Stung by ex-CM’s remarks, Uttarakhand IAS body fires back: ‘Expect respectful behaviour’

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau A day after MP Trivendra Singh Rawat’s comments on an IAS officer, the Uttarakhand IAS association released a resolution and said a memorandum would be submitted to the CM. Speaking in the Parliament on Thursday, Rawat, the MP from Haridwar and former Uttarakhand CM, said he wanted to flag a “concerning…

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Mumbai comedy club, which hosted Kunal Kamra and Samay Raina, is shutting down

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Comedian Kunal Kamra’s recent standup act ‘Naya Bharat’ has stirred a row with Shiv Sena workers calling him a ‘traitor’ for allegedly referring to Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde in his act. Soon after the video of the act went viral on social media, Sena workers vandalised the Habitat Comedy Club…

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Samishta Bhatt will represent Pantnagar in the Indian Parliament

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Pantnagar. Inspired by the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, representing the state of Uttarakhand in the biggest program of the Government of India, Vikasit Bharat Youth Parliament 2025, held in several phases, Kumari Samishta Bhatt, a student of Pantnagar University, Agriculture College, won. She won the first…

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Amid travel & visa curbs, Indian students in US cancel homecoming plans over fears of no re-entry

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Indians studying in the US are rethinking plans to travel back home during holiday breaks as they grapple with the uncertainty created by the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Some colleges have even warned students that tightening norms could delay their return, according to experts. The new US administration under President Donald…

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Absconding Murder Accused Shot in Police Encounter near Kashipur

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. In a dramatic turn of events, police shot and injured Sarabjit Singh, the prime accused in the sensational murder of Dera Kar Seva chief Baba Tarsem Singh, while bringing him back to Uttarakhand after his arrest from Punjab. The encounter unfolded late Wednesday night near Kashipur when a police vehicle overturned…

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Pant varsity gears up to lead India’s semiconductor revolution

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. After spearheading India’s Green Revolution, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Pantnagar of district Udham Singh Nagar, is now setting its sights on the nation’s semiconductor revolution.   In alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for self-reliance in semiconductor design and manufacturing, the university has acquired state-of-the-art…

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Unaccounted cash found after fire at Delhi HC judge’s official residence sparks row

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau New Delhi: A fire at the official residence of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma led to the finding of an alleged unaccounted sum of cash by firefighters. Following this, the Central Government took note of the matter, prompting the Supreme Court Collegium to convene an urgent meeting chaired by…

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Uttarakhand: Village-level committees to manage pilgrimage to Rudranath temple

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Gopeshwar, Uttarakhand’s village-level eco-development committees will manage the pilgrimage to Rudranath temple this year to provide better facilities to pilgrims and generate livelihood opportunities for the locals. According to forest officials, it was the first time village-level committees were being involved by the forest department on such a large scale in…

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Nest for future: Uttarakhand’s forests set to flourish with bird-friendly flora

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau DEHRADUN: In a groundbreaking move to enhance avian habitats, the research wing of Uttarakhand’s forest department is embarking on an ambitious plan to cultivate tree, shrub and vine species favoured by birds for feeding. “This initiative marks a significant step forward in our commitment to biodiversity and conservation,” said a spokesperson…

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