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Champawat bypoll: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says voters will 'make a record' on May 31

Champawat bypoll: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says voters will 'make a record' on May 31

On the last day of campaigning for the Champawat by-election in Tanakpur, Dhami said, "Just a day is left for bypolls, today I`m here to say that all of you will make a record. It`s not even a party

May 30, 2022, 10:31 AM IST
Champawat by-poll: Yogi Adityanath campaigns for Uttarakhand CM Dhami, holds massive raodshow

Champawat by-poll: Yogi Adityanath campaigns for Uttarakhand CM Dhami, holds massive raodshow

"The BJP government led by Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami ji has given a model of development in the state of Uttarakhand. To fulfill the dreams of the people of Uttarakhand, BJP is necessary, youth like

May 28, 2022, 14:30 PM IST
3 Maharashtra pilgrims dead, 10 wounded as vehicle falls into gorge in Uttarkashi

3 Maharashtra pilgrims dead, 10 wounded as vehicle falls into gorge in Uttarkashi

The incident took place on Thursday night near the Barkot area of the district when the pilgrims from Maharashtra were on their way to Yamunotri. 

May 27, 2022, 16:35 PM IST
We have taken a decision to implement Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

We have taken a decision to implement Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

"We will bring UCC for the people irrespective of them being from any religion and section of the society," Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami assured during his address in Champawat.

May 27, 2022, 15:52 PM IST
Uttarakhand: 91 pilgrim deaths since Char Dham Yatra started this year

Uttarakhand: 91 pilgrim deaths since Char Dham Yatra started this year

"Most of the pilgrims died due to heart attacks. Also, health services in Char Dham have been strengthened as compared to earlier," informed official. 

May 27, 2022, 12:12 PM IST
Four more pilgrims to Kedarnath die, total 38 deaths since May 6

Four more pilgrims to Kedarnath die, total 38 deaths since May 6

Rudraprayag's Chief Medical Officer B K Shukla said a total of 38 pilgrims on way to Kedarnath since its opening on May 6 have died because of cardiac and other health problems.

May 26, 2022, 09:24 AM IST
Snowfall, rain halt Chardham Yatra, pilgrims stopped on way to Kedarnath, Yamunotri

Snowfall, rain halt Chardham Yatra, pilgrims stopped on way to Kedarnath, Yamunotri

Pilgrims on way to Kedarnath were halted in Sonprayag and Gaurikund as the bad weather hit the temples in the Garhwal Himalayas.

May 24, 2022, 18:45 PM IST
Aftermath of Char Dham Yatra: Heaps of garbage on stretch leading to Kedarnath

Aftermath of Char Dham Yatra: Heaps of garbage on stretch leading to Kedarnath

The director of the Higher Plant Himalayan Research Institute (HAPREC), Professor MC Nautiyal attributed the garbage collection to absence of proper sanitation facilities.

May 23, 2022, 18:50 PM IST
Char Dham Yatra 2022: 57 pilgrims have died since pilgrimage began on May 3, says report

Char Dham Yatra 2022: 57 pilgrims have died since pilgrimage began on May 3, says report

This year, Uttarakhand is witnessing a deluge of pilgrims to all the Char Dhams– Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. 

May 22, 2022, 15:31 PM IST
NGT directs Uttarakhand Chief Secretary to probe construction of public toilets in Ganga floodplain

NGT directs Uttarakhand Chief Secretary to probe construction of public toilets in Ganga floodplain

National Green Tribunal has directed Chief Secretary, Uttarakhand to look into a complaint against the construction of public toilets

May 20, 2022, 15:11 PM IST
Ajay Kothiyal, who was AAP's CM candidate in 2022 Uttarakhand assembly polls, quits Arvind Kejriwal's party

Ajay Kothiyal, who was AAP's CM candidate in 2022 Uttarakhand assembly polls, quits Arvind Kejriwal's party

"Keeping the feelings of ex-soldiers, ex para-military personnel, the elders, women, youths and the intellectuals, I am sending you my resignation," the former army officer said in his letter

May 18, 2022, 19:11 PM IST
Hardiwar Dharm Sansad case: SC grants interim bail to Jitendra Narayan Singh Tyagi alias Wasim Rizvi

Hardiwar Dharm Sansad case: SC grants interim bail to Jitendra Narayan Singh Tyagi alias Wasim Rizvi

The Supreme Court directed accused Jitendra Narayan Tyagi to give an undertaking that he will not indulge in hate speech and not give any statement to electronic or digital or social media, said a

May 17, 2022, 14:17 PM IST
Badrinath Dham Yatra, suspended due to heavy rainfall, resumes after weather clears

Badrinath Dham Yatra, suspended due to heavy rainfall, resumes after weather clears

The movement of pilgrims was suspended amid heavy rainfall followed by falling stones near Hanuman Chatti.

May 17, 2022, 11:03 AM IST
Char Dham Yatra: Check posts set up, registration, trip card mandatory– Uttarakhand takes steps to avoid overcrowding

Char Dham Yatra: Check posts set up, registration, trip card mandatory– Uttarakhand takes steps to avoid overcrowding

 The Char Dham Yatra pilgrims will be stopped at the check posts and will not be allowed to proceed on their onward journey until they produce the mandatory registration and a trip card. 

May 14, 2022, 22:35 PM IST
Champawat bypoll: CM Yogi Adityanath among 40 BJP leaders to campaign for Pushkar Singh Dhami

Champawat bypoll: CM Yogi Adityanath among 40 BJP leaders to campaign for Pushkar Singh Dhami

Though the BJP came to power in Uttarakhand for a second consecutive term in the assembly polls held in February this year, Pushkar Singh Dhami failed to retain his Khatima seat losing it to Congress

May 11, 2022, 16:01 PM IST
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 hits Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 hits Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh

The quake occurred at 10:03 AM, around 20 km NE of Pithoragarh.

May 11, 2022, 11:14 AM IST
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami files nomination for Champawat assembly by-elections

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami files nomination for Champawat assembly by-elections

Despite the BJP winning the Uttarakhand Assembly elections with a thumping majority, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami lost the Khatima seat to Congress candidate Bhuwan Chandra Kapri.

May 09, 2022, 13:21 PM IST
Letter threatens to blow up 6 railway stations, religious sites in Uttarakhand, police on alert

Letter threatens to blow up 6 railway stations, religious sites in Uttarakhand, police on alert

The letter warned that six railway stations including Laksar, Najibabad, Dehradun, Roorkee, Rishikesh, Haridwar and other religious places will be blown up with bombs on May 21.

May 09, 2022, 08:33 AM IST
Kedarnath Temple opens for pilgrims - Check Covid-19 rules, other details here

Kedarnath Temple opens for pilgrims - Check Covid-19 rules, other details here

The Kedarnath dham in Uttarakhand was opened for devotees today at 6.25 am.

May 06, 2022, 07:34 AM IST
Yogi Adityanath’s BIG gift to Uttarakhand - Rs 43 crore guest house for tourists in Haridwar

Yogi Adityanath’s BIG gift to Uttarakhand - Rs 43 crore guest house for tourists in Haridwar

 The guest house, according to ANI, has 100 rooms and has been built by the Uttar Pradesh government.

May 05, 2022, 23:53 PM IST