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Garhwal Peaks After the Rains: When to Go and Where to Stand

Sometime in the last days of September, the monsoon lifts off the Garhwal Himalaya the way a curtain gets pulled sideways rather than dropped. One morning the cloud that has sat on Chaukhamba for three months simply isn't there, and the mountain stands so close and so white it looks…

Times Life · 3h ago

Rescue teams resume recovery of six bodies from Uttarakhand helicopter crash site

Operations to recover the bodies of six crash victims resumed in Uttarakhand after being halted due to darkness and difficult terrain. The privately operated helicopter crashed in Joshimath, killing all occupants, including pilgrims and the pilot. Recovery efforts face challenges from the area's geography and wildlife presence, complicating access. Officials…

The Economic Times · Oct 31

Helicopter enroute Badrinath-Phata crashes near Joshimath; all six on-board killed

A helicopter operated by Trans Bharat Aviation is missing after taking off from Badrinath towards Dehradun. Local media sources indicate that the helicopter is suspected to have crashed near Chayi village. Search operations are hampered by poor visibility and persistent rainfall in the area. Two additional helicopters have been deployed…

The Economic Times · Oct 30

How India’s unplanned hydropower dams and tunnels are disrupting Himalayan landscapes

Uttarakhand, referred to as the land of gods, is also known as the energy state of India. It is home to several fast-flowing rivers at high altitudes that serve as the perfect backdrop for harnessing energy from water to produce hydroelectric power.

The Conversation · Sep 23, 2025

Uttarakhand Police clear debris near Gulabkoti, Pagalnala in Joshimath on Badrinath National Highway

The Uttarakhand police have cleared the debris near Gulabkoti in the Joshimath area on the Badrinath National Highway. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 25, 2024

Uttarakhand: Partial traffic resumed on Badrinath Highway near Joshimath

Currently, only small vehicles and pedestrians are permitted to proceed through the route. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 13, 2024

Joshimath land subsidence: Experts recommend ban on new construction in area

A 35-member expert committee report on Joshimath landslide and subsidence issue has recommended a complete ban on new construction in the entire Joshimath area till the end of the coming monsoon.

Dynamite News · Sep 28, 2023

65% houses in Joshimath impacted by land subsidence: Government report

65% of homes affected by land subsidence in Joshimath, Uttarakhand; 355 families relocated. Post Disaster Needs Assessment team of 35 found 1,403 of 2,152 houses need immediate attention. Causes of damage include weak building materials, structural flaws, and location on steep slopes.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Seismic activities, construction loopholes, population pressure, among others cause for sinking of Joshimath: reports

Joshimath's land subsidence due to its location on a slope of morainic deposits, population pressure, multi-storeyed buildings, and lack of proper water disposal system, according to scientific reports. The reports suggest need for town planning review, construction typology, practices, materials, regulations, and awareness.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Six months on, fresh sinkhole revives fears of subsidence in Joshimath

A sinkhole, more than six-feet wide, emerged near the Saklani home in Joshimath last week. And the crippling anxiety of ‘what next’ gripped the residents of the ecologically fragile Himalayan town once again.

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023