Adventhrill – Lets ride to be a companion

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October 4, 2018

This one is for cycling enthusiasts. And recently, I have come across many, who given a choice, would like to get onto their cycle and ride for kilometers at a stretch to get that adrenalin rush.

Dehradun based Vijay Pratap of ADVENTHRILL fame, is an adventure enthusiast and amongst the fortunate few who have tried their hand at every thrilling sport, from rappelling, mountaineering, rafting, canoeing and now another feather to his cap, cycling.

Talking to Newspost Vijay tells us, “Ever since the ban over adventure activities in Uttarakhand was put in place, my company is now organizing cycling expeditions. We are planning to make it BIG to promote emission free adventure, trying to propagate the very concept of eco-tourism and adventure tourism. ”

The nippy autumn air makes it the perfect outdoor activity. Their first expedition, last weekend, was a day visit to Mussoorie. Eight participants, men and women and teenagers made their way up the long winding roads leading up to the hill-station.

Coming weekend, the group is all set to an early start from Dehradun’s Clock Tower to Maaldevta, a distance of fifteen kms one way. The route will take the rider through Raipur, one of the city’s scenic roads to what is one of Dehradun’s popular tourist attractions, Maaldevta. At the end of the ride, the cyclists will be treated to light snacks, amidst nature’s bounty.

So what do you bring along? Vijay tells us, “All one needs is your personal safety gear and a cycle and you can register for the ride.” World over people are going crazy over the environmental and health benefits of cycling, why should we in Uttarakhand, be any different, and as they say ‘when is doubt, pedal it out!‘ What you waiting for?

Hello Doonites … ADVENTHRILL

Join us this Sunday

Time: at 5 am

Place:Clock Tower.

We will head towards Maaldeveta …

For Further details contact

+91-9808444432

Reviving Ganga’s Eternal Flow: Rajendra Singh

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Tania Saili

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October 3, 2018

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At the age of fifty-nine, there is no stopping Waterman of India Rajendra Singh. A Rajasthani by birth, Rajendra Singh has been working relentlessly in the field of reviving and rejuvenating over a dozen rivers from the brink of extinction.

On 2^nd October 2018, Rajendra Singh set off from Gaumukh, the source of the holy river, in Uttarkashi District for Ganga Sagar, with an interesting medley of twenty-one leading scientists, environmentalists, teachers and social workers from across India with one mission in mind.

Divided into five groups these motivational like-minded intellects will apprise those whom they meet along the way about the need to conserve Ganga’s eternal flow or aviral dhaara in order to save the sacred river from disappearing.

Talking to us, enroute to Dehradun from Rishikesh, Rajendra ji tells us, “Even today, we call Ganga ‘Ma,’ our Mother is unwell and critical and she needs us to stand up for her and give her the best treatment in the shortest period. It is our National River and demands National protection for which we have undertaken this task.”

Rajendra Singh has always reiterated the fact that the condition of India’s holiest river has always been critical and it would be next to impossible to clean the river by what is the Union Ministry’s 2019 deadline. “We need to restore Ganga’s ecological flow in order to restore its miraculous healing properties, which is and should be our priority,” added a defiant Singh.

This dedicated team will end their awareness campaign at Ganga Sagar after completing 2500 kms over the next four months, on 14^th of January 2019.

Watching Singh’s track record, one is but confident, that his latest campaign will ensure that Ganga’s eternal flow is uninterrupted and pure as it were, in the past.

Singer Shael shoots for his latest song ‘Tere Bin’ in Mussoorie

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Tania Saili

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October 3, 2018

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Singer Shael is on a two-day visit to the hill-station of Mussoorie to shoot for his latest romantic song titled “Tere Bin”. The shoot will see the singer and his team at different scenic locations of the hill-station shooting for the song. Talking about his love for the town, Shael said, “Mussoorie has always been close to my heart.” His previous hits ‘Jaanaa’, ‘Dil-Ki-Baatein’, ‘Abhi-Abhi’, ‘Zindagi’, ‘Hiriye’, ‘Teri Yaad Mein’, ‘Kokka Kokaa’ and his evergreen ‘Soniye Heeriye’ received overwhelming response from his fans.

His four minute latest song, promises to be an euphonious melody ready to melt hearts. “The Director of my video wanted to give an earthy feel to the song and Mussoorie served our purpose,” the singer adds. The team includes composer Vidyut Goswami and lyricist Ravi Basnet of blockbuster song ‘Soniye Heeriye, fame.’

