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3.8 magnitude earthquake hits Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh, no damage reported
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 occurred 23km north-northwest of Pithoragarh, on Sunday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).The quake struck in the state at a depth of 10 kilometres, at a latitude of 29.78 and a longitude of 80.13 at around 8:58 am on Sunday."Earthquake of Magnitude:3.8, Occurred on 22-01-2023, 08:58:31 IST, Lat: 29.78 & Long: 80.13, Depth: 10 Km, Location: 23km NNW of Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand," NCS tweeted on Sunday.No loss of life or damage to property has been reported yet.
 "3.8 magnitude earthquake hits Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh, no damage reported")
Joshimath land subsidence: 863 buildings with cracks identified so far
So far, the district administration has identified 863 buildings that have developed cracks due to subsidence in the Joshimath city area
 "Joshimath land subsidence: 863 buildings with cracks identified so far")
Demolition of unsafe buildings resumes in Joshimath as weather improves
The demolition of 'unsafe' buildings in subsidence-hit Joshimath in Uttarakhand resumed on Saturday as the weather improved, even as the number of buildings with cracks rose to 863, officials said
 "Demolition of unsafe buildings resumes in Joshimath as weather improves")
Badrinath National Highway develops cracks as Joshimath crisis intensifies
Cracks of one to two metre long have devloped on the Badrinath National Highway in Joshimath, which is the only road that leads to Badrinath, a place of faith for millions of Hindus
 "Badrinath National Highway develops cracks as Joshimath crisis intensifies")
Joshimath crisis: Pets and cattle displaced as owners navigate fallout
As land sinks in Joshimath, another tragedy is playing out in this Himalayan town, many dogs, cattle and other domestic animals left untended as their owners navigate the life-changing crisis
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Why economist Ashoka Mody feels India needs to rethink its priorities
The Princeton professor, Mody tells Kanika Datta, "Nehru, though an honourable man, had an Achilles heel: he knew what he wanted but did not know how to get from there to his goal
 "Why economist Ashoka Mody feels India needs to rethink its priorities")
Joshimath land subsidence: Demolition work halted due to heavy snowfall
The district administration has made arrangements for bonfires at various places in the city in view of the harsh weather
 "Joshimath land subsidence: Demolition work halted due to heavy snowfall")
Joshimath subsidence: Irdai asks insurers to expeditiously settle claims
Insurers have also been asked to engage adequate number of surveyors immediately as required and, if need be, consider engaging surveyors from neighboring areas as well
 "Joshimath subsidence: Irdai asks insurers to expeditiously settle claims")
No further widening of cracks in Joshimath in last three days: Official
The displaced will be given better facilities by the state government, Dhami said and asked officials to prepare a rehabilitation plan in consultation with the affected residents
 "No further widening of cracks in Joshimath in last three days: Official")
Joshimath crisis: Profiles of water samples, NTPC project site different
Profiles of water samples from Uttarakhand's Joshimath, which is facing a major challenge due land subsidence, and the NTPC project site are not the same, says NIH, Roorkee
Profiles of water samples of Joshimath, NTPC project site different: NIH
Evacuation of families to safety and demolition of unsafe buildings in the town continues, he said adding 258 families have so far been shifted to temporary relief centres
65-70% people in Joshimath living normal life: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
He said he has briefed the home minister about the steps taken for the relief and rehabilitation of the affected people in Joshimath
 "65-70% people in Joshimath living normal life: Uttarakhand CM Dhami")
Uttarakhand govt to shift 130 families from Joshimath to Pipalkoti village
The Uttarakhand government has decided to shift 130 of the 850 families in Joshimath affected by land subsidence to Pipalkoti village for their permanent rehabilitation.
Joshimath land subsidence not linked to tunneling, claim NTPC officers
NTPC's Additional GM Geology Bhuvnesh Kumar said that no blasting was being done in the tunnel currently and water has not filled in it either
Crisis in the Himalayas
The tragedy of Joshimath demonstrates the perils of disturbing the fragile Himalayan ecology. Let us not anger the deities that reside in these sacred mountains
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Why arrangements not made earlier?: Mamata attacks Centre on Joshimath
Criticising the Centre for allegedly not making arrangements earlier in landslide-hit Joshimath in Uttarakhand, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said the govt should work on a war footing
 "Why arrangements not made earlier?: Mamata attacks Centre on Joshimath")
Joshimath-Rishikesh highway stretch may face more landslides: Study
Scientists have found that vulnerability of the highway stretch in Uttarakhand between Joshimath and Rishikesh to landslides is likely to increase
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Joshimath in focus, all you must know about Uttarakhand's Char Dham Yatra
While the challenge to rehabilitate and redevelop the town remains, some fear that with Joshimath, India will lose a key gateway to the Char Dham Yatra
 "Joshimath in focus, all you must know about Uttarakhand's Char Dham Yatra")
SC refuses to consider plea to declare Joshimath crisis a national disaster
The petitioner has contended the subsidence has occurred due to large-scale industrialisation and sought immediate financial assistance and compensation to the affected people
Cracks in 849 buildings in Joshimath, dismantling of unsafe hotels underway
The district administration has so far distributed Rs 301.77 lakh worth interim assistance to 396 affected families