Now efforts to set shop in Corbett Tiger Reserve
byDehra Dun: Even as efforts are being made for the rejuvenation of the tiger population in the country and hundreds of crores have been…
Environment
Deodar tree in Lahaul valley of Himachal is India’s oldest tree
byDehra Dun : A deodar tree in the high altitude arid zone of Lahaul, in the adjoining state of Himachal Pradesh, has earned the…
Plastic cups, plates banned in Himachal
byShimla: After the success of ban on polythene bags, Himachal Pradesh Sunday imposed a ban on disposable plastic products. Packaged drinking water can, however,…
To save Himalayas, Bhutan to join campaign for responsible tourism
byNew Delhi: Bhutan has joined a regional campaign which aims to raise awareness about the vulnerability of the Himalayan ecosystem and encourage responsible tourism….
Human health has linkages to conservation of forests
byTrees have a rightful place in the economy of every country. Our forests are inexhaustible  reserves for providing subsistence to our growing millions; for…
5 lakh take holy dip in Manimahesh lake
byChamba: Despite inclement weather, about 75,000 pilgrims and tourists, took a dip in the holy Manimahesh lake on Monday. In the past two months…
Spring like thundershowers hit Shimla
byShimla : People were taken by surprise when spring like thundershowers along with high velocity winds struck this popular resort town Friday evening considerably…
Himachal Bachao Morcha up against power company over forest violations in Chamba
byHimachal Bachao Sangarsh Morcha, (HBSM) has protested forest violations allegedly taking place for constructing of roads for 36 MW Chanju I hydro project in…
Heavy rains in Mandi
byHeavy rains caused landslide on different places on NH-21 at Mandi.
High Court asks MOEF to consider ‘green clearance’ for Lafarge cement plant afresh
byShimla: The Himachal High Court today directed the Ministry of Environment and Forest to consider afresh the case of according environment clearance for a…