Everything you need to know about Nainital: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Nainital: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Nainital (Uttarakhand), May 2 (ANI): A zoo in Nainital is taking full care the two leopard cubs that were separated from their mother.
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) A sample survey by the government, conducted in schools in three cities, has shown that more than one percent of children suffer from diabetes, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad informed the Lok Sabha Monday.
Nainital (Uttarakhand), April 14 (ANI): The floriculture department in Chafi area on the outskirts of Nainital encourages the farmers to shift their focus from traditional crops to cultivation of Lilly flower, as surge in the sales of flowers yield profits for the growers.
Bangalore, Dec 18 (IANS) Multi-technology group firm Hind High Vacuum Ltd (HHV) has bagged an order from Moscow State University to supply a machine for re-coating giant mirror of a telescope in the Caucasus mountain observatory of the Sternberg Astronomical Institute.
Nainital, Dec. 17 (ANI): With temperatures plummeting, authorities at the Nainital Zoo are providing food supplements and medicines to the animals to keep them warm during the winter.
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) India's former defence minister and Planning Commission deputy chairman Krishna Chandra Pant died of a heart attack here Thursday. He was 81.
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) India's former defence minister and Planning Commission deputy chairman Krishna Chandra Pant died of a heart attack here Thursday. He was 81.
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) India's former defence minister and Planning Commission deputy chairman Krishna Chandra Pant died Thursday morning here. He was 81.
Nainital (Uttarakhand), Oct.10 (ANI): The Department of Tourism in Uttarakhand organised a five-day long adventure sports training programme to promote it as a career option among the youth.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Journalist, scriptwriter and lyricist Neelesh Misra dons many hats. And now as a radio jockey, he hopes to revive the traditional storytelling culture, which he says has faded into oblivion due to technology.
Nainital, July 14 (ANI): Scarce rainfall during the growing season has resulted in poor produce of apples here.
Guwahati/Hyderabad/Lucknow/Naintal, June 6 (ANI): The rare astronomical event of Planet Venus passing directly between the Sun and Earth, the century's last transit, stunned sky gazers and astronomers across India on Wednesday.
Nainital, June 4 (ANI): In a bid to boost the production and export of Zantedeschia flower, the horticulturists here have engaged themselves in growing its seeds through the innovative process of tissue culture with multiple techniques.
Chandigarh, May 31 (IANS) 'As the last veteran of the 1971 Indo-Pak war, I hang up my uniform and pay my solemn gratefulness to our brave soldiers who laid down their lives for our tomorrow,' Lt. Gen. Shantanu Ghosh wrote in the visitor's book as he stepped down as the head of the Indian Army's Western Command on his retirement after over 40 years of service.
Nainital, May 30 (ANI): An environmentalist has said that the Naini Lake in Nainital, Uttarakhand, is drying up because of ecological imbalance.
Naukuchiatal (Uttarakhand), May 23 (IANS) The hills of Naukuchiatal were alive with the sound of music with bands, painters and graffiti artists from all over the world gathering at the serene banks of the lake here for the annual Escape festival of music and art this weekend.
Nainital, May 11(ANI): A cleanliness drive to restore the Naini Lake was organized by the district administration here.
Mukteshwar (Uttarakhand), May 10 (IANS) Looking for a colonial style holiday spot in the mountains? Nestled in Dhanachuli village, a few kilometres from this popular destination, is the Te Aroha resort.
Nainital, May 6(ANI): Scores of Buddhist devotees from across India celebrated Buddha Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, with fervour and gaiety on Sunday.
Nainital (Uttarakhand), May 3 (ANI): Residents in the rural regions of Kumaon in Uttarakhand are an elated lot after the state government commenced setting up biogas plants in their villages under the National Biogas and Manure Management Programme (NBMMP) .
Nainital, Feb 12 (ANI): Nainital zoo authorities in Uttarakhand have introduced pram facility for tourists visiting with children, since the zoo is situated at high-altitude making it difficult for parents to carry children in arms.
Nainital, Feb 12 (ANI): Nainital zoo authorities in Uttarakhand have introduced pram facility for tourists visiting with children, since the zoo is situated at high-altitude making it difficult for parents to carry children in arms.
Nainital/Chennai, Feb 10 (ANI): Florists across India are enjoying brisk business, as the surge in flower sales has increased with Valentine's Day round the corner.
