Information on Uttarakhand Floods and Landslides -UN SYSTEM RESPONSE

What Caused the Dams to Collapse in the Himalayas? The recent himalayan dams collapse and sustain damage has raised concerns over the stability and safety of these structures. The tragic incident, thought to be triggered by a combination of heavy rainfall and weak infrastructure, resulted in devastating flooding and loss of life. Investigations are underway … Read more

School of Engineering, & School of Management at Himalayan University, Dehradun

The Himalayan University known for its 750 Bedded Hospital and having a Medical College, which also has Post Graduate courses along with Para Medical courses has now started its Engineering and Management Courses from 2013 Academic year.   How Did the Uttarakhand Floods and Landslides Impact the Himalayan University in Dehradun? The uttarakhand floods and … Read more

Tipping Point:Exodus from Uttarakhand Hills

Since the formation of the state and seeing the status of its development, the hills will soon see many ghost villages. The 2011 census figures of the state have already shown the demographic shift from the hills to the plains/Terai regions. The population density has increased many folds in the plain/Terai areas of the state … Read more

AG Uttarakhand SMS service for GPF holders

The office of the Accountant General (AG)-Uttarakhand has launched its ambitious scheme of Pull Short Message Service on monday here in Dehradun. The service will benefit around one lakh GPF holders in Uttarakhand. This is one of its kind service launched so far in the country. For more information the GPF holders can log on to. for … Read more