Uttarakhand crisis

Uttarakhand Forest Fire: Massive fire broke out in Nainital Forest

Uttarakhand Forest Fire: As the heat increases, the fire in the forests of Uttarakhand has started taking a severe form.

Apr 27, 2024, 12:22 PM IST

The forests of Uttarakhand are burning, why is the forest fire getting uncontrollable?

The forests in Uttarakhand are once again in the grip of fire. The worrying thing is that even in the Wild Life Reserve area, the forest department is not able to control the fire. In the last 24 hours, incidents of arson have come to light in many places.

Jun 11, 2023, 13:14 PM IST

Sting row: Harish Rawat asked to appear before CBI on May 24

 The CBI today asked Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat to appear before the agency on May 24 in connection with a probe into the sting operation involving him.

May 22, 2016, 14:54 PM IST

From 'bitter lesson' to 'Himalayan blunder' – BJP faces opposition ire over Uttarakhand defeat

The opposition parties on Wednesday spared no time in ridiculing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP for what they called their Himalayan blunder in the hill state of Uttarakhand.

May 11, 2016, 15:15 PM IST

Uttarakhand Assembly trust vote: As it happened

Alleging horse-trading by Congress, the BJP on Tuesday admitted defeat after the conclusion of two-hour long Supreme Court-monitored trust vote proceedings in the Uttarakhand Assembly. The official results of the trust vote will be announced by the apex court on Wednesday. However, going by the media reports, it is almost clear that former Congress chief minister Harish Rawat has survived the trust vote and proved majority in the 70-member House.

May 10, 2016, 13:02 PM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: Disqualified rebel Congress MLAs can’t vote in floor test, rules Supreme Court

In a major development the Supreme Court on Monday gave no relief to nine disqualified rebel Congress MLAs and barred them from voting in the floor test in the Uttarakhand Assembly due on Tuesday.

May 09, 2016, 16:39 PM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: Rebel Congress MLAs pin hope on SC for relief, Harish Rawat 'confident' of getting justice

In a major jolt to the BJP, the Uttarakhand High Court on Monday dismissed the plea of nine disqualified Congress MLAs who had challenged their disqualification by the Assembly Speaker.

May 09, 2016, 10:31 AM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: Nainital High Court to decide on disqualification of 9 rebel Congress MLAs today

Uttarakhand High Court will on Monday pronounce its judgement on the petition challenging disqualification of nine rebel Congress MLAs.

May 09, 2016, 09:01 AM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: Centre to clear stand on holding 'floor test' before Supreme Court today

The Centre will on Friday clear its stand on holding a floor test in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly as suggested by the Supreme Court in the previous hearing.

May 06, 2016, 08:48 AM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: SC grants Centre time till May 6 to clear stand on holding floor test

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted Centre time till May 6 to appraise it about the feasibility of holding floor test in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly.

May 04, 2016, 11:40 AM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: SC to resume hearing on plea challenging HC order revoking President's Rule

The Supreme Court will resume hearing on the Uttarakhand High Court verdict revoking President's rule in the state where a major power tussle is underway between the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre and the Congress.

May 04, 2016, 10:23 AM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: SC asks Centre to think about floor test, adjourns hearing till tomorrow

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to think about the possibility of holding a floor test in the Uttarakhand Assembly in order to resolve the political crisis in the state.

May 03, 2016, 09:13 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

President's Rule in Uttarakhand: Supreme Court to hear Centre's plea at 2 pm

The Supreme Court is set to hear on Wednesday Centre's plea challenging high court order that set aside the President's rule in Uttarakhand.

Apr 27, 2016, 11:45 AM IST

Uproar in Parliament as Congress raises Srinagar NIT, Uttarakhand issues

Pandemonium prevailed in Parliament as the main opposition party Congress continued to disrupt proceedings over the Srinagar NIT crisis and the Uttarakhand issue in both Houses on Tuesday.

Apr 26, 2016, 12:13 PM IST

Fireworks likely as Congress set to raise Uttarakhand, Srinagar NIT issue in Parliament today

Fireworks are expected in the Parliament as the main opposition party Congress is likely to raise the issue of imposition of President's Rule in Uttarakhand and the Srinagar NIT crisis in both Houses on Tuesday.

Apr 26, 2016, 09:03 AM IST

Rajya Sabha adjourned over Uttarakhand issue: As it happened

The second part of Parliament's Budget Session, which began on Monday, witnessed unruly scenes as the Congress demanded a discussion on the imposition of President's Rule in Uttarakhand while the g

Apr 25, 2016, 15:47 PM IST

Uttarakhand HC to resume hearing on rebel Congress MLAs' petition today

The Uttarakhand High Court will on Monday resume the hearing on nine rebel Congress MLAs' petition challenging their disqualification by state Assembly Speaker Govind Singh Kunjwal.

Apr 25, 2016, 09:05 AM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: Speaker seeks dismissal of disqualified nine Congress MLAs plea

Uttrakhand Assembly Speaker Govind Singh Kunjwal on Saturday sought for dismissal of a plea of nine Congress MLAs in High Court against their disqualification from the Assembly.   

Apr 23, 2016, 16:53 PM IST

SC stays HC order revoking President's Rule in Uttarakhand: Top developments

In a big setback to Congress, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Uttarakhand High Court's order quashing the President's Rule in the state.

Apr 22, 2016, 17:55 PM IST