Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau In a scathing attack on the Modi government’s foreign policy, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi accused the Centre of practising “profound silence” on the Palestine crisis and abandoning India’s long-standing commitment to justice and human rights. In an article titled “India’s Muted Voice, Its Detachment With Palestine”, Gandhi said the…
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau Youth-led protests in Ladakh’s Leh turned violent on Wednesday as protesters pelted stones at authorities, forcing the police to resort to teargas shells and baton charges. Thousands of youth joined the shutdown in Leh to support the demand to advance the proposed talks with the central government on the extended Sixth…
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau People in Kolkata are struggling to return to normalcy, a day after the overnight rainfall caused severe waterlogging and electricity disruption. Eleven people were killed in the 24-hour downpour that was the highest since 1986. This came just days ahead of Durga Puja festivities, which concerned pandal organisers whose artworks were…
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau Pantnagar. September 22, 2025. In a solemn ceremony held at the library of Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar Vice-Chancellor Dr. Manmohan Singh Chauhan unveiled the idol of Goddess Saraswati today. The event was graced by the presence of the university’s Deans, Directors, faculty members and all officers…
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau Pantnagar. The ‘Deeksharambh’ induction program was organized at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar in the Gandhi Auditorium. Addressing the newly admitted students, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Manmohan Singh Chauhan said that this university is Asia’s largest and the country’s first agricultural university, founded by the nation’s first Prime Minister,…
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau Pantnagar. September 22, 2025. At Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, an All-India Network Programme on Natural Farming is being implemented under a project funded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Modipuram. The project has continued at the University since…
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. At least 30 people, mostly civilians, have reportedly been killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tirah Valley on Monday after Pakistan military targeted TTP hideouts there, CNN News18 reported. Videos shared on social media platforms showed injured children lying on makeshift beds as locals around assessing the damages. Reports said casualties included women…
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. The Mumbai Ahmedabad bullet train project saw a major breakthrough on the 4.88 km-long tunnel between Shilphata and Ghansoli. The breakthrough was achieved on Saturday morning, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) said. Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was present at the Ghansoli shaft when this breakthrough was achieved…
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. Taking forward the Chief Minister’s vision of a “Drug-Free Uttarakhand”, Inspector General of Police, Kumaon Range, Riddhim Aggarwal has rolled out a comprehensive action plan to crack down on narcotics trafficking in the region. The blueprint emphasizes secrecy, accountability, and strict punitive measures to dismantle the growing drug network. According…
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. Taking forward the Chief Minister’s vision of a “Drug-Free Uttarakhand”, Inspector General of Police, Kumaon Range, Riddhim Aggarwal has rolled out a comprehensive action plan to crack down on narcotics trafficking in the region. The blueprint emphasizes secrecy, accountability, and strict punitive measures to dismantle the growing drug network. According to…