State Met dept predicts heavy rainfall
Dehradun: The Uttarakhand Meteorological Centre has issued a warning about moderate to rather heavy rainfall at isolated places across the State on Wednesday. Dehradun, Haridwar, Uttarkashi, Nainital, Kotdwar, Bageshwar and Chamoli received moderate rainfall on Wednesday. Other places in the state received light rainfall throughout the day which brought much relief from humid weather to the residents. Dehradun received light rainfall in the morning followed by cloudy sky throughout the day. Other places in the state received light rainfall throughout the day which brought much relief from humid weather to the residents.
OBC instals 253 fans in 47 govt schools
Dehradun: The Oriental Bank of Commerce (Dehradun regional office) which has 66 branches across the State, through its 21 rural and semi urban branches, got 253 fans installed in 47 government schools as part of its social responsibility in the month of August. The bank’s deputy general manager SK Dhal said that the bank will continue to execute various beneficial measures as part of its social responsibility in the future.
Dooncops arrest up native
Dehradun: Dehradun police on Tuesday arrested Shamli (Uttar Pradesh) native Umesh Kumar Chaudhary, third accused in connection with murder of Yudhveer Singh Rawat, ex-PRO of Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Harak Singh Rawat, from Haridwar on Tuesday. In connection with murder of Rawat, the police had arrested and jailed Indra Nagar Colony resident Sudha Patwal and Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) native Hari OmVashishth on August 12 and August 13 respectively. Khurana said that during interrogation, Chaudhary said that Vashishth was known to him for the last 10 years and Patwal had offered five lakh to Vashishth, him and Sajeev to murder Rawat. This amount was equally distributed among them. Along with Patwal, Vashishth, he had made a plan at a sweet shop in Saharanpur area on August 7. Chaudhary along with Sanjeev had visited Dehradun on August 8 evening. Along with Hari Om, Chaudhary and Sanjeev had reached Rajpur Road as per plan and Rawat was murdered.
Fashion brand set to enter dehradun
Dehradun: Fashion brand Max is set to enter Dehradun with the official launch of its first store in Pacific Mall. The store promises to provide customers a one stop shop for latest fashion at affordable prices with apparels, footwear and accessories for men, women and children in a truly enjoyable shopping environment. Spread across 11000 sq. ft., the new Max store is designed to provide an international look and feel. Popular for youthful and contemporary fusion creations, there are over 10,000 designs across different lines capturing the latest international trends. Commenting on this occasion, Vasanth Kumar, Executive Director, Max said, “Being the pioneers of value fashion retail in the country, we aim to take our offering to customers across the nation including all metros having 79 stores in 35 cities. Sharing his views, CS Shekar, President – Retail Operations, Max added, “We hope to grow MAX as a brand synonymous to the growing population of global Indians who are trendy & fashion conscious but at the same time, intelligent shoppers who seek value for money.