Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Nayar river is vanishing - a yatra reveals conservation goes beyond science and policy" appearing in ‘The Down To Earth’ dated 03.06.2025. The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Nayar …
DEHRA DUN: Uttarakhand has banned cultivation, sale or consumption of the genetically modified Bt Brinjal with immediate effect. Announcing this here on Friday, Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said the Bt Brinjal or genetically modified plant materials could not be allowed to play with the highly sensitive and rich eco-system …
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) workshop on the subject of building resilience against climate change to ensure livelihood and food security in Uttarakhand began in Dehradun with a commitment by the State to help agriculture dependent communities in adapting to climate change. State Rural Development Minister Vijaya Barthwal …
The continued absence of a working scientific system of agriculture management in Uttarakhand for more than eight years after State formation has resulted in creating a situation in which the traditional step-farming method is providing a non-profitable enterprise for the native farmers. It is pertinent to mention that more than …
The continued apathy of the State Government and the District administration, environmental pollution has resulted in creating a situation where many mountain towns are experiencing the problem caused by epidemic proportions of polythene waste not disposed scientifically. Though the State Government had years ago officially banned the use of polythene …
The State Government plans to facilitate the farming of industrial hemp on about 30,000 hectares of barren land in Uttarakhand. The fiber and wood pulp from the cultivated hemp will be used for manufacturing paper and fabric in the initial stages, according to official sources. If the plans are executed …
Expert committee report on environmental clearance to Loharinag Pala HEP Project on Bhagirathi submitted to MoEF recently. Has recommended cancellation of the project & called for decommissioning of existing dams on the river within reasonable timeframe. This document provides the report of the committee to ascertain the status of environmental …
Nainital Zoo officials have approached the higher authorities to procure a pair of Siberian tiger and tigress as the lone Siberian tiger in the zoo has almost completed its average life expectancy age. According to zoo incharge Manoj Shah, there are only two Siberian tigers in India. Other than Nainital …
The present investigation deals with effect of structural composition of agroforestry system, number of woody perennial involved in the sytem and the management of practices plays a major role in influencing the biomass level, carbon storage, CO2 mitigation potential and total carbon sequestration in trees.
A dip in the Ganga here, especially during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, may wash away your sins but leave you with skin diseases, stomach bugs and a host of other health problems, says a study conducted by a scientific institute in Uttarakhand. Researchers at the People's Science Institute (PSI) …
Corbett Tiger Reserve (Ramnagar): The Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) authorities have made no serious attempt to find out the causes for the deaths of 13 tigers, six leopards and 17 elephants that perished in the Corbett landscape in the last three years. Four of the tigers were found dead in …
This paper reports regeneration status of trees in two watersheds namely Phakot and Pathri Rao in Uttarakhand. Seedling, sapling and tree density were greater in Phakot watershed forest than those in Pathri Rao watershed forest. In general, both forests were regenerating, although seedling and sapling population was higher in Phakot …
The present study attempts to delineate aquifers in the piedmont zone of Himalayan foothill region in Pathri Rao watershed, district Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India by using integrated hydrogeologic and geophysical techniques. The geophysical techniques included vertical resistivity soundings, two-dimensional resistivity image profiling and electromagnetic surveys. Nuclear isotope studies have been carried …
The Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) with its major river systems has vast potential for hydropower development. Recognizing this potential, the Government of India in its recent initiative for 50,000 MW power generation proposes to develop several hydropower projects in the IHR. Based on the understanding of the prevailing policy framework …
The State Government is going to exchange male sheep of Kumaon and Garhwal regions in order to promote outbreeding among the said species in view of their declining strength and poor production of wool per sheep over the years. Besides this, the concerned State animal husbandry department is also going …
LUCKNOW: With three tiger deaths reported from UP and Uttarakhand over the past ten days, new year has started on an ominous note for the big cat. Even as investigations into the cause of death are still under way and officials predictably rule out foul play in at least two …
In a bid to create awareness about holy Ganga river and to make it pollution-free, hundreds of BJP workers under the leadership of MLA and parliament secretary Gopal Rawat, carried out a drive to clean the banks of Ganga River in Uttarkashi. The Panchayat has also decided to impose penalty …
Vinay Kumar NEW DELHI: Unhindered commercial activity around the Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand is posing a serious threat to the eco-fragile zone and obstructing movement of animals. Flashy discos, motorbike racing, loud music, bright lights and lavish weddings in resorts on the periphery of the Park, in gross violation …
In a bid to develop Dehradun in an organised manner, Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank convened a meeting of urban department officials on Monday where he instructed officials to implement projects related to JNNRUM, aided by Asian Development Bank (ADB) to ensure smooth flow of traffic movement in the city. …
The meeting of the National Ganga River Valley Authority (NGRVA) presided over by the Prime Minister in Delhi which was held in October 2009 did not result in any discussion or decision being made regarding the hydro-electricity projects in the Bhagirathi valley which have been in limbo since being stopped …
