Sri Lanka Tapu: Uttarakhand’s ‘Monsoon Island’ braces for three months of isolation, new helipad offers hope amid challenges

Sri Lanka Tapu: Uttarakhand’s ‘Monsoon Island’ braces for three months of isolation, new helipad offers hope amid challenges

Dehradun:  As monsoon sets to hit Uttarakhand in the coming few days, the remote village of Sri Lanka Tapu, located in Nainital district’s Bindukhatta area, is preparing for three months of complete isolation. Every year, 115 families residing in this unique settlement find themselves cut off from the mainland, battling flooding, lack of infrastructure, and … Read more

Tough tasks for Dehradun admin & police; city to witness big events in coming weeks

Tough tasks for Dehradun admin & police; city to witness big events in coming weeks

Dehradun: The coming few weeks will be challenging for the Dehradun district administration as well as Dehradun police in view of a series of big programs taking place in the city. The big events like Urban Local Bodies’ (ULB) Elections, Republic Day Parade, opening ceremony of the National Games 2025, and Recruitment examinations are scheduled … Read more

Uttarakhand govt faces challenges to stop migration & implement strict land laws

Uttarakhand govt faces challenges to stop migration & implement strict land laws

Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government will seek suggestions from the local people through Sub-divisional magistrates and Tehslidar from across the state before introducing a rigorous land law in the hill state. The state government has already made it clear that the draft of the local land law will be prepared keeping in mind the requirements of local … Read more