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15 Oct 2024

Dharamshala: The Ultimate Global Travel Destination in 2024 – Here’s Why

The stunning Himalayan landscape, spiritual significance as the residence of the Dalai Lama, the rich fusion of Indian and Tibetan cultures, and the abundance of adventure options have made Dharamshala a top vacation destination worldwide in 2024. It's a must-visit location for those interested in nature and wellbeing because of the year-round good weather and ease of accessibility.

15 Aug 2024

Does Sanjeevani Booti Plant Still Exists In India? Scientists Found It In...

Sanjeevani Plant Existence: Those who have read epic Ramayana or watched a TV serial based on it, must have heard about the Sanjeevani booti. It was the same medicinal herb which was used to treat God Laxman and save his life. As per Ramayana, Lord Hanuman brought Sanjeevani from the Dronagiri Parvat. The mountain is located in present-day Uttarakhand and has been a big attraction for mountaineers. During the Ramayana era, Sanjeevani was found on this mountain and therefore, people still worry if the herb can still be found.

30 May 2024

Rajinikanth Heads To Himalayas For Spiritual Retreat

Rajinikanth was last seen in his daughter Aishwarya's film 'Lal Salaam'.

Char Dham Project

29 Nov 2023

Uttarakhand's Char Dham Project: Why Some Call It 'A Road To Disaster'?

The Char Dham project is been blamed for the Silkyara tunnel collapse near Barkot, which trapped 41 workers under the debris for seventeen days

07 May 2023

One Lakh Saplings To Be Planted In Ladakh On May 17

One lakh saplings will be planted in the arid Ladakh region on May 17 Saplings will be planted to achieve its 85-90 percent survival rate A majority of the saplings are of Ladakhi willow and poplars

16 Feb 2023

In a First, Majestic Snow Leopard Sighted in Uttarakhand's Darma Valley

A snow leopard has been sighted for the first time in the Darma valley in Uttarakhand The explorers have captured the snow leopard in their camera from a distance of about 20 metres Snow leopards are usually found at a height of more than 12,000 feet

22 Sep 2022

Gangotri glacier retreated by about 300 meters last decade; Here's why?

Study shows that the Gangotri glaciers retreating rate has increased The average retreat rate from 1935 to 1996 was 20 metres per year Now the Gangotri retreating by about 300 metres in the last decade or so

Mount Kanchenjunga

07 May 2022

52-year-old Indian climber dies during summit push on Mount Kanchenjunga

An Indian man has died during a summit push on Mount Kanchenjunga. His guide advised him to turn back after he was feeling unwell but he refused. The death is the third to be reported on Nepal Himalayas during the current climbing season.

02 Nov 2021

25 trekkers on expedition to rediscover lost routes to Chardham

The team will explore arduous treks which took pilgrims and ascetics days to reach the Himalayan temples until the 1950s The team will document things they come across in the course of their exploration

09 Sep 2021

Himalaya Diwas: Protect and promote the youngest mountain range

Experts believe that black carbon deposits at the Himalayas are speeding up the melting of glaciers hence contributing to the worsening effects of climate change.

21 May 2021

Himalayas visible from Saharanpur, see stunning pics

Previously the mountain range had remained hidden for decades due to pollution, but as the air pollution reduced following restricted activity because of COVID-19 guidelines, the beautiful scene has once again emerged for the residents to cherish.

27 Oct 2020

Newly identified tectonically active zone found in Himalayas

Suture zone of Himalayas or the Indus Suture Zone (ISZ) in the Ladakh region where Indian and Asian Plates are joined has been found to be tectonically active, as against current understanding that it is a locked zone. This could have major implications in terms of earthquake study, prediction and understanding the seismic structure of the mountain chains well as its evolution. Group of scientists in Dehradun carried out the mapping of the remote regions of Ladakh that forms the most hinterland part of the Himalaya.

09 Sep 2020

HAL's light utility helicopter completes high-altitude trials in Himalayas

HAL's indigenously developed light utility helicopter has completed hot and high-altitude trials in the Himalayas The LUH demonstrated high altitude capability in hot and high weather conditions at Daulat Beg Oldie in the Himalayas for about 10 days. The helicopter also demonstrated its payload capability in Siachen glacier high altitude.

28 Apr 2020

When an old man in Himalayas recognised Kate Winslet as Titanic girl

Kate Winslet might have impressed fans many times over with her immense talent and glamour, but true-blue fans have always instantly remembered her as Rose in the 1997 blockbuster 'Titanic'.

Nepal avalanche

18 Jan 2020

Nepal avalanche: Over 200 people rescued, several feared trapped

The Nepal police informed that among the trekkers most of them were citizens of South Korea and China. However, the total number of people missing is still not known.

Hindu Kush mountains

12 Oct 2019

India to collaborate with Pak, China to gauge impact of climate change: IMD

Earlier this month, the IMD organised a workshop to discuss ways to establish a regional climate centre that will provide forecasting services and climate analyses.

16 Sep 2019

LF presents Himalayas – The Offbeat Adventure with Host & Storyteller Ranveer

The lifeless explored, the Himalayas, beckon to be discovered. It paints a picturesque picture waiting to be framed.

08 Apr 2019

Himalayas inspired 'Brahmastra': Ayan Mukerji

He described it as the "home of the Gods".

11 Feb 2019

Deshhit: Himalayan glaciers melting

Himalayan glaciers melting due to Climate change. Watch this video to know more.

05 Feb 2019

Climate change will melt vast parts of Himalayas: Study

Glaciers have been retreating and thinning in the area since the 1970s but there has been an accelerating rate of retreat since then, the study said.

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