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The Centre of Excellence for Himalayan Studies Launched by the Shiv Nadar
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI/BusinessWire India): The Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence today announced the creation of a new institute committed to studying and contributing to the Himalayan region that will cover a broad canvas of areas linked to local livelihoods, identities, geopo
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Amazon heat drives Tibet temperatures: Climate tipping elements connected
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
While the Amazon rainforest and the Tibetan Plateau sit on different sides of the globe, scientists have now discovered that changes in the South American ecosystem can trigger changes in the vicinity of the Himalayas.
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North India likely to witness rainfall next week, predicts IMD
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Dr. Soma Sen Roy, IMD Scientist said, "Amid the upcoming western disturbance, intense weather conditions are likely to be seen over the North Indian region. Correspondingly, we are expecting cold weather, especially over the western Himalayan region."
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UK's steps to counter China in Himalayas must be boosted: Report
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
China has intensified its efforts of expanding its territory in the Himalayan region, and in support of the countries that are struggling against it like Nepal and Tibet, the United Kingdom has been taking steps to counter it.
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IMD predicts western disturbance, cold wave conditions over Northwest Indi
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"The western disturbances are likely to affect the Himalayan region from the night of January 20 to January 26 while the plains of the northwest will be affected from January 23 to January 25," tweeted IMD.
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China putting pressure on reluctant Nepal to join Belt and Road Initiative
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
China has been trying to get the support of Nepal for its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) but the Himalayan country is reluctant to join it as it also seeks support from the US and India which oppose Chinese policies, a Kathmandu-based online magazine Epardafas reported.
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Extinct species of Himalayan Owl found in Kanpur, days after rare Himalaya
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Days after a rare Himalayan Griffon Vulture was captured by locals, an extinct species of Owl which is rarely found in the plains, was discovered in the city's new market, informed officials on Wednesday.
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JK women police to get 15 pc reservation in non-gazetted posts
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The establishment of all female police stations in "Naya Jammu and Kashmir" following the repeal of Article 370, a temporary provision of the Constitution, and the implementation of a 15 per cent female quota in the non-gazetted cadre of the J&K Police are contributing to the fight again
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Sonu Sood 'humbled' by heartwarming compliment from Indian Army
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Actor Sonu Sood on Monday received a heartwarming compliment from jawans of the Indian Army in the snow-capped Himalayas.
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Rare Himalayan Griffon Vulture captured from Kanpur cemetery
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Locals at Colonelganj's Eidgah cemetery in Kanpur captured a vulture of rare species, which they later handed over to the UP Forest Department.
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Centre constitutes team of experts from seven organisations to study, give
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In the wake of the land subsidence incident in Uttarakhand's Joshimath, the Centre on Sunday constituted a team of experts from seven different organisations to study and submit its recommendations.
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Uttarakhand's Joshimath land subsidence: Jyotish Peeth Shankaracharya seek
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
"It is the result of the planned destruction of Himalayan regions in the name of development. Today, the lives of thousands of people in Joshimath, which is the main centre of Indian culture, is in danger," Shankaracharya said demanding a one-time relief package from the Uttarakhand gover
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