGH PANWAR The story so far: Himachal Pradesh (H.P.) is witnessing

Water crisis looms large as snow shortage in Hindu Kush Himalaya region hits record high, 12 river basins under threat

News, Travel

The Ganges River basin, which flows through India, had the “lowest snow persistence” at 17 percent below average worse than 15 percent in 2018, according to the report released by

90% of Himalayas face year-long drought at 3 degrees global warming: study

News

A collection of eight studies — all focusing on India, Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Ghana — shows that the risks of drought, flooding, declines in crop yields, and loss

Khalid Ahamed, Salman Elahi, Akanksha Grover Live to headline Musicathon 10.0 in Bir

Cultural, Events, Explore, India, Media, Social, Travel

The 10th edition of Musicathon, the much talked about two-day musical festival slated to be held this April will be graced by the talented pool of nine reputed Independent Artists.

2 wonderful new books take armchair travelers to the Himalayas

Education, India, Media, News, Tibet, Travel

“Till the summer of 1904 if one had been asked what was the most mysterious spot on the earth’s surface the reply would have been Lhasa.” So wrote John Buchan

2 must-see locations in Himalayas

Explore

If you really want to celebrate winter, then it’s time for a trek. Tap into your inner adventure junkie and head straight to our majestic Himalayas. Yes, the cold can

Persistence & Hard Work: UPSC 2021 Topper Gamini Singla On What It Takes To Top India’s Most Competitive Exam

HimAssets

From not clearing the exam in her first attempt to securing the top spot in the second attempt, Singla has had an inspiring journey.

Busting Gender Myths One Climb At A Time: Mountaineer Natasha Mahar On Climbing The Highest Peaks

HimAssets

Vigour, zeal and consistency. These are just some of the traits Natasha Mahar, a mountaineer from Himachal’s Solan, has been able to shadow over the years. Tireless endurance in the

Nepal plane crash: 21 bodies retrieved from site, says civil aviation authority

Nepal, News

The wreckage of the crashed Tara Air aircraft located at Sanosware, Thasang-2, Mustang(Nepal Army/ANI) The Tara Air plane with 22 people on board had taken off at 9.55 am

Flipkart Partners With Himachal Pradesh Local Artisans, Weavers

Cultural

E-commerce marketplace Flipkart has signed a memorandum of understanding with Himachal Pradesh State Handicrafts and Handloom Corporation Ltd (HPSHHCL) to bring local artisans, weavers, handicraft, and handloom makers into the

Why Are Cloudbursts Frequent In The Himalaya | EXPLAINED

Cultural

Cloudbursts have become increasingly common in India. In recent times, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Uttarakhand, and the Western Ghats have witnessed cases of cloudbursts. These not only

Cloudbursts, Landslides & Floods: Himalaya Is A Fragile Ecosystem

Social

On July 28, at least seven people were killed, 17 injured and over 35 went missing after a cloudburst hit a remote village of Jammu and Kashmir. Infact, the ensuing