World Bank praises Himachal CM’s efforts in managing natural calamity
byThe World Bank has praised the efforts of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu in managing the calamity triggered by incessant rains. World Bank…
Environment
Guess What; HP Is A Model State For Sustainable Development
byIn the midst of raging debate, I thought it would be a good exercise to figure out what have the governments been doing all…
Himachal’s Day After – Render Unto Nature What Is Nature’s
byIt took Nature just one cataclysmic week in Himachal to reclaim the spaces which Man had been encroaching upon for decades, both in the…
Cloud Burst In Village Near Manali Causes Extensive Damage
byManali: Days after incessant rains wreaked havoc in Manali, causing devastation on a massive scale. Karjan, a village of Manali 13 kms had a…
Himachal’s Environmental Blind Spots
byIt would appear that Himachal’s first-time Chief Minister, Mr. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has made a fairly good start to his innings, which is just…
Botanical Excursion to the UNESCO Heritage – Great Himalayan National Park, Kullu
byThe sprawling Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), a UNESCO Heritage entity is spread over an area of around 1171 km2 in Banjar Sub-Division of…
Must find an alternative to plastic, states Chief Minister
byWhile presiding over a state-level function of World Environment Day at Hotel Peterhoff here today, Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that State…
Kamru Nag Trek Through The Eyes Of A Foot Botanist
byDivine Kamru Nag Lake is situated in the lesser known Kasor valley of Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. The lake is situated at an…
Willow Groves: The Charm of Lahaul Valley
byThe picturesque, Lahaul valley is a part of cold-deserts of Himachal Pradesh. The valley spans over an area of 6244 sq. km and lies…
Himachal Girl Wins Fulbright-Kalam Climate Postdoctoral Scholarship
byA girl from Himachal Pradesh has achieved a remarkable feat by winning the prestigious Fulbright-Kalam Climate Postdoctoral Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to exceptional…