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Uttarakhand HC upholds termination of 228 ad hoc Vidhan Sabha employees
Updated on Nov 24, 2022 09:30 PM IST
The panel submitted its report to the speaker on September 22. The decision was a setback to finance minister Aggarwal who defended the appointments made during his tenure as assembly speaker.
Uttarakhand CM performs yoga with administrative officials at Chintan Shivir
The three-day Chintan Shivir began at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) on Tuesday to prepare a roadmap of the state as it inches closer to its 25 years of formation.
Published on Nov 24, 2022 01:36 PM IST
In Uttarakhand, 36 bridges found unsafe in safety audit: Report
Officials said that the PWD department has handed over the safety audit report of 2618 bridges out of 3262 in the state to the government.
Published on Nov 22, 2022 01:36 PM IST
Kerala connection of Mangaluru blast accused: Several spots searched
The central intelligence agencies on Monday conducted searches in Kerala, following the disclosure of Mangaluru auto-rickshaw explosion accused Mohammad Shariq that he practised making bombs during his stay in Aluva area of Kochi in Ernakulam district, officials familiar with the matter said
Published on Nov 22, 2022 12:42 AM IST
UKSSSC paper leak: Uncertainty looms over fate of aspirants
The paper leak came to light after the STF had registered a case in connection with the matter on chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s instructions to director general of police Ashok Kumar on July 22.
Published on Nov 21, 2022 07:20 PM IST
Uttarakhand CM joins enthusiasts on running track, then plays badminton. Watch
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami also played badminton with some young players at the stadium's indoor badminton court in Almora.
Updated on Nov 20, 2022 11:22 AM IST
Villagers demand redeployment of forest guard who shot tigress in Almora
According to the villagers, the people of Marchula and adjoining areas were reeling under the fear of big cats attacks for a long time
Published on Nov 19, 2022 05:20 PM IST
Uttarakhand: 11 killed as vehicle falls into gorge in Chamoli
A Tata Sumo carrying 16 passengers fell into a gorge at Urgam in Joshimath area of the district at around 4 pm, Chamoli SP Pramendra Dobhal said.
Published on Nov 18, 2022 09:44 PM IST
Uttarakhand: Vehicle carrying 12 falls in 500-mtr-deep gorge in Chamoli, all dead
Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed grief over the accident, and announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh each for the kin of the deceased
Updated on Nov 18, 2022 07:47 PM IST
UKD hits out at BJP over in-principle approval for shifting HC to Haldwani
Kashi Singh Airy, the chief of the regional outfit, linked the move to the “anti-hill mindset” in a video posted on Twitter
Published on Nov 17, 2022 03:32 PM IST
Watch: Uttarakhand CM Dhami dances during Tribal Pride Day celebrations
A local tribal dance troupe was performing at an event organised by the State Tribal Research Institute (T.R.I) on the occasion of Tribal Pride Day.
Published on Nov 15, 2022 11:11 PM IST
'Forgot it's Sunday': CM Dhami interacts with students on their way to picnic.
Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday interacted with the school children in Pithoragarh, who were on their way to a school picnic.
Published on Nov 13, 2022 10:15 AM IST
Uttarakhand revokes production ban on 5 Ramdev products, calls it an ‘error’
On November 9, the Uttarakhand authority ordered ban on production of BPgrit, Madhugrit, Thyrogrit, Lipidom and Eyegrit Gold tablets, which the Divya Pharmacy, part of Patanjali Group, aggressively advertised as cure for these diseases.
Updated on Nov 13, 2022 07:19 AM IST
Tiger movement spotted in Chilla-Motichur corridor of RTR after 2 decades
The free passage of wild animals between the eastern and western parts of the Rajaji Tiger Reserve (RTR) was disrupted due to heavy traffic on the Dehradun-Haridwar highway, an army ammunition dump that has been around since the Indo-China war in 1962, and a railway line, apart from the rising population of Haridwar and Raiwala
Updated on Nov 13, 2022 12:50 AM IST
Uttarakhand bars production of five Patanjali medicines citing ‘misleading ads’
The action was taken in response to a complaint filed by Kerala-based ophthalmologist KV Babu in July earlier this year. Babu sent another complaint to the State Licensing Authority (SLA) on October 11 through email
Published on Nov 10, 2022 05:08 PM IST
Earthquake with 4.3 magnitude strikes Uttarakhand, hours after Nepal quake
The quake occurred after Nepal was hit by a relatively stronger earthquake of 6.3 magnitude, the tremors for which were also felt across parts of Delhi-NCR.
