Flood In Neugal Khad Wrecks Palampur’s Saurav Van Vihar
byHaving changed course Neugal Khud is now flowing right through what are the remains of Saurabh Van Vihar
Environment
Baddi Barotiwala Nalagarh Authority Illegally Buries Garbage Dump
byLast week we met with the BBNDA officials and asked them to stop putting the garbage there. Not only are they continuing to dump the garbage but they have over the last five days put piles of mud to cover the stinking heaps of garbage.
Kullu Garbage Dump At Pridi In Violation Of NGT Order
byThe NGT June 2017 order states, “The Deputy Commissioner, Kullu, Executive Officer of the Municipal Committees of Kullu-Manali and Bhuntar shall ensure that no garbage is dumped at Pirdi, adjoining Johar Village, particularly on the river bank. It is submitted that within two weeks from today a site will be identified by the Deputy Commissioner where municipal solid waste would be dumped for its proper management and handling….”
Last free flowing stretch of Satluj under threat!
byEnvironment group writes to Environment Ministry for Cumulative Impact Assessment for Satluj dams; Questions why Satluj Basin Cumulative Impact report still incomplete Pools of…
Climate Change Threat To Himachal Needs Serious Public Participation
byDharamshala : Gone are the days when Himachal was considered to be a safe and clean state climate wise as pollution and exploitation of…
Climate Change Could Depress Living Standards in India – World Bank
byNew Delhi: Rising temperatures and changing monsoon rainfall patterns from climate change could cost India 2.8 percent of GDP and depress the living standards of…
Manali Air Quality Takes A Hit On Tourist Influx
byAs air quality fall, even “managing garbage becomes difficult for us. The garbage generation doubles in the peak tourist seasons,” says Shabnam Tanwar, president of Manali municipal council.
From Manali, Electric Bus Service For Rohtang Pass Launched
byFor a pollution free transport, electric bus to Rohtang Pass in Kullu valley introduced
Rewalsar Lake Fishes Threatened By Pilgrims
byRewalsar (Mandi): Fishes in the sacred lake here are threatened by the very piligrims who come to pay obesiance at this holy township and…
Of Frogs Of Geneva
by50 years ago, Vern Nelson, owner of Bass Point Resort, caught a ‘giant frog’ in Lake Geneva. The 15- inch specimen weighed 17 ounces….