Jungle Safari Initiative in Terai Forest Gains Momentum

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….

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Seven Thousand Volunteers to Drive 38th National Games Preparations

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…

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Uttarakhand Education Icon, Surjeet Singh Receives Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

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…

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Khatima to Host Mallakhamb in National Games; Boxing in Pithoragarh, Yoga in Almora  

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. Khatima in district Udham Singh Nagar has been proposed as the venue for Mallakhamb in the upcoming 38th National Games, while Pithoragarh and Almora have been chosen to host boxing and yoga, respectively. However, the final decision hinges on the inspection report by the Director of Competition (DOC), expected in the…

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Terai Soil Faces 65% Sulfur Deficiency, Threatening Agricultural Future

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The fertile lands of Uttarakhand’s Terai region are under threat as soil fertility rapidly declines due to nutrient deficiencies. Farmers’ dependency on chemical fertilizers like DAP and urea, combined with repetitive cropping of paddy, is causing a severe imbalance in the soil’s nutrient profile. A recent soil health program under the…

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Weather Monitoring System to Bolster Forest Fire Prevention in Uttarakhand

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. To mitigate the risks of forest fires, the Uttarakhand Forest Department will install advanced weather measuring instruments across forest ranges. These devices will monitor critical parameters such as humidity, air pressure, wind speed, and fire danger ratings, enabling timely preventive measures. Chief Forest Conservator Dhananjay Mohan said, “The data collected from…

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Dog Feeders Must Be Protected, Orders DM Udham Singh Nagar 

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. District Magistrate (DM) of Udham Singh Nagar, Nitin Singh Bhadauriya has directed all Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) and relevant authorities in the district to safeguard the rights of stray dog feeders while implementing the Animal Birth Control and Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ABC-ARV) Program in the district. His directive follows guidelines from the Supreme…

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