Business Standard / New Delhi/ Dehra Dun November 21, 2007 Amid reports that a large chunk of agri land has fallen into the hands of land builders and industrialists in Uttarakhand, the state government is contemplating special agriculture zone (SAZ) to protect agriculture. “We want…
In conjunction with the 7th anniversary of Uttarakhand Statehood, Janpaksh-Aajkal magazine published a survey that loudly proclaimed that Uttarakhand had failed and become a playground for politicians and bureaucrats (Janpaksh-Aajkal, November 15, 2007). While definitely attention grabbing, the survey of 1500 respondents from throughout the…
Jaskiran Chopra Times of India, 8 Nov 2007 DEHRA DUN: It is music to the ears of builders in Uttarakhand, but, many residents are warning that the cacophony of construction could destroy Dehra Dun’s peace. Fulfiling a long-standing demand, the state government has decided to…
By HT Monday October 15, 12:57 AM The blocked waters of Bhagirathi for the 2400 MW Tehri Dam project has created a reservoir spanning nearly 42 square kilometres, making it one of the largest artificial lakes in Asia. The scenic beauty of the lake has…
Asian Tribune, Sat, 2007-10-13 01:44 By Bobby Ramakant People of Uttarakhand state, are fasting since 9 October 2007 against the state government’s approval to building dams on Ganga and other rivers. The native people of Uttarakhand who are to be affected from the dam constructions…
Garhwal Post, October 7, 2007 Srinagar, 6 Oct: The historic first conference of the Uttarakhand History and Culture Association concluded this weekend at H.N.B. Garhwal University in Srinagar, with delegates setting the baseline for professionalism and further growth in scholarly activities in the state. Honoured…
Indian Express, Friday, October 05, 2007 S M A KAZMI, DEHRADUN, OCTOBER 4 After tehri, the uttarakhand government is now faced with an agitation by those affected by the maneri bhali-phase-II hydro-electric project in Uttarkashi district. For the past four days, four residents of Gayansoo…
By Rajiv Rawat Over the past few weeks, the issue of traffic congestion and road accidents has taken centre stage, not only in Dehradun where the crisis is severe, but also throughout the state where an alarming number of buses have slipped off the roads…
Combat Law, September-October 2007 After getting full statehood in November 2000, Uttarakhand has become even easier target for the vested interests of private entrepreneurs in collusion with the political leadership of the state, reveals Suresh Nautiyal. This monsoon, as we moved closer to Gangotari from…
A Historic Conference on Uttarakhand History
Garhwal Post, October 7, 2007 Srinagar, 6 Oct: The historic first conference of the Uttarakhand History and Culture Association concluded this weekend at H.N.B. Garhwal University in Srinagar, with delegates setting the baseline for professionalism and further growth in scholarly activities in the state. Honoured…
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