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Yatris throng Haridwar, police face challenge
The city’s streets and highways are swarmed with two-wheelers and DJ systems, making it difficult for authorities to control the situation.
U’khand STF cracks down on wildlife traffickers, arrests three with elephant tusks
The operation, led by STF SSP Ayush Agarwal, resulted in the arrest of two traffickers, Gautam Singh and Chandan Singh, residents of Kamgarpur and Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh.
Cloudburst in Uttarkashi causes flash floods
DEHRADUN: A cloudburst on Thursday night unleashed flash floods, causing the Yamuna River to surge dramatically and inflicting widespread damage to properties due to the powerful water currents. The water level rose alarmingly, reaching the…
Leopard kills 9-year-old child in Uttarakhand’s Tehri
DEHRADUN: A tragic incident unfolded in Bhoud village of Tehri district, Uttarakhand, on Monday afternoon, when a nine-year-old girl was mauled to death by a leopard while playing in courtyard.
The half-eaten body of the child was…
Government departments in Uttarakhand will house Agnives: CM Dhami
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Sunday the Agniveers of the state who return after serving the country will be accommodated in various departments of the state and a provision for reservation will also be…
Former CM Rawat blames ticket distribution for BJP ‘poor’ show
His remarks came after the BJP’ s recent defeat in the bypolls, sparked a debate within the party.
Badrinath Highway closed, 3000 pilgrims to Char Dham stranded
According to official sources, a landslide near Joshimath has left massive boulders on the road, making it impassable for pedestrians.
Uttarakhand grapples with heavy rains, Char Dham yatra suspended
The IMD has issued a fresh alert for the next 36 hours, predicting heavy rainfall and landslides in certain areas.
Why only boys held in dating cases, asks HC
Speaking to this daily, Advocate Manisha Bhandari explained the nuances of the Juvenile Justice Act.
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami directs swift resolution of public grievances
Dehradun; Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed public grievances on Sunday at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan located at his camp office.
During the session, he issued crucial directives to officials at the Chief…
14 dead as tourist vehicle falls into Alaknanda river in Uttarakhand
Rudraprayag; At least 14 people were killed and several others sustained injuries after a tourist vehicle lost control and fell into the Alaknanda river in Uttarakhand on Saturday, officials said.
The accident took place on the…
BJP MPs elected from Uttarakhand face uphill task to get NDA cabinet berths
Ajay Tamta, who won again from the Almora reserved parliamentary seat, served as a minister of state in Modi’s first term.
Varanasi youth wearing ‘Main hoon Modi ka Parivar’ T-shirts seek support for PM Modi
New Delhi: Varanasi, the Lok Sabha constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated for polling in the seventh and final phase on June 1. The VVIP constituency is buzzing with last-minute election campaigns by political parties while…
It’s actor vs actress in Yogi bastion of Gorakhpur
The constituency is locked in a direct fight between the BJP’s sitting MP and actor Ravi Kishan and Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate and Bhojpuri actress Kajal Nishad.
Judicial custody for Gupta brothers in prominent Dehradun builder suicide case
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) South African businessmen Anil Kumar Gupta and Ajay Kumar Gupta, who were arrested by the police in Dehradun on charges of abetment of suicide of a prominent builder, were sent to judicial custody for 14 days on…
SC stays Uttarakhand HC order to shift HC out of Nainital
The HC pointed out that Nainital is a well known tourist destination, with visitors from different parts of the country and abroad, and traffic congestion is one of the biggest problems in the city.
Helicopter carrying pilgrims develops snag, makes emergency landing in Kedarnath
The chopper was carrying seven people, including six pilgrims and the pilot. Everyone were reported safe, officials said.
Uttarakhand BJP approaches police against ‘edited’ video of Dhami’s speech in…
A video of Dhami was tampered with and circulated on Instagram by AAP as part of a conspiracy to tarnish the image of Dhami and the BJP, Lekhwar alleged in his complaint.
Uttarakhand CM assures smooth passage to Char Dham Yatra devotees amid reports of disruptions
Dhami after reviewing the travel arrangements carried out said that devotees will have to register online to visit the pilgrimage site.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to be ready soon
The meandering hills leading to the Dehradun gateway will soon be a part of history.