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Uttarakhand: Land panel submits its report to CM Dhami, recommends stern action against those encroaching public land

Uttarakhand: Land panel submits its report to CM Dhami, recommends stern action against those encroaching public land

The committee, which was constituted in 2021, framed its recommendations after taking the views of all stakeholders. Among the committee's recommendations is the adoption of many land laws of

Sep 05, 2022, 23:54 PM IST
Uttarakhand Rains: Uttarakhand Schools closed today in THESE DISTRICTS due to heavy rains- Read here

Uttarakhand Rains: Uttarakhand Schools closed today in THESE DISTRICTS due to heavy rains- Read here

IMD Dehradun issued 5 days weather forecast on Septmeber 3 and informed of rains accompanied with lightning and hailstorm. Mountainous areas of Uttarakhand would witness haeavy rainfall.

Sep 05, 2022, 07:21 AM IST
Dharma Sansad hate speech case: Jitendra Tyagi surrenders in court on completion of bail

Dharma Sansad hate speech case: Jitendra Tyagi surrenders in court on completion of bail

Chief judicial magistrate asked authorities to make adequate arrangements for his security in prison as he had cited threat to his life

Sep 02, 2022, 21:01 PM IST
'Icon of India`s pride, power and determination': Rajnath Singh on commissioning of INS Vikrant

'Icon of India`s pride, power and determination': Rajnath Singh on commissioning of INS Vikrant

Commissioning of INS Vikrant: To achieve targets, he said, the government has made path-breaking changes in the sectors like health, education, trade, transport and communication, adding that the

Sep 02, 2022, 11:27 AM IST
Rain fury leaves trail of destruction; IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Himachal, Uttarakhand, other states - Check forecast

Rain fury leaves trail of destruction; IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Himachal, Uttarakhand, other states - Check forecast

According to IMD’s latest forecast, many states are expected to experience showers throughout the course of the following two days, ranging from light sprinkles to severe to extremely heavy rainfall

Aug 21, 2022, 11:16 AM IST
Dehradun cloudburst: Warning for tourists visiting Mussoorie's Kempty falls as swollen rivers wash away bridges

Dehradun cloudburst: Warning for tourists visiting Mussoorie's Kempty falls as swollen rivers wash away bridges

A cloudburst occurred in Raipur block in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand in the early hours of Saturday. A bridge over the Song river was washed away and the Kempty Falls, a popular tourist spot

Aug 20, 2022, 13:43 PM IST
Uttarakhand: Cloudburst in Dehradun leads to flash-flood like situation; SDRF carries out rescue ops

Uttarakhand: Cloudburst in Dehradun leads to flash-flood like situation; SDRF carries out rescue ops

The cloudburst was reported by locals at 2:45 am today in Sarkhet village in Dehradun district. The State Disaster Response Force or SDRF team rushed to the spot after getting information.

Aug 20, 2022, 09:16 AM IST
Uttarakhand weather: Heavy rains trigger flash floods, landslides in Uttarkashi, Chamoli

Uttarakhand weather: Heavy rains trigger flash floods, landslides in Uttarkashi, Chamoli

National highways leading to the Himalayan shrines of Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri were blocked by debris following landslides at different points. 

Aug 11, 2022, 15:28 PM IST
Uttarakhand's Auli to witness two-week-long Indo-US mega military exercise in October

Uttarakhand's Auli to witness two-week-long Indo-US mega military exercise in October

The Indo-US "Yudh Abhyas" exercise is in the backdrop of India's lingering border row with China in eastern Ladakh.

Aug 04, 2022, 10:27 AM IST
Weather Update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and South peninsular India today - Check forecast

Weather Update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and South peninsular India today - Check forecast

Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall with thunderstorms or lightning is also likely over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and East Rajasthan during

Aug 04, 2022, 08:36 AM IST
Uttarakhand: Students shout, scream, bang their heads as ‘mass hysteria’ grips school - WATCH

Uttarakhand: Students shout, scream, bang their heads as ‘mass hysteria’ grips school - WATCH

In the footage, a number of students, mostly girls, started screaming and rolling on the ground in a fit of hysteria, causing panic among the teachers.

Jul 29, 2022, 11:04 AM IST
Covid-19 fourth wave scare: Uttarakhand issues fresh advisory amid surge in new infections

Covid-19 fourth wave scare: Uttarakhand issues fresh advisory amid surge in new infections

There has been a spurt in COVID-19 cases in Uttarakhand recently, with 142 fresh infections reported in the state on Sunday. Dehradun had accounted for the highest number of 94 cases, followed by

Jul 25, 2022, 15:19 PM IST
Swords, tridents banned, all arrangements in place: Uttarakhand gears up for Kanwar Yatra

Swords, tridents banned, all arrangements in place: Uttarakhand gears up for Kanwar Yatra

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "This time, we expect more than 5 crore in Kanwar Yatra. No matter how many Lord Shiva devotees come, everyone is welcome."

Jul 14, 2022, 17:00 PM IST
Uttarakhand: Heavy rainfall in Sonprayag halts Kedarnath Yatra once again

Uttarakhand: Heavy rainfall in Sonprayag halts Kedarnath Yatra once again

The India Meteorological Department has predicted isolated heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand on Sunday and Wednesday (July 10 and July 13).

Jul 09, 2022, 20:53 PM IST
Weather update: Monsoon rains to pick up over central India; IMD issues alert for Uttarakhand, other states - Check forecast here

Weather update: Monsoon rains to pick up over central India; IMD issues alert for Uttarakhand, other states - Check forecast here

“Conditions are favorable for further advance of monsoon into remaining parts of Arabian Sea & Gujarat, parts of Rajasthan, remaining parts Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, some more parts of  Uttar

Jun 27, 2022, 19:15 PM IST
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami’s BIG action against corruption, suspends IAS officer in DA case

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami’s BIG action against corruption, suspends IAS officer in DA case

IAS  Ram Vilas Yadav was arrested last night following orders from Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.

Jun 23, 2022, 09:45 AM IST
15-year-old held for raping housekeeping staff at 5-star hotel in Dehradun

15-year-old held for raping housekeeping staff at 5-star hotel in Dehradun

An FIR has been registered against the boy under Section 376 (rape) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). He was taken into custody on Saturday and sent to a correctional home after being produced before

Jun 19, 2022, 12:58 PM IST
Traffic cop saves child who shockingly falls off e-rickshaw on busy road - WATCH

Traffic cop saves child who shockingly falls off e-rickshaw on busy road - WATCH

In a viral video, a traffic cop was captured rushing into a busy road to save a child who fell off from an e-rickshaw. Watch the video here.

Jun 13, 2022, 23:25 PM IST
Uttarkashi bus accident: Death toll rises to 26 as rescue operation ends, MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaches Dehradun

Uttarkashi bus accident: Death toll rises to 26 as rescue operation ends, MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaches Dehradun

“The search and rescue operation has concluded. A total of 26 people died in the accident, and 4 are injured. The injured have been sent to Higher Centre for their treatment,” said Uttarakhand Police

Jun 06, 2022, 08:19 AM IST
Uttarakhand hikes Dearness Allowance of state govt employees to 31% from July 1

Uttarakhand hikes Dearness Allowance of state govt employees to 31% from July 1

The Uttarakhand government said, “the dearness allowance per month at rate of 31% has been permitted with effect from July 1, 2021 to government servants of state government, who are admissible in

May 31, 2022, 22:10 PM IST