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India's Golden Mahseer Is Critically Endangered: What Is Killing Uttarakhand's Freshwater Giant

The Fish That Ruled India's RiversTor putitora, the golden mahseer, can reach 2.75 metres in length and weigh over 54 kg, making it one of the largest freshwater fish in Asia. It belongs to the cyprinid family, the same broad group as carp, but there is nothing ordinary about it.…

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Himalayan Restricted Passes: How to Get Your Permits and Why the Bureaucracy Pays Off

Which Passes Are Actually Restricted, and WhyNot every high-altitude crossing in the Himalayas requires a special permit, but the ones that do tend to be the ones worth crossing. Passes that run along India's international borders, or through ecologically sensitive zones designated under the Wildlife Protection Act, fall under restricted…

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6 Himalayan Passes You Can Drive Across in India That Feel Like Crossing Into a Different Country

Sach Pass, Himachal Pradesh, Where the Road Forgets You ExistAt 4,414 metres, Sach Pass sits between the Chamba and Pangi valleys and stays buried under snow for eight months of the year. When it opens, typically from late June to early October, the 65-kilometre stretch from Killar to Bairagarh is…

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Rishabh Pant’s midnight appeal to Uttarakhand CM: Seeks help to buy land and build home after 3-year search becomes a ‘nightmare’

Cricketer Rishabh Pant has reached out to the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand for his help in securing land to build his first home in his home state. After three years of seeking suitable property, Pant aims to settle down and contribute to the development of Uttarakhand. He emphasized his desire…

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Rishabh Pant seeks CM Pushkar Singh Dhami’s help to buy land in Uttarakhand after 3-year search

Cricketer Rishabh Pant has appealed to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister for assistance in acquiring land. Aspiring to shift from Delhi to his native state, Pant has faced three years of challenges in securing land. He plans to construct his first home and contribute positively to Uttarakhand’s progress, indicating a readiness…

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This Uttarakhand youth built a flying car. Watch it take off in Almora

Ravi Tamta, a young innovator from Uttarakhand, has built and test-flown a single-seater flying car prototype in Almora using modified drone technology. Developed under his startup Hapida Sky Private Limited, the HAPIDA SKYNEX is designed as a personal flying vehicle that Tamta says could one day cut a 40-km road…

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India's Fireflies and Vanishing Species: How Artificial Light Is Erasing Bioluminescence

A Signal System 200 Million Years in the MakingFireflies are not flies. They are beetles, members of the family Lampyridae, and their light is one of the most efficient chemical reactions in biology. The bioluminescence is produced when an enzyme called luciferase catalyses the oxidation of a compound called luciferin,…

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India's Rock Python: Ecology, Mythology, and a Habitat That Is Rapidly Disappearing

The Animal ItselfPython molurus can reach six metres in length and weigh over 90 kilograms. That makes it the largest snake in India and, by mass, one of the four heaviest snakes on Earth, behind only the reticulated python, the green anaconda, and the Burmese python. Adults are unmistakable: a…

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Monsoon disruption in Uttarakhand: Gangotri, Yamunotri routes hit by landslides; Asan Barrage opens gates

The Gangotri and Yamunotri National Highways were blocked due to road obstruction and continuous rockfall in Uttarkashi. Meanwhile, authorities released around 39,000 cusecs of water from the Asan Barrage in Dehradun after rising river discharge clogged the barrage's trash rack screen.

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Weather tomorrow August 5: Is your state on IMD’s heavy rain alert list? Check forecast here

Weather tomorrow: On August 5, Assam and Meghalaya are bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, northern regions, including Delhi and Punjab, will experience widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand can expect broad rainfall patterns, along with isolated heavy showers. Central India, particularly Madhya Pradesh, is…

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One year after Dharali: The growing cost of building in a fragile Himalaya

A year after the Dharali disaster, the reconstructed road leading to Gangotri has been shifted a few metres away from the banks of the Bhagirathi river. The market, once bustling with tourists during the yatra season, now wears a lifeless look. Most shops and houses still remain buried under debris.…

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Population Census in Ladakh, J-K, HP, Uttarakhand to begin on Sep 1: Govt

The second phase of India's Census population enumeration will occur in Ladakh and snow-bound regions. This phase is scheduled to take place from September 1 to September 30 this year. Self-enumeration will be an option for residents before house-to-house visits begin. The reference date for this Census is October 1,…

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Mana Village: What India's Last Inhabited Settlement Before Tibet Teaches You About Solitude

