Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Forest Department's research wing has developed India's first forest healing centre in popular hill station Ranikhet. Based on the Japanese technique of ‘shinrin-yoku’ or forest bathing and ancient Indian traditions, the 13-acre healing centre offers forest walking, tree-hugging, forest meditation and sky gazing. The Chief Conservator of Forest (Research), Sanjiv Chaturvedi has summarized the centre's essence as, "Be silent, go… read-more

Under the state’s Bhuli Kanyadan scheme, the Uttarakhand Police in the Devprayag area has decided to reward Rs 10,001 to brides who object to alcohol parties at their wedding celebrations. Reportedly, alcohol abuse during cocktail parties is a visible propeller of disputes that incite law and order disruptions in the region. In light of the same, the police launched the noble drive after consulting with the locals and pooled money… read-more

Being known for his gestures towards the underprivileged, the philanthropic actor Sonu Sood has now extended his support towards the Uttarakhand glacier burst victims. Reportedly, Sonu has planned to adopt the family of a 45-year-old electrician Alam Singh Pundir who died in the tragic accident. Moreover, the actor also offered to help Alam’s four daughters in their education and marriage. "It is every individual's responsibility to come… read-more

Farmers in Uttarakhand's Uttam Singh Nagar district were forced to destroy their banana crops planted in 4.25 acres due to low prices. Reportedly, the three brothers had invested in banana crop over the advice of horticulture officers in 2019, but failed to get buyers promising satisfactory rates. Farmers engaged in cultivation of fruits and vegetables are known to be common victims as prices fall in wholesale markets.

For the 385-village relocation project planned in 2017 by the Uttarakhand government, work for 5 villages have been started following the government's Rs 2.38-crore fund allocation on February 11. The five villages are from the Tehri, Chamoli, Uttarkashi and Bageshwar districts. Reportedly, in 2017, the cost of the exercise was pegged at around Rs 10,000 crore. The project aims to relocate the villages from disaster-prone areas to safer… read-more