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SRINAGAR: In a cause for concern, at least five glacial lakes in the Kashmir Himalayas have been identified as highly susceptible to potential Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). Approximately 2,704 buildings, 15 major bridges, stretches of road, and at least one hydropower project could be affected in the event of such a flood. According to the Minister in charge of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction, a scientific study conducted by researchers from the Departmen ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Five lakes in the Kashmir Valley have high susceptibility to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), posing a threat to 2,704 buildings, 15 major bridges, road stretches, and a hydropower plant in their immediate downstream areas, a study by the University of Kashmir has found.Citing the study, CM Omar Abdullah, who also holds the disaster management and relief portfolio, told the J&K Assembly Tuesday that there is a need for continuous monitoring of these high-susceptibility lakes throu ...Read More >
Jammu/Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that five glacial lakes in the Kashmir Himalaya have been identified as having "very high susceptibility" to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), while also announcing progress on power subsidies, government liabilities and relief measures for calamity victims. Replying to a question by National Conference legislator Tanvir Sadiq, Abdullah said a recent study by the University of Kashmir assessed 155 glac ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Five lakes in the Kashmir Valley have high susceptibility to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), posing a threat to 2,704 buildings, 15 major bridges, road stretches, and a hydropower plant in their immediate downstream areas, a study by the University of Kashmir has found.Citing the study, CM Omar Abdullah, who also holds the disaster management and relief portfolio, told the J&K Assembly Tuesday that there is a need for continuous monitoring of these high-susceptibility lakes throu ...Read More >
Srinagar, Mar 31: The government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that five glacial lakes in the Kashmir Himalaya have been identified as highly susceptible to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), based on a recent scientific study conducted by the University of Kashmir. The information was shared in response to a query raised by National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq, who sought details regarding the vulnerability of glacial lakes and the potential risks posed to downstream populatio ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Five major glacial lakes in the Kashmir Himalayas have been identified as having "very high susceptibility" to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), signalling a serious emerging hazard for downstream communities and infrastructure. The lakes -- Bramsar, Chirsar, Nundkol, Gangabal, and Bhagsar -- were highlighted as particularly vulnerable to potential outburst events triggered by factors such as rapid snowmelt, intense rainfall, seismic activity, or moraine dam failure. Announcing th ...Read More >
Tourists and travel agencies may apply for permits through the district collectorate in Mangan or through authorised travel operators as per government guidelines, he said. Mangan District Collector Anant Jain said permits will be issued to tourists for trips to Lachen and other areas in North Sikkim from Monday by the district administration and the tourism department. The Mangan district had stopped issuing permits to tourists to visit Lachen and Gurudongmar lake, and many areas in North Sik ...Read More >
Over the past four years, Himachal Pradesh has faced staggering losses of ₹46,000 crore attributed to the escalating impacts of climate change and a series of natural disasters. The recent monsoon season tragically claimed 1,700 lives, while vital water sources continue to dwindle and forest fires have reached alarming frequencies. Himachal Pradesh suffered losses to the tune of Rs 46,000 crore over the past four years due to natural disasters and the impact of climate change, according to a s ...Read More >
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh's socio-economic progress is now under threat as the state grapples with mounting climate-related challenges since it faced 1,700 human deaths and economic losses amounting to Rs 46,000 crore from climate-related disasters over the past four years. Water scarcity is deepening as nearly two-thirds of traditional springs have dried up, forcing several villages to depopulate.Released on Monday by chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the 'Himachal Pradesh Human Development ...Read More >
Jammu, Sept 01: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday conducted an extensive visit to flood, rain, and landslide-affected areas of Jammu division to assess the damage caused by the recent natural calamity. Shah undertook an on-ground inspection of critical sites, met displaced families, and chaired a high-level review meeting to streamline ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts. The Home minister arrived in Jammu on Sunday night to assess the flood situation and ...Read More >
