Uttarakhand
State in northern India
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Uttarakhand, formerly known as Uttaranchal, is a state in northern India. The state is divided into two divisions, Garhwal and Kumaon, with a total of 13 districts. The winter capital and largest city of the state is Dehradun, which is also a railhead. On 5 March 2020, Bhararisain, a town in the Gairsain Tehsil of the Chamoli district, was declared as the summer capital of Uttarakhand. The High Court of the state is located in Nainital, but is to be moved to Haldwani in future.
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Uttarakhand forest fire claims third life in 24 hoursThree labourers from Nepal, including an unidentified woman, all aged 30, who were working at a pine resin factory in Syunrakot, Almora, died within the past 24 hours after being trapped in a forest..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Misleading ad case: Uttarakhand suspends licenses of 14 Patanjali products; check listUttarakhand suspends 14 products' manufacturing licenses by Patanjali Ayurveda ltd and Divya Pharmacy due to repeated violations of the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act. The state licensing authority..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Uttarakhand suspends licences of 14 products sold by Baba Ramdev's Patanjali citing...In an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court, the licensing body said that it had suspended the license of 14 products manufactured by Patanjali's Divya Pharmacy in the misleading advertisement caseDNA - Published | |
47 new fires raze 78 hectares forest land across stateUttarakhand continued to deal with the persistent forest fire problem on Monday. The state reported 47 new incidents, burning approximately 78 hectares of forest land. The majority of these fires..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Uttarakhand forest fire spreads, NDRF called inIndiaTimes - Published | |
Uttarakhand forest fires Day 2: Firefighting efforts intensify in Nainital, Halwani and RamnagarForest officials reported that the fires in Marora and Khanana civil areas of the Narendranagar forest division's Maniknath range have been completely extinguished. Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Weather updates: IMD issues severe heatwave condition in these states; check forecast hereSeveral states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, are expected to witness widespread light to moderate rainfall or snowfall from April 28 to 30.DNA - Published | |
Uttarakhand starts work to make Dehradun international airport starting with Kathmandu flightsIndiaTimes - Published | |
100km poll trek to village yields just 4 votesThe polling team embarked on a four-day expedition to reach Kanar village, situated in one of the most secluded areas of Uttarakhand and housing 587 registered voters. Their journey concluded in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Acute dryness in 125 districts, up from 33 in 2023, says IMDAccording to IMD data from March 14-April 10, 2024, around 125 districts across 23 states and UTs in India are facing drought-like conditions, marking a significant increase from previous years. Some..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Step-aunt gets 20-year rigorous imprisonment in Pocso case for sexually assaulting boyA 30-year-old woman in Dehradun was sentenced to 20 years of RI for sexually assaulting her 16-year-old step-nephew. The case marks the first Pocso Act conviction in Uttarakhand, with significant..IndiaTimes - Published | |
21 former judges write to CJI alleging people with political interest casting aspersion on judiciaryA group of 21 retired judges of the Supreme Court and high courts have written to the Chief Justice of India on the escalating attempts by "certain factions to undermine the judiciary through..IndiaTimes - Published | 22 kids hurt as bus 'on way to Dhami rally' hits truck in UttarakhandTruck collision injures 22 children on the way to CM Dhami's rally in Khatima. Congress criticizes EC violation, bus associated with BJP. Kapri vows to address safety concerns in assembly.IndiaTimes - Published |
For ‘gender equality’, BJP vows to take UCC beyond UttarakhandIndiaTimes - Published | Weather update: Delhi, Rajasthan, other north Indian states to witness rain with thunderstorm, check IMD predictionThe weather department tweeted, "Ongoing rainfall spell with moderate thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and hail over Northwest India is likely to continue during next 48 hours and abate..DNA - Published |
On poll debut, BJP's Baluni banks on development plankAnil Baluni, BJP's media head, campaigns extensively in Garhwal, a vast Lok Sabha constituency in Uttarakhand known for tourism and deserted villages. Emphasizing development and combating migration,..IndiaTimes - Published | Meet Babu KV, doctor who challenged Patanjali's misleading ads, and wonHe wrote several times to various central and Uttarakhand government authorities against 'illegal' ads company owned by Patanjali.DNA - Published |
Supreme Court judge's 'rip you apart' comment riles present, former judgesJustice Ahsanuddin Amanullah's criticism of Uttarakhand govt's laxity in controlling Patanjali Ayurved ads, breaching SC orders, sparked concerns among ex-judges. Emphasizing high judicial conduct,..IndiaTimes - Published | The ‘vote-eating’ Corbett leopardsIn the tranquil landscapes of Uttarakhand’s Nainital and Pauri districts, villagers on the fringes of Corbett Tiger Reserve are grappling with the toll of human-animal conflict. In Garhwal (Pauri..IndiaTimes - Published |
Your apology not worth paper it's written on, SC tells Ramdev; slams Uttarakhand governmentSupreme Court toughens stance on Baba Ramdev, Balkrishna, Patanjali Ayurved for misleading ads, rejecting apology. Justices criticize false statements, warn of consequences, and question Uttarakhand..IndiaTimes - Published | Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency, Uttarakhand: Voting date, past results, candidates list and moreBJP represents the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. BJP Tirath Singh Rawat emerged victorious in 2019 Lok Sabha elections.DNA - Published |
Patanjali misleading ads case: SC refuses to accept apology offered by Ramdev and Balkrishna, warns them of...The court told the Uttarakhand government that it is not going to let it free in the case relating to the misleading advertisements of Haridwar-based Patanjali Ayurved."All complaints were forwarded to..DNA - Published | Hardwar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, candidates list, date of voting, result, main partiesThe Hardwar Lok Sabha constituency in Uttarakhand is a significant political battleground with a diverse demographic. Established in 1977, it was initially reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates until..IndiaTimes - Published |
1 of 2 shooters in Uttarakhand gurdwara killing gunned downAmarjeet Singh, the main accused in Nanakmatta gurdwara chief's murder, was killed by Uttarakhand Police. He fled a checkpoint on a bike, fired at cops, and was shot in retaliation in Haridwar.IndiaTimes - Published | Wedding crasher: Polls in peak shaadi season trigger taxi rushThe ongoing elections in Uttarakhand have led to a surge in demand for buses and cabs during the peak wedding season, causing challenges for families in booking vehicles for baraats. State authorities..IndiaTimes - Published |
NIA raids UP, Bihar sites to foil Maoists' north India revival planThe NIA conducted raids in UP and Bihar to investigate a CPI (Maoist) conspiracy to expand in northern India. The group aims to revive influence in states like UP, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana,..IndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand licensing authority stalled action on misleading Patanjali ads for two yearsIndiaTimes - Published |
Plant for recycling of lithium-ion batteries & e-waste in U'khand soonThe Technology Development Board (TDB) collaborates with a private entity to establish a commercial plant in Uttarakhand for recycling lithium-ion batteries and e-waste, addressing environmental..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Lip service': Supreme Court refuses to accept Ramdev apologySC Tuesday pulled up Patanjali Ayurved's co-founders Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna while hearing a case against them over misleading ads. Both were in court to face contempt proceedings and were..IndiaTimes - Published |
LS polls: PM Modi to kick off Uttarakhand election campaign from RudrapurPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to kick off the BJP's campaign for the Lok Sabha elections in Uttarakhand by speaking at a rally in Rudrapur on Tuesday. The rally, to be held in the Nainital-Udham..IndiaTimes - Published | Road to Uttarakhand village on LAC with China by year-end: GovtIndiaTimes - Published |
