Dehradun: The celebrations marking Uttarakhand State Foundation Day – Ninad 2025 will commence on 1 November 2025, with the Hon’ble Governor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Gurmit Singh, inaugurating the event. The Himalaya Culture Centre, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun, is fully prepared to host this grand cultural festival. As per the programme schedule, the Hon’ble Governor will…
Ambala: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu took a sortie in a Rafale aircraft at Air Force Station, Ambala (Haryana). She is the first President of India to have taken sortie in two fighter aircrafts of the Indian Air Force. Earlier, she took a sortie in Sukhoi 30 MKI in 2023. Air Force Station,…
Dehradun, October 29, 2025: On the occasion of World Stroke Day, observed annually on October 29, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun, raised awareness and emphasised on the critical importance of prevention, and timely intervention in combating stroke — one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide. This year’s theme, “Power of Prevention: Protect…
Dehradun: On the occasion of State Foundation Day, the colors of folk culture from the Himalayan states will shine across Uttarakhand. The heritage of hill folk dances, traditional attire, cuisine, literature, and folk songs will be shared among the people. From November 1 to November 9, various colorful events will be organized as part of…
Dehradun: Rural Development Minister Ganesh Joshi formally launched a new range of Dehradun’s famous Basmati rice under the prestigious Uttarakhand brand *House of Himalayas* at the FRDC auditorium located in the Secretariat. A collective of Dehradun Basmati producers was also formed, including around 40 farmers from the Vikasnagar and Sahaspur regions. These farmers use traditional…
Dehradun: The Ambassador of France to India, H.E. Mr Thierry Mathou, today conferred on Mrs Sangita Jindal, Chairperson of the JSW Foundation, the insignia of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters), one of France’s most prestigious distinctions. Presented at her private residence in Mumbai, the…
Saharnpur: On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day, which is globally observed on 21st September every year, doctors at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun, raised awareness and educated people about the different stages of the disease and guided families on how to be both emotionally and practically prepared. Alzheimer’s is a neurological disorder that…
Dehradun: The state’s Cooperative Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat reviewed the functioning of cooperative banks at the UCF building, Dehradun. He instructed all bank branches to open 5,000 new accounts and instructed that a deposit of ₹30 crore must be mandatorily ensured in each branch. Action will be taken against officers who fail to meet…
Haridwar: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun, raised awareness about precision cancer treatment, an advanced approach that identifies and directly target cancer cells while protecting the surrounding healthy cells. Unlike conventional chemotherapy and radiation therapy, this advanced technique focuses on the genes and proteins responsible for cancer growth. In traditional cancer treatment, patients often experience fatigue,…
Dehradun: The Indian Air Force will operate the Chinyalisaur (Uttarkashi) and Gauchar (Chamoli) airstrips. Meanwhile, the Pithoragarh airport will be operated by the Airport Authority of India (AAI). The government is also planning to expand the Pithoragarh airport, with an estimated cost of ₹450 crore. The state government is focusing on expanding air services in…
