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Neha Pant

Neha Pant

Neha Pant is a senior correspondent at Hindustan Times based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. She writes on a range of topics including civic issues, urban development, politics, health, women and youth issues, culture and lifestyle.

Articles by Neha Pant

Coming up in Doon, a forensic lab to examine cyber crime evidence

The cyber crime police station in Dehradun.(vinay S Kumar/ HT File)

Updated on Feb 01, 2018 10:39 pm IST

Civic election: Poll panel doubles expenditure limit for candidates

There are 92 urban local bodies in the state, 86 of which are set to undergo polls in the month of April.(AFP File)

Published on Jan 31, 2018 09:40 pm IST

Uttarakhand gets ‘in principle agreement’ for ADB loan

A road that was dug up for laying sewerage line under ADB-assisted project awaits repair in Dehradun.(Vinay Santosh Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Jan 31, 2018 08:52 pm IST

Bend it like Panwars: Uttarakhand brother-sister duo shine for FC Pune City

Sahil Panwar made his debut FC Pune City in the Indian Super League on January 13 while his elder sister Raksha also plays for Pune.(HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 05, 2018 06:02 pm IST

After a dramatic car chase, police nabs five cattle smugglers from UP in Doon

The accused who were nabbed by the Dehradun police in Dehradun.(HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 30, 2018 09:24 pm IST

Traffic rules go for a toss in Cong bike rally in Dehradun

Participants flout traffic norms during the Congress' bike rally in Dehradun on Monday.(HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 29, 2018 10:18 pm IST

Congress turns to ‘octopus posters’ to fire salvo at BJP

The 'octopus poster' issued by the Uttarakhand Congress on the social media.(HT Photo)

Published on Jan 28, 2018 08:46 pm IST

‘Drunk’ man vandalises idols at Dehradun temple, locals want culprit arrested

Crowd gathered outside the temple in Raipur area in Dehradun.(Vinay Santosh Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 27, 2018 08:27 pm IST

Doctors ‘socially adopt’ Doon transgender who wants sex reassignment surgery

Updated on Jan 27, 2018 06:42 pm IST

In the heart of Doon, a British-era well shrouded in oblivion

Built in 1820s, the ‘Shore’s Well’ in Dehradun lies in a neglected state.(Vinay Santosh Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 24, 2018 09:47 pm IST

Congress turns heat on BJP over ‘farmer suicide’ in Uttarakhand

People outside Congress state headquarters in Dehradun.(HT Photo)

Published on Jan 24, 2018 09:38 pm IST

Uttarakhand pins hope on Centre for revival of ADB-funded works

Works to lay water supply and sewerage lines are being conducted in Dehradun under the ADB-funded project.(Vinay Santosh Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Jan 23, 2018 09:37 pm IST

Congress lashes out at BJP for ‘saffronizing’ waste plant’s launch

Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurates waste processing plant at Shishambara on Dehradun's outskirts on Tuesday(HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 23, 2018 09:21 pm IST

Harassed on Doon buses? Blow whistle to raise alarm

Around 1,800 whistles are being installed in city buses, with stickers urging women passengers to blow it if they are harassed on a moving bus.(Vinay Santosh Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Jan 22, 2018 10:30 pm IST

Delimitation of wards over, Congress steps in to woo new voters in Uttarakhand

Congress workers are working to identify youngsters who will be casting their vote for the first time in the upcoming civic polls.(HT Photo)

Published on Jan 22, 2018 10:11 pm IST

Ahead of Doon waste plant launch, BJP takes steps to avert protests at CM function

Locals are protesting against the setting up of STP in their vicinity.(HT File)

Updated on Jan 21, 2018 09:53 pm IST

Nigerian, NE man arrested from Delhi for duping property dealer

Rodinpuia from Mizoram and Francis Austin from Nigeria were arrested by the Dehradun police from Delhi.(HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 20, 2018 10:01 pm IST

Former state Congress chief looks to find ways to ‘save Uttarakhand’

Former state Congress chief Kishore Upadhyay held 'Uttarakhand Vimarsh', a daylong consultation on issues centric to the hill state, in Dehradun on Friday.(Vinay Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Jan 19, 2018 08:48 pm IST

Activists want stringent rules to save village land from real estate agents

Activists stage a protest near Clock Tower in Dehradun to demand measures to save village land.(Vinay Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Jan 17, 2018 10:11 pm IST

With no deterrent, parking spaces in complexes being used as party halls, shops, storage points in Doon

A basement parking in a commercial complex on Chakrata Road in Dehradun being used as a kitchen.(Vinay Santosh Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 16, 2018 09:54 pm IST

Woman drug peddler arrested in Doon, second in two days

Charas worth ₹1.60 lakh in the international market was seized from her possession, police say.(HT File)

Published on Jan 16, 2018 09:35 pm IST

Congress to study note ban impact in Uttarakhand’s industrial belts

At Congress state headquarters in Doon. The announcement of the study comes ahead of the civic polls due in Uttarakhand in April.(HT Photo)

Published on Jan 15, 2018 09:19 pm IST

Dehradun police grills wanted gangster of Punjab

The Dehradun police on Monday grilled Punjab’s wanted gangster Harsimrandeep Singh alias Simma, who was arrested along with his three accomplices from the state capital in a joint operation by the Punjab and Dehradun police.(HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 15, 2018 09:14 pm IST

From Nabha jailbreak aides to Punjab gangster: criminals chose Dehradun as a hideout

Punjab’s wanted gangster Harsimrandeep Singh alias Simma was arrested along with three accomplices by a joint team of the Punjab and Dehradun police in Dehradun on Saturday.(HT Photo.)

Updated on Jan 14, 2018 08:46 pm IST

Transporter’s death: Government’s credibility at stake, says Indira Hridayesh

Uttarakhand Leader of Opposition Indira Hridayesh(HT Photo.)

Updated on Jan 13, 2018 08:45 pm IST

Doon activist urges PM to ban plastic toys given with fast food

Activist Ajay Kumar says several companies selling children’s food items are providing plastic, rubber or spring toys to “allure” them.(AFP File Photo)

Updated on Jan 12, 2018 09:11 pm IST

Two interstate sex determination rackets busted in U’khand in 6 months, both with Haryana links

The discovery of the alleged sex determination rackets has put a spotlight on Uttarakhand.(HT File/Sakib Ali)

Updated on Jan 12, 2018 09:09 pm IST

International cricket stadium in Dehradun awaits shot in arm

A panoramic view of the state-of-the-art sporting arena in Dehradun.(Vinay S Kumar/HT File Photo)

Published on Jan 10, 2018 06:04 pm IST

Unused international cricket stadium in Dehradun awaits shot in the arm

(File photo) The Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium at Maharana Pratap Sports College in Dehradun (Doon), during its inaugural match in December 2016.(Vinay Santosh kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 10, 2018 12:27 pm IST

Meet the Martians: Doon students undertake three Mars simulation missions in 6 months

Both N Adhithiyan and Rohan Chandra admit to a fascination for Mars as well as other cosmic bodies.(Getty Images)

Updated on Jan 09, 2018 11:57 am IST

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