Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. In a first of its kind in Uttarakhand, the Udham Singh Nagar district has ventured into designer pearl production, with farmer Balveer Singh Khati cultivating pearls in a pond on one bigha of land in Kalinagar village of Gadarpur block in the district, under the supervision of the District Fisheries Department….
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. Despite ongoing efforts by the State Transport Department and the Police to curb road accidents through awareness and checking campaigns, Uttarakhand continues to witness a troubling rise in such incidents. While some districts have seen improvements, others report an alarming increase in casualties. According to data from the Uttarakhand Police Department,…
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. The 36th convocation of Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, a cornerstone of India’s Green Revolution, was celebrated with great fervor under the aegis of Governor and Chancellor Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Gurmeet Singh. The event, held in Pantnagar, recognized the achievements of 1,172 graduating students and honored Chief of…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. In a bid to ensure clean drinking water, the Jal Sansthan in US Nagar district headquarters, Rudrapur is set to upgrade its water testing procedures by adding two new parameters: Total Coliform and E. Coli (Escherichia coli). These will complement the existing 10 parameters currently analyzed in the Jal Sansthan laboratory….
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. Stray bovine across Udham Singh Nagar district will soon find refuge, as the district administration has initiated steps to establish Kanji House (cow shelters). Land has been identified and allotted for this purpose in Rudrapur, Kashipur, Jaspur, Gadarpur, and Bazpur municipal areas, as well as in the district’s panchayat zones. The…
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. As Uttarakhand enters its silver jubilee year, the state’s vision of becoming an AYUSH hub has taken a hit, with 12 out of its 20 AYUSH colleges failing to meet the standards set by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM). Despite being rich in medicinal herbs and envisioned…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. In a significant step toward enhancing public safety, especially for women and children, the Udham Singh Nagar district police have launched a campaign promoting the installation of dash cameras in vehicles at Deendayal Chowk in district headquarters, Rudrapur, on Monday. District’s Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Manikant Mishra led the campaign…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. Nestlé India and its partners commemorated the completion of fifteen years of its flagship societal initiative, Nestlé Healthy Kids Programme, dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles amongst adolescents. Launched as a pilot programme in 2009, it has grown significantly, reaching over 600,000 adolescents and 56,000 parents in 26 states and union territories….
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The Kumaon division of Uttarakhand is set to receive over 100 new buses to improve public transportation, especially in mountainous regions. Out of the 130 buses recently procured by the state’s Transport Corporation (UTC), a fleet of 107 has been allocated to Kumaon. So far, 54 buses have reached the division’s…
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. The annual arrival of migratory Siberian birds at Sharda Sagar Dam in Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar district, has prompted the Forest Department to enhance security measures. These birds, known for their captivating water sports, draw wildlife enthusiasts but also attract hunters in the border areas. The porous border with Nepal and…