OPINION | Avoid engaging in blame game on Joshimath disaster
2 years ago

OPINION | Avoid engaging in blame game on Joshimath disaster

India TV News  

Eight teams of State Disaster Response Force, one team of National Disaster Response Force, along with police force, have swung into action to chalk out plans to demolish 678 buildings, marked unsafe in the hilly Uttarakhand town of Joshimath on Tuesday. As a first step, two hotels in Joshimath, Mount View and Malari Inn, will be razed by the local administration, as the two structures are leaning towards each other, thus posing a threat to nearly one dozen houses in the vicinity. The team from Central Building Research Institute visited the town on Monday and checked the wide cracks that have developed in buildings. Aaj Ki Baat: Monday to Friday, 9:00 pm India's Number One and most followed Super Prime Time News Show 'Aaj Ki Baat- Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 General Elections.

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Over 1000 buildings face demolition in Joshimath
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 1000 buildings face demolition in Joshimath

New Indian Express  

DEHRADUN: Over 1,000 buildings, including both residential and commercial structures are set for demolition in Joshimath. Spread over four wards of the municipality, these buildings are located in high-risk zones that had borne the brunt of land subsidence in the past 18 months. Following a comprehensive survey, the Central Building Research Institute has deemed these buildings completely unsuitable and unsafe …

Joshimath still to see enough long-term measures to address land subsidence: Experts
1 year, 8 months ago

Joshimath still to see enough long-term measures to address land subsidence: Experts

Deccan Chronicle  

Dehradun, Apr 23 Nearly four months since Joshimath made headlines as the "sinking town", the gateway to Himalayan pilgrimage sites is yet to see enough curative steps that address the land subsidence issue, environmental experts have said. Atul Sati, the convenor of the Joshimath Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, told PTI, "Cracks are still appearing here and there." Forty-eight affected families received …

Joshimath: Protest for compensation for losses due to land subsidence halted
1 year, 8 months ago

Joshimath: Protest for compensation for losses due to land subsidence halted

Hindustan Times  

Joshimath residents, who have been protesting for the last 107 days for rehabilitation and compensation for the losses due to land subsidence, have halted their agitation for 20 days after chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami agreed to consider their 11-point demands. Atul Sati of the Joshimath Bachao Sangharsh Samiti said they met Dhami on April 8 and presented the demands …

Expedite settlement of Joshimath victims
1 year, 9 months ago

Expedite settlement of Joshimath victims

Hindustan Times  

The disaster unfolding in Joshimath appears to now have a new dimension. Nearly 300 families living in relief camps are yet to hear anything about permanent resettlement, more than three months after they were driven out of their homes due to gaping cracks appearing in structures throughout the hill town. The culprit appears to be a delay in a closely …

Joshimath land subsidence to be discussed at national disaster risk reduction conference
1 year, 10 months ago

Joshimath land subsidence to be discussed at national disaster risk reduction conference

The Hindu  

The land subsidence in Uttarakhand’s Joshimath that displaced many people, and the role of the National Disaster Response Force after the Turkey earthquake, will be among the many disaster-related topics that will be discussed at the third session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction conference to be held in Delhi from March 10-11. The session is aligned with …

Uttarakhand offers relief to people of Joshimath
1 year, 10 months ago

Uttarakhand offers relief to people of Joshimath

The Hindu  

The Uttarakhand Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposed policy for compensation on the permanent displacement of land and buildings of disaster affected people in land subsidence hit Joshimath town. “If the disaster-affected person demands land for a shop/business establishment after receiving the compensation for the building, then, in such a situation, land up to a maximum area of 15 sq. …

Joshimath: Power, water bills of affected families waived off for 6 months
1 year, 10 months ago

Joshimath: Power, water bills of affected families waived off for 6 months

Live Mint  

Uttarakhand government has waived the electricity and water bills of the local residents affected by Joshimath's land subsidence for six months. He also said that 878 members of 243 disaster-affected families are in relief camps and basic facilities are being provided to them, according to the news agency ANI. The amount distributed is advanced relief for damaged buildings, special rehabilitation …

Cracks noticed in 868 buildings of Joshimath so far, says Chamoli DM
1 year, 11 months ago

