Joshimath evacuees return to their unsafe & damaged homes even as rehabilitation policy non-existent after 16 months

They say they have not been given enough compensation to restart their lives; work for stabilisation of Joshimath has also not started

DTE Coverage: Why is Joshimath sinking?

A report by eight agencies looking into the causes of landslides in Joshimath was made public after eight months

Joshimath sinking: Land subsidence worsened due to stopping flow of water, suggests NIH

Part 5: The Roorkee institute has advised making channels for the flow of water in cities situated in mountains

Joshimath sinking: Did micro earthquakes lead to subsidence?

Part 1: Report by Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology finds very small seismic activities as contributing factor

Joshimath sinking: Over 50% of Joshimath high-risk area, finds IIT-Roorkee

Part 4: A team from institute conducted tests at 12 locations around Joshimath to find cause for land subsidence

North India Deluge 2023: Spectre of flooding hangs over Joshimath after glacial burst

The town’s residents have not yet been given alternative housing after January’s subsidence; they have been left to fend for themselves

Joshimath sinking: Landslides in region not a new problem, says GSI report

Part 3: Clean chit to the Tapovan Vishnugad Hydroelectric Project for water leakages, landslides not occurred in areas with low population density

Joshimath sinking: No mention of NTPC hydro project in NDMA report

Part 2: Report looks into Joshimath landslide causes; recommends banning construction but going ahead with Helang-Marwari bypass  

Governments shouldn’t start massive projects in hills without consulting experts, local people

If Joshimath can sink due to the weight of houses and people, what about cutting mountains with explosives

Clear and present danger in the Himalayas

As Himalayan towns continue to grow haphazardly without development plans and carrying capacity assessment, how does one secure their future?

Politico-builder nexus needs to go for Uttarakhand to control its destiny: Experts on relaunch of book on Kedarnath floods

In the years since Kedarnath, Uttarakhand has witnessed other environmental tragedies such as the 2021 glacial outburst flood of the Rishiganga …

Ecological well-being of Jammu & Kashmir stands at a critical juncture

Impending deforestation, shrinking lakes and potential lithium mining pose significant environmental challenges

Forest Act amendments will dilute rights of indigenous groups in Himalayas: Activists

The bill is expected to be tabled for clearance during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament