Dehradun

Three men held for attacking BJP MP Tarun Vijay

Three persons have been arrested for attacking BJP MP Tarun Vijay when he was coming out of a temple with some Dalit leaders in Chakrata, 180 km from here, an official said today.

May 22, 2016, 20:14 PM IST

Uttarakhand Assembly floor test: Supreme Court to officially announce result today

The BJP has admitted defeat after 33 legislators reportedly voted for Congress leader Harish Rawat.

May 11, 2016, 08:55 AM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: Cong won floor test through power of money, claims BJP

With the conclusion of the crucial floor test in the Uttarakhand Assembly on Tuesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party claimed that the Congress managed to grab the majority of votes in the confidence motion through the sheer power of money.

May 10, 2016, 14:05 PM IST

Uttarakhand political crisis: Harish Rawat will not appear before CBI on Monday

Ousted Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat, who was summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with a sting operation which shows him negotiating a price to lure back the legislators, will not be appearing before the investigative agency, said former state parliamentary affairs minister Indira Hridayesh.

May 08, 2016, 23:56 PM IST

Fresh trouble for Harish Rawat as new 'bribery' sting video emerges ahead of Uttarakhand floor test; BJP, Congress trade charges

The sting allegedly shows Congress MLA Madan Singh Bisht admitting to payment of Rs 25 lakh each to 12 legislators.

May 08, 2016, 23:32 PM IST

'Bribery' video fallout? Harish Rawat alleges phones being tapped, MLAs threatened in Uttarakhand

Rawat alleged that his phones and those of his relatives and aides were being tapped.

May 08, 2016, 17:02 PM IST

NSA Doval involved in toppling Arunachal, Uttarakhand govts: Kishore Upadhyay

 Uttarakhand Congress chief Kishore Upadhyay today accused National Security Advisor Ajit Doval of "playing a role" in toppling Congress governments in Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

May 04, 2016, 17:21 PM IST

CBI seize Rs 1.5 lakh from Uttarakhand CM's former OSD

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials seized Rs 1.5 lakh from the residence of Ashutosh Singh, the former OSD of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat.

May 03, 2016, 17:50 PM IST

Uttarakhand forest fire: Director of Delhi's Fire Dept to visit hill state today, govt to press MI-17 choppers; at least 6 dead

A total of 1890.79 hectares of green cover have been destroyed this fire season which had an early start on February 2 due to a dry winter.

May 01, 2016, 05:49 AM IST

Sooner the verdict, the better for state: Harish Rawat

With the Supreme Court scheduled to hear the petition challenging Uttarakhand High Court's verdict quashing President's rule in the state on May 3, former Chief Minister Harish Rawat today said although had full faith in judiciary, he feels early delivery of verdict is better for the state.

Apr 28, 2016, 23:57 PM IST

Tribute to Shaktiman: Petrol pump in Dehradun to be named after police horse

 A petrol pump which is to be set up in Dehradun will be named after horse Shaktiman which died on April 20 after battling infection and other complications for over a month.

Apr 28, 2016, 20:32 PM IST

Indian Military Academy demotes 16 cadets for 'ragging' juniors

In a rare strict disciplinary action against its under-training gentlemen, Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun has demoted 16 cadets for beating up their juniors and taking their objectionable photos. 

Apr 25, 2016, 10:03 AM IST

Harish Rawat cabinet decisions during one-day rule null and void

All decisions taken by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat during his one-day tenure, following quashing of President`s Rule by the Uttarakhand High Court, stand null and void after the Supreme Court stayed the ruling till April 27, an official said on Saturday.

Apr 23, 2016, 22:25 PM IST

Kashmir, freedom of speech figure on first day of Dehradun Litfest

Author Omair Ahmad said that the role of the writers is to defend freedom of speech and no governments can stop them from delivering their duty.

Apr 22, 2016, 23:41 PM IST

HC verdict has applied balm on wounded Uttarakhand: Harish Rawat

Expressing his gratitude to the Uttarakhand High Court for striking down the imposition of President`s Rule in the state, former chief minister Harish Rawat said the verdict has applied balms on the wounded state.

Apr 21, 2016, 23:08 PM IST

'Police officer' Shaktiman dies; Maneka Gandhi says culprits should be arrested

Reacting to police horse Shaktiman's death, Union Minister Maneka Gandhi on Wednesday said that the culprits should be arrested for killing a police officer.

Apr 20, 2016, 20:16 PM IST

BJP MLA Ganesh Joshi on Shaktiman's death: Cut my leg if found guilty

The BJP legislature, who is in the middle of the controversy around Shaktiman woes, expressed his condolences on Wednesday stating he feels sad about it.

Apr 20, 2016, 19:35 PM IST

RIP Shaktiman: Video of incident that led to the brave police horse's death - WATCH

As Shaktiman is no more with us, here's the video of the protest incident during which the brave police horse was brutally injured.

Apr 20, 2016, 18:52 PM IST

Shaktiman's death: Here's how politicians reacted

The ill-fated, crippled horse of Uttarakhand Police, Shaktiman, succumbed to its sufferings on Wednesday and has left several questions behind for humanity.

Apr 20, 2016, 18:50 PM IST

RIP Shaktiman: These pictures of the brave police horse will move you to tears

In an extremely unfortunate incident, police horse 'Shaktimaan', injured during a BJP protest in Dehradun, died on Wednesday.

Apr 20, 2016, 18:24 PM IST