Cracks noticed in 868 buildings of Joshimath so far, says Chamoli DM

The Hindu  

Chamoli District Magistrate Himanshu Khurana on February 10 said various cracks had been noticed in 868 buildings of Joshimath. The dismantling work of Hotel Mount View and Malari Inn is in its final stage.” Mr. Khurana also said that 878 members of 243 disaster-affected families are in relief camps and basic facilities are being provided to them. The amount distributed …

Joshimath: Relief shipped from Delhi for displaced families, says Dhami
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath: Relief shipped from Delhi for displaced families, says Dhami

Hindustan Times  

A month after mass evacuation from Uttarakhand's Joshimath due to an alarming land subsidence that caused deep cracks in buildings and roads in the area, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on Sunday that he has flagged off relief materials for the displaced families in Joshimath from Uttarakhand Sadan in Delhi on Sunday. According to Chamoli district magistrate Himanshu Khurana, …

Joshimath crisis: A month on, evacuees say forced to live like refugees
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath crisis: A month on, evacuees say forced to live like refugees

Hindustan Times  

The residents of Joshimath on Friday said that they were still waiting to be shifted to the transit shelters or prefabricated homes as promised by the administration, a month after the crisis due to landslide worsened in the Uttarakhand town. We were promised transit shelters until a final rehabilitation policy was prepared but nothing of this sort has happened until …

Joshimath sinking cannot be stopped, declare Himalayas as eco-sensitive: Expert
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath sinking cannot be stopped, declare Himalayas as eco-sensitive: Expert

Live Mint  

"Declare Himalayas as an eco-sensitive zone. Terming the steps taken by the government to deal with the prevailing situation "inadequate", the resolution noted that while on one hand a large number of people are going to be displaced due to the sinking of Joshimath, on the other, the solution is being sought only by way of rehabilitation of affected residents. …

Steps taken in Joshimath inadequate, declare Himalayas eco-sensitive zone: Experts
1 year, 11 months ago

Steps taken in Joshimath inadequate, declare Himalayas eco-sensitive zone: Experts

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Unplanned and uncontrolled construction in the name of development in Uttarakhand has brought Joshimath on the brink of sinking, experts said here, demanding that the Himalayas be declared an eco-sensitive zone. In a resolution passed at a roundtable organised by the Swadeshi Jagran Manch on Saturday, experts termed as "inadequate" the steps taken to deal with the prevailing …

Declare Himalayas as eco-sensitive zone, regulate big projects: Experts on Joshimath
1 year, 11 months ago

Declare Himalayas as eco-sensitive zone, regulate big projects: Experts on Joshimath

India Today  

The hill town of Joshimath in Uttarakhand is sinking and evacuation work is underway. In a resolution passed at a roundtable on the topic 'Imminent Himalayan Crisis', organised by the Swadeshi Jagran Manch on Saturday, experts demanded that the Himalayas be declared an eco-sensitive zone, PTI reported. Terming the steps taken by the government to deal with the prevailing situation …

No new cracks since Jan 20, say officials; Joshimath residents disagree
1 year, 11 months ago

No new cracks since Jan 20, say officials; Joshimath residents disagree

Hindustan Times  

There has been no new damage to property at Uttarakhand’s Joshimath town since January 20, an official survey has found, the Chamoli district administration said on Saturday. On January 12, during his second visit to the town, Dhami had stocked a row by saying that crisis in Joshimath town of is a “natural disaster and has not been caused by …

Joshimath: A tragedy foretold
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath: A tragedy foretold

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 26, 2023 10:45 IST By the 1970s, the sinking of Joshimath town and frequent landslides were already a reality. Weathering will also have adverse effects because of the wear and tear of bare rocks, undercutting by river currents of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga are also playing their part in bringing landslides.” It added that both rain and melting …

GROUND REPORT | Joshimath crisis: A story of criminal neglect
1 year, 11 months ago

GROUND REPORT | Joshimath crisis: A story of criminal neglect

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 26, 2023 10:45 IST By the end of 2022, there had already been several reports of local protests about the “gradual sinking” of Joshimath, a small Himalayan mountain town in the northern State of Uttarakhand. But it was only on January 5, several days after cracks began to appear in hundreds of houses and the matter became …

