Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau DEHRADUN: A village in Almora district, Uttarakhand, has made history by enforcing its ‘own land law’, a move driven by relentless efforts from social organizations and the state government’s renewed pledge. This pioneering initiative restricts outsiders from buying land within the village, thereby shielding local interests and resources. Nestled across 150…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Dr. Manmohan Singh Chauhan, who has been on a two-week visit to Russia, signed an agreement with St. Petersburg University. On 27 September 2024, an MoU was also agreed upon with two Moscow universities—Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology, and Russian State Agricultural University,…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. In a strong message against the rising tide of crime in Uttarakhand, Director General of Police (DGP) Abhinav Kumar, while addressing a press conference at a hotel in Udham Singh Nagar’s district headquarters, Rudrapur, vowed to make the state a fortress against criminal activities. Responding to a spate of recent encounters,…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The Fifth State Olympic Games 2024 concluded at the Manoj Sarkar Sports Stadium in Udham Singh Nagar district headquarters, Rudrapur, with Divisional Commissioner Kumaon, Deepak Rawat, as the chief guest. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Rawat said that India and Uttarakhand are experiencing a “golden age of sports” with the government…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. In a state known for its serene mountains and peaceful communities, the police in Uttarakhand are making headlines for a growing trend of encounters to maintain law and order. A significant shift in strategy is evident under the leadership of Abhinav Kumar, the new Director General of Police (DGP), a 1996…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Patna: At least 46 people, including 37 children, drowned while taking holy dip in rivers and ponds in several Bihar districts during the ‘Jivitputrika’ festival, officials said on Thursday. The incidents occurred in 15 districts of the state during the festival held on Wednesday, they said. During the three-day ‘Jivitputrika’ festival,…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Kashipur, 26th September 2024: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur had the honor of hosting the 25th IIM Library Consortium on September 25, 2024, a notable milestone in the continued collaboration between the libraries of the Indian Institutes of Management. The event saw the participation of library heads from all…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) has arrested Aksheshwar Tiwari, a wanted criminal with a Rs 25,000 bounty on his head. The arrest is part of a campaign initiated by the Director General of Uttarakhand Police to crack down on fugitives with bounties. Tiwari, a resident of Chainpur in Siwan district…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. In a significant breakthrough for the agricultural sector, a research student from GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Pantnagar of district Udham Singh Nagar has developed sustained-release herbicide capsules made from natural biofiber. This innovative technology is set to help rejuvenate barren land and reduce labor and costs for…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. In a significant agricultural breakthrough, scientists from GB Pant Agricultural University in Pantnagar of district Udham Singh Nagar have developed two new varieties of pulse pea, Pant Pea-509 and Pant Pea-517, which are expected to increase yield by 30%, offering substantial economic benefits to farmers. These high-yield, disease-resistant varieties were officially…