NGT bans camping activity in Rishikesh

The green court has however allowed rafting in the area

NGT lifts conditional ban on camping along Ganga River near Rishikesh

Camping activities can be done only at 25 identified sites that are set up beyond 100 metres of the river

Char Dham project: Is development equal to disaster?

A significant portion of the project falls under dry deciduous biome along dry slopes of rivers. Ruthless harvesting can be perilious for&…

Heightened risk

“Superbug” gene levels in microbes are 60 per cent higher in the upper Gangetic areas during pilgrimage season