News for 'Dehra Dun'

Ramdev flown to Dehra Dun, goes home to Haridwar

Ramdev flown to Dehra Dun, goes home to Haridwar

Rediff.com5 Jun 2011

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev was flown to Dehra Dun on Sunday from New Delhi by a special plane after the police swooped down on his hunger strike at the Ramleela maidan in a midnight operation

U'khand to set up IT SEZ in Dehra Dun

U'khand to set up IT SEZ in Dehra Dun

Rediff.com29 May 2008

The IT and IT-enabled services companies will be provided space in the proposed SEZ. The proposal awaits final approval from the Board of Approval. SIDCUL has been appointed the nodal agency for the proposed IT SEZ which would invite Expression of Interests from top reputed companies. The sources said top IT multinational companies like Infosys could be invited for the development of the IT SEZ, which is being set up over 14.2 hectares.

20 killed in bus mishap in Dehra Dun

20 killed in bus mishap in Dehra Dun

Rediff.com13 Mar 2005

The mishap occurred at Surkholi area in the afternoon when the bus was on its way to Chamba in Tehri district, they said.

Man held as he tries to hurl shoe at Kejriwal, Bedi

Man held as he tries to hurl shoe at Kejriwal, Bedi

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

A man has been arrested when he tried to throw a shoe at Team Anna in Dehra Dun on Saturday, police said.

Shoe hurled towards Rahul in Dehradun

Shoe hurled towards Rahul in Dehradun

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

A shoe was hurled towards Rahul Gandhi by a youth while he was addressing an election rally near Dehra Dun on Monday, barely two days after a similar incident with members of Team Anna.

Conspiracy to kill my aide Balkrishna, alleges Ramdev

Conspiracy to kill my aide Balkrishna, alleges Ramdev

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Yoga guru Ramdev on Tuesday alleged that a conspiracy was being hatched to kill his close aide Balkrishna, who is currently lodged in a jail in Dehra Dun, and put the blame on him.

Moderate intensity quake hits Uttarakhand

Moderate intensity quake hits Uttarakhand

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The magnitude of the quake was recorded 4.9 on the Richter scale and its epicenter was Gaumukh, north of Uttarkashi, Met Officials said in Dehra Dun.

Army made big gains in J-K under Gen Padmanabhan in 15 Corps

Army made big gains in J-K under Gen Padmanabhan in 15 Corps

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Former Chief of Army Staff General Sundararajan Padmanabhan, affectionately known as 'Paddy' in army circles, passed away in Chennai due to old age, a source close to him said on Monday.

Actor Sammir Dattani weds girlfriend

Actor Sammir Dattani weds girlfriend

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

The wedding reception was attended by a couple of film industry folk.

Salute! India's First Ethnic Gorkha General

Salute! India's First Ethnic Gorkha General

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Lieutenant General Shakti Gurung deserves to be complimented in telling his life story and that of his people, as subaltern communities within this vast and diverse nation of ours clamour for recognition and a plea for their voices to be heard and their aspirations to be met, notes Lieutenant General Gautam Moorthy.

Security upped at Woodstock, Doon schools

Security upped at Woodstock, Doon schools

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

Following inputs from the Home Ministry about terror threats, security has been stepped up at the campuses of Doon School in Dehra Dun and Woodstock school in Mussoorie, officials said.

CBI to question Ramdev aide Balkrishna on Wed

CBI to question Ramdev aide Balkrishna on Wed

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Yoga Guru Ramdev's confidant Balkrishna will appear before Central Bureau of Investigation officials in Dehra Dun on Wednesday to be interrogated for allegedly procuring fake educational certificates and getting a passport on their basis.

Now, Indian scientists produce petrol from plastic!

Now, Indian scientists produce petrol from plastic!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

A team of scientists at the Indian Institute of Petroleum in Dehra Dun has developed a new technology to convert environmentally-hazardous plastic into petroleum products.

LeT threatens blasts at railway stations, temples

LeT threatens blasts at railway stations, temples

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Tayiba has threatened to blow up railway stations in Haridwar, Dehra Dun and Rishikesh on Independence Day.

Baba Ramdev's aide Balkrishna appears before CBI

Baba Ramdev's aide Balkrishna appears before CBI

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Balkrishna had gone "missing" from his Divya Yoga Mandir Trust residence in Haridwar on July 25, a day after CBI registered a case against him for cheating and criminal conspiracy for procuring fake degree and violation of section 12 of Indian Passport Act for furnishing fake documents to get a passport.

Indian sisters become first twins to climb Mount Everest!

Indian sisters become first twins to climb Mount Everest!

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Two 21-year-old Indian sisters have scripted history by becoming the first twins ever to conquer the summit of Mount Everest together. Tashi and Nancy Malik from Dehra Dun achieved this feat by successfully reaching the world's highest mountain peak at 8,848 meters, said an official at Nepal's ministry of tourism and culture.

200 'witches' killed every year in India

200 'witches' killed every year in India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

Nearly 150 to 200 women are killed every year in India after being tagged as 'witches', a Dehra Dun based non-governmental organisation has said, citing National Crime Bureau's statistics. Jharkhand tops the list with 50-60 witchcraft-related murders every year followed by Andhra Pradesh, where the number is approximately 30, Haryana recorded 25-30 cases and Orissa 24-28 such murders, Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra Chairman Avdhash Kaushal claimed.

Ramdev ends 7-day fast, admitted to ICU

Ramdev ends 7-day fast, admitted to ICU

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Doctors have suggested immediate hospitalisation of yoga guru Ramdev whose indefinite fast against corruption and black money entered seventh day today as his health parameters continued to remain "worrisome".

