Bridging Bonds Through Conservation: IPS Officer Anukriti Sharma Transforms Village and Revitalizes Turtle Sanctuary

Anukriti Sharma’s dedication to environmental preservation brings a village to life, turning a neglected pond into a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Himalaya Harbinger, National bureau. Amid the pressing responsibilities of her role as an IPS officer, Anukriti Sharma, a 2020-batch officer, has managed to nurture her deep-seated love for birdwatching and conservation. With a passion…

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Stung by ex-CM’s remarks, Uttarakhand IAS body fires back: ‘Expect respectful behaviour’

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau A day after MP Trivendra Singh Rawat’s comments on an IAS officer, the Uttarakhand IAS association released a resolution and said a memorandum would be submitted to the CM. Speaking in the Parliament on Thursday, Rawat, the MP from Haridwar and former Uttarakhand CM, said he wanted to flag a “concerning…

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Ramdev’s ‘sharbat jihad’ remark sparks row, claims funds used to build mosques, madrasas

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Yoga guru Ramdev has triggered fresh controversy by using the term “sharbat jihad” in a viral video, where he claimed that a company selling sharbat is using its earnings to build mosques and madrasas, while promoting Patanjali’s rose sharbat. The video was shared by ‘Patanjali Products’ on Facebook with a caption…

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World Bank flags Mumbai flood zones where rents are 25% lower; Delhi leads in river flood exposure

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. The World Bank’s report Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities in India has identified a few areas in Mumbai as coastal flooding hotspots, warning that rising sea levels could severely impact coastal cities by 2100. The report highlights that affordable housing and proximity to jobs often compel the urban poor to settle…

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Businessman mauled to death by lioness while camping with wife during safari trip

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. A lioness fatally attacked Bernd Kebbel, a prominent 59-year-old German businessman and philanthropist, during a safari trip in Namibia on the morning of Friday, May 30, while he was camping near the Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp in the Sesfontein area, according to media reports. At the time of the attack, Kebbel…

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