DNB/DEHRADUN Google Maps, one of the most widely used navigation tools globally, has a fascinating origin story intertwined with a common life scenario: a missed dinner and the frustration of late arrivals. The story goes that Sundar Pichai, the future CEO of Google and an innovative mind in the tech world, was invited to a friend’s house for dinner. With ...

Pichhoda or Pichhora, a traditional garment that enhances the beauty of Pahadi women. We will explore its significance and necessity in Uttarakhand’s culture. If you’re from Uttarakhand, you’ve likely noticed that across the Kumaon region, women wear a red and bright yellow dupatta known as “Pichhora” or “Rangwali Pichhora” on special occasions. This sacred garment is donned on weddings, naming ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU /DEHRADUN Shri Badrinath/Kedarnath Dham, October 20: Reliance Industries Chairman and renowned industrialist Mukesh Ambani paid his respects at Shri Badrinath and Shri Kedarnath Dham today. Ambani began his pilgrimage with an early morning visit to Shri Badrinath Dham before heading to Shri Kedarnath Dham later in the day. The President of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), ...

Air India Boeing 777, carrying 130 tonnes of jet fuel, was forced to make an emergency landing in Delhi after receiving a bomb threat on its way from Mumbai to New York’s JFK airport. The flight, AI 119, had to return just two hours after takeoff, resulting in significant financial losses for the airline, including Rs 1 crore in fuel ...

DAINIK NEWS BUREAU DEHRADUN In a bid to address the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and promote the education and empowerment of the girl child Union government had launched Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme in 2015. In Uttarakhand, the Nainital district has effectively implemented the BBBP scheme through initiatives such as sensitization workshops and the identification of unsafe places for ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU DEHRADUN In a pre-scheduled visit to Pithoragarh district, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, along with Additional Chief Election Officer of Uttarakhand, Vijay Kumar Jogdande, departed from Dehradun at 11:20 AM on Wednesday. They were en route to Milam in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand by helicopter. In mid way their helicopter made emergency landing in Ralam village ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU DEHRAUN The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the dates for the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. Maharashtra to face polls on November 20 and counting would happen on November 23 while Jharkhand would face polling on November 13 and counting would happen on November 23. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar made the announcement ...

DNB/Guptkashi: Residents of Uttarakhand’s mountain regions are facing increasing challenges due to frequent wildlife attacks. While people avoid going out at night because of the fear of leopards and wild boars, the situation has worsened as wild animals, particularly monkeys, have made it unsafe to leave homes even during the day. In a recent incident, Madan Semwal, a young man ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/Dehradun The doors of the world-famous Shri Badrinath Dham will close for the winter season on Sunday, 17 November 2024, at 9:07 pm, according to an official announcement. The closing date was ceremonially decided today on the occasion of Vijay Dashami / Dussehra, following the traditional Panchang calculations conducted at the temple premises. Ajendra Ajay, President of the ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN The Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC) is going to recruit for around 2100 youth by the end of December 2024. This has become possible as Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has categorically asked all the commission to expedite the recruitment process and ensure timely job placements too. The recruitment drive, which is aimed at filling Group ...