The parents of the victim have filed a case in the Garhi Cant police station, alleging that their 19-year-old daughter went missing since May 30 from their house in Govindgarh locality.
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Dehradun: Indian Military Academy cadet falls into gorge during night navigation drill; dies aged 21
A Gentleman Cadet (trainee on admission) of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) died on Tuesday after falling into a deep gorge during the night navigation drill near Langha Road on the outskirts of Dehradun. IMA released a statement saying that the deceased cadet Amul Rawal sustained a serious injury in the[Read More…]
‘Didn’t Say Pakistan Zindabad’: Kashmiri girl students lock themselves, urge for airlift after mob threats
As local goons gathered outside one of Dehradun’s best girls’ hostels and demanded an apology from Kashimiri girls for allegedly shouting “Pakistan zindabad”, the students locked themselves up in their rooms. Kashmiri girls on Saturday said a mob had assembled outside their hostel and were threatening them to vacate the hostel[Read More…]
Valentine’s Day 2019: Bajrang Dal set to deploy 250 activists to shoot videos of couples
Bajrang Dal members are planning to shoot videos of couples involving in “obscene activities” in public in Dehradun on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. Videos of harassers as well as stalkers will also be shot after which it will be submitted to police. Reportedly, the organisation has plans of deploying[Read More…]
Dehradun: 2 dead, 3 injured as bridge collapses in Garhi cantonment
In a shocking incident, atleast two people died while three others were injured after an iron bridge on Tons River collapsed in Birpur near Cantonment area in Dehradun on Friday. The incident occurred at around 5:30 am in the morning when a dumper was crossing the bridge.
Nestle takes ‘plastic curb’ challenge; gives 1 Maggie free for 10 empty wrappers
In an effort to curb the plastic menace, Nestle India, the country’s largest food company, has started a ‘MAGGI Wrappers return’ programme for Maggi noodles at two places in Uttarakhand, under which, the customers can exchange 10 empty packets of Maggi noodles for one free packet at retail shops. According to the[Read More…]
Dehradun minor gang-rape survivor denied admission in school
In a shocking incident, a 16 year-old-girl was allegedly denied admission in a private school of Dehradun because she was gang-raped in a boarding school recently. Observing the harrowing behaviour, the lawyer of the rape survivor demanded cancellation of the school’s CBSE affiliation. On behalf of the minor’s parents, advocate[Read More…]
Class 10 student gang raped in Dehradun boarding school
The principal and two other officials of a boarding school here in Uttarakhand were arrested on Tuesday after a Class 10 girl student accused them of suppressing the matter of her gang rape by senior students in August, police said. Four students of the school have also been detained for[Read More…]
Naini Doon Janshatabdi Express flagged off to run between Kathgodam and Dehradun
Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways & Coal, flagged off 12091/12092 Kathgodam-Dehradun Naini-Doon Janshatabdi Express (5 Days A Week) today through video conferencing from Rail Bhavan. Shri Ashwani Lohani, Chairman, Railway Board, Shri Girish Pillai, Member Traffic, Railway Board & other senior officers were present during the occasion. This new train[Read More…]
2009 Dehradun fake encounter: Delhi HC upholds conviction of 7 Uttarakhand cops
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday upheld a trial court’s order convicting and awarding life terms to seven policemen for killing a 22-year-old MBA student in a staged shootout in Dehradun in 2009. The High Court ruled that a “fake encounter has no place in legal system”. “A fake encounter[Read More…]
Uttarakhand: TB patients facing acute shortage of drugs in government hospital
The patients undergoing treatment for XDR, a form of multiple drug-resistant (MDR) TB, are facing severe shortage of drugs in Dehradun and other districts. There are nearly 80 patients in Uttarakhand diagnosed with MDR tuberculosis. In 2016, around 50 patients were diagnosed with XDR TB. The deficiency arose after the[Read More…]
Lucknow to get better air connectivity from July 5
Lucknow’s air-connectivity will expand to three more cities by July 5th. The state capital will get connected to Jaipur, Bhopal and Dehradun by air. In a move to tap the air traffic in unexplored sectors, Air India has decided to operate 72-seat small passenger aircraft with moderate fares ranging between[Read More…]
CBSE declares class X results of 11 regions, rest to be announced soon
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced its result for class X today on its official website cbse.nic.in. Until now, the results of 11 regions, including, Allahabad, Chennai, Delhi, Dehradun, Trivandrum, Ajmer, Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar, Madras, Guwahati and Patna have been announced. However, the board informed that the results of[Read More…]
There are no conditions to belong to any country: Harsh Mander
Rights activist and writer Harsh Mander on Saturday said that every individual is free to eat, dress, follow a religion and love as they choose. Speaking at the Dehradun Community Literature Festival (DCLF), he said that there are no conditions to belong to any country. Newsd is the digital media[Read More…]
Mythology is truth based on trust: Devdutt Pattanaik
Renowned author Devdutt Pattanaik on Friday stated that mythology is truth based on trust. Speaking at the Dehradun Community Literature Festival (DCLF), he said that mythology enables people to have relations with others. Newsd is the digital media partner for DCLF which started on April 19 and will continue till[Read More…]
Nayantara Sehgal announces upcoming novella, ‘When the moon shines by the day’
Noted writer Nayantara Sehgal on Thursday said that history is slowly being wiped out and mythology is taking over in contemporary India. Speaking at the Dehradun Community Literature Festival (DCLF), she announced her upcoming novella, ‘When the moon shines by the day’. Newsd is the digital media partner for DCLF[Read More…]
My 11-year-old son has been my source of inspiration: Sonali Bendre
Actress Sonali Bendre Behl shared three principles of parenting that will help one strike a balance between tradition and modernity. Speaking at the Dehradun Community Literature Festival (DCLF) she said that her 11-year old son has been her source of inspiration. Newsd is the digital media partner for DCLF which[Read More…]
2nd edition Dehradun Community Literature Festival kickstarts today
The 2nd edition of WIC India Dehradun Community Literature Festival 2017 (DCLF), will promote, understand and bring various culture and communities together through literature. The largest free literature festival in the region kickstarts from April 19 and will conclude on April 22. Newsd is digital media partner for the festival[Read More…]
Literary festivals don’t just promote reading and writing, they encourage you to think
A book communicates knowledge, and not only knowledge but wisdom of all kinds. The more you read, the more well-read you are. In simple terms what this means is that the more you read the more exposed you are, and your attitudes, your ideas, your imagination and your thinking changes.[Read More…]
‘When women write down their stories, it is not just about them’, in conversation with Sudha Menon
As author, columnist, journalist, writing coach and feminist, Sudha Menon finds inspiration in everything that she breathes. Having written books such as Gifted: Inspiring Stories of People with Disabilities, Leading Ladies: Women Who Inspire India, Devi, Diva or She-Devil: The smart career woman’s survival guide, Menon feels that there is[Read More…]
Doon Litfest announces final speakers’ list
Connecting lovers of literature, people, and culture, the second edition of the largest literary festival in Uttarakhand, the Dehradun Community Literature Festival (DCLF) is has released its final list of speakers and moderators. The festival is going to be held from April 19-April 22 in Dehradun. Newsd is the digital[Read More…]
A city called Dehradun and a tale of nature, love, life and literature
This is a unique city, this Dehradun. It was love that dragged me here the first time. That first time, I remember Dehradun being a unique kind of quaint. Everything here, life, food and therefore, love stories, are all connected to the crazy weather here. I do not know of[Read More…]
Saffronisation has seriously endangered freedom of speech: Nandita Haksar
Nandita Haksar has been fiercely voicing her opinions, setting precedence in human rights and humanitarian law. Her journey in the evolution of human rights activism in the country started from her student days at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), back in the 1970s. Today Haksar is worried about a new kind[Read More…]
Dehradun litfest announces arrival with sarod maestro’s book
Strengthening the bond between literature, people, and culture, the second edition of The Dehradun Community Literature Festival (DCLF) is all set to kickoff with its curtain raiser event in Dehradun on March 25. Newsd is digital media partner for DCLF, which is going to be held from April 19-April 22[Read More…]