Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged Rajya Sabha Leader of the House Jagat Prakash Nadda to ensure immediate action over an alleged “purification” ritual conducted at Ramlila Maidan in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, after a public meeting addressed by him on August 8. In a letter dated September 2, Kharge reminded Nadda of his assurance in Parliament...
The Congress intensified its political campaign against the FIR registered against party leader Rahul Gandhi, with party workers and leaders staging protests in several states. The demonstrations were organised to oppose the criminal case and highlight what the party described as an attempt to target the Leader of Opposition politically. The controversy centres on remarks...
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has strongly condemned the alleged “purification” of a stage in Haldwani after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a public gathering there, describing the episode as deeply disturbing and reflective of caste-based prejudice. Mayawati demanded immediate and strict legal action against those responsible, describing them as “casteist and feudal elements”....
At least seven workers have died and three others remain missing after a sudden inflow of water, mud and debris entered an under-construction tunnel at a hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, triggering an extensive rescue operation. The accident took place at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project on Thursday evening. According to officials, 22 workers were...
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...
A tragic incident unfolded in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani after a woman and her two young sons were found dead inside an underground water tank at their residence. Police suspect the victims died due to asphyxiation, although the exact cause of death will only be confirmed after post-mortem and forensic examinations. The heartbreaking incident has left the...
At least 22 people have died in rain-related incidents across Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Nagaland as intense monsoon showers triggered landslides, flash floods, lightning strikes and other weather-linked accidents in several parts of the country. The situation remained particularly serious in Jammu and Kashmir, where multiple incidents were reported as heavy rainfall continued to...
Uttarakhand witnessed two separate tragic incidents that kept emergency responders engaged, as two people lost their lives in a truck accident while authorities intensified efforts to locate a young boy who was swept away by the strong currents of the Ganga River. Officials said both incidents occurred in different parts of the state and prompted...
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....
Persistent monsoon rainfall has significantly increased the water levels of rivers in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district, bringing them close to the official warning mark and prompting the district administration to strengthen emergency preparedness measures. Authorities have activated alert systems, intensified surveillance of vulnerable locations, and urged residents living near riverbanks and landslide-prone areas to remain vigilant....