Is the Centre Turning Himachal Pradesh into a Union Territory by Stealth?
For nearly seven decades, the Indian Republic recognised a foundational truth of federal governance: not all states are born with equal economic capacity, and…
Risks of Himalayan Tourism: High-Altitude Sickness Claims Lives
Despite its predictability, high-altitude sickness remains poorly understood by many travellers and is insufficiently managed in India’s high-altitude tourism spots.
Smart Metering – Backdoor Entry of the ‘Electricity (Amendment) Bill
The previous BJP government in Himachal Pradesh entered into a tripartite agreement with the government of India(GoI) to obtain loan/budgetary support. This loan, known…
Shimla on the Threshold of Mobility: Time to Return to Basics
Over the years, a massive increase in the purchase of cars has further increased vulnerability, and the system is becoming overwhelmed and completely unsustainable….
Ladhak – Act Now Before It’s Too Late
“Just like Pangong lake water, which can neither be drunk nor put to any use, is the office of the lieutenant governor of Ladhak,”…
Urban Mobility A Nightmare In Hill Towns
It is better to earn during the lean period than in a full-blown tourist season, said Ramu, a taxi driver in Shimla. On questioning…
In Himachal BJP, Congress Can Only Ignore AAP At Their Own Peril
The political activity for the Assembly elections in November 2022 has intensified in Himachal Pradesh. Central leaders have started visiting the state more frequently,…
Shimla Development Plan -2041 Fails To Address Hill Topography Concerns
Shimla, the erstwhile capital of British India, is all set to get a much-awaited development plan (the Shimla Development Plan, 2041, as it is…
India Must Ensure Clear Air For All Citizens
Back in the severe zone Delhi air is worst in the country; ‘No need for 28-member without teeth, says Supreme Court’; ‘Local sources largely…
Extreme Weather Events Pose Grave Risk To Most Cities
Record-breaking snowfall in Madrid (loss of 1.4 billion euros), Storm Cristoph in UK, Cyclone Ana in Fiji, Winter storms in Texas, Dust storm in…