Updated on Nov 09, 2022 10:11 AM IST
Ludhiana: Man arrested for slitting wife’s live-in partner’s throat
Accused’s wife had initially met the victim while seeking a job at his garments store, but later moved into his house with her children
Published on Nov 09, 2022 12:56 AM IST
Now, Uttarakhand to launch Hindi medical courses
The decision has been taken in view of the special importance being given to Hindi by the Centre on use of Hindi in all central and state government departments, including judiciary, said Uttarakhand medical education minster Dhan Singh Rawat.
Updated on Nov 06, 2022 05:04 AM IST
Two police officials booked for kidnapping and wrongful confinement of ‘missing’ teen
The court of chief judicial magistrate (Pauri Garhwal) Ravi Prakash on November 2 issued directions to register the FIR against the two police officials for their “suspicious role” in the matter
Updated on Nov 04, 2022 04:00 PM IST
20-year-old dies by suicide after failing to clear Agniveer test in Uttarakhand
Kapkot police station in-charge Vivek Chandra said the man consumed a poisonous substance after failing to clear the test
Published on Nov 02, 2022 10:48 AM IST
FSI terms Uttarakhand forest dept objections on its Pakhro report as ‘childish’
The Forest Survey of India (FSI) in its report had claimed that over 6,000 trees on 16.21 hectares of land were felled for Pakhro tiger safari project in Corbett Tiger Reserve
Published on Nov 01, 2022 06:36 PM IST
'Resolve to make U’khand drug free by 2025’: CM takes part in Dehradun Marathon
The Dehradun Marathon 2022 was organised by the Uttarakhand Police with the message “Run Against Drugs and Run For Unity” under the chief minister's vision of a "Drug-Free Devbhoomi" by 2025.
Published on Oct 30, 2022 09:41 AM IST
Uttarakhand makes ₹211 crore business from Kedarnath, Yamunotri yatra
For the first time, horse-mule owners in Kedarnath Dham did a record business of about ₹1 billion 9 crores 28 lakh rupees. Due to this the government also got more than ₹8 crore as revenue.
Published on Oct 29, 2022 05:31 PM IST
NGT issues objection to construction of 2 bypasses on Char Dham all weather road
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued objection to the bypasses due to the presence of over 8,000 standing trees on the surveyed sites
Published on Oct 29, 2022 05:25 PM IST
Uttarakhand: Doors of Kedarnath, Yamunotri closed for winter
The doors of Gangotri dham, one of the Chardham, were closed on Wednesday for the winter season on the occasion of Annakoot festival. Sources said the doors of Badrinath will be closed on November 19.
Published on Oct 28, 2022 01:21 PM IST
Ex-Uttarakhand DGP writes to PCC forests, seeks cancellation of FIR against him
The case pertains to alleged illegal purchase of reserve forest land by the former DGP in Bir Girwali area of Rajpur Range in Dehradun in 2012
Updated on Oct 27, 2022 03:09 PM IST
Filed charge sheet in ‘record’ 14 days: Karnataka DGP in minor’s rape and murder case
Two weeks after a 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in Mandya district of the state, the Karnataka Police filed a charge sheet in connection with the matter in a “record time” of 14 days, officials aware of the matter said
Updated on Oct 27, 2022 12:48 AM IST
BJP in favour of appointment of Lokayukta, says Uttarakhand BJP chief
The Uttarakhand’s BJP chief’s statement came after the alleged recruitment scam put the Pushkar Singh Dhami-led government under pressure to initiate tough measures against corruption
Published on Oct 26, 2022 04:15 PM IST
Portals of Gangotri shrine to close today
The portals of Yamunotri and Kedarnath shrine will close on Thursday on the occasion of Bhai Dooj as the Char Dham yatra is in its last stage
Published on Oct 25, 2022 07:42 PM IST
