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Detecting heart attacks beyond hospitals: Sunfox is making ECGs more accessible

Dehradun-based Sunfox Technologies brings a smartphone-powered ECG device that provides portable, clinical-grade heart monitoring beyond hospitals, reaching remote communities and healthcare centres across India.

The Economic Times · Oct 27

The Ruskin Bond Circuit: Mussoorie, Landour and the Walks Behind His Stories

Ruskin Bond has lived in the same house on Landour hill since 1963, and the Mussoorie he writes about is not a reconstructed past, it is the town as it still partly exists, if you know which lane to turn down. The circuit below takes two full days at a…

Times Life · Oct 24

Conductor took passenger’s suitcase to keep it inside bus diggy, luggage went missing during journey; consumer commission orders Rs 43,000 compensation

A passenger travelling from Delhi to Dehradun lost a suitcase containing jewellery, clothes and medicines after handing it to a bus conductor for storage in the luggage compartment. Uttarakhand State Consumer Commission held the conductor responsible after a departmental inquiry found negligence. It orders Rs 43,000 compensation to the passenger.

The Economic Times · Oct 14

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Plumber kills elderly couple with screwdriver after getting paid Rs 300 less than what he asked, then runs away with their gold chain

An 80 year old retired ordnance factory manager, his wife and their house help were murdered at their Dehradun home on Tuesday after a plumber got into an argument over payment for repair work he had done. Accused allegedly stabbed all three with a screwdriver before fleeing with a gold…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Wife sent husband to a mental health centre after divorce fight, he spent 42 days inside; Uttarakhand High Court orders him to be released

A man was admitted to a Dehradun wellness facility by his wife amid their ongoing divorce dispute. After spending 42 days there, he approached the Uttarakhand High Court through a habeas corpus petition. The court found that the facility could not produce the medical certification required under the Mental Healthcare…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Monthly stipend for senior, junior resident doctors to increase from Rs 75,000 to Rs 1 lakh: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

In a significant announcement, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami revealed a raise in stipends for Senior and Junior Resident doctors, elevating them from around Rs 75,000 to exceeding Rs 1 lakh. Furthermore, the deadline for regularising 'Class B' lands in areas like Dehradun has been prolonged by one year.

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Radio Collar Tracking in Wildlife: What the Device Weighs, Records and Costs the Animal

The 3% Rule and What It Means for a TigerWildlife biologists work with a standard: a tracking device should not exceed 3% of the animal's body weight. For a 180-kilogram Bengal tiger, that ceiling is 5.4 kilograms. Most modern GPS collars for large cats weigh between 400 and 700 grams,…

Times Life · Sep 29

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Congress protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar spread across India; Gaurav Gogoi detained, tear gas fired in Manipur

Congress workers staged protests across India on Friday demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, a day after Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of electoral wrongdoing. Demonstrations were held in Jammu and Kashmir, Guwahati, Dehradun, Chandigarh and Lucknow, while Delhi saw security deployment ahead of Congress and Youth Congress marches.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

‘Fake’ domicile, freedom fighter certificates alleged in Uttarakhand MBBS admissions; SIT probes

Uttarakhand MBBS admissions are under scrutiny over alleged fake domicile and freedom fighter certificates, with a Dehradun SIT probing suspected irregularities in medical college admissions.

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Trafficking Risk Spurs Vigilance: NGOs, officials step up checks on flood-hit children; over 1,200 in camps

DEHRADUN:The risk of child trafficking has risen sharply in flood-hit Nepal, where at least 1,283 children are living in relief camps and 102 have no family members with them, prompting anti-trafficking groups to plan road checkposts, identify vulnerable children and monitor camps in areas devastated by the Aug 26 flash…

The Times of India · Sep 14

Uttarakhand govt seals unrecognised madrasas in Dehradun, Haldwani; 20 institutions shut so far

The Uttarakhand government has sealed unrecognised madrasas in Dehradun and Haldwani as part of an ongoing crackdown on institutions operating without prescribed recognition and academic standards. Authorities said 17 madrasas have now been sealed across the state, while three others discontinued operations, taking the total number of unrecognised institutions closed…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Who is Sparsh Chhetri who left a corporate package worth lakhs to join the Indian Army?

