We are delighted to announce the successful completion of the national research project titled ‘Spring Rejuvenation for Water Security in Himalaya,’ funded by the National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS), Government of India. Implemented across selected aspirational districts

We write: As India aims to provide piped water to every rural home, the drying of springs in the Himalayan region threatens to undermine progress. Infrastructure is not enough — India's national water goals must take into account the revival of Himalayan springs

What is digital nomad vilage? Why do they use such terms? Most of the homestays across rural Sikkim- Darjeeling hills hve internet facility these days. And so are in other hills . What's so special about it? Stay in the Himalayan villages for a month and report the hardships

It's disheartening to observe that the October 2023 Teesta GLOF disaster's impact on the downstream Darjeeling catchment, particularly the Kalimpong hills, has been largely ignored by government, media, and researchers. The more I delve into the literature, the more frustrated I

We write: India's sacred groves are ancient forests protected by tribal communities that preserve biodiversity and culture. Despite modern threats, these green sanctuaries remain crucial for ecological balance and traditional knowledge. indiatodayne.in/opinion/story/… via India Today NE

Are you aware of the concept of 'Mul Phutnu' in Gorkha Culture? In the context of water, "Mul phutnu" (मूल फुट्नु) refers to the emergence or springing up of water sources, such as: 1. Springs: Natural water sources emerging from the ground. 2. Water sources: New water

A Darjeeling man was gifted a packet of Darjeeling Tea by another Darjeeling man 😊.

October 2023 GLOF of the upper teesta basin brought about disaster in Sikkim and Darjeeling hills. The event deposited a tremendous amount of sand and silt particularly in the Darjeeling catchment increasing the river bed to as high as 20 meters. Consequently, teesta flows on the

Climate change is disrupting rainfall in North-East India, raising drought risks. Urgent integrated water management is needed to address socio-economic and environmental challenges. indiatodayne.in/opinion/story/…

Remarkable structural shift in Sikkim’s Economy in the last 40 years Primary sector: sharp decline in its contribution to the state’s GDP, dropping from over 50% in the late 1970s to under 10% by 2015 and 8.83% in 2022-23 Secondary sector: including industries such as

Human casualty due to flood and heavy rains increased from 862 in 2023 to 1287 in 2024. In 2025, by July 16, the figure was 1297. Two recent big incidents in uttarakhand n JK added over 100 more: Home Ministry.

THOSE IN DELHI - Have You Seen Her? She is Rima Tamang, she has been missing/kid alled since 31st of July, 2025 Please SHARE, someone in your timeline may have seen her

At a time when the world is embroiled in a complex tariff war, here comes our work, bringing another valuable perspective to the table. Vimal Khawas Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Amitabh Mattoo

While the entire North Bengal, with a population of around 4 crore, doesn't have IIT, AIIMS, IIM, NIT or a Central University; Jawaharlal Nehru University, at the moment, has 3 professors, 2 assistant professors and one associate professor from Darjeeling hills: six in total