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Articles by Neeraj Santoshi
33 rescued, hunt on for 22 as avalanche hits Chamoli
Rescue teams were battling treacherous terrain, blinding snowfall and freezing temperatures in a desperate race against time to save the trapped workers
Updated on Mar 01, 2025 05:56 AM IST
22 workers missing after avalanche hits BRO camp in Chamoli district; 33 rescued
Officials said 33 of the 55 workers who were trapped have been rescued and efforts are on to rescue the remaining 22 workers
Published on Feb 28, 2025 06:50 PM IST
U’khand forest funds spent on iPhones: CAG
The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority, helps manage funds collected from developers who convert forest land to non-forest uses.
Published on Feb 22, 2025 06:40 AM IST
U’khand cabinet approves new land law; sale of agricultural land to outsiders banned
Under the new land law, except for Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar districts, persons from outside the state will not be able to buy horticultural and agricultural land
Published on Feb 19, 2025 05:06 PM IST
Centre, U’khand defend UCC and prohibition of close-relative marriages
A bench comprising chief justice G Narendar and justice Ashish Naithani issued the notices
Published on Feb 13, 2025 04:45 AM IST
UCC petition: Uttarakhand HC issues notice to state, Centre; seeks reply within 6 weeks
On January 27 this year, Uttarakhand became the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 02:41 PM IST
Uttarakhand first state to bring UCC into force
Uttarakhand becomes India's first state to implement a Uniform Civil Code, aiming for equal rights in marriage and inheritance, amid political controversy.
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 02:00 AM IST
Neeraj Santoshi, Dehradun
How Uniform Civil Code will work in Uttarakhand
The Uttarakhand government has rolled out an online UCC portal, where people can apply under nine categories for services
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 05:03 PM IST
Historic day, says Dhami as Uniform Civil Code comes into force in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand enforces Uniform Civil Code, ensuring equality in marriage, divorce, and inheritance, marking a historic move for the state and country.
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 03:33 PM IST
Uttarakhand to survey 4 high-risk glacier lakes this year
Thirteen glacier lakes have been identified in Uttarakhand, out of which five are in category-A or highly sensitive category
Published on Jan 04, 2025 01:40 PM IST
After Ramayan Vatika, Uttarakhand develops garden based on Mahabharata
The state forest department this year also set up Ramayana Vatika in Haldwani with plant species mentioned in Valmiki’s Ramayana and associated with Lord Ram
Published on Dec 31, 2024 03:29 PM IST
Sanctioned trophy hunting by another name a grey area in man-animal conflict
The latest case came from Uttarakhand on Dec 11, when the forest department caught a tiger in Naukuchiatal area near Bhimtal on suspicion that it killed a woman
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 06:54 AM IST
Neeraj SantoshiJayashree Nandi
‘Not in a feudal era’: Supreme Court pulls up Uttarakhand government
SC refused to take the matter forward after the Uttarakhand government informed that the decision to appoint the officer as Director, Rajaji had been withdrawn.
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 02:10 AM IST
Abraham ThomasNeeraj Santoshi
Rain havoc in hill states as several dead, missing
Authorities in the two states said that at least 17 people were killed and several others feared washed away, warning that the chances of finding survivors were dim despite relief efforts
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Neeraj SantoshiVedant Chandel, Dehradun/shimla
Heatwave, dry conditions push Uttarakhand forest fires to new high
A combination of heatwave conditions, dry weather, and poorly equipped responders has led to a fivefold increase in major forest fires in Uttarakhand this year.
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 02:36 AM IST
Neeraj Santoshi, Dehradun
Uttarakhand: Death toll in Almora forest fire incident rises to 5
On June 13, four forest personnel were killed in the forest fire incident in the Uttarakhand district’s Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 04:34 PM IST
Fire in Uttarakhand’s Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary kills 4 forest dept staffers, 4 injured
Conservator of Forests (North Kumaon Circle) Koko Rose said the four people died when they were trying to douse the fire
Published on Jun 13, 2024 09:47 PM IST
BJP sweeps two hill states of Himachal and Uttarakhand
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept the two hill states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Tuesday with some retaining their seats and other candidates who registered win for the first time
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 08:54 AM IST
BJP wins all five Lok Sabha seats in Uttarakhand
In Tehri Garhwal, BJP’s Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah won by a margin of 2,68,347 votes after defeating Congress candidate Jot Singh Gunsola
Published on Jun 04, 2024 07:03 PM IST
BJP leads in all 5 seats in Uttarakhand
BJP leader and former chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat is leading from Haridwar, while Anil Baluni is ahead in Garhwal constituency
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 11:18 AM IST
Forest fires resurface in the hills amid dry spell, soaring mercury
In the last 7 days, Himachal Pradesh has reported 1,343 forest fires, followed by 540 in Uttarakhand and 452 in J&K, according to Forest Survey of India data.
Updated on May 31, 2024 04:26 AM IST
Uttarakhand forest fires: Death toll rises to 5, highest since 2019
Uttarakhand has reported 5,702 forest fire alerts since April 29, most for any state in India
Updated on May 06, 2024 06:44 PM IST
Uttarakhand records highest number of large forest fires in India in last 7 days
Uttarakhand reported 201 large forest fire incidents in the last seven days compared to 11 large forest fire incidents in the same period last yea
Published on Apr 30, 2024 04:04 PM IST
Patanjali sent notices, but not under key 1954 law
This happened not once but five times between April 2022 and February this year.
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 06:51 AM IST
Neeraj Santoshi, New Delhi
“Youngsters leave the state for jobs and education, but they should return"
Meet Uttam Rawat, recently appointed co-convenor of Uttarakhand BJP unit's foreign cell, who has lived and worked in Paris for over two decades
Published on Mar 05, 2024 10:20 PM IST
India’s first Uniform Civil Code gets nod in U’khand house
The Uttarakhand assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, becoming the first state in India to do so. The bill, which overrides several national laws, will be sent to the President for approval before implementation. The UCC aims to provide a common legal framework for marriage and property inheritance, ensuring equal rights for women and banning polygamy. The Congress party has called for further discussion on the bill before its passage.
Updated on Feb 08, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Uniform Civil Code bill passed in Uttarakhand assembly
The CM said will the UCC will give equal rights to all without discriminating in matters like marriage, maintenance, adoption, succession and divorce
Published on Feb 07, 2024 07:01 PM IST
UCC guarantees equal rights in marriage, bans polygamy
The law will be applicable to all residents of Uttarakhand. A resident has been defined as one staying in the state for one year or more
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 12:18 PM IST
Neeraj Santoshi, Dehradun
Register live-ins or face jail term up to 3 months, says UCC bill
In case the live-in relationship is terminated, the registrar will have to be informed, who will then inform the other partner
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 09:38 AM IST
Neeraj Santoshi, Dehradun
Uttarakhand 1st state to bring uniform code bill
The bill allows marriages under Nikah (Muslim marriage), Saptpadi (Hindi marriage), Anand Karaj (Sikh marriage) or any other religious form not otherwise prohibited under the proposed law
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 07:30 AM IST