Uttarakhand

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. In a bid to address long-standing complaints regarding delays in garbage collection, the Kashipur Municipal Corporation (KMC) in Udham Singh Nagar district, has introduced a GPS-based monitoring system. This initiative, a first for the Kumaon division, aims to ensure timely door-to-door garbage collection and proper disposal across the 40-square-kilometer city. Commissioner…

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. As Uttarakhand gears up to host the 38th National Games from January 28 to February 14, 2025, the event promises not just athletic excellence but a unique culinary experience. The players’ menu will feature Uttarakhand’s traditional coarse grain delicacies, known for their nutritional value and health benefits. Uttarakhand Olympic Association (UOA)…

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. The expansion of Pantnagar Airport in Udham Singh Nagar district is gathering momentum, with plans to transform it into Uttarakhand’s largest international airport within the next two to three years. The project includes extending the current 1,372-meter runway to 3,000 meters to meet international standards, enhancing tourism, industrial growth, and employment…

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. Two railway employees were killed after being struck by a train while patrolling tracks near Collector Form Gate No. 15 on the Uttarakhand-Uttar Pradesh border on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 5:25 am when train number 05062, traveling from Tanakpur to Mathura, hit the workers approximately 800 meters from the…

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. Two newborn leopard cubs discovered on Monday morning in the Haripur Motiya area of the Belbaba Bhakra Range under the Terai Central Forest Division, died on Tuesday despite efforts by the forest department. The incident unfolded on Monday morning when a woman, while cutting grass near an empty plot in Haldwani-Rampur…

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. A 51-year-old man was killed while four of his family members were injured when a swarm of wasps attacked them while they were repairing their house in Chakkarpur village of Bazpur in district Udham Singh Nagar.The incident which occurred on Monday evening, spread panic among the villagers. Keshav Sharan was repairing…

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. Rudrapur: Panic spread in the Haripur Motiya area of the Belbaba Bhakra Range under the Terai Central Forest Division after two leopard cubs were spotted early Monday morning near the Haldwani-Rampur Road. The Forest Department teams reached the spot to rescue the cubs and ensure public safety. The sighting occurred when…

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. Rudrapur: In a bid to strengthen intelligence-sharing and curb rising criminal activities, the Udham Singh Nagar police have taken a proactive step by modernizing the State Multi Agency Center (SMAC). This initiative, part of a nationwide effort, aims to counter growing threats from Maoist and Khalistani elements, as well as recent…

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,…