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Dixit Commission report on Permanent Capital of Uttarakhand
Set up on 11 Jan 2001, the Dixit Commission (Justice, Retd Virendra Dixit) was constituted to decide the permanent capital for Uttarakhand after the then Nityanand Swami’s interim government failed to reach a decision.
GPF status by SMS for Uttarakhand employees
In a fresh e-Governance initiative, the Uttarakhand government has launched SMS GPF services to help state government employees track status of their General Provident Fund (GPF) accounts at the click of a mouse.
Govt doctors in Uttarakhand to boycott OPD
Doctors of government hospitals in Uttarakhand today decided not to attend OPD from tomorrow to protest against the appointment of an IAS officer in Health Directorate.
Dunlop India gears up to jack up production this year
In its effort to place itself as the world's largest producer of 2/3 wheeler tyres, Dunlop India Limited, through its subsidiary company Falcon Tyres Limited, has decided to set up a new plant in Uttranchal and upgrade the capacity
‘Tourism overkill endangering Corbett’
Alarmed at the uncontrolled tourist flow into the Corbett National Park, Brijendra Singh, the park’s honorary wildlife warden, has emphasised the need for the State Government to ‘act urgently’ to check tourism and ensure that it did not turn the park into a 'glorified, large zoo'.
Fall in Basmati rice production in Uttarakhand
The overall production of the famous Basmati rice from Uttarakhand's Terai region has decreased with respect to several different emerging brands from other states, which have captured the market.
Implementation of APMC Act soon
In order to keep the prices of agriculture products including vegetables, same in all corners of the State, State Government will implement the Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act within six months.
Government to implement sixth pay commission
In a bid to give boost to technical education in the State, Uttarakhand Government has announced implementation of sixth pay commission recommendation as per University Grants Commission (UGC) for vice-chancellor (VC) of the technical universities
1,720 houses constructed under Indira Awas Yojna
More than 1,720 houses were constructed in Dehradun under the Indira Awas Yojna for BPL families, in the year 2009-10.
PWD to repair damaged route to Madhmaheshwar
The Public Works Department has planned to undertake the work for improvement of the tough route to the shrine of Madhmaheshwar, one of the Punch Kedar shrines in Uttarakhand.
Committee formed to regulate ultrasound machines in hospitals
A committee has been formed to monitor the functioning of registered ultrasound machines, installed in private medical treatment centres in the district to ensure that the machines are used according to standard regulations.
Zila Panchayat head shows doors to non-performing bodies
Presiding over a meet of the District Water and Sanitation Mission, the Zila Panchayat head Chandi Prasad Bhatt expressed dissatisfaction over the performance of NGOs
Sena stages protest at supply office
Activists of Shiv Sena staged a protest at the district supply office, Dehradun, in support of their pending demands on Friday.
Wild fires raging in forests despite department’s tall claims
Despite the forest department’s claim that enough measures were put in place for early detection and control the wild fire, in last two-three days as the temperature started getting upward
Alva visits trade fair at Parade Ground
Uttarakhand Governor Margaret Alva visited to the ongoing trade fair at Parade Ground on Friday. She interacted with the traditional craftsmen about their products.
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