according to the GLOF Management Plan for Kishtwar 2024-25, the tehsils of Padder, Machail, Dachhan, Marwah, and Warwan are in peril of being the worst-affected due to their proximity to glacial lakes A recent report warns of an increased threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar region due to rising global temperatures accelerating glacial melt and increasing the formation of dangerous glacial lakes. News agency PTI reported that according to the GLOF Mana ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Reliance Industries, India's largest company in terms of market value, reported a 76% increase in quarterly profit to Rs 30,681 crore on Friday, led by gains from the sale of some of its listed investments and strong growth across its key businesses. Other income surged 280% to Rs 15,119 crore due to profit (Rs 8,924 crore) on sale of its stake in Asian Paints. Excluding the Rs 8,924 crore gain, profit was higher by 25%. Earnings was also driven by a rebound in its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, July 18: In a significant step towards enhancing the disaster resilience and preparedness, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir conducted a high-level workshop on the Incident Response System (IRS) today. The workshop was attended by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Principal Secretary Home and DMRR&R, Chandraker Bharti, senior Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Heads of Departments and National Disaster Management experts including Brigadier Kuldip Singh (Retd), F ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): After US President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), Dr Abhishek Bansal, Senior Consultant and Chief of Interventional Radiology at Aakash Healthcare, warned that even mild symptoms, like Trump ankle swelling, should not be ignored, as they could signal underlying vascular issues. The body often sends out early distress signals, and ignoring them could delay crucial diagnoses. Symptoms like swollen ankles, unexplained bruises, ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 18: In a significant step towards enhancing the disaster resilience and preparedness, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir conducted a high-level workshop on the Incident Response System (IRS) today.In a statement issued here, the workshop was attended by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Principal Secretary Home and DMRR&R, Chandraker Bharti, senior Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Heads of Departments and National Disaster Management experts including Brigad ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 18: In a significant step towards enhancing disaster resilience and preparedness, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir conducted a high-level workshop on the Incident Response System (IRS) today. The workshop was attended by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Principal Secretary Home and DMRR&R, Chandraker Bharti, senior Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Heads of Departments and National Disaster Management experts, including Brigadier Kuldip Singh (Retd), Forme ...Read More >
Dehradun: The fragile Himalayan ecosystem in Uttarakhand is under mounting threat as glacial lakes in the region continue to grow both in number and size -- a development scientists attribute to climate change and global warming. A recent study by the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) has raised alarm over a sharp increase in the number of glaciers and associated glacial lakes across the state. According to the report, Uttarakhand now has 1,290 glaciers -- up from 1,266 a decade ago. ...Read More >
Kota, Jun 6 (PTI) A relationship manager in an ICICI bank branch in Kota allegedly swindled around Rs 4.58 crore from customers' accounts only to lose the lot of it in the stock market, police on Friday said. She was arrested last week and is currently under judicial custody, they said. Also Read | Bengaluru Stampede: Police Complaint Lodged Against Virat Kohli Over Stampede Tragedy Near Chinnaswamy Stadium. The accused, Sakshi Gupta, was posted as a relationship manager at ICICI Bank's DCM b ...Read More >
Gangtok, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) At least 80 tourists stranded in the northern part of Sikkim due to inclement weather and landslides have been safely evacuated, an official said on Friday. A total of four helicopter sorties were conducted from Pakyong Greenfield Airport to Chaten using MI-02, MI-49, and MI-39 helicopters, resulting in the evacuation of 80 individuals. Among those evacuated, 63 persons were tourists, while 17 were locals. To ensure their further travel to Gangtok, the state go ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): The Central government has approved National Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Risk Mitigation Project (NGRMP) for its implementation in Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Uttarakhand to reduce the risks associated with glacial lake outburst floods, particularly in regions that are highly susceptible to such natural disasters. Sharing the information to the Lok Sabha in a written reply on Tuesday, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said th ...Read More >
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