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July 11, 2024

Green hour : Time to connect with Nature and care for environment

The Himalaya, the “abode of snow,” is a treasure trove of natural wonders. From towering snow peaks to lush green valleys, perennial rivers to vibrant ecosystems, […]
May 23, 2024

Hard Work Pays Off: HIC Students Shine in Uttarakhand Board Exams

A report by Catherine Arnst There was a lot of celebrating on April 30th at Himalayan Inter College.  Its just graduated seniors and current 10th graders […]
May 23, 2024

Chaukori Bird Festival 2024 : Collaboration for Conservation

As per the wildlife data, India is home to about 1303 bird species of which Uttarakhand houses 693. With more than 50 per cent of the […]
February 14, 2024

Chaukori : A story of Transformation, Challenges and Hope

Chaukori, circa 1970. The place evokes memories of picturesque tea gardens framed by middle Himalayan mountain ranges and distant snow peaks. Life revolved around a lone […]
November 11, 2023

Sewing skills development program at HIC

The landscape of the Uttarakhand state mainly consists of lower Himalayan hills to its south and snow-clad mountains and the plateau of Tibet on its northern […]
October 6, 2023

HEF scholarships program – A vision and reality

Since its inception in 2009, Himalayan Education Foundation (HEF) has been sponsoring scholarships for the students of Himalaya Inter College (HIC), who lack any other means […]

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July 11, 2024

Bhawna Bhauryal : Serving the nation – A cadet’s calling

Bhawna Bhauryal hails from Reema, a quaint village in the Kumaon’s backcountry, located 25 km north of Chaukori, in the shadow of Nanda Devi massif in […]
April 6, 2024

Deepin Singh : More than marks – A hill boy’s quest

Deepin Singh is currently studying 12th class at Himalayan Inter College (HIC), Chaukori. His father is a bus driver, who works for HIC. Deepin has four […]
April 6, 2024

Pankaj Karki : From Hills to Haldwani – A student’s journey

Born and brought up in the hills, Pankaj Karki studied at Himalaya Inter College, Chaukori, a small village famous for its tea gardens. He is currently […]
February 14, 2024

Anjali Karki : “Agriculture must be nature friendly”

Hi, My name is Anjali Karki. I am presently studying Intermediate second year at Himalayan Inter College ( HIC), Chaukori. My father runs a shop in […]
December 30, 2023

Renuka Vishwakarma : “How my ancestors contributed to the Asian history”

Renuka Vishwakarma is a native of Munsiyari, a frontier town in Uttarakhand state bordering Tibet and Nepal. Her father works in a shop while her mother […]
December 30, 2023

 Nisha Mahara : “Teaching children gives me joy” 

Nisha Mahara hails from Dharichaura near Berinag, which is about 15 km from Chaukori. Her father is employed in a private firm and her mother is […]