Hanging glacier possibly broke from main part causing damage in Chamoli: DRDO scientist

Feb 08, 2021

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], February 8 : Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist Dr LK Sinha on Monday said that a hanging glacier in...

Four killed in avalanche in the French Alps

Apr 09, 2023

The incident happened in the middle of the day at the Armancette glacier, at the altitude of around 3,500 meters (11,500 feet). The glacier...

US: Body of Indian youth recovered from Avalanche Creek at Glacier National Park

Aug 04, 2024

In a statement, Glacier National Park officials said, "After weeks of searching, rangers at Glacier National Park believe they have recovered the body of...

Glacier exploitation threatens Pakistan's ecological future

Jul 13, 2024

Pakistan boasts over 7,000 glaciers, forming the largest mass of ice outside the polar regions. Northern Pakistan, crisscrossed by the Karakoram, Himalayan, and Hindu...

Uttarakhand: Yatra route towards Kedarnath Dham temporarily closed after fragment of Bhairav glacier breaks off

May 04, 2023

"Due to the breaking of the glacier again at Bhairon Glacier at 2:25 pm, the Yatra route has been completely closed for movement," an...

Afghanistan: Locals demand preservation of historic Nangarhar market

May 07, 2023

Near the "Hindu" market in the Lal Pur district, there are numerous homes and fields owned by Hindus and Sikhs. However, during the recent...