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…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau In a bid to match China in airfield infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Air Force are planning to take over three existing airstrips in Uttarakhand and come up with a new one in the Spiti area of Himachal Pradesh. Sources said…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. In a state known for its serene mountains and peaceful communities, the police in Uttarakhand are making headlines for a growing trend of encounters to maintain law and order. A significant shift in strategy is evident under the leadership of Abhinav Kumar, the new Director General of Police (DGP), a 1996…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Elon Musk, with a net worth of $251 billion as reported by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, holds the title of the world’s richest person. A forecast from Connect Academy predicts that Musk could achieve trillionaire status by 2027, provided his wealth continues to grow at an average annual rate of 110%….
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Massive protests erupted at the SR Gudlavalleru Engineering College in Andhra Pradesh’s Krishna district on Thursday after a hidden camera was found inside the washroom of a girls’ hostel. Scores of female students at the hostel were seen chanting “we want justice” slogans, demanding the authorities to take action against the…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Cristiano Ronaldo, the most followed person on social media (917 million followers across various platforms and counting) and considered by many to be one of the greatest soccer players of all time, is launching his own YouTube channel. The channel — called “UR” and launching Wednesday — will see the 39-year-old, who currently…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau A mob wielding bamboo rods and plastic pipes beat several suspected supporters of Sheikh Hasina on Thursday, vowing to quash a rumoured rally for the ousted Bangladesh premier outside her childhood home. Hasina, 76, fled by helicopter last week to neighbouring India, where she remains, as student-led protests flooded Dhaka’s streets in a dramatic…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau A passenger plane carrying 61 people crashed outside São Paulo on Friday afternoon, killing everyone on board, according to a statement issued by airline Voepass. Dramatic footage circulating on social media showed the plane’s fall and its destroyed fuselage in flames on the ground. “The company regrets to inform that all…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Bangladesh Protest: The death toll from clashes between Bangladeshi protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and pro-government supporters has surged to at least 91, including 14 policemen, news agency PTI reported. Hundreds were injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to dispel tens of thousands of protesters demanding that…
Himalaya Harbinger, National Bureau. Kathmandu, July 24: A tragic incident occurred at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Wednesday when a Saurya Airlines aircraft carrying nineteen passengers crashed during takeoff. The aircraft, which was en route to Pokhara, skidded off the runway and caught fire. According to Gyanendra Bhul, Information Officer at the airport, only…