Monthly Archives: April 2005

A Silent Revolution in Uttaranchal Hills

Dehradun, 24 April 2005 There is good news for poor farmers having small unirrigated land holdings in the hills of Uttaranchal. Pilot efforts by the Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organisation (HESCO), the State Department of Science and Technology and … Continue reading

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Max New York Life Comes to Uttaranchal

Dehradun, 24 April 2005 Max New York Life, a leading life insurance company operating in India for the last four years, today announced its entry into Uttaranchal. Following the footsteps of other multinational rivals like Aviva, Max New York Life … Continue reading

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1200 Villages Prone to Landslides in Uttranchal: NRSA

Hyderabad, 22 April 2005 The National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA), Hyderabad has released a report which declares that 1200 villages in the Uttaranchal are highly prone to landslide disaster. The report says that, located in one of the most seismically … Continue reading

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National Parks in Uttaranchal put on Alert

Dehradun, April 14 2005 In the wake of reports of disappearance of tigers from the Sariska sanctuary, all national parks in the wildlife rich state of Uttaranchal have been put on high alert, forest department sources today said. The forest … Continue reading

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Wood Carving Industry Dying a Slow Death in Uttaranchal

Nainital, April 13 2005 Uttaranchal’s famous handicrafts industry of softwood wood-carving is dying a slow death as less and less artisans are opting for the trade. The wood carving of the region is breath taking for its simple designs on … Continue reading

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Priests of Himalayan Dhams Threaten to Strike

Dehradun, 9 April 2005 Till now people were facing strike by traders, employees, auto drivers or unions but now there is another group who has taken the route of strike to bring attention to their demands. Pilgrims who are about … Continue reading

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