DEHRADUN: In a first-time initiative, the Uttarakhand forest department is embarking on an ambitious project to estimate the population of the elusive snow leopard that inhabits the higher reaches

Chief minister Harish Rawat on Wednesday agreed to compensate 334 people as the state would acquire their land, spread over 2,100 square km, for the setting up of the 300 MW Lakhwar multipurpose pr

DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand high court has sought a response from the state government, in four weeks, on the functioning of the committee formed to take account of the natural resources of the state.

In an endeavour to boost tourism, the state tourism department has come up with an exclusive package tour to Dayara Bugyal, a lush green meadow situated in Uttarkashi.

DEHRADUN: Experts from five states through which Ganga flows have suggested development of forests on the riverbank to ensure continuous flow of water with healthy aquatic species in the river.

Uttarakhand high court on Wednesday scheduled June 3 as the next date for hearing a public interest litigation on illegal mining on the banks and outskirts if river Kosi.

The advocate general told the Uttarakhand high court on Wednesday that no illegal mining activity will be permitted in Ganga river at Haridwar.

Out of its six housing projects for rehabilitating the urban poor of the city under the Centre's JNNURM scheme, the Dehradun Municipal Corporation could start construction only in two, while three

After the formation of Uttarakhand, villagers are feeling alienated, bereft of natural resources which they claim is their right, and deprived of development.

In one of the first instances of action against a prominent commercial establishment for allegedly violating pollution norms as laid down by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Radisson Blu, a five-