Harish Rawat

Sting CD case: Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat won't appear before CBI

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat will not appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday.

Dec 26, 2016, 09:27 AM IST

Virat Kohli, Anushhka Sharma spotted in Uttarakhand to celebrate Christmas – See Pic!

Kohli was made the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand by the state tourist department in April.

Dec 25, 2016, 17:19 PM IST

CBI summons Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat in sting case

The CBI on Friday said it has summoned Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat for further questioning over a "sting" video that purportedly shows him offering bribes for legislative support in the assembly.

Dec 23, 2016, 17:05 PM IST

Facing flak for giving 'namaz' break, Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat announces 'short breaks' for all

Under attack for declaring a 90-minute 'namaz' break for Muslims for Friday prayers, the Harish Rawat government has now said that Uttarakhand government employees, irrespective of their religion, caste and creed, will be allowed "special short breaks" to offer prayers during their festivals if they make a request for it.

Dec 20, 2016, 16:40 PM IST

Uttarakhand Assembly elections: Congress to join hands with Progressive Democratic Front?

In a bid to win Uttarakhand Assembly elections, Congress may join hands with Progressive Democratic Front (PDF).

Dec 19, 2016, 18:36 PM IST

What if Hindus ask for break for prayer? BJP asks Harish Rawat after Uttarakhand govt gives Muslims special break on Friday

A cabinet meeting on Saturday, chaired by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat, decided that a special break will be given to the employees from the Muslim community.

Dec 19, 2016, 12:23 PM IST

Muslim govt employees get special break for Friday prayers in Uttarakhand

A special 90-minute break will be given to the government employees from the Muslim community in Uttarakhand for Friday prayers, official sources said.

Dec 18, 2016, 17:49 PM IST

2013 Uttarakhand floods: CM Harish Rawat admits 31 skeletons found near Kedarnath

The Uttarakhand government on Monday admitted that many skeletons had been recovered from near the Kedarnath temple that was badly hit by flash floods and heavy rains in 2013.

Oct 17, 2016, 15:48 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee pays obeisance at Kedarnath shrine

President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday paid obeisance at the Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand on the second day of his three-day visit to the hill state. 

Sep 28, 2016, 12:58 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee to visit Uttarakhand

President Pranab Mukherjee will be on a four-day visit to Uttarakhand from September 27 during which he will go to Kedarnath to pay obeisance at the Himalayan shrine along with his family and take part in the Ganga Arti at Haridwar.

Sep 16, 2016, 23:03 PM IST

Himalayas can be saved only by involving people: Rawat

 Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat today said the mission to save the Himalayas can achieve its objective only when people who depend on the mountains for their livelihood are involved in the exercise.

Sep 09, 2016, 20:06 PM IST

BJP demands Harish Rawat's resignation over rape victim's allegation

Uttarakhand BJP has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Harish Rawat following allegations made by a woman in connection with a rape case lodged against BJP leader Harak Singh Rawat, saying "conspirators had no right to remain in power".

Aug 04, 2016, 14:22 PM IST

BJP MLA Harak Singh Rawat booked in rape case - Know what happened

The Uttarakhand Police on Saturday booked BJP leader Harak Singh Rawat after a complaint on charges of rape and harassment was lodged against him. 

Jul 30, 2016, 13:02 PM IST

Chinese troops camp in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, PLA helicopter violates Indian airspace

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Wednesday confirmed Chinese incursion into the Indian territory at Barahoti in Chamoli district of the state.

Jul 27, 2016, 13:58 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM thanks Rawat for taking steps to install poet's statue

 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on friday thanked her Uttarakhand counterpart Harish Rawat for taking steps to install the statue of Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar in his state, calling it a "positive action."

Jul 22, 2016, 12:52 PM IST

SC declines permission to rebel Uttarakhand MLAs to attend Assembly session

Nine disqualified Uttarakhand Congress MLAs, who had approached the Supreme Court seeking permission to attend the upcoming session of the state Assembly, have failed to win approval from the apex court.

Jul 20, 2016, 15:32 PM IST

Amid Centre Vs states conflict, Kejriwal, Mamata, Rawat to face PM Modi today

Tomorrow's meeting will put PM Narendra Modi and all those leaders, who have often accused the NDA government of acting like a wrecking ball for them, in the same room.

Jul 15, 2016, 16:45 PM IST

Decision to install police horse Shaktiman's statue final: Harish Rawat

A day after the sudden removal of a statue of police horse Shaktiman by authorities kicked up a row, Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Wednesday said the decision to install the statue at Rispana chawk and renaming the place after the horse was final.

Jul 14, 2016, 00:30 AM IST

Statue of police horse Shaktimaan removed on advise of astrologer?

On Monday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat was scheduled to unveil the statue of Shaktimaan at the police lines, where it is buried, in Dehradun. 

Jul 12, 2016, 13:25 PM IST

Harish Rawat to inaugurate ''Shakitman Park'' in memory of slain horse

The `Shaktiman Park` has been constructed in Dehradun Police Line. 

Jul 11, 2016, 11:52 AM IST