The pretty and bubbly film & TV actress Ruhani Sharma will be adding glamour to the shoot, Ruhani tells us, “I am very happy to work with Shael on this song. It is definitely going to be a chartbuster.“

As Shael’s fans anxiously await ‘Tere Bin,’ rest be assured, they will not be disappointed. “The location that we have decided to shoot will be a visual treat for my fans. I feel this song is a masterpiece from my team. A song that will haunt you, in a romantic sense of the word, long after you have heard it, ” adds a confident Shael.

Faith, Hope, Love. Union Church turns 150

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Tania Saili

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October 2, 2018

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One of Mussoorie’s earliest Churches, the Union Church is all set to celebrate 150 years of its congregation. Formally established on 16^th September 1868, the group earlier held services at various places in the hill-station before setting permanent roots in 1872.

Located at the foot of what was then called Club Hill, the Church’s foundation stone was laid in 1872, and the first service was held on 1^st October 1874.

Even today the building continues as a Christian house of worship, with close to fifty members and some three hundred followers on their Facebook page from all over the globe connecting them to the town’s oldest church.

“Thirty years ago, in 1988, the Church started the Hebron Elementary School to reach out to the lesser fortunate community. Today there are some two hundred and eighty hundred local students from LKG and going up to class 8^th,” says Lazarus Cornelius, Pastor of the Church.

As part of the festivities; a lot has been lined up over the next few months, and rightly so!

“Because is it 150 year we thought to do different things over a continuous celebration. The wider community of Mussoorie will be welcome to participate. In March, over a long weekend we will put together a befitting finale to the celebrations. At that time, we shall put on display artefacts; interesting calligraphic Bibles; and a brief history of the Church, along with much fanfare.” says Dana Crider.

Dates to mark on your calendar:

7th October – Annual Thanksgiving Service:

18th & 19th October – couples evening:

11th November – Annual Christmas Program and Noon Meal:

7th December – Annual Family Carol Service

22nd to 24th March – FINALE: An interesting line up of festivities which includes an exhibition, a food festival, a fair, a choir festival, special speaker(s) and a Sunday Love-Feast to top it all.

A Clean India initiative by Doon Tibetan Community

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Tulika Singhroy

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October 1, 2018

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Dehradun, 31 March 2018 marked the beginning of the 60th year since His Holiness the Dalai Lama and eighty thousands Tibetan followers stepped on the sacred land of India.

With the blessings of His Holiness The Dalai Lama and under the leadership of the Central Tibetan Administration, Tibetans across India are observing the year 2018 with a series of pan-India events to publicly express gratitude to the government and the people of India.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama refers to India as the “GURU” and Tibet its “CHELA“. His Holiness refers to himself as the “SON OF INDIA” and a true follower of Mahatma Gandhi. Today His Holiness is the best ambassador for Indian values of Non-violence, Ahimsa and Inter-religious harmony as well as the promotion of basic human values- Compassion & Kindness.

India has been a second home for Tibetan people and has provided profound support for the preservation and promotion of unique Tibetan culture and Identity. The President of Central Tibetan Administration, Dr Lobsang Sangay refers to the Tibetan struggles as “MADE IN INDIA” and said, “the success of the Tibetan struggle will be India’s Success story.”

Tomorrow i.e. 2nd October 2018 “Towards a Clean India” – Tibetans, especially in Uttarakhand will initiate a mass cleanliness drive.

Under the direction of Central Tibetan Administration Dharamshala, (H.P), Doon Tibetan Community has organized mass cleanliness drive in and around their settlement/colony as well as Tibetan market in Dehradun from 9 AM to 1 PM as under:

(a) Dekyiling Tibetan Settlement Sahastradhara Road

(b) Tsering Dhonden Tibetan Settlement, Mangloowala, Nalapani

(c) Dhondupling TNMF settlement, Clement Town

(d) Kham Lingtsang Settlement, Manduwala

(e) Scattered Tibetans & TWC Handicraft, Rajpur

(f) Tibetan Market Welfare Association, Dehradun

(g) All monasteries, Doon Valley

Come partake and join hands to make our cities, towns, neighbourhoods a better place to live in.

