Articles by: Jagdish Bhatt
Jagdish Bhatt: a journalist for 40 years. He has worked for The Times of India, The Indian Express, The Pioneer among others. He lives in Dehradun.

Himachali couple tickling taste buds in Norway

March 20, 2013 12:25
Himachali couple tickling taste buds in Norway

Stavanger (Norway): A Himachali couple from Kialu village in the interiors of Shimla district is tickling the taste buds of not only members of the indian community in this sea-side town that is the third largest urban zone and metropolitan area in Norway, but also the locals and tourists who [...]

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Santi Samiti to clean Ganga in two phases

March 18, 2013 06:15
Santi Samiti to clean Ganga in two phases

Dehra Dun : With the centre and state governments not being able to preserve the cleanliness and dumping of sewerage nullahs into the Ganga the Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti has undertaken upon itself to take up the gigantic task, with the cooperation of the people living in the townships that [...]

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Adventure tourism drive of Uttarakhand govt may turn sour

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Adventure tourism drive of Uttarakhand govt may turn sour

Dehra Dun : With the state government not being able to ensure the safety of tourists in adventure sports in the state, adventure tourism which is being promoted in a big to lure visitors from both India and abroad to Uttarakhand, may not really be able to take off. The [...]

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Anil Ambani’s offer to Badrinath in Uttarakhand

March 17, 2013 12:30
Anil Ambani’s offer to Badrinath in Uttarakhand

Dehra Dun : With the Badrinath shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand at a height of over 3400 metres on the banks of the Alaknanda river, slowly but surely spreading its influence over devotees across the country, the corporate houses are also giving due attention to this shrine dedicated [...]

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Four-horned ram to lead Nanda Devi Raj Jat reported in Uttarakhand

March 13, 2013 09:33
Four-horned ram to lead Nanda Devi Raj Jat reported in Uttarakhand

The stage is set for the traditional Nanda Devi Raj Jat, a religious 280 kms trek that takes about 20-days to complete scheduled to be undertaken later in August.

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Political considerations prevail : Uttarakhand to have two assemblies

March 11, 2013 11:59
Political considerations prevail : Uttarakhand to have two assemblies

A state reeling under a debt of thousands of rupees of crores will see the state exchequer spend hundreds of crores of rupees on two vidhan sabha buildings

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Kedarntah shrine doors in Uttarakhand to open on May 14

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Kedarnath temple - File Photo

Dehra Dun : The Kedarnath shrine located in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand will reopen for ‘darshan’ on May 14, after having been closed for about seven months for the winters. Considered to be one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shivait is located near the Mandakin river [...]

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Rahul unhappy with both Cong govt and organisation in Uttarkhand

March 10, 2013 11:07
Rahul unhappy with both Cong govt and organisation in Uttarkhand

Dehra Dun : Congress national vice-president, Rahul Gandhi during his recent visit to Uttarkhand made it amply clear that he is not happy in the manner things were going on in this small mountain state and there was need for not only the partymen, but senior party functionaries and the [...]

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Dehra Dun and Mt Everest; Some Sad Memories

March 9, 2013 13:00
Dehra Dun and Mt Everest; Some Sad Memories

Dehra Dun : Though Bachendri Pal, the first woman from India to set foot on Mount Everest is from Uttarakhand, but this small mountain state will also be attempting another first, with twin sisters, Tashi Mallik and Nungshi Mallik, from Dehra Dun district, making their bid to climb the highest [...]

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Van Gujjars Linked To Tiger Death in Uttarakhand

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Van Gujjars Linked To Tiger Death in Uttarakhand

Dehra Dun : The worst fears of wild life lovers in this small hill state have only turned out to be true. Information given in reply to a question under the Right to Information by the Chief Conservator of Forests, Uttarakhand, as many as 55 tigers and 564 leopards were [...]

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