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Amarnath Cave Shrine In Kashmir Himalayas Gets Motorable Road, But At What Cost?

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Amarnath Cave Shrine In Kashmir Himalayas Gets Motorable Road, But At What Cost?

A Road to Development or Ecological Peril? By: Javid Amin The Amarnath Cave Shrine, a place of divine serenity ensconced in the lofty Himalayas of Kashmir, is more than just a pilgrimage site. It’s a spiritual beacon that draws millions of Hindu devotees from across the world. At an altitude of over 3,800 meters, this shrine is not just a religious destination; it’s an arduous journey into the heart of nature’s splendor. However, the recent developments in the Kashmir Valley, driven by the Indian government’s initiatives, have brought about significant…

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Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram implement GRAP Stage 2 to combat air pollution

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Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram implement GRAP Stage 2 to combat air pollution

Under this, the air quality panel has asked the authorities in the NCR region to increase parking fees to discourage private transport. The air quality in Delhi is likely to dip and enter the “very poor” category on October 23 and 24 due to unfavourable meteorological and climatic conditions, the India Meteorological Department and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology have said, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to invoke Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan measures. These anti-pollution measures will be implemented in the entire…

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