Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The fertile lands of Uttarakhand’s Terai region are under threat as soil fertility rapidly declines due to nutrient deficiencies. Farmers’ dependency on chemical fertilizers like DAP and urea, combined with repetitive cropping of paddy, is causing a severe imbalance in the soil’s nutrient profile. A recent soil health program under the…
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. To mitigate the risks of forest fires, the Uttarakhand Forest Department will install advanced weather measuring instruments across forest ranges. These devices will monitor critical parameters such as humidity, air pressure, wind speed, and fire danger ratings, enabling timely preventive measures. Chief Forest Conservator Dhananjay Mohan said, “The data collected from…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. District Magistrate (DM) of Udham Singh Nagar, Nitin Singh Bhadauriya has directed all Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) and relevant authorities in the district to safeguard the rights of stray dog feeders while implementing the Animal Birth Control and Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ABC-ARV) Program in the district. His directive follows guidelines from the Supreme…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. A POCSO court in Udham Singh Nagar district headquarter, Rudrapur, sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 for kidnapping and raping a minor girl three years ago. The judgment was pronounced by POCSO Judge Ashwani Gaur on Wednesday. According to Special Public…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau India’s premier off-spinner, has announced his retirement from international cricket, bowing out of the game as the country’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests. Ashwin, 38, informed about his decision shortly after India drew the 3rd Gabba Test against Australia in Brisbane, bringing down curtains on a legendary 13-year-long career for India. With…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau A diabetes patient with incontinence issues soiled his pants during the Bryan Adams concert in Mumbai due to lack of adequate washroom facilities. Sheldon Aranjo took the concert organisers to task over their failure to provide enough toilets for a crowd of over 1,000 people. In an open letter addressed to…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau The Centre’s air quality panel has invoked the third phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-3) in Delhi-NCR as the national capital grapples with a sharp rise in pollution levels. The decision was triggered after the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed into ‘very poor’ category on Monday. As a result,…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau A few days ago, I had the chance to observe an academic audit process at our college. At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but as the process went on, I realized how important it was and how it could make the college better. The audit helped us understand what…
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. The contentious issue of Nazul land ownership has resurfaced, threatening to impact the BJP’s prospects in the upcoming municipal elections. Thousands of families settled on Nazul land in Uttarakhand feel betrayed by the state government’s failure to appeal against the High Court’s interim order barring land ownership rights to unauthorized occupants….
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The iconic Shaheed Bhagat Singh Park, a 55-year-old landmark in the heart of Udham Singh Nagar district headquarter, Rudrapur, has long served as a hub for cultural, social, and religious gatherings. Spanning just over 150 square meters, the park recently underwent a significant transformation after years of neglect. Earlier this year,…
