Environment

In Himachal Pradesh, Rohtang Pass, the gateway to Lahaul and Spiti valley, has been re-opened. A large number of Lahaul residents, living in the Kullu-Manali area had a sigh of relief…

A recent survey on plastic pollution found an estimated 414 million pieces of plastic including nearly one million shoes and 370,000 toothbrushes on the beaches of remote Cocos (Keeling)…

Commandos of the National Security Guard, NSG, scaled the Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, in their maiden attempt. The NSG in a statement said in New Delhi today…

The National Green Tribunal today directed 18 states and two Union Territories to submit an action plan to ensure utilization of treated waste to reduce pressure on the groundwater…

The Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir has received the season's heaviest snowfall yesterday. The nearly 10 inch thick snow disrupted normal life in Leh. Air services were also suspended…

In Himachal Pradesh, State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) has issued an advisory asking residents in five districts to stay away from avalanche-prone slopes. An official…

In Himachal Pradesh Meterological department has forecast fresh spell of snowfall in high and mid hills, and rain in low hills and plains from tonight. They said an active western…

Uttar Pradesh state cabinet today approved construction of a four-lane Ganga Expressway connecting Prayagraj to Western Utter Pradesh which would cost about 36,000 crore rupees. Briefing…

Himachal Pradesh stumbling under severe cold weather conditionsas the temperature declined drastically due recent heavy snowfall and rain across the State. Major tourist places of the…

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and other agencies of the Ministry of Earth Sciences are working to create models to forecast occurrence of thunderstorms six to 12 hours in…