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5 cleanest rivers in India with pristine waterIndia still has several rivers where water remains remarkably clean and visually pristine despite growing pollution concerns. From the crys...
Karma, climate and consequences: As the Char Dham Yatra reopens, a warming Himalaya reveals karma in its oldest public senseA road journey through Uttarakhand’s mountain towns reveals a deeper shift in both climate and pilgrimage. Unusual heat, felt by locals as ...
12 labourers injured as landslide hits Helang hydel project site in Chamoli, UttarakhandA landslide struck the THDC's Vinshnugad Hydro-electricity project near Helang in Uttarakhand, injuring twelve labourers. Around 300 labour...
Two killed, 10 missing after vehicle carrying pilgrims falls into Alaknanda river in UttarakhandIn Rudraprayag, a tragic accident occurred when a vehicle carrying pilgrims plunged into the Alaknanda river, resulting in the death of at ...
Uttarakhand: Pushkar Kumbh draws thousands to Keshav PrayagThe Pushkar Kumbh, a significant religious gathering held every 12 years, commenced at Keshav Prayag near Mana in Uttarakhand, drawing thou...
Alaknanda Hydro gets Rs 2,000 crore from Kotak fundsKotak Strategic Situations India Fund, Kotak Infrastructure Investment Fund, and Kotak Private Credit Fund participated in the transaction ...
Uttarakhand: Alaknanda's fury gives scare to Badrinath devoteesExcavation along the Alaknanda River near Badrinath triggered flood-like conditions on Monday, submerging the Brahmakapal and nearing the T...
Badrinath National Highway shows fresh signs of subsidence after crack appearThe subsidence-sensitive spot has been demarcated with reflective tapes for the safety of vehicles and drivers are being asked to drive car...
Joshimath crisis aggravated after 2021 flooding of Dhauliganga, AlaknandaExperts are of the opinion that a detailed geotechnical investigation is required to determine strength and soil's bearing capacity and its...
China conveys condolences to bereaved families of Uttarakhand's flood tragedy victimsA portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday, triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alak...
Toll climbs to 10 in Uttarakhand glacier burst, 143 still missingUttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar said 143 people are still missing, a day after the glacier burst triggered a massive avalanche and floods in th...
Guterres says UN stands ready to contribute to ongoing rescue and assistance efforts in UttarakhandA portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday, triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alak...
SC: Can Uttarakhand hydel projects be shifted to non-eco fragile zones?The suggestion of relocation did not go down well with senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, who was appearing for GMR Badrinath Hydro Power Gener...
NGT slaps Rs 50 lakh cost on Tehri Hydro Development CorporationNGT also directed that Rs 20 lakh should be recovered from sub-contractors operating on behalf of THDC who were responsible for excavation ...
BHEL commissions 82.5 MW hydro power unit in UttarakhandThe project is located on the Alaknanda river (near the town of Shrinagar in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand), a major tributary of t...
Bhel commissions GVK's hydro-power project in UttrakhandState-owned power equipment maker Bhel has commissioned GVK Group's 82.5 MW greenfield hydro electric project in Uttarakhand.
Places to explore during the weekendsRudraprayag is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluence) of Alaknanda River, the point of confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini.
- National Green Tribunal seeks Centre's reply on plea against Jaypee Associates
The petition also seeks that Jaypee be directed "to pay penalty and damages for doing harm to the environment and particularly Alaknanda ri...
- SC prohibits new hydroelectric power project in Uttarakhand
Expressing concern over the recent tragedy in Uttarakhand, the Supreme Court today prohibited setting up of any new hydroelectric power pro...
- Small hydroelectric power plants should be encouraged: Khanduri
Amid controversy surrounding shifting of Dahri Devi Temple for the construction of a dam on the Alaknanda river, former Chief Minister B C ...