Public-Voice

Joshimath: It is unfortunate to hear that people who were rendered homeless in the Joshimath disaster are being asked to vacate their rooms by March 31, as hotel owners need to make arrangements for the upcoming Chardham Yatra. It is commendable that the government had provided temporary accommodation for these...

The climate in Uttarakhand is severe with continuous rain and hailstorms in various districts of the state, accompanied by a decline in temperature. While tourists seemed to relish the chilly weather, farmers bore the brunt of the hailstorm. In Mussoorie, the "queen of mountains," the temperature has dropped significantly due...

Thalisain : Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Uttarakhand Horticulture and Forestry University in Bharsar, India, was rocked by controversy in 2018 after details emerged of appointments made against regulations for the positions of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. The then-Acting Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Chandra Mohan Sharma, appointed close...

Ranikhet : The healthcare facility located in Majkhali, under the Ranikhet tehsil, is currently facing a critical situation. Despite the government's emphasis on improving health services, the primary health center lacks sufficient equipment to provide adequate care to patients. While the health center has employed two medical doctors, a pharmacist,...

Dehradun: In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the services of 1600 employees working in government hospitals in Uttarakhand ended on Wednesday. With no other option left, these workers may resort to protests as their jobs have been terminated. Such a mass layoff could bring the health system in jeopardy...

Dehradun : The SGRR Medical College in Dehradun has been at the center of recent protests carried out by MBBS students demanding an increase in fees. Unfortunately, the situation quickly escalated when some unknown individuals clashed with the students, leading to further protests and tensions. It is essential to provide...

Chamoli has been experiencing continuous snowfall, and amid the harsh weather, a bear has been causing damage to many houses and dharamshalas in Badrinath Dham by breaking their doors in search of food. The building owners have reported this issue to the district administration and the forest department, urging them...

Pithoragarh : Summer has arrived in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, and with it comes a familiar problem: water shortage. The district is facing a water crisis, with many areas suffering from a lack of drinking water supply. Even the district headquarters is not immune to this issue, as many parts of the...

Haridwar: A clash between two groups of youths during Holi festivities in the Kankhal police station area of Haridwar on Wednesday has resulted in a case being registered against 12 accused under various serious sections including rebellion. While swords were drawn on both sides during the incident, fortunately, no one...

In Haldwani, a nefarious scheme seems to be unfolding as the government departments are cunningly deceiving the Jal Sansthan. The Jal Sansthan, responsible for water management, has been attempting to collect outstanding bills by disconnecting water connections of regular citizens, but it seems they are being lenient towards government offices....