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 Debate held on whether media is abdicating its role |
| The Sai Institute organised an inter college debate on the issue of whether the media is abdicating its role. State Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Drinking Water Prakash Pant was the chief guest on the occasion. |
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| Robbers bid foiled by villagers |
| The tall claims made by city police for maintaining law and order proved bogus as robbers tried to rob house under Thana Vasant Vihar on Friday. |
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| Govt to delay winter session-2009 |
| With an intention to handle the prevailing financial crisis, Uttarakhand Government, who became first State to implement Sixth Pay Commission’s recommendation, may delay upcoming winter session-2009 and imposed blanket ban over the payment of Sixth Pay Commission’s second arrear. |
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| MCD started sample survey of residential building |
| The Municipal Corporation of Dehradun (MCD) has started a sample survey of residential buildings in all the 20 circles comprising the area under the purview of the MCD in order to ascertain the rate of house tax payable according to the self-assessment policy of calculating house tax. |
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| Swine flu toll rises in Doon, 1 more dies |
| State Health Department has also pulled up its socks following the death of one swine flu patient, late night on Friday. After understanding the gravity of swine flu, as more number of swine flu cases has been reported from across the State, Chief Medical officers of all the 13 districts of the State are asked to take more tangible steps for curbing the deadly menace in the State. |
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| IMA participates in XVI Asian Games |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) participated in the XVI Asian Games selection trials held at Jaipur. Four riders from academy performed exceptionally well and managed to secure place in the first 30 riders. Participants from across the country exhibited their skills in the selection trials held in 61 Cavalry, Jaipur. A total of 78 riders from across the country participated from 61 Cavalry, RVC (Remount Veterinary Corps), ASC (Army Supply Corps) and private clubs. |
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| Commercial sales in Kashipur causing loss to Govt exchequer |
| Though the Trade Tax Department is the largest single contributor of revenue to the State coffers, department officials in Kashipur have continued to remain apathetic towards the trend of commercial sales being held in town with license from the department which is causing loss in the Government revenue amounting to several lakh rupees. |
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| Mussoorie indifferent to memories of its Scholar Gypsy |
| Mussoorie has been home to several celebrities from the world over and has been known to attract many who visit its charming environs to the extent that they set up their home here. |
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| Diwakar Bhatt to go on hunger strike on Nov 24 |
| While elaborate preparations for the successful organisation of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Haridwar are being made, State Food and Civic Supply Minister Diwakar Bhatt is planning to go on 24 hour-hunger strike on November 24 in protest against the Union Government’s refusal to provide additional quantities of food and essential commodities demanded by the State Government for meeting the needs of the lakhs of devotees expected to attend the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar. |
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| One Himalayan black bear cub injured seriously by villagers |
| After the leopard-human conflict, now bear-human conflict came to light due to which one old woman lost her life and a bear cub was injured seriously by villagers. |
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| Multi-purpose camp organised in Doiwala |
| A multi-purpose camp was organised in the Guru Ram Rai inter college in Boghpur Nyay panchayat, Ranipokhri area of Doiwala which was presided over by State Government parliamentary secretary and Rishikesh MLA Premchand Agrawal. |
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| BRO conducts unauthorised mining on banks of Ganga |
| The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is constructing an alternative highway under the Mountain Varunawat package as part of which it is conducting mining activity on the banks of the Ganga river without the permission of the district administration. |