Ecological issue

Darjeeling’s English Cemetery By Rebecca Bragghttp://www.rebeccabragg.com/ E-mail: braggrebecca1@gmail.com For decades, Darjeeling's small, cash-strapped Indian Christian community has been fighting a lone and losing battle to save the final resting place of the city's original settlers from total ruin. ... [full story]

Dilemma of Urbanisation in the Himalayas Vimal Khawas Urbanisation across the hills of India, mainly the Himalayan part, has a long history that started before the advent of the British. Today the hills of the country accommodate over ... [full story]

 Ginkgo Biloba Trees also in Kalimpong  C.K. Pradhan Park: The scientific name for these plants, Ginkgo biloba, is more commonly used than the common name,"maidenhair-trees." An alternate spelling is, "gingko biloba." Ginkgo biloba trees are broadleaf, deciduous trees. They ... [full story]

Himalayan Salamander facing extinction in Darjeeling Hills – Conservation is need of the hour By : Shri Bharat Prakash Rai (M.Sc, ... [full story]

IMMINENT ECOLOGICAL DISASTER IN THE HIMALAYAN REGION The Himalayas – abode of peace and tranquility, source of inspiration to humankind, source of elixir of life – water, extends almost two thousand five ... [full story]

Is Cryptomeria japonica an environmental panic or blessing for the Darjeeling hills? Rajesh Rai  Introduction The economy of the “queen of the hills” mainly depends upon 3Ts: Tea, Timber and Tourism.  The production areas of ... [full story]

Landslide-prone Tungsung Landslides and related phenomena are a common occurrence in and around Darjeeling. Records since 1849 show sharp acceleration in landslide rates. In 1899, the first major landslide occurred in Tungsung followed by others in 1934, 1950, ... [full story]

 Reality behind Cleaning of Darjeeling Town The wastes arising from human and animal activities are commonly known as solid waste. Which is mainly generated from the activities of domestic houses, commercial places including slaughter houses, institutional places, agricultural, industrial ... [full story]