Environmentalist roots for clean air, water
Dehradun: The lifestyles of humans may differ but clean air, water, flora and land are essential for life, said noted environmentalist Jagat Singh Chowdhary ‘Junglee’ while speaking at a popular lecture on the conservation and enrichment of Uttarakhand’s biodiversity organised by the Uttarakhand State Council of Science and Technology.
Stressing on the need for understanding nature, he exhorted the public to work for protecting and nourishing the environmental wealth. He informed the gathering about the tree plantation and environmental conservation work he had done since 1980 apart from aspects of biodiversity, natural resources, water conservation, tree plantation and other related subjects. UCOST director general Vijay Kumar Dhaundiyal and other scientists of the council also expressed their thoughts on the occasion.
Raids CONDUCTED at ultrasound centres
Dehradun: With an aim to improve the sex ratio in the capital city, a team of heath officials conducted surprise raids at ultrasound centres in Dehradun on Thursday. Department officials told that two ultra sound centres were seized by the department after found anomalies. Officials claimed that conducting surprise checks at ultra sound centres would be continued in the near future also in order to keep a tab on those who perform sex determination of the expecting mothers.
Constable beaten up at Patelnagar area
Dehradun: A constable, who was on duty in the Patelnagar area, was allegedly beaten up by an unknown person in his intoxicated state on Thursday, said Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police Ajay Rautela.