Archive for May, 2010

Two engineering students attempt suicide… and other news

May 28, 2010

Two engineering students attempt suicide
PTI Two engineering students allegedly tried to commit suicide by cutting their wrists in Pauri district, 250 km from Dehradun, police said on Wednesday.
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39 panther skins seized in Haryana
'The skins will be sent to a laboratory at Dehradun to ascertain their authenticity. The culprits purchased the skins from different towns of Punjab,'
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The Ayurvedic Way to a Depression-free life

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According to Dehradun-based Ayurvedic physician Vaidya Balendu Prakash, the pioneer of Ayurvedic Treatment Protocol (AYTP), believes that migraine has been
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In Dehradun, Talwars quizzed about helps
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had called Arushi Talwar's parents — Dr Rajesh Talwar and Nupur Talwar — to Dehradun for investigation on May 19
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Rlys receive threat to blow up stations under Moradabad div
Police and Railway Protection Force have intensified security at main stations — Hapur, Roorkee, Haridwar, Dehradun and Moradabad, officials said.
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Class XII student commits suicide… and other news

May 27, 2010

Class XII student commits suicide
Dehradun, May 24 (PTI) A class XII student allegedly committed suicide after he failed to clear his board exams, the third incident in as many days.
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Blistering heat wave continues in northern & western part of country

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In Uttrakhand, there was no respite from the heat even after hailstorms as Dehradun witnessed a maximum of 38.1 degrees which is 5 degrees above the normal.
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Infuriated Samalheri villagers accuse govt of apathy, Health dept bans sale of oil
The villagers had planned to lay siege to the Ambala-Dehradun National Highway but timely intervention by Ambala SDM MK Ahuja saved a large numbers of
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He took early flight to join his daughter
50, advanced his return from a business trip to Dubai to be able to join his daughter, who was coming home for her first vacation from Dehradun.
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Don't get carried away by 90 per cent plus
In most of the old reputed boarding schools of Dehradun and Mussoorie, the complete school strength would seldom cross 500-750 students.
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CBI: Aarushi crime scene disturbed intentionally
Meanwhile, on Saturday, sleuths completed their latest round of questioning of the Talwar couple in Dehradun, that started from May 19, 2010.
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ICFAI University, Dehradun organises regional workshop on VLSI Design
Dehradun: The Faculty of Science and Technology, ICFAI University, Dehradun organised a three-day regional workshop on VLSI Design at its campus in
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Sikkimese girl scores 97.2 percent in ICSE exams… and other news

May 25, 2010

Sikkimese girl scores 97.2 percent in ICSE exams
GANGTOK, May 22: A Sikkimese girl studying at Dehradun has done her home State proud by scoring 97.2 percent in ICSE 2010 exams, results of which was
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Aarushi's parents summoned to Dehradun by CBI… and other news

May 24, 2010

Aarushi's parents summoned to Dehradun by CBI
PTI The parents of murdered teenager Aarushi Talwar are again under the scanner of CBI and are currently in Dehradun as part of the agency's probe into the
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Hill, Vale & Many A Tale

Outlook

The second section consists of a reprint of John Northam's Guide to Masuri, Landaur, Dehradun & The Hills North of Dehra, first published in 1884.
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Family feud to delay Bhaskar's Bihar plan
The strife has already blocked a proposed publication of an edition in Noida by one group, and in Dehradun by the other. Sanjay Agrawal, joint owner of
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Aarushi's parents summoned to Dehradun by CBI
New Delhi, May 21 (PTI) The parents of murdered teenager Aarushi Talwar are again under the scanner of CBI and are currently in Dehradun as part of the
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Infrastructure: the good, the bad… and other news

May 21, 2010

Infrastructure: the good, the bad
achievements have fallen short • New integrated terminal buildings were commissioned in Srinagar, Visakhapatnam, Tiruchirapalli, Amritsar, Dehradun,
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Shekhawat's ashes immersed in Ganga
Dehradun, May 19 (PTI) Ashes of former Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, who passed away in Jaipur last week, were immersed in river Ganges at
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Mob attack killed leopard: Report
Despite strenuous medical efforts by the Chhatbir zoo authorities, on the advice of experts from the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, and Delhi zoo,
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The name is Bond, Ruskin Bond
At the age of 10, Ruskin went to his grandmother's place in Dehradun. He has been living in Landour since the 1960s, and has previously stayed at Shimla,
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Kangana hurts herself while shooting
Kangana is thankfully now recuperating in Dehradun with her family. We caught up with Kangana and asked her how she is feeling now.
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LSAT India conducted successfully across 17 cities in India
The LSAT—India participating colleges this year were Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), Sonipat; Law College Dehradun, Dehradun; MATS Law School,
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Uma shares dais with Advani
Dehradun, May 17 (PTI) Rebel BJP leader Uma Bharati today shared the dais with senior party leader LK Advani at Gangotri in Uttarkashi district of
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Uttarakhand to expand smart health card scheme
By Kusumlata Pant Dehradun: The Uttarkhand government has decided to expand the health smart card scheme to six more districts of the state.
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Miss India World 2010 wishes to work for animal rights
Dehradun (Uttarakhand), May 16 (ANI): Manasvi Mamgai, who won the coveted title of Pantaloons Femina Miss India (PFMI) India World 2010, has expressed a
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Two poachers arrested with leopard skin
Dehradun, May 16 (PTI) Two suspected poachers were arrested with leopard skin in Bajpur town of Udhamsingh Nagar district, police said today.
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SC grounds Reddys' mining activities… and other news

May 20, 2010

SC grounds Reddys' mining activities
"The team headed by a senior officer from Dehradun office of Survey of India will also comprise of one member each from ministry of environment and forest
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Sofat gets 7-day 'immunity'
The apex court has granted him seven-day protection from arrest in the rape case registered against him in Dehradun. Giving Sofat conditional relief,
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Rs 400 to GAC for making Ganga pollution free
Dehradun, Mar 22 (PTI) Uttarakhand government has assigned Rs 400 crore to Ganga Action Committee for cleaning up the river and making it pollution free,
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139 places identified as sensitive in Uttarakhand
Dehradun, Mar 22 (PTI) A total of 139 places have been identified as sensitive from security point of view in Uttarakhand and strict vigil is being
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More coaches in 5 express trains to clear extra rush
One additional sleeper class coach will also be attached to Allahabad-Dehradun Link Express and Dehradun-Kathgodam Express, the spokesperson added.
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Uttarakhand ready to host winter SAF games
Dehradun, Mar 22 (PTI) The Uttarakhand government today said the state was ready to host the first winter SAF Games and it schedule was changed by the
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Mangalore: Direct Flight from City to New Delhi Likely from March 28
New flights will also be operated to New Delhi from Coimbatore, Amritsar and Dehradun too, it is learnt. As of now, the city is connected by daily direct
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ONGC triumphs in volleyball tourney
Star-studded team of ONGC Dehradun defeated Uttar Pradesh Police 25-20, 25-23, 25-17 to collect full points in their league match of the 10th All India
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Pioneer-Radisson Cup glitters in Doon Valley
Ajit Sinha, of InvestCare Publications (P) Ltd, the promoter of The Pioneer in Dehradun, announced that in case of the IMA team winning the tournament,
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Four awarded ten year imprisonment for gang-raping teenager in Uttarakhand
PTI Dehradun: A local court has sentenced four persons after finding them guilty of gang-raping a teenaged girl at her house in Rishikeksh nine years ago.
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