Eastern Himalayas
UP's Banda exemplifies water conservation efforts
posted 1 year 6 months agoLimca Book of Records recognises UP's Banda for water conservation efforts
Experts say cold desert regions need special attention
posted 2 years agoGreater Noida, September 5 (India Science Wire): Degradation of land, which leads to the process of desertification, is not limited to arid and semi-arid areas but is also visible in high altitude regions that get very little rainfall and are known as cold deserts.
Hydropower in the Himalayas: Potential and risks
posted 2 years agoWorldwide, the demand for energy has risen significantly and quickly, leading to serious impacts on environmental sustainability and hindering global efforts to mitigate climate change. Hydropower, a leading renewable option has the additional benefits of water storage for agriculture and other uses.
Himalayan states call for green bonus and a separate ministry
posted 2 years 1 month agoHimalayan states demand green bonus and separate ministry from Centre
India witnesses second driest pre-monsoon spell in 65 years
posted 2 years 3 months agoIndia's water situation alarming
Could the water towers of Asia be drying up soon?
posted 2 years 5 months agoThe Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) cover 3500 kms across eight countries namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan.
Out of 41 study points, the Ganga clean at only one
posted 2 years 8 months agoOut of 41 study points, the Ganga clean only at the Haridwar barrage location: CPCB
Maintain minimum flow in the Ganga river: Centre
posted 2 years 11 months agoCentre notifies minimum e-flow for the Ganga river
Himalayan springs drying up: Niti Ayog
posted 3 years agoNearly 30 percent of springs in the Himalayas are drying up: Niti Ayog
ACT one: Anti-dam, pro-people
posted 3 years 4 months agoTenzing Lepcha, the lead activist of Affected Citizens of Teesta (ACT), is proud of his work in the last year. “All this was overgrown,” he says pointing at the orderly farm.
