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Wadia Study Puts Mussoorie on Alert; Anoop Nautiyal Demands Scientific Scrutiny of ‘Connectivity’ Projects
A scientific study by the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology has identified significant landslide susceptibility across parts of Mussoorie, reigniting debate over infrastructure development in the fragile Himalayan region. Environmental campaigner Anoop Nautiyal has called for greater scientific scrutiny, transparency and public participation in connectivity projects, while citizen voices, including Deepak Joshi, have intensified demands…
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Supreme Court Lifts 8-Year Ban on Overnight Stays in Uttarakhand’s High-Altitude Bugyals
After nearly eight years, the Supreme Court has lifted the blanket ban on overnight stays in Uttarakhand’s high-altitude bugyals, reopening iconic trekking routes such as Roopkund, Bedni and Har Ki Dun. While key restrictions have been removed, environmental safeguards remain in force, offering renewed hope for mountain communities whose livelihoods depend on trekking tourism.
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When a City Organises Its Streets, It Organises Its Future
Mussoorie has taken a decisive step towards a more organised and inclusive street vending system. The Town Vending Committee has identified three new vending zones, expanded the verified vendor list to 123, and announced the election schedule for vendor representatives—an initiative aimed at balancing livelihoods with orderly public spaces and transparent urban governance.
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The First Rain, The Same Questions
The first monsoon rains have once again exposed Mussoorie’s crumbling roads. From Picture Palace to Kingraig and other key stretches, potholes, damaged vehicles, illegal malwa dumping and growing safety concerns are highlighting deeper questions about infrastructure, drainage and accountability in the Queen of the Hills.
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When the Student Speaks Louder Than Politics
From Mussoorie to Jantar Mantar, students are asking a question that goes far beyond NEET. When repeated examination controversies shake public trust, the real issue is no longer just paper leaks—it is the future of merit itself.
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Major Reprieve for Shivalik Forests as CM Suspends Tree Felling; Highway Project Awaits Fresh Consultations
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has suspended tree felling for the proposed Dehradun–Rishikesh highway project following public concerns and environmental protests. While the NHAI project remains under consideration, the government has ordered fresh consultations with stakeholders before proceeding, marking a significant moment in the state’s ongoing dialogue between development and conservation.
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Big step for Mussoorie! 🏛️
Can the provincialisation of MPG College reshape higher education in Mussoorie? An in-depth look at what it means for students, teachers and the hill region’s future.
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जब एक शहर अपने कॉलेज के लिए एकजुट हो जाए
MPG College का प्रांतीयकरण: मसूरी की उच्च शिक्षा के लिए एक नई शुरुआत? “किसी शहर की असली पहचान उसके बाज़ार, होटल या सड़कें नहीं होतीं। उसकी सबसे बड़ी पहचान उसके शैक्षणिक संस्थान होते हैं। क्योंकि पर्यटन अर्थव्यवस्था बना सकता है, लेकिन शिक्षा भविष्य बनाती है।” मसूरी को दुनिया उसकी पहाड़ियों, धुंध और पर्यटन के लिए…
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From Autumn to Winterline: Mussoorie’s Festivals Lose the Warmth of Their People
When the Autumn Faded and the Winterline Took Over When the Hill Had Its Own Applause: Mussoorie Between Autumn and Winter. There was a time when Mussoorie didn’t need to be advertised.It celebrated itself.The Autumn Festival filled the bazaar with laughter, brass bands, and Garhwali songs that rose through the mist like incense.Our parents still…
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मसूरी की मॉल रोड: विरासत बनाम रोज़गार की खींचतान
मसूरी की मॉल रोड: इतिहास से आज तक की यात्रा मसूरी की मॉल रोड, जिसे पहली बार ब्रिटिश काल में बनाया गया था, आज एक आकर्षण का केंद्र है, लेकिन इसके साथ जुड़ी समस्याएँ भी उतनी ही पुरानी हैं। यह सड़क जब पहली बार बनी थी, तब यह अंग्रेज़ों के लिए एक विशिष्ट स्थल था,…