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Nepal Votes To Elect New Government Today, First Since Gen-Z Protests
Nepal is voting today - a first since last year's Gen Z protests that toppled the government and led to the death of at least 77 people. The election will replace the interim government of Sushila Karki that has been leading the Himalayan country.
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Travelling To Darma Valley? 4 Health Issues You Need To Be Aware Of
Visiting an area with dense snow requires special precautions to avoid health risks. Here are the health concerns you should be aware of, along with the necessary precautions to take.
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From Leh To Manali: 5 Indian Tourist Spots Where You Can See Snow Right Now
Leh, Sonamarg, Pahalgam, Spiti Valley, and higher Manali regions report temperatures plunging below freezing, with some areas dropping to minus twenty nine degrees Celsius amid heavy snowfall.
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Chumathang Hot Spring: Soothing Himalayan Stopover You Should Not Miss
Chumathang Hot Spring, located in Leh district near the Indus River, sits along the route to the well-known Tso Moriri Lake.
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Explained: Why North India, Pakistan Are Being Hit So Badly by Cloudbursts
Massive, sudden downpours of rain known as cloudbursts have struck India and Pakistan during this monsoon season, killing hundreds of people in the flash floods and landslides they have triggered.
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China's Glacial Area Shrinks 26% In 60 Years, 7,000 Glaciers Disappear
China is staring at a water crisis in the mid-to-long term after the latest climate data showed a rapidly depleting glacial count. As many as 7,000 glaciers have disappeared completely, with the pace of glacial retreat accelerating year-on-year.
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Tonnes Of Untreated Waste Being Dumped In Landfills In Kedarnath: RTI Query
Tonnes of untreated waste continues to be dumped at the landfill sites around the famous Himalayan temple of Kedarnath, causing concern as the area is eco-sensitive.
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No Direct Flights, Ban On Apps: Areas Hit By India-China's Strained Ties
India and China have reached a deal on patrolling their disputed Himalayan frontier, aiming to resolve a fouryear military standoff, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said
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Hindu Kush Himalaya Region, A Biosphere Close To Collapsing, Say Scientists
Scientists declared the Hindu Kush Himalaya region a biosphere on the brink of collapse and called for bold action and urgent finance to prevent nature loss in one of the most biodiverse areas on Earth at a key meeting of global biodiversity experts.
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92 Eco-Sensitive Zones Notified In 13 States: Centre In Rajya Sabha
Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey informed Rajya Sabha today that 92 Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ) and 2 Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA) have been notified in 13 states of the Indian Himalayan region.
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Nepal Votes To Elect New Government Today, First Since Gen-Z Protests
Nepal is voting today - a first since last year's Gen Z protests that toppled the government and led to the death of at least 77 people. The election will replace the interim government of Sushila Karki that has been leading the Himalayan country.
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Travelling To Darma Valley? 4 Health Issues You Need To Be Aware Of
Visiting an area with dense snow requires special precautions to avoid health risks. Here are the health concerns you should be aware of, along with the necessary precautions to take.
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From Leh To Manali: 5 Indian Tourist Spots Where You Can See Snow Right Now
Leh, Sonamarg, Pahalgam, Spiti Valley, and higher Manali regions report temperatures plunging below freezing, with some areas dropping to minus twenty nine degrees Celsius amid heavy snowfall.
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Chumathang Hot Spring: Soothing Himalayan Stopover You Should Not Miss
Chumathang Hot Spring, located in Leh district near the Indus River, sits along the route to the well-known Tso Moriri Lake.
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Explained: Why North India, Pakistan Are Being Hit So Badly by Cloudbursts
Massive, sudden downpours of rain known as cloudbursts have struck India and Pakistan during this monsoon season, killing hundreds of people in the flash floods and landslides they have triggered.
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China's Glacial Area Shrinks 26% In 60 Years, 7,000 Glaciers Disappear
China is staring at a water crisis in the mid-to-long term after the latest climate data showed a rapidly depleting glacial count. As many as 7,000 glaciers have disappeared completely, with the pace of glacial retreat accelerating year-on-year.
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Tonnes Of Untreated Waste Being Dumped In Landfills In Kedarnath: RTI Query
Tonnes of untreated waste continues to be dumped at the landfill sites around the famous Himalayan temple of Kedarnath, causing concern as the area is eco-sensitive.
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No Direct Flights, Ban On Apps: Areas Hit By India-China's Strained Ties
India and China have reached a deal on patrolling their disputed Himalayan frontier, aiming to resolve a fouryear military standoff, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said
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Hindu Kush Himalaya Region, A Biosphere Close To Collapsing, Say Scientists
Scientists declared the Hindu Kush Himalaya region a biosphere on the brink of collapse and called for bold action and urgent finance to prevent nature loss in one of the most biodiverse areas on Earth at a key meeting of global biodiversity experts.
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92 Eco-Sensitive Zones Notified In 13 States: Centre In Rajya Sabha
Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey informed Rajya Sabha today that 92 Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ) and 2 Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA) have been notified in 13 states of the Indian Himalayan region.
