Hindu Kush Himalaya region faces increasing mountain hazards
A Climate Trends study on the Indian side of the Himalayas says the rising Black Carbon concentration on the Himalayas is a serious concern that requires immediate attention.
Re-thinking strategies to confront invasive alien species
Like in most countries around the world, water bodies in Manipur – lake, marshes, rivers, paddies and ponds – are more or less dominated by introduced fish species such as Asian carps, some of which have since become invasive by nature.
Nepal disaster a potential warning for Bhutan
The Nepal disaster is a potential recipe for neighboring country Bhutan, another of the Himalayan nation state perched precariously amongst fragile mountain landscape that is fast deteriorating from climate change impacts, in particular receding glaciers and increasingly evident glacial lake formation.
Paro Taktsang exemplifies sustainability in water use
Paro Taktsang is located barely eight kilometers from Paro city, but the real test is the two and a half hour’s hard climb up the steep slopes to the Tiger Nest.
Ukhrul: 9‑year‑old girl among 4 children hurt in landslide
Yakhari was rushed to the Ukhrul District Hospital, where doctors confirmed that she is in a critical state. Both of her legs are reportedly paralysed, and X-ray imaging shows internal bleeding with fluid accumulation in the abdomen.
Rain-triggered landslide injures four children in Ukhrul, Families plead for aid
The landslide unfolded around 1:10 am when the landslide struck the house, owned by one Mahai of Chingai village.
