Monthly Archives: March 2005

Tata Tele forays into Uttaranchal

Dehradun, 16 March 2005 Tata Teleservices, one of India’s leading private telecom service providers, on Wednesday launched its services in Uttaranchal. Launching Tata Indicom Telecom Services, S K Subramanian, chief operating officer for UP (East) and (West), said CDMA-based mobile … Continue reading

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Uttaranchal: Dream come true

Dehradun, 15 March 2005 Blessed with magnificent glaciers, majestic mountains, gigantic peaks, valley of flowers, skiing slopes and dense forests, Uttaranchal is a dream come true. While the nature lovers get a real treat of the panoramic view of Himalayas, … Continue reading

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Uttaranchal Looks to No-Frill Airlines to Boost Tourism

New Delhi, 7 March 2005 Several states are waking up to the potential that no-frill airlines hold in giving a fillip to tourism and in unlocking the value of various tourist destinations in the country. The North Indian states of … Continue reading

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Hydropower Projects Destroying Himalayan Town: Locals

Joshimath, 6 March 2005 The beauteous tiny township of Joshimath, a hugely revered pilgrimage centre in Uttaranchal, is pleading with authorities to scrap work on two major hydro- power projects, saying the extensive drilling and felling of trees is creating … Continue reading

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Of Uttaranchal, its Majestic Peaks and Valley of Flowers

5 March 2005 Uttaranchal, the small newly-formed state of India, is the true experience to the first meeting with the Himalayas. Blessed with magnificent glaciers, majestic snow-clad mountains and majestic peaks, valley of flowers, skiing slopes and dense forests, travel … Continue reading

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Skiing Championship Kicks Off in Auli

Josimath, 02 March 2005 The national level Senior Alpine Skiing Championship began in the Auli report amid much fanfare yesterday. Skiing enthusiasts from all over the world are participating in the championship, which is a part of the annual winter … Continue reading

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