The Road That Ends HereThe sign at the edge of Mana village does not say welcome. It says: last Indian village. That is its entire function, to mark the stop. Beyond it, the road to Tibet rises steeply into restricted territory, and the Saraswati River, which Hindus believe disappears underground…

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Indian Paradise Flycatcher: The White Phantom of Forests and What Its Disappearance Means for Wildlife

A Bird Built Like No OtherThe male Indian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi) carries tail feathers that can stretch up to 24 centimetres beyond its body, nearly three times its own torso length. In breeding plumage, the male shifts from a chestnut-and-black form to a white phase so complete it looks…

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Kanwar Yatra 2026 Delhi traffic advisory (August 3): Check affected roads, routes to avoid, diversions, alternative routes and other details

Delhi traffic advisory today: Delhi Traffic Police issued advisories for heavy goods vehicles heading towards Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Traffic restrictions and diversions are in place to ensure smooth movement for Kanwariyas. Heavy goods vehicles will face specific diversions around Ring Road and Wazirabad. Alternative routes like NH-9 and Eastern…

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NBA releases Rs 8.22 crore to rice research institutions and rice-growing States

Of the total amount, Rs 2.47 crore has been released to research institutions that conserved and shared the rice varieties with the company. ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, has received the largest share of Rs 2.43 crore, while Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Uttarakhand, has received…

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Weather forecast for July 31, 2026: Check IMD rain alerts for Delhi, Gujarat, Kerala and more

Heavy rainfall is expected across large parts of India on Friday. Active monsoon conditions will persist over north, central, east, and southern regions. Several states are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds have also been forecast. Intense monsoon activity will continue…

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School Assembly News Headlines, July 31, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

Parliament passed the Vande Mataram Bill, granting national song legal protection. Delhi Police reviews arrests amid NEET-UG protests, while Uttarakhand faces heavy rain. China establishes a high-altitude drone hub in Tibet for border operations. Pakistan works to mediate between the US and Iran amid regional tensions. Ajinkya Rahane retires from…

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Heavy rain swells Uttarakhand rivers, Char Dham Yatra remains suspended

Heavy rains caused major Uttarakhand rivers to swell significantly on Wednesday. Authorities suspended the Char Dham Yatra and are battling numerous road blockages from landslides. Several rivers, including Ganga and Alaknanda, are flowing near warning levels. Residents in low-lying areas are advised to move to safer locations immediately. An orange…

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UP administration implements comprehensive route diversion plan ahead of Kanwar Yatra

Uttar Pradesh administration has implemented a comprehensive route diversion plan for the Kanwar Yatra. Heavy vehicles will be prohibited from entering Muzaffarnagar district during the festival period. Uttarakhand has also completed all preparations to welcome devotees to Devbhoomi. Extensive police arrangements and security measures are in place along key routes.…

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Kanwar Yatra vehicle restrictions announced in Ghaziabad, Delhi, Meerut and Dehradun expressway from tomorrow: Check full list of closures & diversions

As lakhs of Kanwariyas take to the roads for Sawan 2026, Delhi Police, Ghaziabad Police, Meerut Police and Uttarakhand authorities have rolled out one of the most extensive traffic clampdowns of the year. Here is everything commuters, tourists and daily travellers need to know before stepping out between now and…

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Uttarakhand: Char Dham Yatra suspended for two days

The Char Dham Yatra has been suspended for Tuesday and Wednesday after landslides blocked several pilgrimage routes and the weather department issued a heavy rainfall alert. Authorities said the decision was taken to ensure pilgrims' safety, with the yatra set to resume once weather conditions improve and routes are cleared.

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Weather Dehradun: IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain, schools shut in five Uttarakhand districts

Weather Dehradun, schools closed in Uttarakhand: IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain, schools shut in five Uttarakhand districts - Uttarakhand is witnessing intensified monsoon activity, with the IMD issuing an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall across nine districts. Authorities have advised caution amid flash flood risks,…

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Uttarakhand BJP chief apologises after backlash over remarks on students

Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt has apologized for his recent remarks concerning students. He expressed regret if his statement inadvertently hurt anyone's sentiments. The Congress party had demanded an unconditional apology for his alleged insult to youths. Bhatt stated that his words were being misrepresented by the opposition. The state…

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Youths should visit border villages to understand India, instead of depending on virtual means: PM Modi

Interacting with the participants, many of whom belong to Gen Z, of the VVV programme 2026 that covered 74 'vibrant villages' across Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Modi said in the country's border villages, the aspiration for development and the spirit of patriotism are equally cherished. At times, it feels…

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