In a major decision pertaining to the ownership of irrigation department properties in Uttarakhand that have been under the control of Uttar Pradesh government, the Nainital High Court has directed that these properties be handed over to the Uttarakhand government.
The properties are said to be worth more than Rs 1000 crore.
Despite Uttarakhand becoming a state [...]
According to a report in the Business Standard, investors have begun to show interest in setting up spas and resorts at important tourism sites in Uttarakhand. The state government will treat the hospitality ventures as part of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) segment.
Kodiyala (near Rishikesh) on the Ganga River will see the set up [...]
Garhwal University Admission Notice 2009
On June 30, 2009ADD COMMENTS
Admissions are open in HNB Garhwal University for the session commencing 2009.
Garhwal University invites application for admission into Integrated 5 Year M.Sc. Biotechnology, 2 year courses in M.Sc. Microbiology, M.Sc. Environmental Science, M.Sc. Remote Sensing and GIS Application, M.A. Mass Communication, M.A. Yoga and Alternative Therapies, Master of Social Work (MSW), L.L.M., B.P.Ed. (1year), LLB [...]
उत्तरकाशी का अभिशाप बना हाइडल प्रोजेक्ट
On June 29, 2009ADD COMMENTS
उत्तरकाशी जिले के ठिकोली गांव पर एक समय प्रकृति की भरपूर कृपा थी। कल-कल बहती भगीरथी (गंगा को देवप्रयाग से पहले भगीरथी कहते हैं) नदी, जरूरत भर अनाज पैदा करने वाले सुंदर सीढ़ीदार खेत, पशुओं के लिए चारागाह व प्राकृतिक जल-स्त्रोत। पर जब इस गांव में मनेरी भाली पनबिजली परियोजना के दूसरे चरण का कार्य [...]
Hemkund Pilgrimage resumes
On June 28, 2009ADD COMMENTS
झूला पुल बनने के बाद हेमकुंट यात्रा शुरू
गोपेश्वर (चमोली )। गोविंदघाट से हेमकुंड साहिब जाने वाले तीर्थ यात्रियों के लिए प्रशासन ने झूला पुल तैयार कर यात्रियों को आरपार कराना शुरू कर दिया है।
पुल तैयार होने के बाद शनिवार सुबह से फिर यात्रा शुरू हो गई है। इस बीच गोविंदघाट में यात्रियों की संख्या अधिक [...]
Ramesh Pokhriyal replaces Khanduri as new Uttarakhand CM
On June 25, 2009ADD COMMENTS
The Uttarakhand BJP legislative party has chosen state Health Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank as state’s next Chief Minister. Considered to be close to BC Khanduri, Nishank is a strong leader from Garhwal and is known to be close to the RSS.
The decision was taken at a crucial meeting of Uttarakhand BJP MLAs in the national [...]
