Himalayan mountains

Indian Army's unsung aides in higher regions along the Line of Control

During the Kargil war, these mules managed to carry supplies to posts at a height of over 19000 ft from sea level. Each Mule of the Indian Army carries a load of 100 kgs and can cover 40kms in a day.

Sep 08, 2022, 13:06 PM IST

Jalandhar residents enjoy beauty of snowy mountains amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown

Residents of Jalandhar are nowadays able to see white snowy mountains amid blue sky due to the closure of trains, factories in the city. 

Apr 03, 2020, 21:56 PM IST

Major earthquake of magnitude 8 or greater may hit Jammu and Kashmir: study

A major earthquake, of magnitude 8 or greater, may strike Jammu and Kashmir , endangering the lives of as many as a million people, latest geologic mapping in the Himalayan mountains of the state suggests.

May 19, 2016, 13:33 PM IST

Glacier on Tibetan plateau retreating: Report

 Glacier on the Tibetan plateau has been retreating since the 20th century due to rising temperature, and at a faster speed since 1990s, a report on the environmental change in the region said on Wednesday.

Nov 18, 2015, 14:04 PM IST