Even as authorities in Uttarakhand work out a massive plan to rehabilitate hundreds of families from the “sinking” Himalayan town of Joshimath, they have a similar task at hand – in a village in Uttarkashi district. Located nearly 10-km away from Uttarkashi city, Mastani village has seen multiple landslides over the years, resulting in wide […]

Continuing landslides have pushed many buildings to the brink of collapse.

NEW DELHI: Winter, with its festive charm, beckons family getaways, especially in the last months of the year. Whether enticed by the snowy peaks of Kashmir or the serene landscapes of Kanyakumari, India unfolds a tapestry of winter retreats. To infuse a unique flair into your winter vacations, explore these offbeat destinations, promising an indelible […]

NITI ayog praised Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for effectively managing the disaster situation in his state

Muslims agreed to the proposal at a meeting with police officials

Locals blame the construction of tunnels being constructed down the village hillock for the Rishikesh-Karnprayag railway line, for subsidence and sliding of rock plates.

We must not downplay the reckless nature in which religious tourism is being pushed in ecologically sensitive regions of the country

Construction activities, particularly in the hills of Uttarakhand, have raised concerns about a disaster-in-waiting.