Dehradun: The Forest Products Division, Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, is hosting a five-day short-term training programme on “Reconstituted Wood and Handmade Paper from Lantana” from 25th to 29th November. The training sessions are being conducted at the Cellulose & Paper Discipline and Composite Wood Discipline, Forest Products Division, aimed at equipping participants with…
1995-batch IPS Officer Deepam Seth Becomes Uttarakhand’s Director General of Police; Acting DGP Abhinav Kumar Relieved from Position. Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government has appointed 1995-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Deepam Seth as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of the state. The orders were issued on Monday morning. With this appointment, 1996-batch IPS…
Dehradun: Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Limited, one of India’s leading electric vehicle manufacturers operating under the brands Joy e-bike and Joy e-rik, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ampvolts Limited; formerly Quest Softech (India) Limited, a prominent EV charging stations and infrastructure provider. This strategic collaboration aims to advance green mobility solutions by leveraging…
Driving nutrition awareness and healthier lifestyle in adolescents across 26 states and union territories Pant Nagar : Nestlé India and its partners commemorated the completion of fifteen years of its flagship societal initiative, Nestlé Healthy Kids Programme, dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles amongst adolescents. Launched as a pilot programme in 2009, it has grown significantly,…
Dehradun: Uttarakhand has been recognized with the prestigious Best State Award in the Himalayan and North-Eastern States category by the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad. This accolade was conferred on World Fisheries Day, acknowledging the state’s remarkable achievements and innovative initiatives in fisheries development. At a ceremony held in New Delhi, Dr. B.V.R.C. Purushottam,…
Dehradun: By-election for the 07-Kedarnath Assembly Constituency was conducted peacefully and transparently. A total voter turnout of 57.64% was recorded by 6 PM. Additional Chief Electoral Officer Dr. Vijay Kumar Jogdande congratulated all officials and personnel for the successful completion of the election and expressed gratitude to the district residents for their cooperation. Poll counting…
Rishikesh: The fifth annual convocation of Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University was held at its premises in Rishikesh with the Governor Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh having presided over it as the chancellor. A total of 21230 students were awarded bachelors’ (17,827) and masters’ (3,403) degrees while 81 students were awarded gold medals at the…
FM Nirmala Sitharaman unveils a ₹100 commemorative coin, marking a centenary milestone of SBI’s iconic Horniman Circle branch, a Grade 2A heritage structure and the oldest building in South Mumbai SBI celebrates its legacy by unveiling the 5th edition of ‘The Evolution of State Bank of India’ series covering the Bank’s journey between 1981 and…
Unwind with Sara Ali Khan at a serene Airbnb in Goa, where guests will enjoy a bespoke yoga session guided by the actress herself Bookings for this wellness and yoga retreat in Goa – which will be listed on Airbnb for ₹0 – open on November 27, 10 AM IST Dehradun: Bollywood actor, fitness and…
Hyderabad: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha late on November 16, 2024. This hypersonic missile is designed to carry various payloads for ranges greater than 1,500 kms for the Armed Forces. The missile was…
