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‘Tourism overkill endangering Corbett’
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Alarmed at the uncontrolled tourist flow into the Corbett National Park, Brijendra Singh, the park’s honorary wildlife warden, has emphasised the need for the State Government to ‘act urgently’ to check tourism and ensure that it did not turn the park into a 'glorified, large zoo'.
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Fall in Basmati rice production in Uttarakhand
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The overall production of the famous Basmati rice
from Uttarakhand's Terai region has decreased with respect to several different emerging brands from other states, which have captured the market.
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Government to implement sixth pay commission
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In a bid to give boost to technical education in the State, Uttarakhand Government has announced implementation of sixth pay commission recommendation as per University Grants Commission (UGC) for vice-chancellor (VC) of the technical universities
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1,720 houses constructed under Indira Awas Yojna
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More than 1,720 houses were constructed in Dehradun under the Indira Awas Yojna for BPL families, in the year 2009-10.
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PWD to repair damaged route to Madhmaheshwar
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The Public Works Department has planned to undertake the work for improvement of the tough route to the shrine of Madhmaheshwar, one of the Punch Kedar shrines in Uttarakhand.
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Committee formed to regulate ultrasound machines in hospitals
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A committee has been formed to monitor the functioning of registered ultrasound machines, installed in private medical treatment centres in the district to ensure that the machines are used according to standard regulations.
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Implementation of APMC Act soon
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In order to keep the prices of agriculture products including vegetables, same in all corners of the State, State Government will implement the Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act within six months.
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Leopard found dead in Uttarkashi
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A male leopard was found dead in the jungles of Uttarkashi Forest Division on Friday morning. Forest officials said that the feline died after felling from steep cliff.
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Wild fires raging in forests despite department’s tall claims
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Despite the forest department’s claim that enough measures were put in place for early detection and control the wild fire, in last two-three days as the temperature started getting upward
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‘Give minorities their benefits’
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The benefits of the welfare schemes initiated by the Government for the minority communities should be expended to all eligible and no one should be deprived of their benefits
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Two Sherwood School teachers arrested for Ramnagar accident
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Two teachers of the prestigious Sherwood School were arrested on Friday in connection with the Ramnagar accident in which two students of the school were killed and several others injured last week
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GBPUAT, Nestle India launch nutritional awareness programme for young girls
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The GB Pant Agricultlure and Technical University (GBPUAT) in association with Nestle India has launched an ambitious nutritional awareness programme to educate the youth particularly adolescent girls in villages
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Probe ordered into Doon Hospital patient’s complaint
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An enquiry was set up by the Doon Hospital administration after a victim submitted a written complaint to the Chief Medical Superintendent, Doon Hospital, on Friday morning.
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Power cuts, soaring temperature adding to residents summer woes
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Erratic power supply coupled with soaring day temperatures has increased residents woes across the State. Different parts of the State are facing power cuts ranging from four to five hours due to tripping of power lines
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Eight IAS officers transferred with immediate effect
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Eight IAS officers, including two Principal Secretaries and two PCS officers have been transferred by Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank Government with immediate effect on Friday.
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Foreigners refuse to leave Rajaji Park forest
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Around 400 foreigners, who put up their tents in the restricted area of Rajaji Park near Haridwar, could not be evicted even on Friday.
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Forest, new party place for tourists; hints on underground circuit
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Though Uttarakhand generally attracts pilgrims and tourists looking for a serene environment, foreign tourists who travel the party circuit spanning various Indian towns are also being attracted to the conducive environment of the State.
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MCD removes illegal hoardings in Saharanpur Road area
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The Municipal Corporation of Dehradun continued its campaign against unauthorised advertisement hoardings on the second day starting from the ISBT and clearing dozens of illegal hoardings from the Saharanpur Road area.
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Zila Panchayat head shows doors to non-performing bodies
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Presiding over a meet of the District Water and Sanitation Mission, the Zila Panchayat head Chandi Prasad Bhatt expressed dissatisfaction over the performance of NGOs
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Alva visits trade fair at Parade Ground
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Uttarakhand Governor Margaret Alva visited to the ongoing trade fair at Parade Ground on Friday. She interacted with the traditional craftsmen about their products.
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Sena stages protest at supply office
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Activists of Shiv Sena staged a protest at the district supply office, Dehradun, in support of their pending demands on Friday.
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Washed off all my sins in Ganga, tweets Preity
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Driven by the mystic charm of the Maha Kumbh, the tempo of which hits a crescendo with the last Shahi Snan on April 14, Bollywood celeb Preity Zinta and her mother visited the sacred town of Haridwar on Thursday for holy ablutions in the Ganges.
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Authorities fail to evict foreigners from Rajaji Park
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Around 400 foreigners, who have put up tents inside the Rajaji Park for the past five days, could not be evicted from the protected forest areas even on Thursday.
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Uttarakhand Board exams end, 21 expelled
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Uttarakhand Board examinations of Classes 10th and 12th ended peacefully under tight security. 21 examinees were expelled by the administrative officer because they were caught copying.
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‘Centre denying Uttarakhand its share of power’
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Reacting against the Union Government’s decision to close down two power projects — Pala Maneri and Bhaironghati hydro-electric projects — Urban Development & Monitoring Council vice chairman Pushakar Singh Dhami has alleged that this decision
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