A Botanical Trek To Sapi Tso – The Enchanting Frozen Lake Of Kargil
byA botanical trek to a high-altitude glacial lake through a scenic trail of colourful and rich plant diversity is any field botanist’s dream. Situated…
Environment
Time To Throw Out The ‘Throw-Away Economy’
byAbout four years ago, in an effort to renovate my perennial dumb image, I bought a middle range smart phone. My image has improved…
River Beas Needs Attention
byHimalayan rivers are the most picturesque rivers and a major tourist attraction as well. There has been a mention of the river Beas in…
Dalhousie – Name And Shame
byHistorically, Dalhousie has worked in isolation even though its pristine landscape is littered with garbage. Whereas In Shimla, 18 persons were booked under…
Himalayan Forest Institute Sensitises Ladakh Schools About Sustainable Cold Desert Environments
byLeh: As part of an extension program, Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI) Field Research Station, Leh conducted interactive sessions with schools in Ladhak creating…
Manali Households, Bus-stand Suffer Flood Damage Caused By Plastic Choked Drainage Systems
byManali: Plastic clogged drains on Wednesday (13.7.2022) morning had water overflowing on the main roads of the tourist township here that entered into many…
Manali Dumped With Tons Of Tourist Waste
byManali: Popular mountain valley destination Manali has played host to thousands of summer tourists escaping the heat waves of the plains. As the arrivals…
Ahmedabad CEPT University Joins Kullu Tree Plantation Drive
byKullu (Naggar): Students from Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT) University Ahmedabad joined local groups at Naggar village to participate in the Summer…
It’s Time To Let Our Rivers Flow Freely Again
byThe undeniable evidence now being documented about the adverse effects of dams has led to a strong movement in most of the developed world for the decommissioning of dams and allowing the free flow of rivers in their natural state.
To Contain Pollution – Electric Buses Ferry Tourists From Manali To Rohtang Pass
byManali: In an initiative to boost the tourism sector that has been drastically affected by the coronavirus pandemic, Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) has…