Centre rejects Uttarakhand soapstone mining project near wildlife sanctuary

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau The Centre has rejected the Uttarakhand government’s proposal to begin soapstone mining near the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamoli district, citing environmental concerns. The decision was taken by the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), under the Ministry of Forests and Climate Change. The mining project was proposed…

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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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DGP Abhinav Kumar takes tough stand on crime, criminals will “either go to hell or hospital”

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,…

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Kannada actor Darshan confesses borrowing ₹40 lakh to ‘destroy evidence’ in Renukaswamy murder case: Report

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Darshan Thoogudeepa, accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, had reportedly borrowed ₹40 lakh from one of his friends to pay off the other accused in the case to destroy evidence. As per the remand application, Times Now reported that the Kannada actor – arrested on June 11 – confessed that he…

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Govinda rushed to the hospital after he fainted, is now under medical observation,’ confirms his family friend and lawyer

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau Actor Govinda has been hospitalised after reportedly collapsing at his Juhu residence late last night. The 61-year-old actor, was rushed to CritiCare Hospital in suburban Mumbai, his longtime legal advisor and close friend Lalit Bindal confirmed. “He fainted in the evening and called me. brought him CritiCare hospital. He is under observation and…

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Elvish Yadav’s Gurgaon house attacked: 3 bike-borne men fire 15 bullets; cops at site

Himalaya Harbinger Rudrapur Bureau GURGAON: Unidentified men opened fire outside the residence of controversial YouTuber and Bigg Boss winner Elvish Yadav in Gurgaon’s Sector 56 on Sunday morning, police said. According to officials, Elvish was not at home when the attack took place. The shooting happened between 5.30am and 6am, when three masked men on…

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Unveiling of Goddess Saraswati Idol at University Library by Vice-Chancellor

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau Pantnagar. September 22, 2025. In a solemn ceremony held at the library of Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar Vice-Chancellor Dr. Manmohan Singh Chauhan unveiled the idol of Goddess Saraswati today. The event was graced by the presence of the university’s Deans, Directors, faculty members and all officers…

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