The Vanishing State: Himachal’s Race Against Environmental Collapse
byHimachal Pradesh stands at a precipice. The mountain state is enduring a relentless cycle of environmental catastrophe, yet its stakeholders – government officials, developers,…
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Why Stone Why Not Concrete?
byShattered chunks of fallen concrete, near my residence on the Forest Hill Road, Shimla, made me look into the bits of ‘ifs and buts’….
Divine Days in Kangra Valley
byThe very mention of Kangra Valley evokes a sense of deep reverence, for this enchanting land is not only celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes…
Himachal Bulk Drug Park Gets Environmental Clearance
byShimla: The upcoming Bulk Drug Park at Una has obtained Environmental Clearance (EC) from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government…
Modi Announces Rs 1500 Crore Disaster Relief Package For Himachal Pradesh
byDharamshala: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (9th September, 2025) announced a financial assistance package of ?1,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh to help the state…
Clouds Topple Hills
byIt is a powerful natural phenomenon and an overwhelming force. Orographic lift puts clouds in a dominant position, and clouds move over hills with…
Baagan Village of Kullu Valley – Sinking Hopes with Sinking Lands
byKullu : Continuous heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has badly affected many lives here. Many ill fated people have lost their homes due to…
Vanishing Cultures of Himachal – Part 1 Kotgarhi: The Pahari Language of Ilaqa Kotgarh
by1. Introduction The rich, centuries-old cultures of the hills of Himachal Pradesh are vanishing at an alarming rate. While much of this heritage has…
Flash Floods Wreck Havoc In Kullu Valley; Kirtarpur – Manali – Leh Highway Damaged, Closed
byFlash Floods Have caused Major destruction in the Kullu Manali Region The Kiratpur Manali Highway is damaged at many places Manali Leh Highway closed…
Between Danger and Beauty
byIn the mountains, life teaches its own quiet lessons of caution. A single glance along a winding trail is enough to notice how almost…