Monthly Archives: February 2008

Uttarakhand villagers script Corbett’s success story

29 Feb 2008 Corbett (Uttarakhand): A unique partnership between Kumaoni villagers and the Forest Department at the Jim Corbett National Park has helped protect many rare wildlife species and scripted one of the world’s best conservation stories. Here, the villagers … Continue reading

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TPS Rawat wins Pauri bye elections

Dehradun, 28 Feb 2008 Soldiers and defence personnel were instrumental in the victory of Lt-General TPS Rawat of BJP in Pauri Lok Sabha by-election. Lt-General Rawat defeated Congress candidate Mr Satpal Maharaj in a tough contest with a margin of … Continue reading

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Uttarakhand jumbos cross over to Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, 28 Feb 28 2008 A large herd of elephants from Uttarakhand has wandered into neighbouring Uttar Pradesh, coincidentally ruled by the Bahujan Samaj Party, whose election symbol is the elephant. “To be precise, 101 elephants have wandered away from … Continue reading

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Khanduri takes credit for Maneri project

Dehradun, 22 Feb 2008 Accusing the Congress of not producing a single unit of power during its five year rule, Uttarakhand Chief Minister B C Khanduri today said it was due to his government that the first unit of 304 … Continue reading

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Maneri Bhali II power project begins operation

20 Feb 2008 BS reported that Uttarakhand can now hope to get rid of its acute power crisis as 304 MW Maneri Bhali phase II hydel project in Uttarkashi district is starting production. After months of dithering, Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut … Continue reading

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Road building along Rajaji National Park challenged

15 Feb 2008 The construction of a road in Rishikesh in Uttarakhand skirting the boundary of the Rajaji National Park was challenged in the Supreme Court Friday on the ground that it posed danger to the wildlife there. The apex … Continue reading

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