Something historic happened at the conclusion of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) in March 2022. Representatives from 175 nations said ‘Yes’ to creating a legally binding UN instrument to end plastics pollution. This was for the first time that a unanimous decision was taken to address plastics pollution at global level. As part of this UN resolution, it was agreed to establish an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop a UN Plastics Treaty—a legally binding instrument for addressing “the full life cycle of plastics.”
According to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the proposed treaty is “ambitious, credible and just.” It touches upon several aspects of plastics pollution—tackling single-use and short-lived plastics, waste management, promoting alternative materials, improving land and marine envir... Read More
On June 25, 2025, Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra and Kullu districts were struck by sudden cloudbursts, triggering devastating flash floods. In Kangra’s Khaniyara region, water surged through Manuni Khad, sweeping away workers from a nearby hydroelectric project. Two bodies were recovered, while about 15–20 laborers remain feared missing
Simultaneously, Kullu saw multiple cloudbursts across Banjar, Gadsa, Manikaran, and Sainj valleys. Sudden torre... Read more
Recent flash floods across the towns and cities in the lap of Himalayan region brought forth destruction, devastation and disaster risks to the forefront. In this photo story we bring to you destruction at the school based on the manjhi river bank, vulnerability of poor household situated adjacent to river bank and reconstruction work post the flashflood in Bhagau Nag area of dharamshala.
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Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master, it was rightly said. Electronic devices have grown into an inevitable part of our daily lives.
