A prayer service at the St. Mary’s Church in Haridwar; and (right) a young devotee. Tribune photo: Rameshwar

Medicines for dispensaries, at last
Dehradun, December 25
The problem of shortage of medicines since 2007-08 at the nine Dehradun corporation dispensaries will be over with by the week-end.

Industrialists told about tax laws
Dehradun, December 25
The Industries Association of Uttarakhand yesterday organised an open house meeting with the senior officers of the Meerut Commissionerate.

Ex-servicemen demand Sainik Commission
Dehradun, December 25
The ex-servicemen of Uttarakhand have demanded establishment of a Sainik Commission at national level that would look into the problems of the ex-servicemen across the country.

Girl students welcome guests at a function in Dehradun on Thursday. Tribune photo: Anil P. Rawat

Punjabi Sanghatan constituted
Dehradun, December 25
Uttarakhand Punjabi Sanghatan was constituted here yesterday to work for the betterment of the Punjabi community residing in Uttarakhand. Devendra Sethi, state president of the Sanghatan, said it was very important to form an organisation that would protect the interests of the community.

Alert watchman foils burglary
Makhanpur (Roorkee), December 25
Timely intervention by a watchman saved several hardware shops from being burgled in the wee hours of Wednesday, 20 km from Roorkee. Surya Bhushan Negi, the area SHO, said a gang of burglars managed to break the shutters of four shops around 3 am.