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Nepal’s post-flood reconstruction must become part of the global fight against climate change
September 10, 2026 4:58 pm
Glaciers in Nepal are part of the Hindu Kush Himalayan system that includes India, Pakistan, China, Afghanistan and Bhutan. These countries have to come together
Step up preparedness for glacial lake outbursts, avalanches, MHA tells Himalayan states, UTs
September 04, 2026 3:57 am
The Union Home Secretary said preparedness for GLOFs and snow avalanches must go beyond response-oriented measures
Nepal PM 'thanks' India, China after minister's 'compensation' pitch
September 02, 2026 6:55 pm
Addressing the Parliament on Tuesday, Shah spoke about the situation in the aftermath of the flash floods that have left over 1,000 people dead and many more missing.
Meet Harry and Bruno, the Himalayan black bear cubs whose endearing antics are drawing visitors to Kufri zoo in Shimla
January 27, 2026 1:00 pm
Visitors are particularly fascinated by how the nine-month-old bear cubs compete with each other to climb a nearly 60-foot-tall deodar tree within their enclosure at the Kufri zoo in Shimla.
Uttarakhand High Court flags lack of GPS tracking in mining vehicles, seeks report from state authority by January 13
January 08, 2026 3:13 pm
Uttarakhand's Bageshwar Illegal Mining: Chief Justice G Narendar and Justice Subhash Upadhyay was hearing a public interest litigation related to illegal mining and transportation of minor minerals in Bageshwar district.
Tourists left ‘speechless’ as rare red fox appears near Pangong Tso; IFS officer flags conservation concern
December 27, 2025 1:07 pm
Identified by its sharp ears and bushy tail, the animal was confirmed to be a Himalayan red fox, as tourists wisely stopped others from feeding it, citing wildlife safety rules.
Tejasswi Prakash says she doesn't use white salt at home; why experts caution against only having pink salt in the diet
July 22, 2025 11:03 am
Pink salt, commonly called Himalayan salt, is a type of rock salt mined from ancient sea beds, especially in the Khewra region of Pakistan.
Himalayan springs are drying. It's a threat to India's ecological stability and national security
July 03, 2025 12:30 pm
As India aims to provide piped water to every rural home, the drying of springs in the Himalayan region threatens to undermine progress. Infrastructure is not enough — India's national water goals must take into account the revival of Himalayan springs
At 14.57 km, it’s a Himalayan task as India’s longest rail tunnel races to the finish line
May 02, 2025 8:08 am
Last month, the Janasu tunnel, also known as tunnel no 8 (T-8), completed the critical tunnel breakthrough phase. For Indian Railways, the making of T-8 has, so far, been one of the most challenging projects
Knowledge nugget of the day: Earthquakes—Why is the Himalayan zone seismically active?
January 19, 2025 10:39 am
A series of earthquakes struck southern Tibet on January 7, near the Nepal border. What exactly is an earthquake? Which countries are the most earthquake-prone? Why is the Himalayan region seismically active? Here’s what you need to know.
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Royal Enfield unveils the 411cc tourer Himalayan, goes on sale in March
February 02, 2016 7:48 pm
Royal Enfield on Tuesday launched their all-terrain 411cc, air-cooled Himalayan.
HIMALAYAN VIDEOS
What it takes to keep Darjeeling Himalayan Railway running
June 22, 2020 6:20 pm
A recent rap from UNESCO on the ‘diminishing heritage value’ of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway has added to a long list of the 117-year-old train’s problems. We explore what it takes to keep this World Heritage Site running.
Heli taxi service launched to promote state tourism
January 19, 2016 11:23 am
Haldwani, Jan 19 (ANI): A heli taxi service has been launched in Uttarakhand to promote regional tourism across the state. The taxi service was started in Haldwani city of Uttarakhand. Besides, the lake view and snowfall, now visitors can also enjoy the Himalayan view through air ride. The heli taxi service was earlier launched in the state in December but the route had no connectivity to the beautiful panoramic city of Munsiyari. The initial take off of the heli taxi included five passengers. State officials came together to start the taxi service successfully.
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