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…
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. Women from self-help groups in the Terai region are gearing up to produce handmade sola flowers, which will soon find their way into international markets. Trainers from West Bengal are scheduled to arrive in the region to teach the women the art of crafting these unique flowers, providing them with a…
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. The Municipal Corporation of Udham Singh Nagar district headquarters, Rudrapur, has initiated steps to address the city’s escalating garbage disposal crisis by setting up an advanced waste management plant in Fazalpur Mehraula area. The plant, which will cost Rs 16.80 crore, is expected to revolutionize waste processing with modern technology, turning…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udham Singh Nagar, Manikant Mishra, organized a special parade on Friday at the Police Line parade ground to promote physical and mental fitness among police personnel. The event aimed to instill discipline and uniformity in the force. The parade began with an inspection by SSP Mishra,…