Monthly Archives: August 2005

Tehri Dam Displaced still Await Rehabilitation

Posted on August 30, 2005 by eUttaranchal

30 Aug 2005, By Atul Chauhan As the first phase of a controversial dam in Uttaranchal nears completion, displaced villagers have accused the state authorities of not giving them enough compensation. The Tehri Dam project, which has entered its 28th … Continue reading →

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Army to Set up Holiday Homes in Uttaranchal

Posted on August 30, 2005 by eUttaranchal

Dehradun, 30 Aug 2005 The Uttaranchal government is trying to rope in the Army, Air Force, and Navy in setting up holiday homes in major hill resorts in order to promote the services tourism. Taking a cue from the growing … Continue reading →

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Playing Holi with Butter and Milk in Uttaranchal

Posted on August 26, 2005 by eUttaranchal

Dayara (Uttarkashi), August 26, 2005 People of Dayara, living at a height of 3,048 metres near Uttarkashi, celebrate Andudi festival, which is quite similar to the festival of colours – Holi, but has a distinctive style of its own. Butter … Continue reading →

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Nainital to be First Rural Business Hub in Country

Posted on August 25, 2005 by eUttaranchal

New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) The first rural business hub in the country, involving panchayati raj institutions to promote horticulture, fruit farming and other activities, would be set up in the Nainital district of Uttaranchal, Lok Sabha was informed today. … Continue reading →

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ADB to help Uttaranchal prepare Road Master Plan

Posted on August 23, 2005 by eUttaranchal

August 23, 2005 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will help Uttaranchal draw up a set of plans to enhance its road network that will help the state achieve its development targets. The Philippines-based regional development agency will provide Uttaranchal Government … Continue reading →

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