Amritpur (Uttarakhand), Jan 2 (ANI): Locals in Uttarakhand's Amritpur town on Monday threatened to boycott the upcoming legislative elections complaining about the delay in construction of a bridge connecting the area to the city.
Nainital, Dec 23 (ANI): With Christmas round the corner, local candle-makers in Nainital, Uttarakhand are facing tough competition from Chinese candles.
Nainital, Dec 5 (ANI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the ruling Congress Party of compromising with the principles of Mahatma Gandhi on the issue of foreign direct investment (FDI), as he was against foreign goods.
Nainital, Sep.17 (ANI): A tiger has died at the G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo in Nainital, Uttarakhand, on Friday.
Dehradun, Aug 6 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioned Balakrishna, a close aide of yoga guru Baba Ramdev, for around seven hours here on Friday in connection with a fake passport case.
Pithoragarh, (Uttarakhand) July 21 (ANI): The Himalayan region is a treasure-trove of bio-diversity, of abundant natural resources and a people who live their lives in tune with nature.
Dehradun, July 1 (ANI): The Uttarakhand Government has issued a red alert with the arrival of the monsoons to counter the effect of floods and landslides in the region.
Nainital, June 4(ANI): In a bid to revive the sport of yachting, the Indian Army in conjunction with the Nainital Yacht Boat Club organized the Surya Sailing Regatta, a yachting competition, in Nainital, Uttarakhand.
Nainital, May 29(ANI): The Uttarakhand government is taking steps to endorse eco-tourism by building small bamboo huts and providing rich flora at botanical parks for tourists' visual treat.
Nainital, May 22(ANI): Concerned with the growing numbers of dogs in the region, animal welfare organizations have initiated a sterilization campaign in Uttarakhand's Nainital district.
Nainital (Uttarakhand), May 7 (ANI): Boat operators in Nainital District have expressed disappointment over a state government decision to levy 20 percent entertainment tax on paddle boats.
Nainital, May 2 (ANI): With the aim of attracting youth towards adventure sports and to make them aware of its scope, the adventure-tourism wing of the tourism authority of Uttarakhand organising a five-day-long mountain-biking camp for school children at Nainital.
Nainital, Apr 19 (ANI): The new technology adopted by scientists at the regional Oak Tasar Research Centre here has resulted in increased production of silk.
Nainital, Apr.10 (ANI): A self-help group in Uttarakhand has held a workshop to train women in preparing herbal medicines in Nainital to make them self-reliant.round 65 women from across the state participated in the workshop where they were given training in the preparation of basic herbal medicines.
Nainital, Apr 9 (ANI): Villagers of Alchona village in Uttarakhand have constructed check dams to save their farms from water problems.
Nainital. Mar.24 (ANI): As the summer begins, people in the tourism business in Nainital are busy making preparations to greet vacationers coming to the hill station.
Nainital, Feb 13 (ANI): Uttarakhand forest officials rescued 39 smuggled tortoises and arrested four smugglers in Nainital.
Nainital, Feb 6(ANI): A tiger was found dead in the western Terrai forest divisions bordering the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand on Sunday.
Dharamsala, Feb 3 (ANI): Appearing for the first time before his followers since raids were conducted at the Gyuto monastery, Karmapa Lama said he has full faith in the Indian law and people will soon know the truth about the recovery of huge foreign currencies from his transit home.
Nainital, Jan 19 (ANI): As the temperature dipped across the country, animals in the Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Zoo in Nainital are being given proteins and mineral in their diet by authorities to combat the cold.
Dharamshala/ Nainital, Dec.30 (ANI): Tourists from all across the country are flocking to hilly resorts of Dharamshala and Nainital in the hope of celebrating the New Year in pristine snow.
Nainital (Uttarakhand), Nov.11 (ANI): Tourism has picked up in Nainital, as the hill station is experiencing a rush of tourists.
Nainital, Sep 29 (ANI): National Highway 87 in Nainital got a new route after landslides and heavy rains badly damaged the road.
Dehradun, Sep 21 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi surveyed the flood and cloudburst hit areas of Uttarakhand today.
Haldwani (Uttarakhand)., Sep.5 (ANI): In a unique display of bionomical sensitivity, forest officials in Uttarakhand's Haldwani district have decided to transplant old trees instead of felling them.
Nainital, Aug 14 (ANI): Authorities began clean-up operations at the Naini Lake here, which is getting polluted due to garbage and sewage water.
Nainital, Aug 9 (ANI): Various authorities in Uttarakhand have come together to prevent accidents by taking up bio fencing along the state's accident-prone highways.
