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‘Sacred groves’ falsify govt contention

In Garhwal and Kumaon, numerous large and small patches of forests are protected and preserved as “sacred groves” by communities. Villagers, through ‘divine sanction’, are stopped from harming any vegetation in these groves. It is utterly wrong to blame the recent forest fires in the…

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Election sans development in Uttarakhand

Shishir Prashant / Business Standard / Dehra Dun May 04, 2009 Although both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the two main parties in Uttarakhand, are targeting each other for not improving the economic health of the hill state, politics on the real…

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What future has in store for Uttarakhand

Zee Exclusive (Abhishek), Monday, April 20, 2009 One of the most popular tourist destinations in India, Uttarakhand has seen quite a few changes in political power in recent times. From Congress’ Narayan Dutt Tiwari to current BJP’s BC Khanduri-led government, the mandate of people dwindles…

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Water crisis this summer in Dehradun

Tribune, Dehradun, March 16 This summer, water may become a scarce commodity for the people of Uttarakhand. Due to poor management of water resources, haphazard growth and erratic rain several areas are already reeling under acute water shortage. The problem may be aggravated in months…

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Troubled road to empowerment

Neena Sharma Tribune News Service, March 7, 2009 Behind the ever-smiling face of Garhwali women lies steely resolve and hard work. From discharging her duties at home to participating in social movements, the women are the main cogs in the wheel driving the state of…

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Meltdown blues reach Uttarakhand

SMA Kazmi Tribune News Service, February 28, 2009 Uttarakhand has not remained unaffected by global economic meltdown. Once a hot favourite destination of the industry following the announcement of an industrial package in 2003, the situation has worsened for all major companies. While the big…

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Save River Campaign from February 3

(PTI, Pithoragarh, Jan 19) An NGO fighting for water conservation in Uttarakhand will launch a “Save River Campaign” in the state beginning February 3 to mobilise the local people to save their nearby rivers. Nadi Bachao Abhiyan (Movement to Save Rivers), a Kausani-based NGO, will…

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Villagers oppose hydroelectric power project in Rudraprayag

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand), Jan 25, (ANI): Many villagers of Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand have protested against the setting up of a mega hydroelectric power project in their region. These villagers have been skeptical about hydroelectric power projects built across River Mandakini. Considering this region being prone…

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Kashipur Declaration: Implement Ceiling laws in Uttarakhand State

The Padyatra i.e. Footmarch organized by Uttar-Pradesh Land Alliance under the leadership of Mr Vidya Bhushan Rawat, human rights activist began from Golbohji forest village in Palia district of Uttar-Pradesh on December 13th, 2008. After traveling 20-25 kilometer a day, the Padyatra finally culminated at…

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Desperation continues to grip Uttarakhand

Subhash Mishra, India Today Lucknow, December 30, 2008 Gloom and desperation continues to engulf the small hilly state of Uttarakhand, created eight years back in 2000 as economic disparity and development continues to widen the rift between the hilly and plain regions of the state.…

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