Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 26, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Census exercise begins in Himachal’s cold desert Lahaul & Spiti district to estimate blue sheep, Himalayan ibex
‘Bharal’ and ibex are major prey of snow leopards; their numbers have recently seen a rebound
Monsoon 2022: Himachal sees 7 cloudbursts, 31 flash floods in a month
Cold desert region affected; 133 deaths due to calamities reported in state
Half of all snakebite cases in the world from India, finds study
ICMR finds only 30% of snakebite victims in rural India reach hospital
Weather anomalies driven by climate change cause scanty rain, snow in post-monsoon India
This can affect the yield of Rabi crops in these regions and also availability of water in the mountains in general
North India Deluge 2023: Lahaul-Spiti’s cold desert receives a third of seasonal rain in a day
A village in the district has also received snow in July, a highly unusual phenomenon
Small farmers, daily wagers take to vegetable retail selling in Himachal due to lockdown
The development is being seen as a positive outcome of the COVID-19 lockdown
Himachal Pradesh budget announces green development scholarship scheme, boost to natural farming
Provisions worth Rs 582 crore for farmers; MSP for wheat, maize, milk increased
Dam safety can no longer be ignored if we are to avoid a repeat of Himachal and South Lhonak Lake
Dam authorities have to be more transparent and vigilant; Flood plain zoning of rivers needs to be done on war footing if we are to manage floods …
Incessant rainfall brings north India to its knees
The IMD said the intense rainfall over north India is because of an interaction between a western disturbance and monsoonal winds
On thin ice: Less snow, high temperatures have upturned lives in Himalayan cold desert
Ladakh’s Average temperature has increased in last 3 decades while precipitation had reduced; Rainfall has also decreased in Lahaul-…
Cancer among elderly women more prevalent than among men: LASI report
Himachal Pradesh, at 2.2%, showed the highest self-reported prevalence of cancer in adults aged 45 and above
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 10, 2020)
In race to outdo COVID-19 outbreak, Himachal trips at last hurdle
The state was planning to come out COVID-19-free till two weeks ago
India has 718 snow leopards; most of them live in unprotected areas: Centre
Government report emphasises need for a dedicated Snow Leopard Cell at Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun
Snake slides: ‘Python Day’ and raising awareness on serpent conservation at Colonel Sher Jung National Park
Wildlife Institute of India fellow Nidhi Singh chronicles her survey of the park and her first encounters with creatures she fears the most
Himalayan plunder: Increasing landslides in Himachal result of ‘development work’, say experts
Environmentalists warn of Joshimath-like fate, say stop power projects in the state
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 11, 2024)
Warm winter may spell doom for Rabi harvest, say Himachal orchardists, farmers
November 2023 saw 38% rainfall deficit, which further dipped to 85% in December 2023
PIL seeking directions for carrying capacity: An opportunity to save the ecology of Himalayan states
Determining capacity and resources is critical for sustainable development
Bird flu deaths on the rise, environment ministry issues guidelines
As many as 250 crows in Rajasthan, 1,700 migratory birds in Himachal Pradesh have died since December 2020
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 24, 2020)
COVID-19 lockdown: What Punjab, Himachal are doing to keep substance abuse at bay
Amid lockdown, many substance users have turned to alternate drugs fearing withdrawal symptoms
Live water storage in reservoirs at the end of monsoon less than 2020
Punjab recorded the highest deficit of 40%
How climate resilient is Shimla? Not much, shows city’s ground situation
A third of Shimla is at high risk for landslides; more open spaces and green cover needed
