Tag: Dehradun
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Massive anti-encroachment drive in Dehradun
Over 150 shops were razed by afternoon and the target is to demolish a total of 227 illegal structures at Premnagar, located on the outskirts of the state capital.
September 15, 2018 -
Lukewarm response to bandh in U’khand
The nationwide ‘bandh’ of opposition parties, on a call given by Congress, evoked lukewarm response in Uttarakhand on Monday. In Dehradun the Congress took out a rally and made efforts to close the Paltan Bazaar. One trader was injured in the scuffle with Congress workers when they were forcefully closing his shop in Dehradun. Barring …
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September 11, 2018 -
Move to revive Doon ice skating rink
There are finally hopes of reviving the fortunes of the high-tech ice skating rink in Dehradun, constructed at a cost of a whopping Rs 52 crore. The rink was used during the first South Asian Winter Games in 2011 but after that fell into bad days. The Uttarakhand government has now signed an MoU with …
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August 25, 2018 -
A lush green paradise
Dehradun is a gateway to many hill stations like Mussoorie, Haridwar and Hrishikesh, making it a mandatory stopover.
August 11, 2018 -
Over 2,000 illegal encroachments removed in Dehradun
The exercise is being carried out under the joint supervision of the MDDA, Municipal Corporation and the district administration.
July 19, 2018 -
Dehradun | 4 of family killed, 2 injured in house collapse
Heavy rainfall had damaged the house; rescue team managed to pull out two persons alive
July 11, 2018 -
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Dehradun prepares for International Yoga Day ahead of PM Modi’s visit
The FRI campus was closed for visitors for two days to prepare the venue for the event, while women officials led a 'Walk for Yoga' through the main roads of the city to motivate people to turn up in large numbers to ensure its success.
June 18, 2018 -
Online registration closed for International Yoga Day event in Dehradun
Over 50,000 enthusiasts have so far registered themselves for the main event to be held at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on 21 June.
June 17, 2018 -
Uttarakhand chasing IPL dream through Afghan-Bangla series
The series has witnessed big crowds, which has surprised both the foreign teams. The final match of the T-20 series will be played on Thursday.
June 6, 2018 -
Meeting their match
The Afghanistan cricket team had to struggle to beat a young and inexperienced Uttarakhand side in the two practice matches held in Dehradun so far. The Afghan side arrived in Dehradun on 18 May, for playing a 3-match T-20 series against Bangladesh. Though Uttarakhand is yet to obtain affiliation from the BCCI, the hill state …
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May 28, 2018 -
Uttarakhand: Campaign begins to rejuvenate Rispana river
Due to mass encroachments, the historic Rispana river is struggling for its survival
May 19, 2018 -
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Engineer caught on camera taking Rs. 9-lakh bribe, suspended
The Uttarakhand government was forced to suspend an engineer after a video surfaced that allegedly showed him taking Rs 9-lakh bribe from a contractor. The video of Imran Ahmed, Executive Engineer, Jal Nigam, Dehradun branch, became viral on the social media. The state government served suspension order to the engineer on Friday. The video shows …
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March 10, 2018 -
U’khand bird fest kicks off
The 5th Uttarakhand Spring Bird Festival began at Thano on a high note with bird lovers spotting a grey-backed shrike. This bird species was not previously recorded in Thano, located 24 km from Dehradun. The Uttarakhand Forest Department, in association with NGOs, has started the bird festival. The preliminary checklist of Thano range indicates the …
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March 9, 2018 -
Website launched for Valley of Words fest
As a major literary festival ended in Jaipur, preparations are underway for the second edition of Valley of Words (VoW) festival, an International literature and arts festival, to be held in Dehradun. In preparation for the three-day festival, scheduled from 23-25 November 2018, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Skill Development, Dharmendra Pradhan, …
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January 31, 2018 -
Four dead in Uttarakhand accident
Four persons were killed on Friday on the Delhi-Yamunotri highway in Uttarakhand when their vehicle fell into the Yamuna river, police said. The accident took place when the driver of a vehicle with Himachal Pradesh registration going from Vikas Nagar to Naugaon lost control near Chami. It plunged hundreds of feet below into the river. …
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January 26, 2018