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1.40 lakh pilgrims register for Amarnath Yatra

Nearly 1.40 lakh pilgrims have registered for this year`s Amarnath yatra to the holy cave shrine in ...

J&K Govt reviews Amarnath Yatra arrangements

Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday reviewed the arrangements for the forthcoming Amarnath yatra ...

Diet chart for Amarnath pilgrims

Pilgrims undertaking the arduous trek to the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas wil...

India inks climate change adaptation deal

The four nations reached the pact at the two-day "Climate Summit for a Living Himalayas".

Two S Korean climbers killed in Himalayas

Kim and Chang were killed at an altitude of 5,100 meters.

Himalayas: Best place to harness solar power

Researchers in Japan claim the Himalayas have a large potential of photovoltaic (PV) electric power ...

Amarnath yatra: 1,504 pilgrims in 25th batch

Amid tight security, 25th batch of pilgrims comprising 1,504 people on Sunday left for the Amarnat...

Amarnath yatra: Panel to decide schedule

Shri Amarnath Shrine Board constituted a sub-committee headed by Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi...

15th batch of 2,084 pilgrims leave for Amarnath

Amid tight security a batch of 2,084 pilgrims on Friday left the Jammu base camp for the holy cave s...

Bodies of missing trekkers spotted in Himalayas

Bodies of eight members of a West Bengal trekking team, which had gone missing from Gangotri-Kalindi...

Higher reaches of Himalayas receive snowfall

Higher reaches of Himalayas in Uttarakhand received snowfall while lower areas and plains witnessed...

Snowfall in higher reaches of Uttarakhand

Heavy snowfall was received by the higher reaches of Himalayas, while the lower and plain areas ex...

Seabuckthorn can reduce stress disorders

This Western Himalayan plant may be a panacea for stress-induced diseases.

Chardham yatra ends

The annual pilgrimage to Chardham in Uttarakhand ended with the ceremonious closure of the portals o...

Sherpa guides missing after avalanche in the Himalayas

A veteran Nepalese guide who has climbed the Mt Everest 19 times is missing along with two others, a...

Body of missing Japanese climber found in the Himalayas

The body of a Japanese climber, who was swept away by an avalanche along with two other team member...

Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-Himalayas to begin from October 10

About 277 rallyists from across the country will be seen in action at the 12th edition of the Maruti...

Cloudburst hits Amarnath shrine; last batch left

A cloudburst on Sunday hit the rear side of the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Hima...

Amarnath yatra suspended from Jammu

Authorities on Saturday suspended the Amarnath yatra from here due to heavy rains along the route le...

Frog evolution ‘clue to rise of the Himalayas’

Geologists have found clues to origin of the Himalayas by analysing evolution of muscled frogs.

Over 1.35 lakh pilgrims visit Amarnath, 11th batch leaves Jammu

Amidst tight security, the 11th batch of 4,094 Amarnath pilgrims on Sunday left for the cave shrine ...

3,114 pilgrims leave for Amarnath

A fresh batch of 3,114 pilgrims on Saturday left here for their onward journey to cave shrine of Ama...

Biggest threat to India from north of Himalayas: Himachal CM

The biggest danger to India`s security can come from north of the Himalayas and the country needs to...

Shrinking glaciers to spark food shortages: Study

Nearly 60 mn people living around the Himalayas will suffer food shortages in the coming decades.

`Himalayas pushed India deep into Earth`s mantle`

The collision of continents that formed the Himalayas also pushed India up to 200 km deep into the E...

Badri-Kedar University to be set up in Himalayas

Sri Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee, responsible for the management of two famous Hindu shrines...

Snowfall over Himalayas may spur drought in India

Scientists have helped to explain why heavy snowfall over the Himalayas in winter and spring can lea...

`Trans-national coop key to reduce climate change impacts`

Melting Himalayas due to the impact of climate change pose real threat to the lives of the people ...

India might be sinking into Earth’s mantle

A new study based on computer models has suggested that India is sinking into the Earth’s mantle.

Carbon deposits on Himalayas threaten Earth`s `3rd pole`

Black soot deposited on Tibetan glaciers has contributed significantly to the retreat of the world...

It’s raining snow in Himalayas: The Tribune

There could be some reason for environmentalists to cheer. This year has seen a significant increase...

Renowned climber Humar dies in Himalayas

A mountain rescue company says that a veteran Slovenian climber has been found dead in the Himalayas...

Sikkim eager to protect environ around the Himalayas

Sikkim government will always like to become a willing partner in the regional endeavour to protec...

Green dividends, bonus for Himalayan states planned

The centre plans to release green dividends and a green bonus to the Himalayan states from the next ...

PM for greater coordination with neighbours to save Himalayas

Concerned over steady degradation of the Himalayan ecosystem, PM Manmohan Singh pitched for "much gr...

Glaciers in Himalayas and Tibetan plateau melting fast

Scientists have determined that glaciers in the Himalayas and the Tibetan plateau are melting faster...

ITBP to accommodate troops in plains after stint in Himalayas

The premier force guarding the Sino-Indian border -ITBP- is on a land buying spree to accommodate...

Eight women among 250 drivers in Raid-de-Himalaya

Eight women will figure among 250 participants who are gearing up to brave the stiff mountain terrai...

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