Many mushrooms found in the forests of Uttarakhand can be highly poisonous, especially those with bright red, white, or yellow colouring. If a mushroom has white gills under the cap and a thick, wrinkled stem, it should be avoided. Mushrooms with these characteristics may contain deadly toxins like amatoxin or muscarine, which can severely damage…
Tucked away in the lofty heights of Uttarakhand, near the international borders of India with China and Nepal, lie some of the state’s most sacred and stunning hidden gems, each steeped in religious significance and natural beauty, yet accessible only with special permits due to their proximity to sensitive border zones. Situated in the Pithoragarh…
Last Updated:June 17, 2025, 12:51 IST Cracks in Nainital Lake’s retaining walls have raised alarm, with experts blaming rat burrows and fish activity for weakening the structure and threatening its stability Visible cracks and signs of ground subsidence at Naini Lake are raising concerns among locals and authorities. (Local18) Naini Lake, the iconic feature of…
