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...

Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush

Dec 20, 2020

Jurm [Afghanistan], December 20 : An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter scale hit the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan on Sunday, according...

Himachal Pradesh: Dhauladhar Mountain range receives snowfall, temperature dips

Oct 03, 2025

The Dhauladhar mountains received mild snowfall and rain in the lower regions of Kangra valley last night, causing the temperature to drop.

Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude strikes Afghanistan

Aug 05, 2023

"Earthquake of Magnitude:5.8, Occurred on 05-08-2023, 21:31:48 IST, Lat: 36.38 & Long: 70.77, Depth: 181 Km, Location: Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan," the NCS tweeted.

Dry, snowless spell hits Himachal tourism; hotels go vacant as footfall declines

Jan 25, 2024

Seldom during winter does the majestic Dhauladhar mountain range in Himachal wear a barren, snowless look.

Sixth Project 17A Frigate to be launched by President Murmu on August 17

Aug 13, 2023

Vindhyagiri, named after the mountain range in Karnataka, is the sixth ship of the Project 17A Frigates.