US Nagar set to transition from aspirational to developed district says MoS Margherita

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. In a review meeting held at the Udham SIngh Nagar district collectorate auditorium, Pabitra Margherita, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, lauded the remarkable progress of the district under the Aspirational District Program. Chairing the meeting, he commended the efforts of the district administration and various departments, highlighting…

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Illegal arms manufacturing factory busted in US Nagar, one held with cache of weapons

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The Udham Singh Nagar police have arrested Darshan Singh, a resident of Gulab Ka Majhra in Kelakhera of Gadarpur, for running an illegal arms manufacturing factory in the area. The police acted on a tip-off and raided a location near Kulwant Nagar Nahal Barrage, where they seized a large quantity of…

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Visibility drops below 30 meters as dense god engulfs Terai, police intensify road safety measures

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. With the arrival of dense fog in the Terai region, road safety concerns have intensified. On Tuesday morning, visibility on the highways of Udham Singh Nagar district dropped to less than 30 meters, increasing the risk of accidents. Aware of the dangers, the district police have initiated proactive measures to prevent…

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Haldwani’s road widening: 40 big trees to be translocated for environmental protection

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The process of relocating 40 mature trees affected by road and intersection widening projects in Haldwani of district Nainital, has begun under the supervision of City Magistrate AP Vajpayee. This initiative aims to balance infrastructure development with environmental conservation. On Monday, the translocation of 20 trees started along Kathgharia Kaladhungi Road,…

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BS-4 bus ban disrupts Uttarakhand-Delhi transport, 194 buses face denied entry

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The entry of 194 BS-4 buses operated by the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC) on the Delhi route has been halted, leaving passengers stranded and triggering a crisis for the state’s road transport. The ban follows the Delhi government’s decision to restrict BS-4 vehicles under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), aimed…

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19-yr old held for threatening youtuber Saurabh Joshi for ₹2 Cr extortion demand

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. Nainital police have successfully arrested a 19-year-old man who allegedly threatened popular YouTuber Saurabh Joshi with a ₹2 crore extortion demand. The accused, claiming to be a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, sent Joshi a letter threatening him and his family with death unless the money was paid. Joshi, who…

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GBPUAT: First Agriculture University of India celebrates its 65th Foundation Day

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. Established in 1960 on Land Grant Pattern of the USA, the First Agriculture University of India, the Harbinger of Green Revolution Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar celebrated its 65th Foundation Day for a week period starting from 11th November to 17th November 2024 with full enthusiasm….

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Locked Doors, Lonely Hearts: Punjab’s Villages Crumble Under Migration Dreams 

Himalaya Harbinger, National Bureau. The deserted lanes of Palahi village in Punjab, located near Jalandhar between the Sutlej and Beas rivers, narrate a story of migration and longing. Once vibrant with community life, the village now stands quiet, its streets lined with locked, luxurious homes. Spiderwebs and wasps’ nests cling to the corners, marking months…

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US Nagar police arrests three for Rs 3.53 Cr vehicle insurance fraud

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The Udham Singh Nagar police have uncovered a massive insurance scam involving Rs 3.53 crore in fraudulent claims. The scam, allegedly executed with the collusion of senior officials and surveyors of United India Insurance Company, came to light after a complaint was lodged by the company’s senior branch manager, Amish Kumar…

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