Uttarakhand police under pressure as shortage of personnel strains law enforcement

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…

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Thick Smog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Air Quality Index Crosses 400-Mark

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau A dense layer of smog enveloped Delhi and surrounding regions of Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad on Wednesday morning. Delhi’s air quality index was in the ‘Severe’ category breaching the 400 mark, while that of Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad was in the ‘Poor’ category. Faridabad’s AQI, at 188, was ‘Moderate’. Visibility…

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Close aide of former MLA dies in wedding procession accident, 3 injured 

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…

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27 injured as bus collides with overloaded mini-truck in US Nagar

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…

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Pakistan might ‘withdraw’ from Champions Trophy, not play against India in ICC events: Report

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau The stand-off between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) continues to grow regarding the Champions Trophy, which is slated to be played in Pakistan in 2025. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has already confirmed to the PCB that India won’t be travelling…

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10 Years on the Run: ₹50,000 Bounty Fugitive Arvind Yadav Captured in Bihar

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…

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Baur Reservoir to witness major tourism enhancements in US Nagar

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…

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Cyber Crime Awareness Seminars in Kumaun Region Promote Digital Safety Among Students and Dairy Staff

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…

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Trump trolls Harris campaign with leftover fund offer to clear debts after she ‘blew through $1bn’

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…

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