A private boarding school in Dehradun has come under scrutiny after its manager was arrested in connection with allegations of sexual assault involving a student. The case came to light after the child reportedly underwent a noticeable change in behaviour and eventually told his parents about the alleged incident. According to the complaint filed with...
Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (VMSB-UTU) has cancelled examinations for two subjects following an inquiry into allegations that questions from an examination paper were shared with students before the scheduled test. The decision affects the university’s even-semester examinations for the 2025-26 academic session. The two examinations cancelled by the university are Machine Learning...
A tragic accident claimed the life of senior Congress leader Amar Mehta in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, after a heavy iron cutter reportedly fell on his head during preparations for a political event attended by senior party leaders. The incident has shocked Congress workers and political circles, prompting an outpouring of condolences from leaders across the party....
A murder case involving a local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker has triggered widespread unrest in Dehradun, leading to heightened security measures, public protests, and administrative action against the primary accused. The incident has sparked concerns over law and order in the Uttarakhand capital, with authorities working to prevent further escalation. The victim, identified as...
Dehradun witnessed a tragic hospital fire after an air-conditioning unit installed in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a private medical facility allegedly exploded due to a short circuit, triggering panic, heavy smoke, and emergency evacuations. The incident resulted in the death of an elderly woman patient and left multiple others injured, including patients, attendants,...
Dehradun: As the rescue efforts in the Uttarkashi region, devastated by flash floods, reached their third day on Thursday, the Army reported that 70 individuals have been rescued thus far, while over 50 remain unaccounted for. Officials indicated that at least four fatalities have occurred due to the disaster that impacted this ecologically sensitive area...
Dehradun: A minimum of four individuals have lost their lives, and many are believed to be missing following a catastrophic flash flood instigated by a cloudburst in the upper catchment area of the Kheer Ganga river, which resulted in widespread devastation in Dharali village, located in Uttarkashi district, on Tuesday. Uttarkashi district magistrate Prashant Arya...
Dehradun resident Kaushalya Devi, 75, is fighting for her life after being attacked by two Rottweilers during her morning walk on Sunday. She underwent several surgeries on the same day. On Monday, doctors at Mahant Indresh Hospital conducted another operation to prevent infection in her severely injured arm. Recalling the terrifying event, the victim’s son,...