Monthly Archives: July 2005

Tiger Population Dwindles in Uttaranchal

Posted on July 31, 2005 by eUttaranchal

Dehradun, 31 July 2005 An extensive wildlife census carried out in 12 national parks and sanctuaries across Uttaranchal has shed some light on the tiger population in the state. The census was carried out by 2290 teams all over the … Continue reading →

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Water Discharges Reducing from Ganga, Yamuna Basins

Posted on July 25, 2005 by eUttaranchal

Outlook India, July 25, 2005 The impact of shrinking ice cover over the Himalayas is not something which should worry only future generations. If there are reduced discharges in some rivers, at other places mountain springs which supply drinking water … Continue reading →

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Aptech under Watch in Uttaranchal

Posted on July 23, 2005 by eUttaranchal

Dehradun, 22 July 2005 Aptech may be making news in the stock market. But in Uttaranchal, the company is coming under scrutiny yet again. After running into a title dispute two years ago, Aptech had made a strong comeback by … Continue reading →

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Bhagirathi River to get Hydel Project soon

Posted on July 23, 2005 by eUttaranchal

Dehradun, 22 July 2005 Uttaranchal government has signed an agreement with Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) for building 400 mw Bhaironghati hydel project on the river Bhagirathi in the state. A memorandum of understanding was signed in this regard last evening … Continue reading →

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Woman Behind Valley of Flowers

Posted on July 16, 2005 by eUttaranchal

Dehradun, July 16, 2005 The World Heritage Site (WHS) status for the Valley of Flowers in Chamoli has come after years of hard work by the forest officials. The valley was discovered in the 1930s by an Englishman but it … Continue reading →

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Valley of Flowers becomes World Heritage Site

Posted on July 15, 2005 by eUttaranchal

Chamoli (Uttaranchal), July 15, 2005 Situated in the upper reaches of Bhyundar Ganga (Laxman Ganga river) in the state’s Chamoli district, ‘Valley of Flowers’ is spread over 87.5 square kilometers. A glacial corridor located at an altitude of between 3,250 … Continue reading →

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