Category Archives: Government and Politics

Nishank lands in fresh controversy

Posted on April 25, 2011 by eUttaranchal

Ahead of the Assembly elections in Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has found himself at the centre of a fresh controversy in the wake of alleged financial irregularities during the Mahakumbh Mela at Haridwar last year. A criminal complaint … Continue reading →

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25 years later, Uttarakhand power projects haunts environment ministry

Posted on April 25, 2011 by eUttaranchal

25 years after the environment ministry cleared the controversial Srinagar hydro-power plant, the Uttarakhand high court has asked the ministry to decide, within three months, whether the height of the dam can be increased from 63 to 90 meters. The … Continue reading →

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CM lays foundations of projects worth Rs 10 crore

Posted on April 19, 2011 by eUttaranchal

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank today laid foundations of projects worth Rs 10 crore in Bageshwar district. The foundations of the projects were laid by the Chief Minister during a multi-purpose camp at Garur in teh district, an official … Continue reading →

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CAG raps SIDCUL’s policy for growth centre

Posted on April 16, 2011 by eUttaranchal

The slow rate of allotment of plots at the Sigaddi growth centre in Pauri district is due to the “faulty” policy of bidding adopted by the government-run State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (SIDCUL), a CAG report … Continue reading →

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UKPSC Declares Written Test 2010 Result for Assistant Registrar

Posted on April 14, 2011 by eUttaranchal

13 April 2011. Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has declared the result of Assistant Registrar written examination 2010 results. Results are made available in the Commission’s official website: www.ukpsc.gov.in. The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) was constituted under the provisions … Continue reading →

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Centre Clears Mining Projects on Seven Uttarakhand Rivers

Posted on April 14, 2011 by eUttaranchal

The Ministry of Environment and Forests has granted forest and environment clearances to seven mining projects in Uttarakhand. This meets a long-standing demand of the State. Members of Parliament from Uttarakhand had a meeting with the Hon’ble Minister for Environment … Continue reading →

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