Govt issues clarification on e-way bill
Dehradun: The state government has clarified that the generation of E-way bill is mandatory from April 1, 2018 for transportation of taxable goods worth more than Rs 50,000 for movement from one state to another (Inter state). However, generation of E-way bill for transportation of goods within the state is not required till further orders. A notification in this regard has been issued. The notification will be effective from April 1, 2018.
Training programme begins in FRI
Dehradun: A six-day training programme on shingles preservation, truss design and pine needles panels for eco friendly multi resistant hazard construction technologies and habitat solution for Uttarakhand began at the Forest Research Institute here on Monday. Institute director Savita underlined the importance of value addition of timber / bamboo for construction purposes especially in mountainous regions. This training is in tune with the initiatives of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) aimed at identifying gaps and developing field usable approaches to transfer research from the lab to workers and users in the field.
Fire in house near helipad
Dehradun: A fire broke out in a house near Helipad, Mussoorie at around 1pm on Monday, leaving all living in the neighbourhood panicky. Upon being informed, Mussoorie police station and fire department officers reached the spot. It is learnt that two fire tenders were sent to the spot to douse the flame. A fire officer said that it took them an hour to put out the blaze. No casualty was reported.