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Wadia Study Puts Mussoorie on Alert; Anoop Nautiyal Demands Scientific Scrutiny of ‘Connectivity’ Projects
A scientific study by the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology has identified significant landslide susceptibility across parts of Mussoorie, reigniting debate over infrastructure development in the fragile Himalayan region. Environmental campaigner Anoop Nautiyal has called for greater scientific scrutiny, transparency and public participation in connectivity projects, while citizen voices, including Deepak Joshi, have intensified demands…
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Supreme Court Lifts 8-Year Ban on Overnight Stays in Uttarakhand’s High-Altitude Bugyals
After nearly eight years, the Supreme Court has lifted the blanket ban on overnight stays in Uttarakhand’s high-altitude bugyals, reopening iconic trekking routes such as Roopkund, Bedni and Har Ki Dun. While key restrictions have been removed, environmental safeguards remain in force, offering renewed hope for mountain communities whose livelihoods depend on trekking tourism.
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When a City Organises Its Streets, It Organises Its Future
Mussoorie has taken a decisive step towards a more organised and inclusive street vending system. The Town Vending Committee has identified three new vending zones, expanded the verified vendor list to 123, and announced the election schedule for vendor representatives—an initiative aimed at balancing livelihoods with orderly public spaces and transparent urban governance.
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Harela Spirit Takes Root: Garhwal Sabha Women Plant Over 50 Saplings Across Generations in Mussoorie
Around 40 women of the Garhwal Sabha Mahila Sabha planted more than 50 saplings at Mussoorie Public School during Harela, reaffirming their annual commitment to environmental conservation. Along with planting fruit-bearing and native trees, members pledged lifelong care for the saplings, ensuring the initiative grows into a lasting green legacy for Mussoorie.
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जब पहाड़ इंसानों से डरने लगें: मसूरी के जेपी बैंड की घटना हमें क्या सिखाती है?
A family escaped with their lives after debris flooded PWD residences at Mussoorie’s JP Bend during heavy monsoon rains. As local leaders describe the incident as a “human-made disaster,” the tragedy has reignited urgent questions about illegal debris dumping, unplanned construction, and whether the fragile Himalayas can continue to bear the weight of unchecked development.…
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Major Reprieve for Shivalik Forests as CM Suspends Tree Felling; Highway Project Awaits Fresh Consultations
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has suspended tree felling for the proposed Dehradun–Rishikesh highway project following public concerns and environmental protests. While the NHAI project remains under consideration, the government has ordered fresh consultations with stakeholders before proceeding, marking a significant moment in the state’s ongoing dialogue between development and conservation.
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मसूरी की मॉल रोड: विरासत बनाम रोज़गार की खींचतान
मसूरी की मॉल रोड: इतिहास से आज तक की यात्रा मसूरी की मॉल रोड, जिसे पहली बार ब्रिटिश काल में बनाया गया था, आज एक आकर्षण का केंद्र है, लेकिन इसके साथ जुड़ी समस्याएँ भी उतनी ही पुरानी हैं। यह सड़क जब पहली बार बनी थी, तब यह अंग्रेज़ों के लिए एक विशिष्ट स्थल था,…
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Walls Against Water: A Hilltown’s Reflection
I live in Mussoorie. And every time I walk along Camel’s Back Road or the slopes near George Everest, I feel the same unease: where there were once open slopes, there are now walls; where rain drains once flowed, there are blockages of stone, plastic, and cement. At Company Garden Road, nallahs gasp under heaps…
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Can India Build Without Breaking Nature?
A Hill Resident’s Reflection on Progress, Memory, and the Mountains’ Warnings The roar always comes before the silence. On a grey August morning in Dharali, the Bhagirathi swelled beyond its banks. A cloudburst high in the folds of the mountains sent torrents racing down, carrying boulders, logs, and memories. Homes that had stood for years…