Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Extreme weather events in Uttarakhand could potentially destroy or seriously delay hydroelectric power plants worth Rs 70,150 crore, suggests a report released on Wednesday by the think tank Climate Risk Horizons. The report, Assessing the Vulnerability of Hydroelectric Power Plants in Uttarakhand, notes that the state is highly susceptible to extreme…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. In Uttarakhand, maintaining public safety is a growing challenge for the police as a personnel shortage stretches resources beyond standard limits. With one officer tasked with safeguarding 422 people—nearly double the United Nations-recommended ratio of 222 people per officer—the police face significant strain in fulfilling security demands. The state’s population of…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. A close associate of former Rudrapur MLA Rajkumar Thukral, 28-year-old Bunty Koli, died in an accident during a wedding procession on Monday night. The procession, en route from Rampur to Bilari in Uttar Pradesh, faced tragedy near Shahbad when Koli’s car collided with a stationary tractor trolley laden with sugarcane at…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. As many as 27 people were injured after a private bus collided with an overloaded mini-truck (chhota hathi) carrying passengers at the Haldwani-Pantnagar turn in US Nagar district headquarters, Rudrapur on Tuesday morning. The accident, which caused the mini-truck to overturn, left many passengers, mostly women, with serious injuries. Eyewitnesses reported…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. After a decade-long pursuit, the Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) and Udham Singh Nagar Police successfully nabbed Arvind Yadav, a fugitive with a Rs 50,000 bounty, in Sheikhpura of Bihar. Yadav, accused of a brutal murder in 2014, had evaded authorities for years by frequently changing locations and identities across multiple…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The tourism department of district Udham Singh Nagar is spearheading significant developments at Baur Reservoir in Gularbhoj to bolster its appeal as a premier tourist destination. Emphasizing infrastructure and accessibility, the district has approved an investment of Rs 90 lakh from the district plan for the reservoir’s beautification and expansion. Known…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The Cyber Crime Police Station, Kumaun Range, recently conducted two impactful seminars aimed at promoting cyber awareness and safe online practices among diverse audiences. The seminars, held upon the requests of local educational and institutional leaders, emphasized the importance of online vigilance, especially as digital threats continue to rise. The first…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau President-elect Donald Trump took a swipe at the Harris-Walz campaign’s finances and spending with a surprising proposal on social media. Flaunting his campaign’s success with low-cost “earned media,” Trump suggested that Republicans might help cover the Democrats’ debts, which reportedly remain hefty despite record-breaking fundraising. This comes after reports surfaced that…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. Rudrapur: The Pan-African Intergovernmental Agency for Water and Sanitation (WSA) has appointed Sahil Singh as its ambassador and envoy to India, marking a groundbreaking moment as he becomes the first Indian to hold this prestigious position. At just 29, Singh sets a record as the youngest Indian ambassador to lead diplomatic…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau After a religious procession faced a five-hour delay due to its traditional route being obstructed by an eco-tourism project in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district, the Forest Department has taken action against a Deputy Forest Range Officer (DFRO) who was accused of negligence in connection with the incident. The incident took place on…
