Teacher shortage hits Mathematics education in Kumaon division

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. The acute shortage of mathematics teachers in Kumaon’s hilly districts is severely impacting the education system, forcing students to either switch to other subjects like biology or migrate to cities for quality education. This paucity is causing poor academic performance, with many students failing board examinations and the overall pass percentage…

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5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Telangana; tremors felt in Hyderabad

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Telangana earthquake today: A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Telangana’s Mulugu district on Wednesday morning, with tremors reported in Hyderabad and parts of Andhra Pradesh, the National Center for Seismology said. The quake struck at 7:27am, causing panic among residents. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Authorities are assessing…

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Gujarat man arrested for sharing Coast Guard intel with Pak spy for Rs 200 per day

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau A contractual worker was arrested by the Gujarat unit of the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) for allegedly sharing sensitive information regarding the movement of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships. Dipesh used to get Rs 200 per day in exchange for sending information about the Coast Guard’s boats, and had received Rs 42,000…

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Prithvi Shaw breaks silence on social media trolling after going unsold at IPL 2025 auction: ‘What wrong have I done?’

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw, on Monday, went unsold at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah. He was presented on the second day of the auction, for a base price of INR 75 lakh, but attracted no bidders and was also not recalled during the accelerated round. Amid the IPL snub,…

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Haldwani’s road widening: 40 big trees to be translocated for environmental protection

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The process of relocating 40 mature trees affected by road and intersection widening projects in Haldwani of district Nainital, has begun under the supervision of City Magistrate AP Vajpayee. This initiative aims to balance infrastructure development with environmental conservation. On Monday, the translocation of 20 trees started along Kathgharia Kaladhungi Road,…

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Thick Smog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Air Quality Index Crosses 400-Mark

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau A dense layer of smog enveloped Delhi and surrounding regions of Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad on Wednesday morning. Delhi’s air quality index was in the ‘Severe’ category breaching the 400 mark, while that of Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad was in the ‘Poor’ category. Faridabad’s AQI, at 188, was ‘Moderate’. Visibility…

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Trump trolls Harris campaign with leftover fund offer to clear debts after she ‘blew through $1bn’

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau President-elect Donald Trump took a swipe at the Harris-Walz campaign’s finances and spending with a surprising proposal on social media. Flaunting his campaign’s success with low-cost “earned media,” Trump suggested that Republicans might help cover the Democrats’ debts, which reportedly remain hefty despite record-breaking fundraising. This comes after reports surfaced that…

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Our ties so close, no translation needed: Putin’s remark makes PM Modi chuckle

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau In a remark indicative of the close relationship between the two nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin said ties between Moscow and New Delhi were “specially privileged” and “developing dynamically” during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting witnessed a light moment when the Russian President said he thought…

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J&K LG Manoj Sinha clears resolution passed by Omar Abdullah govt on restoring statehood

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday cleared a resolution passed by chief minister Omar Abdullah-led cabinet urging the Union government to restore statehood to the Union territory The cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Omar Abdullah on Thursday passed a unanimous resolution for restoration of statehood in…

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SOS Boxes to Ensure Quick Emergency Response on NH 109

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. In a bid to provide immediate assistance during emergencies on national highways, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is installing SOS (Save Our Soul) boxes on NH 109. This initiative is aimed at improving emergency response times, especially in areas where mobile networks are unreliable.   The installation work is…

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