Missed warnings on Joshimath: A timeline
1 year, 11 months ago

Missed warnings on Joshimath: A timeline

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 26, 2023 10:45 IST 1976: The Mahesh Chandra Mishra committee says that construction in and around Joshimath must be limited and monitored as the area is located on a moraine and vulnerable to subsidence. 2006: The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology publishes a report revealing that some parts of Joshimath were “sliding by 1 cm every year”. …

Joshimath: Rehabilitation still a tall task for admin
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath: Rehabilitation still a tall task for admin

Hindustan Times  

As the land subsidence crisis in Joshimath that led to dangerous cracks on houses in the Himalayan town continues, the rehabilitation of affected people has become a big challenge for the government. Only those whose children study, or they themselves work outside, want a one-time settlement.” Jagdish Negi, who shifted to Him Shikhar hotel near the tehsil office after his …

Joshimath Subsidence: 863 Buildings With Cracks, 181 ‘Unsafe’. DM Conducts On-Spot Inspection
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath Subsidence: 863 Buildings With Cracks, 181 ‘Unsafe’. DM Conducts On-Spot Inspection

ABP News  

New Delhi: 863 buildings have developed cracks so far in the subsidence-hit Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district of which, 181 have been placed under unsafe zone, said Joshimath District Magistrate Himanshu Khurana, reported ANI. “So far 863 buildings have been identified by the district administration where cracks have been found due to land subsidence. Joshimath, Uttarakhand | So far 863 …

The signal from the sinking of Joshimath | In Focus podcast
1 year, 11 months ago

The signal from the sinking of Joshimath | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The town of Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district is sinking. For years, friends of the Himalayas have been warning that unchecked building activity, including the construction of dams, could jeopardise the lives and livelihoods of people not just in Uttarakhand but impact those living in downstream areas. Ravi Chopra, founder director of the People’s Science Institute, is one of those …

Joshimath Crisis Updates: SC Remands Petitions Seeking to Declare Tragedy a "National Disaster" to Uttarakhand HC
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath Crisis Updates: SC Remands Petitions Seeking to Declare Tragedy a "National Disaster" to Uttarakhand HC

News 18  

The Supreme Court of India on Monday heard a plea seeking to declare the Joshimath crisis a “national disaster” and remanded back petitions to the Uttarakhand High Court. The study points out that “this road is strongly affected by landslides which has been previously described and attributed to the region’s fragility of slopes, focused rainfall and frequent seismicity”. Two more …

Joshimath sinking: Will it be declared national disaster? Supreme Court hearing today
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath sinking: Will it be declared national disaster? Supreme Court hearing today

India TV News  

Joshimath Sinking: The Supreme Court will today hear a plea seeking the court's intervention to declare the crisis in Uttarakhand's Joshimath as a national disaster. According to the cause list of January 16 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala would hear the petition filed by Swami …

Joshimath Crisis Updates: Badrinath Head Priest Urges Authorities to Halt Works Affecting Himalayan Region
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath Crisis Updates: Badrinath Head Priest Urges Authorities to Halt Works Affecting Himalayan Region

News 18  

Easwaraprasad Namboothiri, the ‘Rawal’ or head priest of the Badrinath shrine expressed concern over land subsidence at Joshimath in Uttarakhand and urged the authorities to stop the projects that harm nature and the people of the hilltop town. Disaster Management Secretary Ranjit Sinha said a survey was conducted of 782 buildings and 754 members of 223 families have been shifted …

Joshimath: Uttarakhand tells state-run bodies to not share information without approval
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath: Uttarakhand tells state-run bodies to not share information without approval

India Today  

Several state-run institutions, including ISRO, have been directed by the National Disaster Management Authority and the Uttarakhand government not to interact with the media or share information on social media on the Joshimath situation without prior approval. The direction came after satellite images released by the Indian Space Research Organisation showed the rapid rate of subsidence in Joshimath between Dec …

₹1.87 cr relief provided to 125 affected families in Joshimath: Uttarakhand govt
1 year, 11 months ago

