Money spinning hydropower projects dreams turn sour, environment gains
byShimla: Having sold out nearly all viable hydropower potential sites on rivers and streams to power companies, both private and government; a sharp drop…
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Monsoon a harrowing time for snakes, burrowing animals
byNew Delhi: The monsoon season has inspired many a poet to write paeans to nature but for burrowing animals monsoon means a distressing time as…
Maharashtra gets emergency medical care – thanks to Indian-American doc
byMumbai: The Maharashtra government is set to roll out over 900 fully-equipped ambulances across the state to provide emergency care to accident and trauma victims…
Ganga at danger mark in Haridwar; high alert sounded!
byDehradun: With the rains continuing unabated and the Tehri Dam authorities being forced to release water lest it cause damage to the dam, the…
Two cups of hot chocolate a day, keeps the brain healthy
byWashington: A US study has suggested drinking two cups of hot chocolate a day may help elderly people to keep their brains healthy. The study,…
‘India well ahead in tiger protection strategies’
byKolkata: Noted tiger conservationist Belinda Wright said that the South African model of wildlife conservation is “not the model to follow” and that India is…
No sand mining from riverbed without green nod
byNew Delhi: The National Green Tribunal Monday stepped in to ban sand mining from river beds across India without prior environmental approval, saying illegal…
Is dust pollution speeding up melting of Himalayan glaciers?
byBangalore: The International Association of Cryospheric Sciences (IACS) proposes to set up a working group to study the impact of dust and black carbon from…
The Himalayas cannot digest more garbage
byShimla: Getting to 17000 altitude, where just reaching takes grit and physical fitness, to clean out rubbish and garbage left behind by other climbers…
Will Uttarakhand expose efficiency of Congress governments?
byDehra Dun : Even as the centre has become pro-active on the rehabilitation of Uttarakhand that was devastated by the June 16-17 floods and…