The baritone voice- Rj Kaavya

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Tania Saili

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October 1, 2018

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For the past three months, people in the Doon have been waking up to a baritone booming over the radio. The new young sensation is enthusiastic and passionate about the town, its culture and its people. RJ Kaavya, is the voice behind Morning no:1 show on Superhits 93.5 Red FM Bajaate Raho which comes on-air between 7 to 11:00 in the morning from Monday-Saturday.

Little does one know, that Kaavya or Kavindra Singh has his roots in the Uttarakhand. Born and brought up in Bageshwar, he chuckles as he says: “My father runs a school in Bageshwar, and imagine his horror when his first born flunked grade 11^th! It was the ultimate disgrace for my family. I ended up with my Uncle in Delhi, and there was no turning back!”

During his holidays, while alone at home, he turned to surfing Radio Stations in the hope of finding entertainment. His love for the medium grew. The proverbial penny dropped. Kaavya knew what he wanted to become.

After finishing school, he convinced his family that, “I was fit to be an RJ as I had the gift of the gab!” and landed with his first job in Jodhpur in 2008 as a Radio Jockey. And slowly but surely he learnt the ropes of becoming a perfect RJ!

Two years later, on 9^th November 2010 he joined Red FM Kanpur and after three long years here, he moved to Jaipur, Calcutta, Delhi and finally his dream-destination, his ‘ghar-wapsi’ to Dehradun in July this year.

“Dehradun is a pristine market, as far as the radio is concerned! My job here is very much like my first love, I have a unique relationship with the valley and my listeners,” Kaavya tells us.

So what makes a good RJ, I ask? Without batting an eyelid he retorts, “Its easy to be a Radio Jockey but it is difficult to be a good one! A good RJ is on the one who speaks well but one who is a good listener, one who makes a personalized one to one connect with his audience.”

And the-connect is definitely there! Over the last few months Kaavya has become a household name with his Morning No: 1 show on Superhits 93.5 Red FM Bajaate Raho. An instant hit with listeners of all age group, Kaavya is a celebrity in his own right. His composed jingles Chhote chhote gaawn yaha hai and Ghumo chache garmi ya ghumo thand mei, har mausam rangila yaha Uttarakhand mei were appreciated by the Chief Minister himself and his show Ek Pahadi Aisa Bhi won an award at the Dehradun International Film Festival.

He signs off telling me he would like to be a politician if given the right platform, but has no plans of giving up being a Radio Jockey! So stay tuned to know more about your favourite youth icon.

Padaav: Speciality Ayurvedic Treatment Centre, to be inaugurated in Rudrapur

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Tania Saili

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September 30, 2018

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Rudrapur, Actor Sanjay Dutt will be visiting Gadarpur Tehsil, in Udhamsingh Nagar of Uttarakhand on the 1st of October. No, not for an upcoming movie launch or shoot but for a more pertinent cause. The actor will be in town to inaugurate, Padmashree Ved Balendu Prakash’s Speciality Ayurvedic Treatment Centre, Padaav.

Padaav, the first of its kind treatment centre will cater to all those who suffer from pancreatic illness. The inaugural ceremony will be presided over by BJP State Head Ajay Bhatt, along with former Union Health Minister Salim Iqbaal Sherwani and a galaxy of other dignitaries. Around thirty five beneficiary patients of Ayurvedic treatment for Pancreatitis by Ved Balendu Prakash will also be present at the venue.

Telling us more about the Hospital Dr. Shikha Prakash adds, “Initially we start with twenty five rooms which will go up to eighty rooms in the future. This will be a residential place where the patients lifestyle and medical needs will be taken care off. This is a treatment centre, with qualified staff whom we are trying to appoint locally. This is basically an evidence based ayurvedic protocol for pancreatitis. “

Pancreatitis refers to inflammation of the Pancreas, an illness which is on the rise. Close to six hundred patients have been cured of this illness by Vaidya Prakash’s medication alone. The formulation used by Vaidya Prakash to cure Pancreatitis was formulated by his father Vaidya Chandra Prakash in the mid-70’s. The treatment protocol is a perfect amalgamation of Diet, Lifestyle and Medicine in todays day and age. The newly built hospital boasts of treating close to five hundred Pancreatitis patients, annually, in the near future.

Ved Balendu will be travelling to America shortly to partake in the 4th International Congress at San Francisco where he will be the keynote and talk about Digestion and Metabolic diseases.

