Joshimath crisis | Declare Himalayas eco sensitive zone, regulate big projects, says Swadeshi Jagran Manch

Joshimath crisis | Declare Himalayas eco sensitive zone, regulate big projects, says Swadeshi Jagran Manch

Large cracks visible on the walls and roads and a wall leading to Vishnupuram, over 570 houses have developed cracks and many families displaced. | Photo Credit: KRISHNAN VV Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), an affiliate of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Saturday said that several “overambitious” projects under execution in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand are … Read more

Justice has been denied, say activists fighting for Joshimath

Justice has been denied, say activists fighting for Joshimath

A man shifts his belonging from an unsafe building in land subsidence affected area in Joshimath on Monday | Photo Credit: PTI Responding to the Supreme Court’s decision of refusing to entertain a petition seeking to declare the Joshimath crisis as ‘national disaster’, and asking the petitioners to approach the Uttarakhand High Court, Atul Sati, … Read more

Morning Digest January 16, 2023

Morning Digest January 16, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves at supporters during a roadshow. File. | Photo Credit: PTI Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for BJP roadshow to be attended by PM Modi on Monday Vehicular movement is likely to be affected in parts of Delhi on Monday with the police imposing traffic restrictions on certain roads in view … Read more

After ISRO reveals Joshimath sinking, NDMA asks departments not to share details publicly

After ISRO reveals Joshimath sinking, NDMA asks departments not to share details publicly

Damaged stairs leading to a residential building and a tilted room are seen in Joshimath, in Uttarakhand, on January 13, 2023 | Photo Credit: Reuters After the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) report showed that Joshimath sank over 5cm in last 12 days, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) ordered all concerned departments — such as … Read more