Monthly Archives: October 2007

Lucknow Univ bags project to revive tribal language of Uttarakhand

Lucknow, 25 Oct 2007 The Lucknow University (LU) has bagged a project from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to revive one of the tribal languages, Raji, of Uttarakhand. The project was offered to LU following significant work on the language … Continue reading

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60 years after Corbett, a teacher turns terror for man-eaters of Kumaon

Chamoli, 20 Oct 2007 Edward James Corbett left India in 1947, but in Uttaranchal’s leopard land, his silhouette still exists in the form of a 43-year-old teacher. On July 25, the birth anniversary of India’s most famous hunter, Lakhpat Singh … Continue reading

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More rivers for rafting in Uttarakhand

17 Oct 2007 In an attempt to lower the burden on the existing river rafting belt making it a year round sporting activity, Prakash Pant, Minister of Tourism for Uttarakhand said to Express TravelWorld in an exclusive conversation that the … Continue reading

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Snowing, hailstorms usher chill in Uttarakhand

Dehradun, 16 Oct 2007 Higher reaches in Uttarakhand experienced snowfall as rain lashed the plains dipping mercury by several notches ushering in chilly weather. Nanda Devi, Kedarnath and Gangotri in Garhwal region and Munsuiyari and Panchashuli in Kumaon received moderate … Continue reading

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Road to China, to Lipulekh via Gunji

Statesman News Service Dehradun, 13 Oct 2007 Reaching the Indo-Chinese border in Uttarakhand will be easier as the Centre has decided to build a road. State chief secretary Mr SK Das said the road will be 70 km and lead … Continue reading

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Mounting public pressure against dams in Uttarakhand

13 Oct 2007 By Bobby Ramakant People of Uttarakhand state, are fasting since 9 October 2007 against the state government’s approval to building dams on Ganga and other rivers. The native people of Uttarakhand who are to be affected from … Continue reading

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