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6 offbeat Himalayan treks that remain open in monsoons: Misty mountains, blooming meadows, hidden trails and moreAs the monsoon transforms landscapes across the Himalayas, several lesser-known trekking routes remain accessible and safe for adventure en...- India's magical Valley reopens again for visitors, but only for a few months. Trekking, a UNESCO site, rare flowers and Himalayan views. How to reach, nearby attractionsThe Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand has opened its gates for tourists. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its colorful alpine b...
- One of South India’s most stunning trekking trails ends with a heart-shaped lake atop a hill — and clouds may join you on lucky daysWayanad in Kerala presents a captivating trekking experience to Chembra Peak. The journey leads to Hridaya Saras, a unique heart-shaped lak...
- Tea, noodles served in bamboo cups. An offbeat tourist destination is reducing plastic waste in a simple and sustainable wayKrem Chympe, a hidden gem in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills, captivates with its natural beauty. This destination is known for its spectacu...
- Roughly 300 kms from Pune, Hyderabad: 14 offbeat destinations for an extended Good Friday weekend, offering an unforgettable experienceWith Good Friday offering a long weekend, metro dwellers in Pune and Hyderabad can escape the city's hustle. Explore offbeat destinations w...
- Extreme climate risks may hit early: 2°C warming could unleash 4°C level disasters, study warnsSevere droughts and intense rainfall, usually seen with higher global warming, may happen even with a 2 degrees Celsius rise. This threaten...
- India’s forest cover increases by 1%, but NE a cause for concernThe India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2017, released by the environment ministry today, shows that the increase in tree cover during the ...
- MHA wants 8-fold rise in forest clearance cap in Maoist-hit areasThe Centre is considering a proposal which could have major implications for the forest cover in the nation’s densest forest patches.
- India’s forest cover goes up, shows reportWhile there is an increase in the Very Dense Forest category, there is a decrease of 3,371 sq kms in the moderately dense forest areas.
- India has created 37 crore tonnes of CO2 equivalent: Prakash JavadekarIndia's recently submitted INDC's has set a target to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes (250 crore) of CO2 equiva...
- Doon to have world’s first centre for conservation of natural heritageIt is also the first centre which will be established for management and training in the field of 'natural' heritage in the world.
- Doon to have world’s first centre for conservation of natural heritageIndia on Wednesday signed an agreement with the Unesco to establish the world’s first centre for the conservation of ‘natural’ World Herita...
- Maintaining quality of forests a major challenge: Prakash JavadekarEnvironment Minister Prakash Javadekar today termed maintenance of forest as a "major" challenge and urged research institutes to draw a "d...
- 3 square km of 'very dense' forest vanish from AgraA loss of 3 sq km 'very dense' forest cover in Agra has caught forest department off-guard. The Forest Survey of India's 2013 assessment re...
- 'Mining, biotic pressure led to loss of tree cover in Rajasthan'There has been a slow but steady deforestation in the state converting areas categorised as moderately dense forest (MDF) into open forest ...
- Greens blame forest cover loss on Forest Rights ActThe fact is revealed by ISFR 2013 that states that Maharashtra lost 25 sq km in 12 tribal districts since 2011.
- Madhya Pradesh’s forest cover shrinkingDecrease in dense forest has been reported from Sidhi, Mandla, Satna, Umaria, Jabalpur, Jhabua, East Nimar, Dewas, Chhindwara, Chhatarpur a...
- Sikkim becomes only state to increase forest coverSikkim has become the only state to have increased its forest cover in the past two decades and has launched an ambitious Rs 31 crore proje...
- Sikkim becomes only state to increase forest coverThe forest cover in Sikkim has been increased to 47.34 per cent in 2013 from 43.95 per cent in 1993, the only state to achieve this.
- Trend reversed, forest cover up in BiharThe alluring trees of gulmohar, amaltas, kachnar etc, which once dotted the state capital's landscape, were felled for widening of roads an...
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