Monthly Archives: December 2008

Uttarakhand House sat for just 20 days this year

Dehradun, 30 Dec 2008 The Uttarakhand Assembly’s sitting of a mere 20 days this year is woefully short of the sittings recommended for recently created states. According to the officials of the Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha secretariat, the Assembly is supposed … Continue reading

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Desperation continues to grip Uttarakhand

Lucknow, 30 Dec 2008 Gloom and desperation continues to engulf the small hilly state of Uttarakhand, created eight years back in 2000 as economic disparity and development continues to widen the rift between the hilly and plain regions of the … Continue reading

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Rare botanical garden in Nainital

Nainital, 30 Dec 2008 A botanical garden called the ‘Nature Study Centre’ in the hilly region of Uttarakhand consisting of rare medicinal plants is receiving the attention of conservationists. The hilly areas of Uttarakhand known for its natural and spread … Continue reading

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