Battalion Under Officer Sparsh Chhetri of Dehradun is carrying forward a four-generation family legacy of military service after leaving a corporate career as a Senior Data Analyst. A Computer Science graduate and multi-sport achiever, he also has NCC experience and has been appointed Battalion Under Officer at OTA Gaya. An…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

IMD issues orange alert for Uttarakhand as rain lashes Dehradun, Nainital

Uttarakhand braces for heavy to very heavy rainfall alerts across several districts. The India Meteorological Department issued orange and yellow alerts for Wednesday and beyond. Continuous rainfall and dense fog are disrupting travel and daily life in Rudraprayag. Agricultural activities have halted due to persistent rain and excessive soil moisture.…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Nepal floods: Bank vaults full of cash washed away; police struggle to secure them

DEHRADUN: Apart from searching for hundreds of people missing in the flash floods, Nepal’s police are facing another daunting task of tracing and securing missing vaults of at least 20 banks washed away in the deluge and preventing them from falling into the wrong hands. Some of these vaults contain…

The Times of India · Aug 31

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Times Life · Aug 23

India's Himalayan Wildlife Is Climbing Higher as Temperatures Rise, What the Surveys Show

What the surveys are actually recordingA 2020 study published in the journal Global Change Biology, drawing on decades of bird census data from the western Himalayas, found that high-altitude species had shifted their ranges upward by an average of 75 to 150 metres over a 20-year period. That number sounds…

Times Life · Aug 9

India's Golden Mahseer Is Critically Endangered: What Is Killing Uttarakhand's Freshwater Giant

The Fish That Ruled India's RiversTor putitora, the golden mahseer, can reach 2.75 metres in length and weigh over 54 kg, making it one of the largest freshwater fish in Asia. It belongs to the cyprinid family, the same broad group as carp, but there is nothing ordinary about it.…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Monsoon disruption in Uttarakhand: Gangotri, Yamunotri routes hit by landslides; Asan Barrage opens gates

The Gangotri and Yamunotri National Highways were blocked due to road obstruction and continuous rockfall in Uttarkashi. Meanwhile, authorities released around 39,000 cusecs of water from the Asan Barrage in Dehradun after rising river discharge clogged the barrage's trash rack screen.

The Economic Times · Jul 31

"Sorry Mummy...": 27-year-old Dehradun teacher posts video before death, husband booked in dowry case

A personal secretary and his family face charges in a dowry death case. The victim's mother accused them of harassment and dowry demands after marriage. Relatives found the teacher in critical condition at a local hospital. She died during treatment before her mother could arrive. Police registered a case under…

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The Economic Times · Jul 29

Dehradun's Rs 16 crore bridge gets big hole in just 17 days after rain; probe on to determine the cause

A newly built Dehradun bridge lost its approach road just seventeen days after its opening. Overnight rainfall eroded the soil supporting the road, causing a significant collapse. Officials stated the bridge itself remained structurally safe, and traffic was rerouted. An investigation has been ordered to fix responsibility for the construction…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Kanwar Yatra vehicle restrictions announced in Ghaziabad, Delhi, Meerut and Dehradun expressway from tomorrow: Check full list of closures & diversions

As lakhs of Kanwariyas take to the roads for Sawan 2026, Delhi Police, Ghaziabad Police, Meerut Police and Uttarakhand authorities have rolled out one of the most extensive traffic clampdowns of the year. Here is everything commuters, tourists and daily travellers need to know before stepping out between now and…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Weather Dehradun: IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain, schools shut in five Uttarakhand districts

Weather Dehradun, schools closed in Uttarakhand: IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain, schools shut in five Uttarakhand districts - Uttarakhand is witnessing intensified monsoon activity, with the IMD issuing an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall across nine districts. Authorities have advised caution amid flash flood risks,…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Uttarakhand govt trying to foil Rahul Gandhi's event but huge turnout expected: Congress

Congress leaders claim the BJP government is hindering Rahul Gandhi's student event in Dehradun. The event was moved to a smaller venue after permission was cancelled for Parade Ground. Leaders allege this is a deliberate attempt to limit the youth turnout for the program. Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Uttarakhand has become epicentre of paper leaks, will not let future of students be auctioned off: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Dehradun on July seventeenth. He stated Uttarakhand has become an epicentre of paper leaks. Gandhi asserted that youth's future will not be auctioned off. He pledged to stand with students in their fight for rights. The leader promised to turn the voice of students…

MyLifeXP · Jul 14

Planning a Trip? 7 Best Hill Stations in India to Explore

This monsoon session is generally believed to be one of the most beautiful times to visit the Indian hill stations. There are less crowds,best prices, and the surroundings turn thick green, which is hard to spot during other seasons. Nonetheless, safety is becoming a real worry for tourists in this…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Heavy rain in next 48 hours in Uttarakhand; several districts on 'Red Alert': Met

Uttarakhand is experiencing active monsoon conditions with extreme rainfall recorded in Kashipur. A red alert has been issued for seven districts due to heavy to very heavy rainfall predictions. The weather department forecasts continued rain across the state for the next 48 hours. Risks of landslides and flash floods are…

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