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Nepal scraps failed $4000 Everest clean-up deposit scheme

Nepal abandons its refundable $4000 waste deposit for Everest climbers after it failed to reduce garbage. A new five-year Clean Mountain Strategy with higher fees and 'Mountain Rangers' is now in place. Will it work?

15 Critically Endangered Vultures Released in Melghat

In a landmark conservation effort, BNHS released 15 critically endangered vultures into Melghat Tiger Reserve. This initiative aims to bolster wild populations and restore ecological balance. Learn about this crucial step for India's wildlife.

7-Km Tunnel to Reshape Kedarnath Pilgrimage Travel

A new 7-km twin-tube tunnel connecting Chaumasi to Sonprayag will cut travel time and ease congestion for Kedarnath pilgrims, also serving as an emergency escape route. Read how this project will transform the Himalayan journey.

India's Coldest Places: 6 Spots Dipping to -20°C

Winter tightens its grip on India's high-altitude regions. Discover six inhabited places, including Dras and Spiti Valley, where temperatures are plunging close to -20°C. Explore the severe conditions impacting life.

Himalayan Snow Drought: 100% Deficit in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand recorded a 100% rainfall deficit in Dec 2025, the highest in a decade. Experts warn of a multi-year 'snow drought' trend driven by climate change in the western Himalayas. Read more.

13-Year Street Theatre Crusade Saves India's Vultures

Discover how S Bharathidasan uses unique street theatre and puppetry to spread awareness about vulture conservation in South India, tackling threats like NSAID poisoning. Join the mission to protect our ecosystem's vital scavengers.

Rajasthan Gaushalas Boost Vulture Conservation Efforts

Gaushalas in Rajasthan are pioneering vulture conservation by stopping the use of harmful veterinary drugs and abandoning cattle burial. This ensures a safe food supply for the scavengers. Discover how this model is saving India's critically endangered vu

Is Surya Namaskar Safe in Poor Air Quality?

Discover how the ancient yoga practice of Surya Namaskar can protect respiratory health in polluted urban environments like Delhi. Expert insights and scientific studies reveal its benefits.

Anuradha Roy on Himalayan ecological crisis in new book

Author Anuradha Roy discusses her new non-fiction collection 'Called by the Hills', detailing the alarming signs of climate change in the Kumaon Himalayas and critiquing the greed driving environmental destruction.

15 Vultures Tagged at Melghat Tiger Reserve by BNHS

In a major boost for vulture conservation, 15 long-billed vultures from Pinjore's breeding centre were tagged and released at Melghat Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. Read about this crucial rewilding step.

LU gets Rs 90 lakh grant for Himalayan geology research

Lucknow University's geology department receives a major ANRF grant to study the formation of the north western Himalayas. The research aims to trace rock journeys over millions of years, aiding earthquake risk assessment. Read more.

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