Dera kar seva pramukh shot dead inside Uttarakhand gurdwaraBaba Tarsem Singh, the 'dera kar seva pramukh' of Nanakmatta gurdwara in Uttarakhand, was fatally shot by two turban-wearing assailants at the shrine premises. The assailants fired multiple shots,..IndiaTimes - Published | No road, no vote, says village in Uttarakhand bordering ChinaDumak village in Garhwal Himalayas boycotts polls due to incomplete 17-year-old PMGSY road project. CEC Rajiv Kumar doubled officials' honorarium, stressed updated route maps. Fresh survey by PR..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Uniform Civil Code will be implemented at earliest,' says Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh DhamiCM Dhami ensures UCC implementation in Uttarakhand for women's empowerment, elders' security, children's future. President's approval obtained. Committee examines all aspects, simplifying marriage..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress' 4th list: Digvijaya Singh from Rajgarh, Rawat junior HaridwarVeteran Digvijaya Singh will contest the Lok Sabha election from Rajgarh in MP, while son of former CM Harish Rawat will try his luck from Hardwar in Uttarakhand. Congress released its fourth list..IndiaTimes - Published |
Uttarakhand: Congress MLA Rajendra Singh Bhandari joins BJPUttarakhand MLA Rajendra Singh Bhandari switches from Congress to BJP before Lok Sabha elections, resigning from Congress. He joined the BJP in the presence of its senior leaders, including Union..IndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand ex-mantri Harak Singh’s daughter-in-law quits CongressIndiaTimes - Published |
Number of voters in Uttarakhand rises by five lakh to 83.21 lakhThe number of voters in Uttarakhand, where polling for its five Lok Sabha seats is scheduled for the first phase on April 19, has risen by more than five lakh since the 2019 elections. The state has..IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha Election in Uttarakhand 2024: Date, schedule, constituency detailsThe Uttarakhand Lok Sabha election is set to take place on April 19, as per the Election Commission of India. This election will be held in a single phase, covering all constituencies. The Chief..IndiaTimes - Published |
Weather update: IMD predicts rainfall in 11 states, snowfall in Himalayas this week; Check full forecastThe weather department predicted light to moderate rainfall and snowfall followed by thunderstorms and lightning over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand on March 13 and March..DNA - Published | Delhi house of rat-hole miner who led team that rescued 41 from Uttarakhand tunnel razedHassan's house, located in Delhi's Khajoori Khas, was among several demolished structures during the DDA's operation. Hassan was reportedly taken into police custody at the time of the demolition.DNA - Published |
'Anyay Kaal': Priyanka Gandhi attacks BJP after DDA razes house of man who led Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operationThe DDA had said on Wednesday that the demolition drive was carried out on land that was ''part of planned development land''. Police said several structures built illegally were demolished during the..DNA - Published | Lok Sabha Polls 2024: BJP to hold core group meetings of eight states in Delhi todaySources said that the chief ministers and party officials of Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Assam, and the other three states will be present at the meeting on Wednesday.DNA - Published |
Uttarakhand: Key accused in Haldwani violence arrested from DelhiMalik allegedly built an 'illegal' madrasa in the Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani. Its demolition led to the violence in Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani on February 8.DNA - Published | US envoy Eric Garcetti celebrates Tibetan New Year in UttarakhandUS Ambassador Eric Garcetti celebrated Losar in Uttarakhand and visited the Hanifl Centre at Woodstock School. Tibetans in Dharamshala participated in a group dance for Losar. Polam Dolma, a Tibetan..IndiaTimes - Published |
IAS officer Radha Raturi becomes first woman Chief Secretary of UttarakhandUttarakhand gets its first woman Chief Secretary after state Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami approved IAS officer Radha Raturi's appointment. Raturi is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Fictitious uniformity damages diversity': RJD's Manoj Jha on Uniform Civil CodeRJD MP Manoj Jha said that the Uniform Civil Code should not be used as a tool as fictitious uniformity damages diversity. "I suggest the Uttarakhand government to refer to the recommendations made by..IndiaTimes - Published |
Hills set to get winter's first major snow, rain in northern plains over next 6 daysAfter a freakishly dry winter so far, the northern hill states are likely to get their first major spell of snowfall, and the plains of north India much-needed rain, with two back-to-back western..IndiaTimes - Published | India has 718 snow leopards, 1/6th to 1/9th of global totalIndia's first-ever snow leopard population assessment reveals that Ladakh has the highest number of snow leopards (477), followed by Uttarakhand (124), Himachal Pradesh (51), Arunachal Pradesh (36),..IndiaTimes - Published |
