Pravin Singh to take out march
Dehradun: Prominent activist of Gairsain movement Pravin Singh would undertake a foot march from Mori to Munsyari to highlight the need of capital in Gairsain. Addressing newsmen here on Wednesday, Singh said that the march would start on May 25 and continue till the monsoon session of state assembly. He said that people of the state want that the Gairsain should be declared as permanent capital of Uttarakhand but both the Congress and BJP have done nothing to fulfil this wish of people.
Haryana’s Ravi Dixit lifts Squash trophy
Dehradun: Ravi Dixit from Haryana lifted the All India Ecole Globale Uttarakhand Squash Championship 2018 at the Ecole Globale International Girls School in Dehradun. Dixit defeated Sandeep Jangra in a closely contested final in men’s category. In women’s category Anna avasthi from Delhi defeated Hritika Malhotra of Rajasthan.
Speaking in the prize distribution ceremony, The Principal of Ecole Golbale school, Nandita Sahu remarked that Squash being a high intensity game, needs both physical and mental agility. She also talked about the importance of exposure for youngsters in big events.
‘Mushroom Girl’ Divya Rawat calls on CM
Dehradun: ‘Mushroom Girl’ Divya Rawat paid a courtesy visit to chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat here on Wednesday. The CM appreciated her efforts in the sphere of mushroom and yarsa gumba cultivation. He said that more youth from the state should opt for self-employment and should also create employment opportunities for others. This can also effectively tackle the problem of migration from the mountainous regions of the state.