‘If we keep shrinking its bed, it will definitely enter our houses. How can we call it an angry river, it's not the river’s fault,' said a 23-year-old who lives by the Chenab River.
The BJP MP visited the flood and landslide-affected areas of Manali & interacted with people. She accused the Congress-led state government of diverting central relief funds.
India’s hills are caught in a time warp of repeating disasters. It’s a sign for the authorities leading the lofty development plans that have become the fulcrum of the tourism economy.
Himanta donated Rs 10-cr on behalf of Assam govt, Dhami contributed Rs 5-cr on Uttarakhand govt's behalf for victims of monsoon-related disasters that ravaged Himachal in July-August.
Hoteliers & govt officials optimistic that G20 rush will help state's tourism sector bounce back. Adventure sports, Dussehra fest to be promoted in a big way to draw visitors.
Last month, SC decided to form expert panel to consider using ‘carrying capacity’ in urban planning in Himalayan states. But experts are divided on how practical this would be.
Beneath the uniform and the gallantry award was a man of rare humility. There was no trace of bravado in Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, no attempt to wear his achievements on his sleeve.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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