Tag: Uttarkashi
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Faith Can’t Be Built on Rubble: How Mass Tourism Is Killing the Himalayas
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he devastation brought by the massive flash flood of 2025 at Khirganga Gad in Dharali is heartbreaking. Once a peaceful village nestled just off the highway with serene access to the Bhagirathi, Dharali stood as a gateway to the majestic Harsil Valley, surrounded by snow-clad peaks and breathtaking vistas. Numerous small streams in the region,…
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Beyond Cheers: Urgent Calls for Policy Review in Aftermath of Silkyara Tunnel Rescue
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he safe return of the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel near Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand, is a matter of great satisfaction for the entire nation. Kudos to all those involved in the rescue operation for the last 17 days. The tale must have been horrifying but the way we saw the smiling workers coming…