CS reviews the progress of roads being constructed by NHAI

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September 29, 2018

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Chief Secretary Mr. Utpal Kumar Singh reviewed the progress of the construction work of the roads being built by NHAI. Construction work on 10 projects in the hill state are in progress. Chief Secretary instructed concerned District Magistrates for regular monitoring of four-laning.

He said that they should address the problems of the NHAI and related contractors at their level. He said that the construction work of Dehradun-Haridwar National Highway should be started soon. Also, work on the construction of Elephant Corridor should be done on priority.

Chief Secretary asked to make an under-pass to accelerate the work of four lane of Nagina-Haridwar road, so that the movement of wild animals can be made smooth. It was told that two companies have been selected for four-laning of Dehradun-Haridwar National Highway. This work will be done in two stretches. The work from Dehradun to Laltappar and from Laltappar to Haridwar has been given to different companies. The construction work of this route will start from November.

Apart from this four-laning work for Roorkee-Chhutmalpur-Gagalheri, Muzaffarnagar-Haridwar, Nagina-Kashipur, Kashipur-Sitarganj, Sitarganj-Tonkpur, Rampur-Kathgodam roads were also reviewed. Instructions were issued that the work of every stage should be completed according to the fixed milestone.

In the meeting, Additional Chief Secretary Mr. Om Prakash, Under Secretary, Public Works Department Mr. Dinesh Chandra Punetha, officers from the NHAI and Public Works Department were present.

Come 30th September, ‘Distinguished’ riders take to the road

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Tania Saili

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September 28, 2018

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Coming Sunday i.e. 30^th of September, Doonites will witness bikers, but of a different kind! Minus the leather gear, these ‘men in tux’ will ride for a mission.

Ride host, Siddhartha Wason, tell us, “This is no ordinary ride. It is absolutely different as it is organized for a social cause. It is about spreading awareness about Prostate Cancer and Men’s Health.” For the past three years, Wanderers Bulleteers of Dehradun have been hosting The Distinguished Gentleman Ride, the first Tier-2 city in India to have this honour.

The 15-20 kilometer ride will be flagged off at 7:00 am from Ashley Hall, making its way down the scenic Rajpur road, up Old Mussoorie Road and culminate at the World Integrity Centre. What makes the ride even more interesting it that the riders shed their fancy leather gear and dress up in tuxedos, shirt and tie, three piece suit to ride classic bikes such as Triumph, Royal Enfield, Java, Rajdoot, Vintage Scooters and the likes.

A band performance, with a seminar by Dr. Puneet Arora and an award giving ceremony under various categories such as Most Distinguished Bike, Most Distinguished Biker, Distinguished lady, Best Couple and so on and so forth add charisma to the one-day event.

From a hundred participants in the year 2016, the ride has caught the fancy of young and old riders alike. This year round, over hundred and thirty participants have already registered for the event from Dehradun and surrounding towns, with many more expected to sign- up over the next two days.

Riders from as old as 19 year enthusiasts to the oldest being in their 70’s, these classic bikers, scrambler, café racers, vintage scooters are already polishing their mean-machines and revving up their engines to add some oomph on the roads of Dehradun with a message close to their heart and minds.

Missing nineteen IIT Roorkee students safe and sound

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Tania Saili

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September 26, 2018

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Good news poured in late last night. All nineteen IIT students along with their five porters had been located and believed to be safe and sound. The students along with their porters set up camp close to Gangi when the weather turned for the worse a few days ago. Today SDRF team Ghansali, Revenue team and Police Unit from Ghansali will be escorting the students back to Ghuttu by late evening.

A team of nineteen IIT Roorkee students including five porters, set out on 20th of September from Gangi in Tehri District making their way to Kedarnath Shrine, in Rudraprayag District, when due to inclement weather all contact with the students was lost.

The six-seven day trek was to end with the Team arriving in Kedarnath, but that was not the case. Talking to Newspost, SSP Prahlad Meena said , “it is not yet confirmed whether they are stranded or they are behind schedule by a few days.”

The district administration worked on war-footing and left no stone unturned to touch base with the students A rescue team left on Monday morning from Kedarnath to re-track the trek and also aerial surveys were underway to establish contact with the missing students.

As soon as the news of the IIT students being safe poured in, District Administration along with anxious parents and IIT faculty, heaved a sigh of relief.

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