Citing the Central Pollution Control Board’s recent report which indicated that the bio-oxygen water-level in the Ganga river was close to 8 points, and in 100 ml of Ganga water, the bacteria had reached an alarming level, a group of experts from various fields have…
NDTV Correspondent, Updated: June 16, 2011 Haridwar: While politicians trade charges over the death of swami Nigamanand in Haridwar, his death has once again brought into focus the rampant illegal mining around the river. Swami Nigamanand had gone on a fast to protest illegal mining…
Shishir Prashant / Business Standard New Delhi/ Dehradun February 03, 2011, 0:58 IST The strong industrialisation owing to hill-based tax incentives during the past few years may be a feel good factor in Uttarakhand. But all that glitters is not gold. The Uttarakhand Environment Protection…
(PTI) August 8, 2007 DEHRA DUN: Uttarakhand police has been put on high alert following a series of clashes between locals and Kanwarias at many places in the state, with environmentalists calling for a ban on pilgrims’ movements at Gangotri. The incidents have taken place…
Date: 28-11-1997 :: Pg: 09 :: Col: c By Our Staff Reporter (The Hindu) UTTARKASHI, Nov. 27: The District Magistrate, Mr L Venkateshwarlu, has passed a Conditional Order under Section 133 Cr. PC (Public nuisance and inconvience caused to the public) seeking objections from concerned…
Thursday, November 27 1997 (UNI) DEHRA DUN: Lime stone crushers working day and night in the once serene and unpolluted Jakhan area of the Doon valley are ruining the environment of the valley beside threatening the health and peace of residents. Located just 300 metres…
