For hundreds of years, gharats or water mills, have been helping hill communities crush grains into flour. Many of them now lie in ruins. How did such a vibrant culture crumble?

For hundreds of years, gharats or water mills, have been helping hill communities crush grains into flour. Many of them now lie in ruins. How did such a vibrant culture crumble?

The illegal bridge built across the Yamuna river in Dehradun could lead to a flood disaster, claim local people. Also, the deep mining pits in the riverbed are bound to alter the river course during floods.

The illegal bridge built across the Yamuna river in Dehradun could lead to a flood disaster, claim local people. Also, the deep mining pits in the riverbed are bound to alter the river course during floods.

The illegal bridge built across the Yamuna river in Dehradun could lead to a flood disaster, claim local people. Also, the deep mining pits in the riverbed are bound to alter the river course during floods.

The illegal bridge built across the Yamuna river in Dehradun could lead to a flood disaster, claim local people. Also, the deep mining pits in the riverbed are bound to alter the river course during floods.

The dump sites of the under construction Vyasi Hydro Electric Project in Hathiyari of Dehradun releasing debris into the Yamuna River. Over Rs 40 lakh spent on geo jute works provide no relief.

The dump sites of the under construction Vyasi Hydro Electric Project in Hathiyari of Dehradun releasing debris into the Yamuna River. Over Rs 40 lakh spent on geo jute works provide no relief.

The dump sites of the under construction Vyasi Hydro Electric Project in Hathiyari of Dehradun releasing debris into the Yamuna River. Over Rs 40 lakh spent on geo jute works provide no relief.

The dump sites of the under construction Vyasi Hydro Electric Project in Hathiyari of Dehradun releasing debris into the Yamuna River. Over Rs 40 lakh spent on geo jute works provide no relief.

Even during the lockdown, Dehradun in Uttarakhand witnessed illegal mining activities round the clock. Despite frequent protests by local villagers and farmers there was no change

Even during the lockdown, Dehradun in Uttarakhand witnessed illegal mining activities round the clock. Despite frequent protests by local villagers and farmers there was no change

Even during the lockdown, Dehradun in Uttarakhand witnessed illegal mining activities round the clock. Despite frequent protests by local villagers and farmers there was no change

Even during the lockdown, Dehradun in Uttarakhand witnessed illegal mining activities round the clock. Despite frequent protests by local villagers and farmers there was no change

Extensive sand mining has been happening between the Chavara and Alappad coastline in Kollam since the 1960s. Because of this, more than 6,000 fisherfolk have vacated over the years

Extensive sand mining has been happening between the Chavara and Alappad coastline in Kollam since the 1960s. Because of this, more than 6,000 fisherfolk have vacated over the years

Extensive sand mining has been happening between the Chavara and Alappad coastline in Kollam since the 1960s. Because of this, more than 6,000 fisherfolk have vacated over the years

Extensive sand mining has been happening between the Chavara and Alappad coastline in Kollam since the 1960s. Because of this, more than 6,000 fisherfolk have vacated over the years

Many migrants have returned to the state due to the lockdown. Now, they have taken up the responsibility of reviving the traditional freshwater sources and springs in the region

Many migrants have returned to the state due to the lockdown. Now, they have taken up the responsibility of reviving the traditional freshwater sources and springs in the region