Dhana Chuli (Uttarakhand), Jul 13 (ANI): The apple crop has been damaged in Dhana Chuli in Nanital district of Uttarakhand due to deteriorating climatic conditions.
Haldwani (Uttarakhand), July 13 (ANI): The apple crop has been damaged in Haldwani in Uttarakhand owing to poor climatic conditions.
Dehradun July 5: (ANI) The Horticulture Department of the state has imported a new breed of the apple that can grow at a lower altitude in Nanital, Uttarakhand.
Nainital, June 27(ANI): A three-week long training on hill disaster rescue is being held in Nainital, Himachal Pradesh.
Nainital. Apr 21 (ANI): Forest officials of Uttarakhand have started an anti- poaching operation to curb illegal hunting of animals.
Nainital, Apr 17 (ANI): With the mercury levels on a rise, people from across India are flocking to Nainital to get a little respite in the summer season.
Nainital, Apr 17 (ANI): With the mercury levels on a rise, people from across India are flocking to Nainital to get a little respite in the summer season.
Nainital, Apr 13 (ANI): Residents of several villages near the tourist town of Nainital are facing an acute water shortage, and are travelling to travel about two kilometres to fetch drinking water.
Nainital, Apr 5 (ANI): Nainital farmers are adopting eco-friendly methods to get rid of pests by using insect trappers instead of chemical pesticides.
Nainital (Uttarakhand), Mar 28 (ANI): The grey langur population is growing in Nainital and causing trouble for both residents and administrators.
Nainital, March 22 (ANI): Hoteliers and local traders in Nainital, one of the country's favourite tourist destinations in Uttarakhand state, are gearing up ahead of the approaching tourist season (April to June).
Kumaon (Uttarakhand), Mar 13 (ANI): Uttarakhand Governor Margaret Alva on Saturday inaugurated the first community radio of the state, the 'Kumaon Vani.'
Nainital, Jan 27 (ANI): Uttarakhand women have formed a self-help group where they make and sell herbal medicine from the plants found in the forests around there.
Nainital, Dec. 11 (ANI): Concerned with polluting water streams in Uttarakhand, schoolchildren in Nainital have pledged to clean the Bhimtal lake during their holidays.
Nainital, Nov. 25 (ANI): As part of the Uttarakhand Government's newly constructed adventure sports wing, a batch of school children are being trained in parasailing in Nainital.
Nainital, Nov.21 (ANI): Following various incidents of mishaps due to accidents or vehicles falling off the high cliff into the deep gorges, accident-prone hillside roads are being fenced with bamboo along Kathgodam-Nainital National Highway in Nainital.
Nainital, Nov 18 (ANI): Women belonging to a self-help group here are making a living by learning the craft turning out toys from unpolished stones.
Nainital (Uttarakhand), Nov 17(ANI): Women belonging to a self-help group in Nainital are learning the craft of making toys out of unpolished stones and in the process making a decent livelihood.
Nainital (Uttarakhand), Nov 6(ANI): To give the tourism sector a boost in the Uttarakhand's Kumaon region, the scenic Nainital city is hosting this year's edition of the annual autumn festival named 'Sharadutsav'.
Nainital, Sep. 22 (ANI): At least five cases of dengue have been reported from Nanital district of Uttarakhand on Tuesday.
Nainital, Sep 21 (ANI): Women in the hill station of Nainital have launched a cleanliness drive.
Nainital, Sep 9 (ANI): In an initiative to promote European blackberry production in Uttarakhand, the state government have authorities distributed saplings of the fruit among farmers across the street.
Nainital, Aug 25 (ANI): Ageing of rare animals in the zoological park in Nainital becomes a cause of concern for the authorities.
Kaladhunghi (Uttarakhand), Aug 23(ANI): Violence was witnessed in Nainital district of uttarakhand on Sunday following death of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Balawant Singh, which occurred on Saturday.
Nainital (Uttarakhand), Aug. 9 (ANI): Civic authorities in Naintal launched a fresh demolition drive of illegal buildings and structures, which were posing a threat to the fragile landscape and environment of the region, on Sunday.
Bhimtal (Uttarakhand), July 27 (ANI): The famous Bhimtal Lake, a perennial lake in Bhimtal town in Uttarakhand, is drying up following human encroachment, silting and scanty rainfall.
Nainital, July 10 (ANI): Incessant overnight rains resulted in landslide at Nainital in Uttarakhand on Friday.
