Tourism has been worst hit in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand, with pilgrims fleeing the disaster-struck state and tourists cancelling their bookings. May and June are considered peak season for tourism in the state with hotels registering 100 per cent occupancy, but now, most wear a deserted look and several have also been washed away in the floods. … Read more
The memorial of Mahakavi Kalidasa in village Kavilda near Kalimath in Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand state. It is said that the great poet and writer was born here in the Himalayas. “The beauty of storytelling transcends time, connecting generations and cultures in profound ways.” – Unknown What You Will Learn The Legacy and Influence of … Read more
BHAG CHAND, Cook, H/199410. 19 Indian General Hospital. Indian Hospital Corps. Missing 1st January – 31st December 1942. Son of Daulu and Khimli, of Koe, Garhwal, India; husband of Ginori, of Koe. Column 347. BHOLA DATT, Nursing Sepoy, N/1653. 17 Combined General Hospital. Indian Hospital Corps. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son … Read more
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre and to Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, asking them to take effective steps to prevent the spread of epidemics in flood-hit and other areas in the two States. Spring water in still a major source of Drinking water in Himalayan villages In their public interest writ … Read more
ICICI Group today made a contribution of Rs 15 crore towards the Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Ms Chanda Kochhar, MD & CEO, ICICI Bank, met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Shri Vijay Bahuguna to present the cheque to aid the relief work in the disaster-struck state. Commenting on the situation in the state, Chanda Kochhar said: … Read more
ANAND SINGH, Lance Naik, SR/767745. Royal Indian Army Service Corps. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son of Sawal Singh and Sharda, of Huna, Almora, India; husband of Janki, of Huna. Column 329. AUTAR SINGH RAWAT, Sepoy, 12706. Indian Army Ordnance Corps. Missing 1st January – 31st December 1942. Son of Bhup Singh … Read more
The recent announcement by the RJD supremo Lalu Prasad that he would reward party tickets to only those who have served a jail term, reminds me of similar criteria for jobs for people who were active in the political movement for the separate state of Uttarakhand. Here too the candidates had to authenticate their involvement … Read more
Pioneer corps was also known to people by the name of …Coolie Corps ADARU KOLI, Pioneer, 164128. Indian Pioneer Corps. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 1st January – 31st December 1942. Son of Sitalu Koli, of Nail, Garhwal, India; husband of Kali, of Nail. Column 362. AKALU LOHAR, Pioneer, 164721. 13th Bn. Indian Pioneer Corps. … Read more
The migratory trends and settlement pattern in the state of Uttarakhand has not changed despite the creation of the new state. The emerging nuclear families, changing support system and new occupational patterns are changing the values, beliefs and relationships. All these are influencing the behaviour and adjustment of the nuclear family and hence also changing … Read more
In many hill villages of Uttarakhand, the agricultural activities have been reduced considerably. The unused and abandoned agricultural fields have been invaded by Lantanas. These Lantanas has also entered/occupied much of the village forest area. It has become a big menace for the people/Families, which are still staying behind for various reasons. I don’t know … Read more