In a major push aimed at accelerating development across Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a comprehensive package of infrastructure, tourism, and welfare initiatives worth approximately ₹1,344 crore. The large-scale financial clearance is expected to strengthen public infrastructure, improve connectivity, promote tourism, and enhance civic amenities across several districts of the state. The...
A railway incident was reported late Monday night near Yog Nagari Railway Station in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, when three coaches of the Ujjaini Express derailed during routine railway operations. Officials confirmed that no casualties or injuries were reported, as the train was not carrying passengers at the time of the incident. According to railway authorities, the...
Veteran Indian politician and former Chief Minister Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri has passed away, marking the end of a long and respected public life defined by discipline, integrity, and decades of service in both state and national politics. Khanduri was widely regarded as one of the most honest and principled leaders in Indian public life. His...
Authorities intensified their investigation into self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyananda by executing multiple fresh searches across his properties, sparking revelations that could substantially deepen the criminal case against him. Officials say that on the day of the raids, investigative teams entered premises connected to Chaitanyananda, including his private institute and residences believed to have sheltered him...
Dehradun: Uttarakhand, renowned for its spiritual significance and natural beauty, has frequently faced devastating natural disasters, including floods, landslides, and cloudbursts. Amidst these challenges, the strong working relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is being hailed as a new model of disaster management. PM Modi, who shares a deep...
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Centre and the governments of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir over the recent flood devastation caused by heavy rains and landslides. Expressing grave concern, a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran observed...
Uttarkashi: On Thursday, Indian security and disaster management teams are actively engaged in rescue efforts in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, following a cloudburst and mudslide incident. Individuals trapped near Uttarkashi have been transported to the Matli helipad. The Indian Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Uttarakhand Police, and...
New Delhi, Aug 6 – On Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate executed searches at various locations in the national capital region and Uttarakhand as part of an investigation into money laundering associated with a global cyber fraud network that has defrauded both Indian and foreign nationals of funds amounting to crores of rupees, according to official...
Torrential downpours and an unexpected cloudburst in the Uttarkashi district have caused significant destruction, nearly obliterating half of Dharali village, halting the Kedarnath Yatra, and compelling schools in several districts of Uttarakhand to close on Wednesday, August 6. In the midst of the devastation, the ancient Kalp Kedar temple, constructed in the traditional Kature style...
Uttarakhand: In a prompt response to a landslide that occurred near Dharali village in the Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, the Indian Army deployed 150 personnel who arrived at the scene within 10 minutes and immediately initiated rescue operations. The incident took place around 1:45 PM, roughly 4 km from the Indian Army camp located at...