Polling underway in Bengal; West Midnapore records highest turnout, Malda lowest
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau Polling was underway in the first phase of the West Bengal…
Polling underway in Bengal; West Midnapore records highest turnout, Malda lowest
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau Polling was underway in the first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections amid tight security across 152 assembly constituencies and 16 districts, with a turnout of 18.76% until 9am. West Midnapore recorded the highest turnout of 20.51%, and Malda the lowest (16.96%). Over 36 million electors are eligible to vote…
Kedarnath Temple Opens for Devotees, Thousands Witness Sacred Ceremony; Pilgrimage Begins
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau The portals of the Kedarnath shrine were opened to devotees at 8 AM today during an auspicious muhurat, following traditional rituals and prayers. Thousands of pilgrims gathered to witness this sacred moment and now the Pilgrimage has started. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, accompanied by his wife, visited the…
US releases video message after Trump extends ceasefire deadline
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau After US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the extension of the ceasefire deadline with Iran, citing Pakistan’s request, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) released a video message outlining its current approach during the ceasefire. In the video, the command said, “We’re rearming, we’re retooling, and we’re adjusting our tactics,…
20 dead, 36 injured as bus rolls into gorge in J&K’s Udhampur district
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau At least 20 people were killed and 36 were injured after a passenger bus rolled down into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Monday. The accident took place near Kanote village when the bus, travelling from Ramnagar to Udhampur, lost control and plunged into a gorge. Rescue operations…
4-year-old boy, driver killed as cement-laden truck overturns in Kalka
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau A four-year-old boy was crushed to death after a cement-laden truck overturned near the Kali Mata temple in Kalka, Panchkula, in the early hours of Sunday. The truck driver also succumbed to his injuries a few hours later. As per information, the child, a resident of Ambala, had come to the…
Citizenship case: Allahabad HC directs UP govt to file FIR against Rahul Gandhi
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Friday directed the state government to lodge a First Information Report (FIR) against Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP from Rae Bareli, in connection with a petition regarding his citizenship. The court of Justice…
DPS Student Secures Perfect 500/500, National Topper Sets Sights on Academic Career
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. In an exceptional display of academic excellence, Harsha Ariprasath, a student of Delhi Public School, has secured a perfect 500/500 in the Class 10 Board examinations, bringing pride to the institution and her family. Harsha, who has been part of the school since her early years, has consistently demonstrated dedication,…
Char Dham Yatra: Safety measures tightened following helicopter accidents last year
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau Uttarakhand will limit flight operations, deploy weather experts, and set up command centres as part of tightened safety measures ahead of the pilgrimage season beginning April 19, in view of five helicopter accidents within 40 days during the Char Dham Yatra last year. Officials said a minimum of 1,500 flying hours,…
Global fossil fuel power generation fell during Hormuz crisis: CREA report
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau Global power generation from fossil fuels fell in the first month (March) after the Strait of Hormuz closure as the US-Israel attack on Iran escalated into a regional conflict and disrupted critical supply chains, said a Helsinki-based nonprofit think tank Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) analysis released…
Limited ship movement in Hormuz amid ceasefire; Trump alleges Iran charging toll
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau Since the two-week ceasefire was announced between the US and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz has seen some movement of ships. On April 9, four tankers and three bulk carriers passed through the strait, news agency PTI reported. This brings the total number of ships that have crossed the Strait of…