₹1.87 cr relief provided to 125 affected families in Joshimath: Uttarakhand govt

Hindustan Times  

Over ₹1.87 crore interim relief was provided to 125 affected families in Joshimath by the Uttarakhand government, Ranjit Kumar Sinha, secretary of disaster management, said on Saturday during a press briefing on the Joshimath crisis. Number of houses that developed cracks has gone up to 782 “Under the relief amount being distributed to the affected, at the rate of ₹5000 …

Cracks in Homes, Unchecked Construction Could Trigger Joshimath-like Crisis in These Regions
1 year, 11 months ago

Cracks in Homes, Unchecked Construction Could Trigger Joshimath-like Crisis in These Regions

News 18  

The crisis in Joshimath has shined a spotlight on the issue of land subsidence, or ground sinking, and the dangers of overwhelming ecologically fragile regions, such as the Himalayas, with excessive construction activities. Here are some regions where a Joshimath-like crisis is feared: Karnaprayag Residents in this town, which is merely 85 kms away from Joshimath, have reported widening cracks …

Joshimath crisis | Chamoli DM says resettlement package being prepared in interest of affected
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath crisis | Chamoli DM says resettlement package being prepared in interest of affected

The Hindu  

Dehradun The resettlement and rehabilitation package for the people affected in subsidence-hit Joshimath is being prepared keeping in mind the interests of stakeholders, an official said on Saturday. Chamoli District Magistrate Himanshu Khurana who met the affected families staying in relief camps in Joshimath on Friday night said the stakeholders want to be compensated in different ways. "Some want cash …

Joshimath Crisis Updates: NDMA Asks ISRO Not to Share Land Subsidence-related Details Publicly; 223 Families Evacuated
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath Crisis Updates: NDMA Asks ISRO Not to Share Land Subsidence-related Details Publicly; 223 Families Evacuated

News 18  

After Indian Space Research Organisation shared a study stating that Joshimath sank 5.4 cm in 12 days, the National Disaster Management Authority on Saturday directed concerned departments to not interact with media or share any data publicly. After Indian Space Research Organisation shared a study stating that Joshimath sank 5.4 cm in 12 days, the National Disaster Management Authority on …

Moving step by step: Uttarakhand CM on Joshimath sinking
1 year, 11 months ago

Moving step by step: Uttarakhand CM on Joshimath sinking

India TV News  

Joshimath sinking: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said his government is moving step by step to address the issues of subsidence-hit Joshimath town in Chamoli district. "Our biggest priority now is to provide quick relief to the affected people and evacuate them to safety," he said. The Uttarakhand cabinet announced a slew of measures on Friday to …

Fear and foreboding in Joshimath
1 year, 11 months ago

Fear and foreboding in Joshimath

The Hindu  

The first thing that Neelam Bhujwan does every morning is to open a window of her two-room rented accommodation to check on a yellow single-storey house barely 300 metres away on the same hill, a little down the slope. Now I see it sinking every day.” The 47-year-old Anganwadi worker has rented a place nearby, so she can keep a …

Joshimath: Demolition of two hotels underway; cracks appear in Karanprayag homes
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath: Demolition of two hotels underway; cracks appear in Karanprayag homes

Hindustan Times  

The process for the demolition of two hotels namely Malari Inn and Mount View, which were the first two structures to be demolished in land subsidence-hit Joshimath gathered pace on Friday morning, with the entire operation expected to last a week. Surendra Deb, Nayab Tehsildar, Karanprayag said,” We have served notices to eight families to vacate the houses that have …

Joshimath disaster a result of deliberate negligence
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath disaster a result of deliberate negligence

New Indian Express  

After the 2013 disaster, while the SC asked the governments to assess the effect of the existing wounds on the Himalayas, implying the under-construction and existing HEPs, the discussion was conveniently turned towards proposed HEPs. The government submitted in 2014 that there is a requirement for a “detailed study” with a set of specific experts like a climatologist, seismologist, social …

Demolition of two damaged hotels begins in Joshimath
1 year, 11 months ago

Demolition of two damaged hotels begins in Joshimath

The Hindu  

The Uttarakhand government has started work on demolishing two hotels in the “sinking” town of Joshimath. Officials from the State Disaster Response Force, the National Disaster Response Force, and the local police came together to begin the demolition of Hotel Malari Inn on Thursday. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while in Joshimath on Thursday, held a meeting with the committee …

