Tag: Dehradun
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BJP leader Ganesh Joshi creates controversy by distributing money during Chhath festival
In 2016, Mussoorie legislator Ganesh Joshi was accused of fracturing the leg of police horse Shaktimaan, which died later.
November 16, 2018 -
Uttarakhand Congress holds protest march in Dehradun
Uttarakhand BJP general secretary Sanjay Kumar has been accused of harassing a woman party worker, and the issue is getting murkier with each passing day.
November 8, 2018 -
Indian Military Academy organises cross-country run
The event was flagged off by Commandant of IMA Lt Gen S K Jha. It tests the limits of physical endurance, determination, and will-power of the gentleman cadets.
October 19, 2018 -
Uttarakhand conducts electric bus trial run from Dehradun to Mussoorie
Uttarakhand Transport Corporation will operate 25 buses on Dehradun-Mussoorie and 26 buses on the Haldwani-Nainital route on basis of GGC Model.
October 9, 2018 -
Dehradun: Atal Setu, railway over bridge named after Vajpayee starts functioning
The bridge is likely to solve the traffic congestion problem on Dehradun-Haridwar-Rishikesh highway.
October 5, 2018 -
Dehradun | Indian Army displays equipment, weapons on surgical strike anniversary
A short movie about the surgical strikes showed how the operation was carried out.
September 29, 2018 -
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