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In pictures: Indian workers trapped in collapsed tunnel rescued after 17 days

Cheers and jubilation erupted as rescuers in India on Tuesday brought out 41 construction workers who were trapped in a collapsed tunnel in the Himalayas for 17 days, hours after drilling through the debris of rock, concrete and earth to reach them.

France 24

Moulding the Himalayas needs caution

The Uttarkashi tunnel collapse has thrown light on the major flaws in the infrastructure development in the Indian Himalayan Region

The Hindu

India Tunnel Collapse 'Wake-up Call' For Modi's Infrastructure Drive

India's aggressive infrastructure push into the ecologically fragile Himalayan mountains has been given a "wake-up call" by the collapse of a road tunnel that trapped 41 men, environmental experts say.

International Business Times

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New species of small life forms recorded from northeast

Festive season of zoological finds in India's northeast: 11 emperor moths, new frog, 2 snails, 19 scarab beetles, & bent-toed gecko recorded. Moths named after moons on wings, frog after streams, snails after Himalayas & gecko after Vairengte area.

The Hindu

2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan First Ride Review

Royal Enfield has been working on a completely revamped 450cc Himalayan which uses its new Sherpa 450 single cylinder. We found out what it's like to ride.

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New species of epiphytic plant discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

The native range of the genus Lysionotus is the Himalayas to Japan and Indo-China, and about 50% of the species found are endemic.

The Hindu

'Yeti hair' found in Himalayas is actually from a horse, BBC series reveals

DNA from a supposed Abominable Snowman actually came from a horse, but that doesn't mean stories of the Yeti passed on by local people aren't important.

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Planning To Ride In The Himalayas? Watch This Video First

Aaron Palabyab on YouTube posts two niche and useful videos on how and what it is like to ride in the Himalayas, the highest mountain range in the world.

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AUS vs NZ Highlights: Australia pip New Zealand by five runs in World Cup epic

NEW DELHI: In a riveting World Cup showdown in Dharamsala, five-time champions Australia clinched a narrow five-run victory against a resilient New Zealand side. The match, set against the backdrop of the Himalayas, was a high-scoring thriller.

The Times of India

Himalayan communities are under siege from landslides – and climate change is worsening the crisis

Three-quarters of annual rain in the Himalayas arrives in the monsoon season from June to September. Within this rainy period are sudden and extremely intense cloudbursts, which often “pop” over a relatively small area (akin to a cloud bursting open like a balloon).

The Conversation

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Top of the table showdown pits clinical India and smooth-sailing New Zealand

IST.At Dharamshala, India and New Zealand face off in a World Cup game with the backdrop of the Himalayas. India has four consecutive wins, but New Zealand has the edge due to the weather. India will miss Hardik Pandya, and New Zealand will miss Kane Williamson. India has been batting…

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs BAN | Hardik, Jadeja and Rahul key to India’s team balance

India's World Cup journey is off to a strong start, with wins against Australia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The batting unit has been firing, and the team is choking opponents in the middle overs. Jasprit Bumrah is the key bowler, while Hardik Pandya's injury is a concern. The batting depth…

The Hindu

Sikkim dam collapse will not slow India’s hydropower plans: R.K. Singh

Scientists who have been studying the glacier lakes in the Himalayas have warned of such events and the need for early warning systems for over a decade.

The Hindu

England expecting outfield for World Cup clash against Bangladesh to be ‘poor’

Jos Buttler criticised the uneven grass coverage and a loose sandy make-up at the HPCA Stadium in the foothills of the Himalayas.

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Glacial lake outburst floods in Alaska and the Himalayas show evolving hazards in a warming world

In August 2023, residents of Juneau, Alaska, watched as the Mendenhall River swelled to historic levels in a matter of hours. The rushing water undercut the riverbank and swallowed whole stands of trees and multiple buildings.

The Hindu

What caused the flood in Sikkim? | Explained

Glacier Lake Outburst Floods in Himalayas pose a major risk to hydropower projects and people living downstream. Early warning systems, better coordination and greater awareness are needed to mitigate the risk.

The Hindu

ODI World Cup | England will be pleased with cooler climes, but lot of travel and risk of injury to its bowlers a concern

Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, is a beautiful region at the foot of the Himalayas, recently hit by devastating floods. The World Cup has brought some relief, with the England team preparing for their second game against Bangladesh at the HPCA Stadium. Ben Stokes took throwdowns for 40 minutes before a light…

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At least 41 people dead after flooding in Indian Himalayas

At least 41 people have been killed and almost 100 remain missing after heavy rains caused a Himalayan glacial lake in north-east India to burst its banks.

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Climate change spells cultural extinction for Nepal’s nomadic herders

The nomadic herders of Mustang who’s livestock have grazed the pastures in the Nepalese Himalayas for generations, fear the dramatic change in weather patterns may consign their traditions to the history books forever, Paddy Dowling finds

The Conversation

As extreme downpours trigger flooding around the world, scientists take a closer look at global warming's role

Torrential downpours sent muddy water racing through streets in Libya, Greece, Spain and Hong Kong in early September 2023, with thousands of deaths in the city of Derna, Libya. Zagora, Greece, saw a record 30 inches of rain, the equivalent of a year and a half of rain falling in…

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The secret world of rhododendrons: a plant more ancient than the Himalayas that inspired fables and stories around the world

If you have a rhododendron in your garden or pass one by on an afternoon walk perhaps you think of it as just a colourful and pretty shrub. You may have heard that they come from the Himalayas, and that they are invasive plants that destroy ecosystems.

The Hindu

In Arunachal, a parlour for yak milk

At GUWAHATI, a high-altitude village in Arunachal Pradesh, a first-of-its-kind parlour for milk from the 'ship of the Himalayas' has been opened. The Nyukmadung Dairy at the farm of the Indian Council for Agricultural Research-National Research Centre on Yak offers designer paneer, ghee, curd, and cheese. Yak milk is richer…

Zenger

Xi Jinping’s G20 Absence Doesn’t Bode Well For Already Strained Relations Between China And India

Relationship between the two countries plunged after a border clash in the Himalayas in 2020 resulted in deaths on both sides.

The Guardian - UK

Himalayan avalanches are increasing risk for climbers in warming climate

Experts warn that global heating is exacerbating inherent dangers of high altitude mountaineering

The Hindu

Himalayan blunders that are ravaging the Himalayas

In a time of the unpredictable impact of climate change events, conservation of the Himalayan region is vital

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