Blame it on growing traffic volume
Figures recorded from April 1, 2008 to August 31, put the number of new vehicles registered with the local authorities at 11,381. This means every month, city roads see an addition of 2,000 vehicles
Dehradun, November 3
Chaos, accidents and congestion has become the order of the day on Dehradun roads. The problem of traffic jams has become gigantic. And with the traffic police miserably failing to find a concrete solution to the problem, hapless city residents have to suffer in silent despondency.

Cars parked in parking lot near Clock Tower, Dehradun. Tribune Photo: Anil P Rawar

A girl in the blooming mustard fields in Dehradun on Monday. Tribune photo by Anil P Rawat

Coming, eco tax on tourists
The tax at Rs 5 per tourist will be collected from anyone visiting Kolhu Khet situated mid-way between Mussoorie and Dehradun. The move has the backing of local businessmen
Mussoorie, November 3
The Mussoorie Municipal Committee proposes to levy eco tax on tourists, the receipts from which it plans to utilise for cleaning the hill resort. O.P. Uniyal, chairman of the committee, said they intended to impose the tax at Rs 5 per tourist and a proposal to this effect was being put forth in the coming meeting for approval. It then will be submitted before the state authorities for approval.

Telecom circle awards service medals
Haridwar, November 3
Uttarakhand Telecom Circle Dehradun organised a Vishisht Telecom Service Medal Ceremony at Haridwar on Saturday. Chief  guest R.K.Aggarwal, BSNL board director, New Delhi, in his speech stressed on providing consumers the best service and lauded the work of the 10 officers and employees who were awarded at the ceremony.

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