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Way paved for UCC in Uttarakhand, special House session called on Feb 5
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prem Chand Aggarwal told this newspaper that the Assembly secretariat has issued a notification for the upcoming session.
20-yr jail term to vice-principal of Uttarakhand Institute
The accused was sentenced to 20 years in prison, while Principal Anusuya received a six-month imprisonment term.
Law Commission may not present UCC draft before Lok Sabha elections
“The consultations are still on and it is unlikely that the commission will submit its report before LS polls,” said the official.
Uttarakhand’s Jadung village, abandoned since 1962
DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand government has embarked on a significant endeavour aimed at rehabilitating border villages through the Vibrant Village Programme, with Jadung in Uttarkashi district being selected as the pioneering location for…
Over 1000 buildings face demolition in Joshimath
According to a spokesperson for the disaster management department, around 1,200 houses are considered “unsafe” to live in.
No-snow results in high number of forest fires in Uttarakhand
Officials attribute this surge to the scarcity of rainfall, resulting in winter forest fires.
One lakh new voters in 2024, Uttarakhand’s greatest middle-age participation.
The total number of eligible voters in Uttarakhand has now reached 83.36 lakh marking an increase of 99,922 compared to the previous count.
Border areas not buffer zones: Rajnath Singh
Under PM Modi's leadership, our govt is committed to the development of border areas while keeping the security needs of the country in mind: Defence Minister
Growing leopard attacks in urban pockets of U’khand cause concern
In response to the recent leopard attacks on two children within a week, the forest department has increased its alert status.
AAP in Uttarakhand faces major setback as 50 senior leaders sever ties with party
Senior leaders, including state coordinator Jot Singh Bisht, quit AAP, citing dissatisfaction and lack of progress. Over 50 leaders resign.
Uttarakhand likely to be first state to implement UCC, says Rajnath Singh
A Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for Uttarakhand was one of the major poll promises made by the BJP in the run-up to the state assembly elections held in 2022.
Two people unconscious due to chlorine gas leak in Jhajra area of Dehradun, area evacuated
Action is being taken to remove gas cylinders from the spot. A detailed investigation is being done regarding the reasons for which the gas cylinders were kept in the vacant plot.
Two forest officials among four dead as patrol vehicle crashes into tree in Uttarakhand
Police said, the deceased included forest rangers Shailesh Ghildiyal and Pramod Dhyani, while the wildlife warden of Rajaji Tiger Reserve Aloki Devi fell into the canal and was missing.
Two months after Uttarakhand’s Silkyara tunnel collapse, work resumes
According to information from sources within the tunnel construction company, it has been reported that water accumulation has been observed inside the Silkyara tunnel.
Uttarakhand set to implement Uniform Civil Code in January ahead of budget session
The bill will include provisions for gender equality and equal rights for daughters in ancestral property. However, it does not include a provision to increase the legal age of marriage for girls.
Silkyara accident a boon for Uttarakhand worker
Dr Kumar shared the information with Dr Anshuman Darbari, a senior surgeon in the cardiovascular department.
Varanasi fast track court asks ASI to submit Gyanvapi survey report by January 19
The ASI had conducted the scientific survey of the mosque premises in compliance with the Varanasi district court order of July 21, 2023.
Dim prospects for release of 23 aggressive tigers serving ‘life sentences’ in…
Due to their aggressive behavior, these big cats are set to be permanently confined to rescue centers, effectively serving a "life sentence".
Uttarakhand government adopts flexible approach, ropeway projects to be approved in fast track mode
As a result of the government's new policy, projects such as ropeway systems, hotels, guesthouses and similar enterprises can expect speedy approval.
Uttarakhand SC/ST scholarship fraud: ED attaches assets worth Rs 2 crore of educational trust
The action has been taken against the Deen Dayal Sharma Educational Trust, which runs the Institute of Professional Studies in Roorkee.