Uttarakhand

Kanwar Yatra: Jitender Sharma of The Probe interviews Dr. Vikram Singh, the former DGP of Uttar Pradesh, about the increasing demands for impartial police action on law violations during the Kanwar Yatra.

Indian researchers have created an algorithm that provides a 80-94% accuracy in identifying landslide movement. This new algorithm is bound to help numerous Indians living in landslide prone areas.

It is unthinkable that marriages and live-in relationships between adults should become so regimented by the state. This is a violation of constitutional and human rights to have adult agency appropriated by the state and non-state actors. 

The Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Mandates Registration of Live-in Relationships, Prompting Concerns Over Privacy, LGBTQIA Rights, and Personal Freedom

While conversations around a uniform civil code are not new, implementing it in a diverse and culturally pluralistic society like India poses several problems. A primary criticism is its potential to stifle personal choice and autonomy.

Tunnel Collapse: In 2015, three labourers were trapped in a Himachal Pradesh tunnel accident. We revisit these stories to highlight the challenges faced by labourers and the urgent need for better safety in construction projects.

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse exposes the escalating man-made disasters plaguing the ecologically sensitive Himalayan region where development projects often proceed without due regard for environmental regulations.