Monthly Archives: July 2006

Tehri Hydroelectric Plant becomes Operational

PTI, Sunday, 30 July 2006 TEHRI (Uttaranchal): After nearly 35 years and an investment of Rs 8,000 crore, the Tehri hydroelectric plant — one of the country’s largest and most controversial power projects — on Sunday started commercial operations. The … Continue reading

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Uttaranchal Emerging as an Auto Hub

29 July 2006 Uttaranchal is fast emerging as an auto hub, thanks to the Government’s tax holiday scheme, reports Business Standard. Leading companies have decided to set up units in the state to make use of the benefits of the … Continue reading

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Dudhatoli Pasturelands

27 July 2006 Simar pasture in Dudhatoli forest division, Chamoli district of Uttaranchal, appears sparkling fresh. The memorial to Chandra Singh Garhwali – who as a soldier in the colonial army refused to fire on Pathan protesters, and was consequently … Continue reading

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VCD takes Uttaranchal by storm

Tania Saili, 20 July 2006, Dehradun A Garhwali song has taken Uttaranchal by storm. It makes fun of the N D Tiwari government and has been quite a hit with the opposition. Political propaganda in a catchy package, ‘Nauchaumi Narayan’ … Continue reading

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Tehri dam starts power generation

17 July 2006 Engineers say they have carried out a successful test of the power supply at the controversial Tehri hydropower project in northern India. The project includes a 261 metre high (856 feet) dam, the highest in Asia, and … Continue reading

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Govt. invites Bangalore based IDEB to develop IT Park

15 July 2006 Govt. of Uttaranchal, through its Sate Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCUL) has invited IDEB, Bangalore headquartered infrastructure conglomerate to develop an IT Park through a joint venture on the basis of 51% and 49% respectively. IDEB shall also … Continue reading

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