Prasad’ samples gather dust at Uttarakhand lab as government delays release of purity reports

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau The Pushkar Singh Dhami government in Uttarakhand, it seems, is in no rush to declare the reports of the sweet and laddoo samples it had collected after the Tirupati Balaji prasad fiasco. In response to the controversy surrounding the purity of prasads, the Dhami government had in September asked the food…

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Pro-Khalistan elements in Canadian defence, Parliament: Recalled Indian envoy

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. Indian envoy Sanjay Kumar Verma, who was recalled after Canada said senior diplomats were “persons of interest” in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder probe, on Thursday said that there are pro-Khalistan elements in every Canadian law and order vertical, including their defence forces and even the Parliament. “Today, almost every Canadian…

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Nvidia rolls out Hindi-language AI model in India as CEO Jensen Huang visits

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. Chip behemoth Nvidia launched a lightweight artificial intelligence model on Thursday for India’s widely-used Hindi language, as it looks to tap into a growing market for AI technologies. Chief Executive Jensen Huang is set to chat with the chairman of conglomerate Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani, who is also Asia’s richest man,…

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Human love for birds may be making them lazy, poses threat to their survival: Study

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. A recent study has found that human affection towards birds, while seemingly benevolent, may be causing harm to these creatures. The research highlights that birds are gradually becoming dependent on human support, which is leading them to forget essential survival skills such as building nests and foraging for food. The forest…

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Fear Fades: Gabbar Singh’s Iconic Bounty Question Loses Relevance As US Nagar police ridicules absconding criminals with Rs 5 reward

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The iconic line from Sholay delivered by Gabbar Singh, “कितना ईनाम रखे है रे सरकार हम पर” (How much bounty has the government put on me?)”, once served as a source of inspiration for criminals and instilled fear in the public. However, in Udham Singh Nagar, this infamous sentiment has lost…

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77 cities in U’khand lack sewage network, situation worsens as urban areas expand

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. Rudrapur: Despite ongoing efforts by the central and state governments to improve solid and liquid waste management, 77 cities in Uttarakhand still lack a sewage network. The Urban Development Department, along with the Namami Gange project, has been working to prevent sewage from polluting rivers, but the state’s sewage infrastructure remains…

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Our ties so close, no translation needed: Putin’s remark makes PM Modi chuckle

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau In a remark indicative of the close relationship between the two nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin said ties between Moscow and New Delhi were “specially privileged” and “developing dynamically” during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting witnessed a light moment when the Russian President said he thought…

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Dry taps in US Nagar expose Jal Jeevan Mission shortcomings

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. An investigation into claims that 96% of households in Udham Singh Nagar district are receiving pure drinking water under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), has revealed alarming gaps in its implementation with many villages facing months-long water shortages and residents relying on dirty hand-pump water. Ground reports from villages like Kiratpur, Bhagwanpur,…

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