Monthly Archives: January 2008

Uttarakhand sore with delimitation

Dehradun, 29 Jan 2008 The redefining of Assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in the recent delimitation process has affected the political fate of many Uttarakhand stalwarts. From state Congress president Mr Yashpal Arya to its former chief Mr Harish Rawat … Continue reading

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Protecting rivers, Almora women show the way

Aarti Dhar New Delhi, 27 Jan 2008 Initiative to restore environment gains momentum in Uttarakhand; Annual ‘River Day’ to be observed. Laxmi Ashram takes up the challenge to create awareness 2008 declared “Save the Rivers Year” Global warming, climate change … Continue reading

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Pauri by-election on February 24

Dehradun, 26 Jan 2008 The Election Commission on Friday announced that the Lok Sabha by-election from Pauri in Uttarakhand will be held on February 24. Chief Electoral Officer Radha Raturi said that although the official notification would be issued on … Continue reading

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ADB fund for Uttarakhand

Statesman News Service New Delhi, 25 Jan 2008 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a $350 million loan to improve urban infrastructure and services in 31 towns and cities in Uttarakhand, one of the country’s top tourist destinations. The … Continue reading

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Jolly Grant and Pant Nagar airports to start operations in Feb 08

By Arti Saggi | New Delhi, 22 Jan 2008 The Uttarakhand Government has completed the upgradation work at the Jolly Grant Airport and Pant Nagar Airport. The airports are scheduled to start operations in February, 2008. Besides, three airstrips at … Continue reading

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Scientists in Uttarakhand develop Protein-rich corn as good as milk

New Delhi, 21 Jan 2008 A variety of corn with extra protein developed by scientists in Uttarakhand may be the first of a series of designer crops that India plans to develop without genetic modification involving alien genes. Scientists at … Continue reading

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