Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal died on Monday after days of suffering from a chronic kidney-related disease. The 90-year-old filmmaker died at around 6:30 pm at the Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai, his daughter Pia Benegal confirmed to India Today. Shyam Benegal was known for films like Ankur, Mandi, Manthan and more, most…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Three Khalistani terrorists were killed in an encounter with police in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit district in the early hours of Monday, December 23. The accused, Gurvinder Singh (25), Virender Singh alias Ravi (23), and Jaspreet Singh alias Pratap Singh (18), belonged to a banned organisation named Khalistan Commando Force and allegedly…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday named Indian American entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author Sriram Krishnan as Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence. “Sriram Krishnan will serve as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy,” Trump said on Sunday…
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…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. Eldeco Raisina Estate, Rudrapur’s promising new residential project, hosted a vibrant ‘Sunday Funday’ program today, attracting residents from Rudrapur, Gadarpur, Kichha, Haldwani, and nearby towns. The event saw enthusiastic participation and offered a day filled with entertainment, competitions, and cultural programs. The initiative aimed to foster community engagement while showcasing the…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The headquarters of Udham Singh Nagar district, Rudrapur continues to grapple with its garbage management crisis despite the removal of a massive ten-lakh-tonne garbage mountain from the city’s trenching ground. While this milestone was achieved after directives from the then District Magistrate Udayraj Singh, the city’s waste collection system remains in…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The First Additional District and Sessions Judge, Kashipur, sentenced three individuals, including the wife of the deceased, to life imprisonment for the murder of a court employee in 2019. A fine of Rs 50,000 has also been imposed on each convict. The decision came on Saturday. The case dates back…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The forest department in Terai Central Forest Division has intensified efforts to launch a jungle safari in the region, a move expected to boost tourism and create employment opportunities in the region. The proposed safari will connect the Terai forests to popular destinations, including Baur Reservoir, Gularbhoj, and Corbett National Park….
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. With just 37 days remaining for the 38th National Games, the Sports Department is gearing up with a plan to engage 7,000 volunteers to ensure the event’s success. Youth aged 18 and above are being encouraged to register online through a portal with around one lakh applications anticipated. The initiative aims…
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. Surjit Singh Grover, Chairman of the School Management Committee of Jaycees Public School Rudrapur and Chairman of Delhi Public School, was honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Independent Schools Alliance (NISA). The award was presented by Yoga Guru Param Pujya Swami Ramdev Ji, who graced the ceremony…