Tag: Himalayan Range

New Delhi: The “Secure Himalaya” plan intended to conserve the snow leopards by protecting their habitats and improve the ecology of Himalayan ranges and lives of the mountain communites — all among the worst victims of climate change — was launched here on Monday. With a total budget sanction of over $72.3 million, the Secure […]

Dehradun: The Mansarovar Yatra has been halted in Uttrakhand after heavy rain washed away a portion of the road connecting Tanakpur-Champawat. Many of the pilgrims were forced to return, an official said. A total of 56 pilgrims were headed to Mansarovar on this route. As per the officials, six of eight pilgrims, who left the […]