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Despite years of efforts, Uttarakhand hasn’t really been able to reduce human-animal conflict

Not a month goes by in the state without an incident of a wild animal attacking a human.

Varsha Singh
· Feb 24, 2023 · 09:30 pm
The women who took part in the Chipko movement 50 years ago now live at the whims of climate change

Uttarakhand’s Raini village, which gave birth to the famous environmental movement, is becoming uninhabitable.

Varsha Singh
· Dec 02, 2022 · 01:30 pm
As Yamuna’s largest dam nears completion, the debate around the 50-year-old project rages on

The project, which was controversially revived in 2014 based on old clearances, lacks environmental impact assessment and local consultation.

Varsha Singh
· Jan 27, 2022 · 07:30 pm

In Uttarakhand, the centuries-old nomadic lifestyle of shepherds is in danger

Decreasing availability of pasture and low prices for their woollen products are forcing members of the indigenous Bhotia group into new work and migration.

Varsha Singh
· Jan 24, 2022 · 07:30 pm
Not far from millions of Kumbh Mela pilgrims, two Hindu monks are on a hunger strike to save Ganga

The monks are protesting sand mining and the construction of dams and barrages on the river and its tributaries.

Varsha Singh
· Apr 03, 2021 · 01:30 pm
In the midst of a pandemic, millions are likely to gather at Kumbh Mela

Both the state and central government are scrambling to make sure adequate precautions are taken during the religious gathering.

Varsha Singh
· Mar 01, 2021 · 07:30 pm

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· Oct 26, 2020 · 07:30 pm

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Despite years of efforts, Uttarakhand hasn’t really been able to reduce human-animal conflict

Not a month goes by in the state without an incident of a wild animal attacking a human.

Varsha Singh · Feb 24, 2023 · 09:30 pm

The women who took part in the Chipko movement 50 years ago now live at the whims of climate change

Uttarakhand’s Raini village, which gave birth to the famous environmental movement, is becoming uninhabitable.

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As Yamuna’s largest dam nears completion, the debate around the 50-year-old project rages on

The project, which was controversially revived in 2014 based on old clearances, lacks environmental impact assessment and local consultation.

Varsha Singh · Jan 27, 2022 · 07:30 pm

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In Uttarakhand, the centuries-old nomadic lifestyle of shepherds is in danger

Decreasing availability of pasture and low prices for their woollen products are forcing members of the indigenous Bhotia group into new work and migration.

Varsha Singh · Jan 24, 2022 · 07:30 pm

Not far from millions of Kumbh Mela pilgrims, two Hindu monks are on a hunger strike to save Ganga

The monks are protesting sand mining and the construction of dams and barrages on the river and its tributaries.

Varsha Singh · Apr 03, 2021 · 01:30 pm

In the midst of a pandemic, millions are likely to gather at Kumbh Mela

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Uttarakhand floods: The state is paying the price for climate change and reckless construction

As the world warms and glaciers melt, experts recommend a review of ill-planned dams and roads to minimise the impacts of disasters.

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Climate change is bringing snow leopards and common leopards into conflict

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