Radio programmes in border areas along India and China in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand now have a new flavour. Broadcast over the frequency modulation (FM) band, these stations cater to local populations, address them in local dialects and inform them about day-to-day issues, besides subtly countering misinformation along the sensitive boundary.AdvertisementIn the past 18 months, two such radio stations have come up in Kinnaur and Spiti in Himachal Pradesh, while three are operational in Uttarakhand — at Joshimath, Pithoragarh and Harsil. These stations cover a range of topics including fruit crops, hyper-local weather patterns, snowfall estimates, agriculture, tourism, education and…