Uttarakhand chief minister's night stop at Joshimath as rains trigger scare
1 year, 11 months ago

Uttarakhand chief minister's night stop at Joshimath as rains trigger scare

India Today  

As cracks continue to widen in the “unsafe” structures in the ‘sinking’ town of Joshimath, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the subsidence-hit town on Wednesday and announced interim relief for the affected. FINANCIAL AID Compensation will be paid out to families in line with the market rate, which will be ascertained after taking all stakeholders into confidence, the …

Demolition drive resumes at Joshimath amid protests by locals
1 year, 11 months ago

Demolition drive resumes at Joshimath amid protests by locals

India Today  

The demolition drive in Uttarakhand's 'sinking' town of Joshimath resumed on Thursday, a day after work was stopped by protesting locals. The drive commenced with the demolition of Hotel Malari Inn, which was marked unsafe due to the building developing deeper cracks that nudged it to incline backwards. On Wednesday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Puskhar Dhami announced a compensation of Rs …

Joshimath sinking: Demolition of hotels halted due to rain, poor light; to resume tomorrow
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath sinking: Demolition of hotels halted due to rain, poor light; to resume tomorrow

India TV News  

Joshimath sinking: The administration halted the demolition of two precariously standing hotels in subsidence-hit Joshimath in Uttarakhand. CM on ground zero to pacify protesters Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday said a committee would decide the market rate for compensation to be paid to the families affected in Joshimath by keeping in mind the interests of stakeholders. On …

Joshimath disaster a result of deliberate negligence
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath disaster a result of deliberate negligence

New Indian Express  

After the 2013 disaster, while the SC asked the governments to assess the effect of the existing wounds on the Himalayas, implying the under-construction and existing HEPs, the discussion was conveniently turned towards proposed HEPs. The government submitted in 2014 that there is a requirement for a “detailed study” with a set of specific experts like a climatologist, seismologist, social …

Joshimath sinking | Interim relief of ₹1.5 lakh per family, no house demolition: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
2 years ago

Joshimath sinking | Interim relief of ₹1.5 lakh per family, no house demolition: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami

The Hindu  

The Uttarakhand government will pay an interim relief of ₹45 crore, amounting to ₹1.5 lakh for each of the 3,000 families living in Joshimath, the Himalayan pilgrim town whose land is sinking, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Wednesday. The interim relief from the government came a day after the residents of Joshimath staged a massive protest when the …

Joshimath residents oppose demolition, demand higher compensation for damaged structures
2 years ago

Joshimath residents oppose demolition, demand higher compensation for damaged structures

The Hindu  

Residents of Joshimath town on Tuesday staged a massive protest against the Uttarakhand Government over the demolition of Malari Inn Hotel, which has been declared “unsafe” by the district administration. Threatening to burn himself alive if he was not assured of compensation in accordance with the ‘Badrinath Master Plan’, Mr. Rana alleged that the State is trying to “get rid …

Anger, fear & tears: Joshimath faces demolition over land subsidence | Top 10
2 years ago

Anger, fear & tears: Joshimath faces demolition over land subsidence | Top 10

Hindustan Times  

Locals in Uttarakhand's Joshimath have been compelled to leave their homes - where they have been living for decades - amid deepening concerns over land subsidence in the ecologically sensitive town. The land subsidence has been linked to construction work in the town, which is often frequented by pilgrims on their way to iconic shrines nearby. State Disaster Response Fund …

After Joshimath, cracks appear in houses in Uttarakhand’s Karnprayag; people seek govt help
2 years ago

After Joshimath, cracks appear in houses in Uttarakhand’s Karnprayag; people seek govt help

The Hindu  

Cracks appeared at around 50 houses and various minor landslides have taken place at Bahuguna Nagar of Karnprayag. Meanwhile, the District Disaster Management Authority, Chamoli on Monday issued a bulletin related to disaster management in view of landslides happening in the Joshimath area. Under Joshimath city area, 213 rooms have been temporarily identified as habitable, whose capacity has been estimated …