EC bans exit polls from Jan 28 to Mar 3

EC bans exit polls from Jan 28 to Mar 3

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

The Election Commission has banned exit polls during the entire period when elections to five state assemblies would be held.

The Tibetans who fought the 1971 war

The Tibetans who fought the 1971 war

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Little is known about the Tibetan Forces' role in the Bangladesh operations in 1971. Dapon Ratuk Ngawang, now 84, speaks to Claude Arpi about being a part of the Tibetan guerrilla outfit which fought against Chinese rule and played a key role in the Dalai Lama's escape to India in March 1959.

Tributes paid to valiant NSG commando

Tributes paid to valiant NSG commando

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

All ranks and file of the elite force gathered at NSG headquarters in Palam to pay their tributes to the slain hawaldar, who was a member of NSG's 51 Special Action Group.

Battle-scarred Anil Ambani visits Badrinath temple

Battle-scarred Anil Ambani visits Badrinath temple

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Ambani flew to Badrinath, which reopened to the public today, from Dehra Dun in a helicopter to pay obeisance to Lord Badri.

India poised to become world's healthcare centre

India poised to become world's healthcare centre

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

India, with its immense expertise, sophisticated infrastructure and low costs, is poised to become the healthcare destination of the world, Dr Anupam Sibal, medical director, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, said in Dehra Dun on Friday.

Ramdev shifted out of ICU, condition improving

Ramdev shifted out of ICU, condition improving

Rediff.com11 Jun 2011

The condition of yoga guru Ramdev, who was admitted to a hospital near Dehra Dun on Friday, was stable his close aides said. Ramdev, who was admitted to the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences on Friday evening after his condition deteriorated on the seventh day of his fast against corruption, was administered saline and glucose.

In Uttarakhand, red beacons first austerity later

In Uttarakhand, red beacons first austerity later

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

"For boosting the morale of our workers, these posts are justified," said a top state BJP leader.

Despite downturn, Doon auto bulb industry thrives

Despite downturn, Doon auto bulb industry thrives

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

After a turnaround two years ago driven by heavy tax breaks currently available in Uttarakhand, this auto bulb industrial unit is now enjoying the benefits of slowdown in auto sector as it is mainly producing replacement bulbs only. "Sales in the auto sector have taken a nosedive during the past one year. So it is natural that our bulbs will be used in old vehicles," said Rajiv K Agarwal, managing director of GBPL, which situated at Patel Nagar, Dehra Dun.

MS Dhoni to wed tonight

MS Dhoni to wed tonight

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will tie the knot with childhood friend Sakshi Singh Rawat in a hush-hush ceremony at a farmhouse about 40km from Dehra Dun on Sunday night.

Ramdev aide skips CBI questioning

Ramdev aide skips CBI questioning

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Yoga Guru Ramdev's aide Balkrishna did not turn up before the Central Bureau of Investigation for questioning on Thursday, saying he had to collect his passport and submit it to the Uttarakhand High Court.

Nasscom's proposal for 20 new IIITs

Nasscom's proposal for 20 new IIITs

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Nasscom has recommended that Jammu, Dehra Dun, Chandigarh, Delhi, Lucknow, Patna, Shillong and Kolkata should host the new institutes.

Dutch agency starts free service

Dutch agency starts free service

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

Madhumita murder case: Amarmani, 3 others get life

Madhumita murder case: Amarmani, 3 others get life

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Former Uttar Prasdesh minister Amarmani Tripathi, his wife Madhumani and two others were convicted in the poetess Madhumita Shukla murder case on Wednesday.

From Chak De! India to Luck

From Chak De! India to Luck

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Chitrashi Rawat talks to Patcy N about her difficult stunts in the film, and her love-hate relationship with Mithun.

Harbans Kapoor new Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker

Harbans Kapoor new Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

Immediately after the elections, Chief Minister B C Khanduri and other leaders congratulated Kapoor saying he would maintain the dignity of the office.

Is Jairam Ramesh tipped to be next FM?

Is Jairam Ramesh tipped to be next FM?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Minister of State for Commerce Jairam Ramesh was taken by surprise on Tuesday when Uttaranchal Chief Minister N D Tiwari complimented him saying he is being tipped to become the next Finance Minister in place of P Chidambaram.

Uttaranchal CM N D Tiwari readmitted to hospital

Uttaranchal CM N D Tiwari readmitted to hospital

Rediff.com26 Mar 2003

Only on Tuesday he had been discharged after being operated upon for a carbuncle last week.

Ragging takes ugly turn in Uttaranchal

Ragging takes ugly turn in Uttaranchal

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

Ragging takes an ugly turn in Uttaranchal

3 militants killed in encounter

3 militants killed in encounter

Rediff.com5 Mar 2005

Two other militants were arrested from the encounter scene, the sources added.

Kalam suggests President's post under Lok Pal

Kalam suggests President's post under Lok Pal

Rediff.com27 Sep 2004

In a novel suggestion, A P J Abdul Kalam on Monday favoured that the post of President be brought under the purview of Lokpal.

Kedarnath route reopened

Kedarnath route reopened

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

Nearly 500 pilgrims are still stranded at Gangotri in Uttarkashi district as fresh landslides triggered by heavy rains have blocked the road at Dabrani, they said.

Over 5000 pilgrims stranded in Badrinath

Over 5000 pilgrims stranded in Badrinath

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

So far Army helicopters have rescued 45 persons, and despite the inclement weather prevailing in the area were making regular sorties to rescue the remaining pilgrims