Scientists warn of major earthquake risk in Uttarakhand as small tremors shake Himalayan region

Scientists warn of major earthquake risk in Uttarakhand as small tremors shake Himalayan region

Dehradun: A series of mild earthquakes across Uttarakhand has raised alarm among geoscientists, who warn that the Himalayan region may be heading toward a major seismic event. With tremors ranging from magnitude 1.8 to 3.6 recorded 32 times in the last six months, particularly in Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Uttarkashi, and Bageshwar, experts say the energy accumulating … Read more

FRI develops ‘Sal Tree’ nursery to offset 11,000 trees axed for Delhi-Doon expressway

FRI develops ‘Sal Tree’ nursery to offset 11,000 trees axed for Delhi-Doon expressway

Dehradun: Forest Research Institute (FRI) in Dehradun is preparing a Sal tree nursery for the first time in the country. This is aimed to compensate for the loss of green cover which occurred to enhance the road connectivity in the state. In the beginning of this project, over 11,000 precious Sal trees were axed for … Read more