Weather Monitoring System to Bolster Forest Fire Prevention in Uttarakhand

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. To mitigate the risks of forest fires, the Uttarakhand Forest Department will install advanced weather measuring instruments across forest ranges. These devices will monitor critical parameters such as humidity, air pressure, wind speed, and fire danger ratings, enabling timely preventive measures. Chief Forest Conservator Dhananjay Mohan said, “The data collected from…

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Kolkata doctor rape-murder: CBI seeks polygraph test on police ASI. Who is Anup Dutta?

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sought permission from a Kolkata court to conduct a polygraph test on Kolkata Police assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Anup Dutta. The CBI said the test will be conducted after obtaining his consent. The central agency is trying to figure out whether Anup Dutta helped the…

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Technical lecture session organized by BIS for newly admitted students at the university

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau Pantnagar, 13 September 2025. As part of the orientation program for newly admitted undergraduate students, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) organized a technical lecture session in Gandhi Hall at the university. The program was attended by Mr. Saurabh Tiwari, Director and Chairman of BIS Dehradun branch, Joint Director Mr. Shyam…

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Political assassination’: Trump loyalist, right-wing activist, Charlie Kirk shot dead – Key points

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative political activist and a close ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot dead while speaking at Utah Valley University on Thursday. Kirk was addressing students under a tent decorated with slogans reading “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong” when a single gunshot was fired, striking…

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KMC in Kumaon region implements first GPS monitoring for efficient garbage collection

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. In a bid to address long-standing complaints regarding delays in garbage collection, the Kashipur Municipal Corporation (KMC) in Udham Singh Nagar district, has introduced a GPS-based monitoring system. This initiative, a first for the Kumaon division, aims to ensure timely door-to-door garbage collection and proper disposal across the 40-square-kilometer city. Commissioner…

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Pant varsity gears up to lead India’s semiconductor revolution

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. After spearheading India’s Green Revolution, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Pantnagar of district Udham Singh Nagar, is now setting its sights on the nation’s semiconductor revolution.   In alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for self-reliance in semiconductor design and manufacturing, the university has acquired state-of-the-art…

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Amartya Sen Commends Supreme Court’s Move to Annul Electoral Bonds Scheme as a Triumph for Transparency

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau.   Nobel laureate and distinguished economist Amartya Sen has lauded the recent decision by the Supreme Court to annul the electoral bonds scheme, denouncing it as a scandal. Speaking from Massachusetts, USA, Sen welcomed the move, asserting that it would foster greater transparency in the electoral landscape.   Sen expressed his…

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