Monthly Archives: June 2009

Training institutes for entrepreneurs in Uttarakhand

20 Jun 2009 Leading banks along with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) and the Uttarakhand government are setting up training institutes in all the 13 districts of the state to enhance entrepreneur skills and employment opportunities … Continue reading

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400 babies delivered in moving Ambulances – 108 Service

As I thought of organizing my grand daughter’s naming ceremony, my heart wanted to reach out to all those who facilitated her safe birth, in a moving ambulance,” says Shree Chand form Rudraprayag. As his 3 month old grand daughter … Continue reading

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Bhimtal lake gets an island aquarium

Nainital, 13 June 2009 Bhimtal Lake is home to a large variety of aquatic species. There is an island in the centre of the lake that used to have a restaurant, which fascinated a lot of tourists until its beauty … Continue reading

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Uttarakhand gets serious on industrial package

12 June 2009 Ahead of the Union Budget, serious efforts have been initiated in Uttarakhand for the extension of the 2003 industrial package till 2013 with Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Harish Rawat today lending his full … Continue reading

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Uttarakhand plans ropeway projects

7 Jun 2009 The Uttarakhand Government has plans to set up a series of ropeway projects at various tourist and religious centres in the state. There will be three to four points where the cable car will halt for two … Continue reading

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Horticulture technology mission initiated in Uttarakhand

6 Jun 2009 To promote horticulture in Uttarakhand, horticulture technology mission has been initiated with the help of the Central Government in the state. Under the scheme, the government would provide horticulture production inputs at a subsidised rate. The government … Continue reading

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