Junk trouble for residents
Dehradun, January 13
In the middle of the posh Race Course locality here, residents are these days being forced to live amid junk! Thanks to a godown opened by a junk dealer. In the G-block of the locality, rag pickers can be spotted crushing liquor bottles for recycling and residents allege that this has spoilt the surroundings.

Sacks of liquor bottles in Dehradun’s residential area. Tribune photo Anil P. Rawat

Self-support

A coolie holds his back with a piece of cloth at the Dehradun railway station on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Anil P. Rawat

To save jumbos, states to replicate Rajaji model 
Dehradun, January 13
Train-hit elephant deaths in the country may finally come to an end with Uttarakhand showing the way with its Rajaji model. As many as 110 elephants have been reportedly killed in railway accidents all over India since 1987.

Haridwar spruced up for Makar Sankranti
Haridwar, January 13
Haridwar district magistrate Shailesh Bagoli and senior superintendent of police Sanjay Gunjiyal today inspected various sites including Har-ki-Pauri. Lakhs of devouts are expected to throng the ghats at the Ganga to take a holy dip on Makar Sankranti which falls on January 14.

Dehradun, January 13 Shoes play an integral role in defining one’s personality while and comfort and style adds an extra edge to the overall appearance. Moving with the trend, Dehradun has got a good variety to its shoe lovers in the city. From stilettos, bellies, boots, fancy ballerinas to comfortable sport shoes, the place offers everything that is in and  different. Few years back, the market had a very limited stock to offer and nothing was available in fancy colours.