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COP 29 backtracks to address climate crisis in Tibetan Plateau due to Chin
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The recently concluded COP 29 summit held in Azerbaijan in November, failed to address urgent climate crisis in the "Third Pole", Himalayan region including Tibetan Plateau, due to the acute marginalization of Tibetan representation because of China's influence, according to an opinion piece
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"Fog conditions in Delhi likely to persist tomorrow, a day after it": IMD
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"Actually, because of this western disturbance, it stops the wind. Winds are variable and very calm and moisture is increasing. Both conditions are very favourable for the fog formation, especially once this western disturbance moves eastwards, we expect the northerly winds because there is
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As temperature drops in J-K, picturesque Dal Lake attracts tourists
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Notably, a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region and adjoining plains of the Northwest of India from December 8 which could also result in the winter becoming more severe as per the Indian Meteorological Department.
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National Conference highlights Nalanda Buddhism's role in addressing moder
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Held at the Gaden/Drepung Monastery here, the conference brought together leading Buddhist scholars, spiritual leaders, and monastic practitioners from across the Himalayan region and beyond.
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Uttarakhand Govt to provide 50 percent electricity subsidy for consumers u
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced a 50 percent electricity subsidy for consumers using up to 100 units per month, increasing the limit to 200 units in high Himalayan regions.
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Experts discuss China's infrastructural ambitions in Himalayan region duri
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Stockholm Centre for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs (SCSA-IPA) brought together scholars and experts from Europe, the US, and South Asia to examine China's strategic investments and influence in the Himalayan region.
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IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall in eastern, north-east regions
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Friday, that light to moderate rainfall is likely over the northeast and eastern regions of the country during the next couple of hours.
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Satellite imagery shows significant expansion in glacial lakes in Himalaya
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The satellite imagery has shown significant expansion in glacial lakes in the Himalayas, especially in India, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Monday.
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Stakeholders gather in Shimla to address climate change in Himalayan regio
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Learning from the floods and disasters in the state, over 200 stakeholders, including environmentalists, scientists, experts, students, officials and panchayat representatives from four states and Union Territories, have gathered to discuss climate change action for sustainable development i
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Tourists rush to Shimla after snowfall, hoteliers elated
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
According to the IMD, the Western Himalayan Region and select areas of Uttar Pradesh are anticipated to witness rainfall at one or two locations in the coming days.
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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: 83 lakh voters to decide fate of candidates in Uttar
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The state boasts 82.4 lakh general electors and 93,357 service voters, set to cast their votes at 11,729 polling stations across the Himalayan region.
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Bengal Safari officials take measures to keep animals warm in winter
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
As the temperature in the sub-Himalayan region has dipped in the past few days, officials of Bengal Safari, a North Bengal wild animal park near Siliguri, have taken several steps to keep animals warm in winter.
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