Illegal structures mushroom in Doon
Dehradun, November 1
With the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) turning a blind eye to violation of building bylaws, illegal structures have come up in the city rather rapidly.


Shops in violation of building bylaws at Subhash road. A Tribune photograph

Pramukh leads in keeping city clean
Pramukh collects as much as six metric tonnes of garbage from as many as 4,000 houses from different localities of Dehradun
Dehradun, November 1
While garbage disposal continues to be a big challenge before Municipal authorities, there has been a glimmer of hope in the form of efforts on part of few of denizens of Doon towards the city’s garbage management.

Pramukh staff dispose of garbage in a municipal bin. Tribune photo: Anil P. Rawat

Haridwar Mahotsav from Nov 5
Haridwar, November 1
With winter at the doorstep, this is the time of Mahotsavs and Sharadotsavs. After Dehradun, Nainital and Mussorie, it is time for the public of Haridwar to witness cultural and musical extravaganza.

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