Stamp-ed impressions
Dehradun, November 11
With philately dying a slow death, a Doonite has taken up the cudgels to revive
the hobby in this city of schools. Despite efforts to promote philately, there has
been a steady decline in the number of keen pursuers of the hobby in Dehradun
in recent times.

Eight more ambulances for city
Dehradun, November 10
By the end of March 2009, Uttarakhand will have a total of 108 EMRI emergency ambulances. Stating this at the launch of eight emergency ambulances, Uttarakhand Chief Minister B.C. Khanduri lauded the effort of the company and the people engaged in rendering the services in the state.

Leaf From History
Roorkee ran India’s first train, to Piran Kalyiar
Roorkee, November 11
Roorkee may have little prominence as a
geographical entity on the world map, but
with the first train running between Roorkee
and Piran Kalyiar, it sure has a place in the
country’s history books.


Authored by P.T. Cautely, “Report on Ganga Canal” maintains that during construction of the canal a need was felt for a train between Roorkee and Piran Kaliyar.

Letter
Rooted-ness must for any progress