To Or Not To Legalize Medical Marijuana Cultivation – Himachal Govt In A Fix
byGlobally the views about medical marijuana are changing and many countries, including many states in USA, have changed their laws to permit cultivation of…
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Kullu To Award Localities For Celebrating A Clean & Green Diwali
byWards of Kullu town that will celebrate a clean and green Diwali will be honoured on the occasion of Repulic Day – District Magistrate Yunus
Himalayas In The Cross Hairs Of Global Warming – Sanjeeva Pandey
byThe unpredictability of weather and natural changes that have struck the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh in the past two decades are clear indicators of a marked shift in weather patterns in the region, according to Sanjeeva Pandey
Indian Army Rescues 300 Stranded Persons From Lahaul
byShimla: An unusually early snowfall has landlocked the high altitude valley of Lahaul and many tourists and commuters had been left stranded because of…
Incessant Rains Wash Down A Destructive Trail In Kullu – Manali Valley
byThe destruction caused by the overflowing Beas river has had the people recall the year 1995 when a devastating flood had left the entire district traumatised
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
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…
Vajpayee’s Village In Manali Mourns The Loss Of A Family Member
byVajpayee’s adopted village of Prini in Manali in mourning over the loss of one of their own.