V-Mart Retail Opens new store at Dehradun, Uttarakhand

V-Mart Retail Ltd has opened a new store located at 3/2 Kishan Nagar chowk, Chakrata Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand - 248001. The store is spread in an area of 7570 sq. ft.. This takes the total number of stores to 72.

631 Indian and 74 foreign cadets graduate from IMA DehraDun to become Army officers

A total of 631 cadets passed out of the Indian Military Academy on Saturday after completing the rigorous course to join the Indian Army as officers. Before being formally commissioned into the Army, the cadets walked in files at the famed Drill Square set against the historic Chetwode Building of the Academy as the Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne took the ceremonial salute.

Apart from the 631 Indian cadets, 74 cadets from India's friendly neighbour countries also passed out on Saturday to join the armies of their respective countries. A maximum of 112 officers are from Uttar Pradesh followed by Haryana with 60 and Uttarakhand with 52.

Addressing the cadets after the conclusion of the ceremonial parade, Browne extended his felicitations to the gentlemen cadets and said they were fortunate to have trained at the IMA known for its high standards of training.

Asking them to constantly bear in mind their twin roles as warriors and protectors, he said they belong to the last bastion of the country and cannot ever afford to let their country down.

Congratulating the passing out cadets from neighbouring countries for successfully completing their training at the famed institute, Browne hoped they would use the skills learnt at the IMA to serve their respective nations.

After the ceremonious POP, all the cadets regrouped at a ground of the academy where the pipping ceremony was held. They were later administered oath to the Constitution by the adjutant of the IMA. It started raining just when the parade was about to begin at 7 am this morning delaying the start by over an hour.

However, the showers failed to dampen the spirit of the parents and kin of gentlemen cadets who said the rain only helped in making the occasion all the more memorable.

Twin sisters from Dehradun conquered the Mount Everest

Naungshi Malik and Tashi Malik, the twin sisters from Dehradun conquered the Mount Everest and aim to defy all odds as they expressed their desire to climb the other five high peaks in the world.

Sisters became the first Indian twin sisters to conquer Mount Everest and they returned home safe and sound.

The mother of the twins Anju Malik said that their biggest concern was the safety of the lives of their daughters.

"I am very happy and feeling very great and happy that my girls are back safe and sound. We were very concerned about their life because they went to a very difficult area. Now I am very happy that they have returned successfully," said Anju.

Hyundai starts 'First Ball Tour' for ICC Champions Trophy, in DehraDun on 1st June, 2013

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), a subsidiary of HMC, the fastest-growing automaker by brand and the official partner for International Cricket Council (ICC) today showcased the ‘First Ball’ for ICC Champions Trophy 2013. Hyundai holds the exclusive rights to showcase the set of Cricket Balls of first match between India and South Africa which is scheduled on June 6, 2013 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, England.

The first ball preview is organised at Hyundai showrooms from May 30 to June 4, 2013 in New Delhi (May 30-June 2), Mumbai (May 30-June 2), Chennai (June 1-2), Kolkata (June 1-2), Dehradun (June 1), Pune (June 3-4), Ahmedabad (June 4) and Chandigarh (June 4). This 'First Ball' showcase was conceptualized to bring together the cricket passionate fans and provide them with an opportunity to celebrate the moments of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 in England. The representatives from Hyundai will hand over the set of balls to the match umpires prior to the opening match between India and South Africa.