NE Railways introduces MEMU trains for eco-friendly and efficient travel

Rudrapur: In a significant move towards environmental conservation and operational enhancement, the North-Eastern Railways has unveiled Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) trains on the Ramnagar-Moradabad track, replacing diesel-powered trains. This initiative aims to mitigate environmental pollution while reducing operational costs and travel time for passengers. Under this initiative, a slew of new train services have…

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Armed with land papers, Agra farmer tills park with sunset view of Taj, proposed as ‘cultural hub’

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Agra: A local farmer has claimed ownership of a portion of Agra’s Gyarah Sidi Park, located across the Yamuna river and behind the Taj Mahal, restricting public access to the site whose name is derived from a Mughal era monument bearing 11 steps. Claiming to have won a protracted legal battle,…

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Bangladesh Protest: Death Toll Rises To 91, Curfew Clamped As Hasina Calls Agitators ‘Terrorists’ — Updates

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Bangladesh Protest: The death toll from clashes between Bangladeshi protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and pro-government supporters has surged to at least 91, including 14 policemen, news agency PTI reported. Hundreds were injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to dispel tens of thousands of protesters demanding that…

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Congress Suffers Setbacks: Sanjay Nirupam Expelled and Gaurav Vallabh Resigns from the Party

Himalaya Harbinger, National Bureau.   Former Congress MP Sanjay Nirupam faced expulsion from the party shortly after submitting his resignation letter, citing orchestrated actions. The decision, approved by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, came amidst complaints of indiscipline and anti-party statements by Nirupam. Expressing dissatisfaction with the party’s decision to allow the Shiv Sena (UBT) to…

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Governor Inaugurates ‘Uttarakhand Cell’ at IIM Kashipur, Inspires Youth to Lead India’s Economic Revolution  

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. In a significant event, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur welcomed the Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand, Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh (Retd), for the inauguration of the ‘Uttarakhand Cell’ on its campus. The Governor, in his address, emphasized the importance of willpower, self-discipline, and determination as critical success factors for India’s…

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Forest official faces action after ‘eco hut’ obstructs religious procession in Uttarakhand

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…

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Blackmailed’ by uncle over private photos, Bengaluru techie dies by suicide

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau A 24-year-old software professional in Bengaluru recently died by suicide after her uncle allegedly threatened to leak their private messages, intimate videos, and photographs. The police said the two met at a hotel near Kundalahalli metro station on Sunday to “resolve their issues”. The woman reportedly attempted suicide in the hotel…

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EIB sanctions Rs 916 cr for Rudrapur and Kashipur water supply projects

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a funding of Rs 916 crore for providing clean drinking water to Rudrapur and Kashipur, two major cities in Udham Singh Nagar district. The projects, managed by the Uttarakhand Urban Area Development Agency, aim to enhance water supply infrastructure in both cities, benefiting approximately…

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Uttarakhand: 19-year-old youth held for posing as Amit Shah’s son to demand money from MLAs

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau A 19-year-old man and his two accomplices, in pursuit of a luxurious life, decided to extort money from an MLA in Uttarakhand. To execute their plan, the main accused, Priyanshu Pant, called up BJP MLA from Haridwar’s Ranipur, Adesh Chauhan, and allegedly posed as Union home minister Amit Shah’s son before…

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