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THDCI signs MoU with UPSIDC

Dehradun: THDC India limited (THDCIl) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for transfer of already acquired 1,200 acres of land to implement 1,320 MW Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant (KSTPP) with Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC) in the presence of Uttar  Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and RST Sai, CMD, THDCIl in lucknow. DV Singh, Director (Technical), THDCIl and Manoj Singh, Managing Director, UPSIDC signed the MoU documents. THDCIl has diversified in thermal power generation with allotment of Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant (KSTPP-1320 MW).

Cm meets office bearers of Secretariat

Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna met the office bearers of the Secretariat association who expressed their gratitude to the CM for restructuring the secretariat cadre. He asked the association members to work with dedication and honesty.

Pacific Mall to host Doraemon till Jan 5

Dehradun: With Christmas around the corner, Pacific Mall at Rajpur Road is hosting Doraemon till January 5 in Santa’s avatar to meet and greet kids who visit during these days. Special workshops are being organised for children to learn the arts of clay modeling, Origami, dancing, styling and story-telling. Apart from the attractions for the children, incentives are also being provided for adult shoppers who can win gift vouchers by winning a race being organised at the mall.

Film ‘Rajula’ declared tax-free in State

Dehradun: Chairman of Uttarakhand Film and TV Producers Association Shiv Painuli thanked Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna for declaring the regional language film ‘Rajula’ tax free in the whole State. Bahuguna had recently announced the screening of regional film ‘Rajula’ tax free. Painuli appreciated the Government’s step calling it a big milestone in the promotion of regional language film production.

He said that this announcement will definitely encourage all those who are engaged in the production of regional films and thus help in preserving and keeping alive the traditions and values of Uttarakhand and also provide employment opportunities to youths of the state.

He also requested the CM to encourage regional films of the state and said that thousands of youths are engaged in this industry be it Garhwali, Kumaoni or Jaunsari languages and if the government analyses the present situation and takes the support of cultural activities to promote tourism through regional films, then definitely this step will prove beneficial for tourism and the people. The CM assured the members of UFTVPA that the government will support them whenever required.  

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