Sleet in Mussoorie. Tribune photo: Anmol Jain

Timid about e-stamps
Dehradun, January 5 
Despite the foolproof security advantages related to non-judicial stamp papers, the government continues to dither on e-stamps. This despite instances of fraudulent use of stamp papers causing a huge loss to the state exchequer. The matter is hanging fire since April 2008 when the Stock Holding Corporation of India made a presentation to the Uttarakhand finance and treasury authorities.

Himbunkar comes to town
Dehradun, January 5
Displaying exquisite handicraft items from Himachal Pradesh, Himbunkar exhibition started here today. On sale are the famous Kulu, Kinnauri and angora shawls, mufflers, caps and jackets.

Rest house with a difference
Roorkee, January 5
In an effort to facilitate tourists at the 'Gateway of the state', the government is all set to construct a state-of-the-art Tourist Rest House (TRH) on the Roorkee-Muzaffarnagar highway.