Supreme Court to hear plea on Joshimath sinking on January 16
2 years ago

Supreme Court to hear plea on Joshimath sinking on January 16

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a petition concerning the Joshimath “land-sinking” incident in Uttarakhand on January 16. “Institutions are there which are taking care,” Chief Justice Chandrachud told advocate Parmeshwar Nath Mishra, who is appearing for the petitioner, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, during the oral mentioning hour. Joshimath sinking “No development is needed at the cost of human …

Amid Joshimath crisis, cracks appear on houses in Uttarakhand's Karnaprayag: VIDEO
2 years ago

Amid Joshimath crisis, cracks appear on houses in Uttarakhand's Karnaprayag: VIDEO

Hindustan Times  

As the panic due to Joshimath land subsidence looms large, fresh cracks have appeared on some houses in Bahuguna Nagar of Karnaprayag Municipality in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Amid Joshimath crisis, cracks appear on houses in Uttarakhand's Karnaprayag. Earlier on Monday, Sitarganj MLA Saurabh Bahuguna had informed that other villages near Joshimath are facing a similar situation of subsidence. …

Demolitions begin in India’s ‘sinking’ Joshimath, hundreds moved
2 years ago

Demolitions begin in India’s ‘sinking’ Joshimath, hundreds moved

Al Jazeera  

Authorities will demolish several buildings in the Himalayan town after evacuating families as hundreds of houses develop cracks. Indian media reports said the demolition drive in Uttarakhand state’s Joshimath began on Tuesday, with authorities dividing the town of 25,000 residents into “danger”, “buffer” and “completely safe” zones. “Basic facilities in the relief camps arranged for the affected people in Joshimath …

NCMC meets on Joshimath, says immediate priority is complete evacuation | Top points
2 years ago

NCMC meets on Joshimath, says immediate priority is complete evacuation | Top points

India TV News  

Joshimath Sinking: Authorities in the holy town of Joshimath have said that the demolition of hotels, and houses which developed cracks in the wake of the landslide and subsidence will begin today. Authorities said that Hotels Malari Inn and Mount View which have developed big cracks will be demolished first adding all the residents in the affected zones have been …

Joshimath ‘land-sinking’: Chief Secretary orders to demolish all dilapidated buildings immediately
2 years ago

Joshimath ‘land-sinking’: Chief Secretary orders to demolish all dilapidated buildings immediately

The Hindu  

Uttarakhand Chief Secretary S.S. Sandhu on Monday ordered the immediate demolition of buildings that have developed cracks and are badly damaged in the alleged land subsidence in Joshimath town. For this, we should plan to demolish the establishments that are damaged badly so that they don’t harm the other nearby buildings,” Mr. Sandhu said during the review meeting at district …

All weak buildings to be torn down in Joshimath
2 years ago

All weak buildings to be torn down in Joshimath

Hindustan Times  

Teams fanned out, painting houses with a red X as the Uttarakhand government on Monday ordered all unstable structures to be demolished in Joshimath, even as more buildings developed cracks and top officials warned that every minute counts as they stepped up evacuation efforts. At least 678 buildings, as of last count on Monday, had developed cracks, including 68 that …

Stop all projects till assessment is done and declare Joshimath situation national calamity, says Congress
2 years ago

Stop all projects till assessment is done and declare Joshimath situation national calamity, says Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress on Monday urged the Narendra Modi government to announce the land subsidence in Uttarakhand’s Joshimath as a national calamity, declare the entire zone as a natural disaster zone and immediately stop all developmental projects. Describing land subsidence as a man-made disaster due to the “unbridled development,” the Congress sought enhanced compensation for those whose homes had been damaged, …

SC allows plea on Joshimath ‘land-sinking’ to be mentioned for early hearing on January 10
2 years ago

SC allows plea on Joshimath ‘land-sinking’ to be mentioned for early hearing on January 10

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed a petition concerning the Joshimath “land-sinking” incident in Uttarakhand to be mentioned for early hearing on January 10, provided it is listed before a Bench. Chandrachud addressed advocate Parmeshwar Nath Mishra, appearing for petitioner Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, after he mentioned the case out-of-turn. It also sought a direction to the National Disaster Management Authority …

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