, May 17 (IANS) In secluded Himalayan hamlets nestled close to the icy heights adjoining Tibet, political intrigue seems to be a world away.Among the stark, rugged and landlocked landscapes here, the inhabitants, mostly the Buddhists, devote .
After an extremely wet southwest monsoon in Himachal Pradesh in 2023, when even the cold desert Lahaul-Spiti, the rain-shadow zone, had to face a deluge, this winter is witnessing a lack of precipitation across the state, turning the mountains .
Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has resulted in the loss of five lives and the stranding of over 200 individuals in the Chandertal area of Lahaul-Spiti district. The inclement weather has caused significant damage, including the washing away of vehicles and bridges.
National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) organised the National Conference on Polar Sciences in Goa that brought together scientists from Polar and ocean sciences to discuss about cryosphere and ocean research