The tiny gas leaks that could help predict earthquakes earlierRocks are not silent. They emit chemical signals before breaking. Scientists are learning to understand these signals. This breakthrough al...
11 May, 2026, 03.37 AM IST
NGT issues notice to Centre over hanging glacier danger in central HimalayaThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and other bodies concerning the danger posed by hanging glaciers in the ce...
26 Apr, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Why Some Sand Dunes Can Get as Loud as a ConcertCertain desert sand dunes produce a deep, sustained sound, reaching up to 100 decibels, due to synchronized grain movement during avalanche...
15 Feb, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Uttarakhand: Disaster management warns of avalanche risk for next 48 hoursUttarakhand is experiencing widespread rainfall and moderate snowfall across its districts. While no major damage has been reported, author...
28 Jan, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Avalanches recurring phenomenon in JK, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Arunachal: GovtAvalanches are a recurrent danger in high-altitude areas like Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Arunachal Pradesh. To m...
25 Mar, 2025, 05.33 PM IST
Analysis of Himalayan districts shows Lahaul and Spiti most vulnerable to avalanchesLahaul and Spiti in Himachal Pradesh is the most susceptible to avalanches, while Chamoli in Uttarakhand ranks highest in vulnerability wit...
18 Mar, 2025, 03.53 PM IST
After a 4,500% rally in one year, does this “Ethereum killer” have more steam left?Avalanche is a layer-one blockchain that functions as a platform for decentralised applications and custom blockchain networks. It is one o...
22 Dec, 2021, 02.03 PM IST
Chamoli disaster due to ‘rock and ice avalanche’ that transformed into massive ‘debris flow’: StudyWhile the study stops short of linking the disaster directly to climate change, it says that the increasing frequency of high-mountain slop...
12 Jun, 2021, 12.16 AM IST
What caused the deadly avalanche in the Indian Himalayas?The incident began on Sunday morning below Nanda Devi, India's second-highest peak. Power minister, R.K. Singh, said an avalanche led to fl...
09 Feb, 2021, 12.08 PM IST
Indian Army's big avalanche problemThe army is constantly researching about avalanches. Some of these measures include Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) detailing...
01 Aug, 2018, 02.23 PM IST
Global warming, ecological changes, Pakistan shelling triggering avalanches: Army Chief Bipin RawatThe Army Chief lauded the contribution of Major Amit Sagar, officer of the Territorial Army, saying he had volunteered for the posting desp...
13 Jul, 2018, 11.34 PM IST
Soldier goes missing after avalanche hits KargilA soldier has been missing since an avalanche hit an army post on Line of Control (LoC) in Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir.
13 Jul, 2018, 06.58 PM IST
Climate change likely caused deadly avalanche in Tibet10 Dec, 2016, 06.36 PM IST
- Climate change likely triggered deadly 2016 avalanche in Tibet
New York, Dec 10 (IANS) Climate change is to blame for a deadly glacier collapse this year in the once stable region of the Tibetan Plateau...
10 Dec, 2016, 04.52 PM IST
Avalanche warning for Jammu and KashmirAn avalanche warning was today issued for higher areas of Jammu and Kashmir, advising people not to venture in these areas over the next 48...
19 Mar, 2016, 03.23 PM IST
Avalanche warning in J&K, HP, Uttarakhand for another 24 hoursAn avalanche warning was again issued today for higher areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
13 Mar, 2016, 04.28 PM IST
Avalanche warning in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, UttarakhandAn advisory was issued by the Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE), part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRD...
11 Mar, 2016, 03.11 PM IST