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Himachal Should Regulate Trekking To Make It Safe And Eco …
WEB4 hours ago — Himachal Should Regulate Trekking To Make It Safe And Eco-Friendly (II) The Himachal Chief Minister recently announced that the state govt. has identified 50 new locations for developing tourism, including adventure sports. The prospect fills me with dread, because the govt.’s track record in this respect so far has been an environmental ...
2023 Himachal Landslides A Reminder Of How Vulnerable ... - Hill …
WEBJan 15, 2024 — The monsoon of 2023 is an apt reflection of what climate change impacts would do to the Himalayas if global warming goes unchecked. Climate scientists say more heating means more extreme rainfall. The atmosphere, land, and oceans are all warming at a faster rate. The warmer it becomes, the more moisture the atmosphere can hold.
Snow At Churdhar Peak Surprises Summer Trekkers - Hill Post
WEBMay 24, 2022 — A Lord Shiva idol atop Churdhar peak (Photo: Wikipedia) Churdhar (11965 Feet, 36747 meters) is the highest peak in the Shivalik, the youngest of the Himalayan ranges that is said to be still rising as the Indian tectonic plate pushes further north and sinks below the more stable Asian-Tibetan plate that give rise to the mighty Himalayas.. Summer snow has also been reported in Dhauladhar ranges ...
River Didn’t Come To Us, We Went To It - Hill Post
WEBAug 16, 2023 — However river didn’t come to us, we went to it. The floods that ravaged the state in July this year left over 130 dead, thousands displaced, and more than 1,200 roads blocked due to landslides, erosion, and damage. In Kullu district alone, around 170 roads were blocked. The traffic on one of the most high-profile and newly-built highways in ...
Understanding Landslides in Himachal Pradesh: A Multi …
WEBOct 8, 2023 — The increasing frequency of landslides in recent months, particularly in August and September in districts such as Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Chamba, Sirmaur and Kangra, underscores the urgency of understanding this natural hazard condition in Himachal Pradesh in a scientific way.
New Land-Related Rules, Laws In Himachal After 31 Years
WEBOct 20, 2023 — Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu said here on Friday that the new code containing an updated compilation of land-related rules, laws, and instructions will be soon released by the Revenue Department after almost 31 years in the state. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Himachal – Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. The first land code was published in 1992.
Soulful Walks for the Soul (Part II) - Hill Post
WEB4 days ago — After a steep uphill walk of about 300 metres, one reaches Rana Estate, a beautiful property owned by an erstwhile Rana of Nepal. Incidentally, it’s the highest point in Mashobra. You then walk along the Faridkot Estate that sweeps for acres and continues right until Talai. Now pretty run down, it used to be a majestic estate of the erstwhile ...
Subsidy Cuts Draw Public Ire While Himachal Politicians Perks …
WEB5 days ago — Adding fuel to the fire is the fact that, while public subsidies are being slashed, the substantial perks enjoyed by politicians remain untouched. The Rs. 15,000 monthly telephone allowance given to MLAs is widely seen as excessive, as is the Rs. 90,000 travel allowance for visiting their own constituencies. Critics argue that such privileges ...
Rescue Operations Going On To Bring Home 300 Tourists …
WEBJul 11, 2023 — Shimla: A tough operation to clear landslides in Himachal Pradesh’s high-altitude Spiti Valley began on Tuesday morning to rescue 300 people, including 75 women, by road from the snow-marooned region. They have been stranded at the glacial-fed Chandertal for the past three days.