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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Endangered storks grace Terai region, forest department see hope in rising populations

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The Terai region’s rich biodiversity has once again been highlighted with the recent sighting of two bird species, the Asian Openbill Stork and the Woolly Necked Stork, near Haripura Dam and Baur Reservoir in the Gularbhoj area. These storks were spotted in large numbers, with nearly 50 mature individuals observed in…

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Won’t Act On Demolition Notices Against Houses Of Accused In Bahraich Violence Case Till Tomorrow : UP Govt Tells Supreme Court

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau The State of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday (October 22) told the Supreme Court that the authorities will not act on the demolition notices issued against the buildings of certain residents of Bahraich who are accused of rioting till tomorrow. Additional Solicitor General KM Nataraj made this submission on behalf of the…

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Amenity Public School Clinches National U-14 Football Title

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. In a thrilling final of the CBSE National Football Competition held at People’s Public School in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, Amenity Public School, Rudrapur in Uttarakhand, claimed victory over Army Public School, Bengaluru, to win the Under-14 championship. The closely contested match ended with Amenity defeating Army Public School…

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Adar Poonawala to acquire 50% of Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions: Report

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India, is set to pick up a 50% stake in Karan Johar’s Dharma Production and Dharmatic Entertainment, for ₹1000 crore, Economic Times reported citing people in the know. The report claimed that Adar Poonawalla is making this investment in his private capacity through…

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