Nainital, June 13 (ANI): Nainital's Bhimtal Lake is home to a large variety of aquatic species. There is an island in the centre of the lake that used to have a restaurant, which fascinated a lot of tourists until its beauty was ruined due to public's leftovers.
Nainital, June 8 (ANI): Indian army organised a yachting competition to popularise the sport and give a fillip to tourism in Nainital on Sunday.
Nainital, May 23 (ANI): Veterinary doctors in Nainital have launched a drive to create awareness about equine influenza (horse flu) among horse owners. recent report suggests that the disease has claimed the lives of 43 horses in other parts of the country.
Dehradun, May 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled hill state of Uttarakhand, which goes to the polls Wednesday to elect five representatives to the Lok Sabha, is in the grip of a strong anti-incumbency factor with a large section of the voters unhappy with Chief Minister B.C. Khanduri's 'undemocratic' ways.
Chennai/Nainital, May 7 (ANI): Ghulam Nabi Azad, a senior leader of the Congress Party, has said the party has kept all options open for a post-poll alliance.
Kuriya village (Nainital), Apr 21 (ANI): Farmers in Uttarakhand can now avail loans from banks through 'Kisan' credit cards.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The world may look at them with envy, but adjusting to life in a bubble as the prime minister's wife and daughters is not easy. Just ask Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's family who Tuesday spoke out for the first time on the travails of being the first family and missing out on small pleasures like driving and neigbourhood shopping.
Kuriya village (Nainital), Apr 21 (ANI): Farmers in Uttarakhand can now avail loans from banks through 'Kisan' credit cards.
Nainital, Apr 20 (ANI): Authorities in Nainital have decided to install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras at several crowded places as precautionary measure and to prevent untoward incidents.bout five CCTV cameras have been installed across the hill resort for keeping a watch on the everyday incidents and also to solve problems like traffic jams and pick-pocketing.These cameras have been really beneficial for us. We have placed the cameras in the crowded place to avoid any incident like pick pocketing or scuffle. These cameras have been very beneficial in finding out if people are facing any problem especially in crowded places," said K S Hayanki, inspector in charge, Nainital.
Nainital, Apr 18 (ANI): Nainital-based Regional Oak Tasar Research Centre has created a world record in the field of silkworm egg laying.
Nainital, Apr 18 (ANI): Nainital-based Regional Oak Tasar Research Centre has created a world record in the field of silkworm egg laying.
Nainital, Apr 14 (ANI): A couple in Nainital district of Uttarakhand has set an example of innovativeness by adopting rain water harvesting without using any artificial device.
Nainital, Apr 7 (ANI): Bulbs of flowers, which were earlier imported from Holland, are now being grown in Uttarakhand.
Nainital, Mar. 22 (ANI): Farmers in Uttarakhand are reaping it rich by cultivating vegetables, fruits and flowers by using hi-tech methods like greenhouse farming.
Nainital, Mar. 8 (ANI): Benefiting from Central Government's poverty eradication scheme, many women belonging to lower income group have become self reliant in Uttarakhand.
Nainital, Mar 2 (ANI): A World Bank team visited Jim Corbett Park to explore way to conserve the fast depleting population of tigers.
Haldwani, Feb 28 (ANI): Farmers in Uttarakhand have a problem of plenty, excess production of tomatoes pushing the prices down.
Dharamsala/ Nainital, Feb 25 (ANI): The Tibetan government-in-exile has said that the spiritual leader Dalai Lama in his New Year message has hailed the determination of Tibetans to forgo the celebrations amid allegations of fresh crackdown in Lhasa.
Dhikuli range (Uttarakhand), Feb 12 (ANI): Forest rangers in Uttarakhand captured a suspected man-eater tiger, which had strayed from Jim Corbett National Park and killed a woman.
Patnitop (J-K)/Nainital/New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): The higher reaches of North India have received heavy snowfall in recent days, and this is attracting hordes of tourists from the plains.
Nainital, Dec 30 (ANI): A botanical garden called the 'Nature Study Centre' in the hilly region of Uttarakhand consisting of rare medicinal plants is receiving the attention of conservationists.
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The fashion fraternity may be known for its late night parties, but in the shadow of the Mumbai terror attack, it is still unsure about New Year Eve plans. Most designers and models are planning a quiet celebration with family and friends.
Nainital, Dec 6 (ANI): The people of Nainital have switched to scientifically designed waste management to restore the lost grandeur of the Naini Lake.
