Why the Turkiye Earthquake should be a wake-up call for India?
While building safe structures does cost money, it cannot be more expensive than losing lives. We need to raise public awareness in this direction. Although we cannot prevent earthquakes, we can certainly minimize their damage..
Joshimath: Conflict between environment and development
The matter of grave concern is that whether it is the government is of UPA or NDA, they never give importance to the advice of environmentalists. In the name of the environment, ministry, NGT and international conferences are all there but just to fill the paper.
Snowfall and light rain to be witnessed in northern region, says IMD report
Ahead of the prediction, Uttarakhand’s Joshimath experiences heavy snowfall in the area...
The time to act is now, if we want to avert another Joshimath
The land subsidence at the temple town of Joshimath is the latest example. Hundreds of buildings here have developed cracks that are widening with each passing day. Even the famed local ropeway is at grave risk..
Residents Of Joshimath In Tears, Says “We Are People Of Snow, How Will We Live In Plains?”
Residents sang a Garhwali composition penned by local artiste Jagbir Singh and praying to lord Badrinath to save them from their plight and not make them leave their birthplace...
What History Will The Sinking Town Become? Environmental Expert Reveals Some Shocking Facts
The Joshimath disaster is the result of NTPC engineers puncturing aquifers with tunnel-boring machines
Joshimath Sinks At Rate Of 2.5 Inches Per Year, Says Report; House Cracks Found In Aligarh
Aligarh locals claimed that a pipeline laid under the government’s Smart City initiative is now leaking, which resulted in cracks...
Joshimath Land Subsidence: Joshimath Divided Into Three Zones, Buildings With Maximum Cracks To Be Demolished Soon
All residents have been safely evacuated from 'unsafe' zones, and the demolition will be carried out by Roorkee's Central Building Research Institute.
Joshimath : The Real Truth of Sinking Town
In 1971, a few houses reported cracks, prompting a report that recommended measures such as preserving existing trees and planting more trees, as well as preserving the boulders on which the town is built.
PMO Calls High Level Meeting Over “Sinking Town” Joshimath’s Condition
The Prime minister’s office noted that Prime Minister Modi is concerned and has taken stock of the situation with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami...
