Monthly Archives: December 2009

Ex-CM of Uttarakhand ND Tiwari mired in sex scandal expose

25 Dec 2009 With a local Telugu television channel “ABN Andhra Jyothy” telecasting the photographs of alleged sexual escapades of the octogenarian governor, women’s and other organisations and political parties have started demanding his head. The Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad … Continue reading

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Nishank announces ban on polythene bags

Dehradun, 25 Dec 2009 Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank today announced a total ban on the use of polythene bags in the state. Nishank said his government is committed to make the hill state polythene-free and it would not … Continue reading

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Tourists view winter line in Mussoorie

Mussoorie, 25 Dec 2009 Hundreds of tourists thronged at Mussoorie, the hill resort in Uttarakhand, to view rare natural phenomenon known as ‘winter line’ on Thursday. Incidentally, such a scene is witnessed in just two parts of the world, Mussoorie … Continue reading

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Uttarakhand facing dry spell

25 Dec 2009 Uttarakhand is experiencing another dry spell during this winter season with the last two months going almost dry. After the prolonged dry spell that badly hit the agriculture sector, the government has again sounded an alarm by … Continue reading

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Uttarakhand looks at pine needles for clean development

22 Dec 2009 As climate change and its effects begin to dawn upon the world, clean development technologies has started finding more takers, and the small hill state of Uttarakhand is one of them. With lakhs of hectares carpeted with … Continue reading

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Solluna Resort in Corbett bags affiliation from RCI

16 Dec 2009 RCI, part of Wyndham Exchange and Rentals, announced an affiliation with The Solluna Resort, situated in Jim Corbett National Park, in Uttarakhand. This new affiliation brings the total number of RCI affiliated resorts in sought-after destinations across … Continue reading

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