Uttarakhand

State in northern India

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Uttarakhand, formerly known as Uttaranchal, is a state in northern India. The state is bordered by Himachal Pradesh to the northwest, Tibet to the north, Nepal to the east, Uttar Pradesh to the south and southeast, with a small part touching Haryana in the west. Uttarakhand has a total area of 53,483 km² (20,650 sq mi), equal to 1.6 per cent of the total area of India. Dehradun serves as the state capital, with Nainital being the judicial capital. The state is divided into two divisions, Garhwal and Kumaon, with a total of 13 districts. The forest cover in the state is 45.4 per cent of the state's geographical area. The cultivable area is 16 per cent of the total geographical area. The two major rivers of the state, the Ganges and its tributary Yamuna, originate from the Gangotri and Yamunotri glaciers respectively.

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Kerala's Landslide Risks: Kerala's 10 districts among top 30 most landslide-prone in India \|OneIndia Ten of the total 14 districts in Kerala are among the 30 most landslide-prone districts in the country, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) noted in its 2023 report, raising alarm over the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published on July 31, 2024

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav big claim shakes oppositions \| Jammu and Kashmir given 3694 crore On railway budget allocation, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav says, "I am thankful to PM Narendra Modi and FM Nirmala Sitharaman. This year, Rs 3694 crore have been allocated for the ongoing.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:05Published on July 24, 2024

Budget 2024: Uttarakhand Business Community Reacts \| Relief for Youth, Discontent Over GST The business community in Uttarakhand has praised the Union Budget 2024 for the separate disaster-related package and provisions for youth employment. However, the lack of GST simplification and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 10:28Published on July 23, 2024

SC Stays Kanwar Yatra Eateries Nameplate Order; Says 'Directives Are Discriminatory’ \| Details The Supreme Court on July 22 stayed the order passed by Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand police asking eatery owners along the Kanwar Yatra path to display names of owners and the staff employed by them... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published on July 22, 2024

Kedarnath Yatra: 3 Killed, Several Injured In Landslide In Rudraprayag District, Rescue Operation On In a tragic incident in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand, a landslide triggered by heavy rains has resulted in the deaths of at least three people, including two tourists from Maharashtra. The landslide, which.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:25Published on July 21, 2024

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Delhi to UP: IMD releases forecast and issues warnings across several states The IMD forecasts heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and nearby regions due to a depression over central India. This system is expected to weaken gradually but may cause.. IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago
Weather update: IMD issues 'red' alert in Uttarakhand for heavy rainfall, 'orange' alert in...; check details A warning of 'depression' has also been issued for Madhya Pradesh and adjoining states. The weather is expected to impact these states for the next 9 hours. DNA - Published 4 days ago
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'For the first time in Uttarakhand history ... ': CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on UCC, anti-cheating law at TOI Dialogues Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reiterated plans to implement the Uniform Civil Code soon. He credited citizens for supporting policies like the anti-cheating law, which has led to over 100 arrests... IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Uniform Civil Code to be implemented in Uttarakhand before November 9: CM Dhami Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami confirmed that Uttarakhand will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) before November 9, the state's foundation day. The UCC aims to establish uniform personal laws.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Uttarakhand CM condoles loss of life after collapse of debris between Sonprayag-Munkatiya Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed condolences after a debris collapse between Sonprayag-Munkatiya resulted in one death and two injuries. SDRF, NDRF, and local officials promptly.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
TOI Dialogues: Patanjali scientists researching Uttarakhand's turmeric to fight Mpox, says Acharya Balakrishna The second edition of TOI Dialogues in Dehradun emphasized Uttarakhand's socio-economic development, entrepreneurial growth, and infrastructure progress. Acharya Balakrishna highlighted the state's.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago

TOI Dialogues: 'Fostering private-public partnerships essential for tourism growth in Uttarakhand' TOI Dialogues' second edition in Dehradun spotlighted Uttarakhand’s socio-economic growth and infrastructure advancements. Key topics included road expansions, skill development, credit access for.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
TOI Dialogues: Rishikesh–Karnaprayag line most important development of decade, says Uttarakhand planning secretary R Meenakshi Sundaram R Meenakshi Sundaram, Uttarakhand planning secretary, highlighted the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line as a key development at a TOI Dialogues event. He noted significant GDP growth and infrastructure.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Signboards bar 'outsiders' in Kedar valley, DGP orders probe Uttarakhand's DGP Abhinav Kumar has launched an investigation following reports of villages in Kedar valley placing boards that barred 'outsiders'. Initially, these boards targeted specific groups but.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago	Uttarakhand signboards row: Civil society group writes to CM over 'discrimination' against Muslims A civil society group has appealed to Uttarakhand's chief minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, over discriminatory signboards in Rudraprayag that initially banned non-Hindus but were later changed to ban.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
IMD predicts 'above normal' rainfall in September, heavy showers in these states; check full forecast here Heavy to very heavy rainfall is anticipated in the northwest region, including Uttarakhand, parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, and the adjoining areas of Madhya Pradesh. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago	Helicopter being airlifted by MI-17 chopper crashes in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath While lifting the helicopter in need of repair work, the MI-17 plane started losing its balance and sensing danger its pilot dropped the helicopter into an empty space in the the valley. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago
Uttarakhand nurse raped, murdered on way home from hospital, accused held A man has been arrested for allegedly raping and murdering a nurse while she was on her way back home from the hospital, according to a report by The Indian Express. DNA - Published on August 16, 2024	Uttarakhand rains: IAF's Chinook, MI17 helicopters aid rescue operations as death toll rises to 14, check IMD alert According to an official, 10 pilgrims were safely airlifted by MI17 helicopter on Friday morning and dropped at Gauchar airstrip. DNA - Published on August 2, 2024
Monsoon fury: 20 missing after cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh, heavy rains in Uttarakhand too The cloudburst has disrupted road access in the vicinity, prompting the rescue teams to trek to the affected area. DNA - Published on August 1, 2024	Kedarnath Cloudburst: 200 pilgrims stranded due to flooding, red alert in Uttarakhand The cloudburst occurred in the Bhim Bali stream along the Kedarnath walking path, causing a landslide that damaged about 30 meters of the path. DNA - Published on July 31, 2024
Kanwar Yatra nameplate row: SC stays order, issues notice to UP, Uttarakhand Kanwar Yatra nameplate row: SC stays order, issues notice to UP, Uttarakhand DNA - Published on July 22, 2024	DNA TV Show: UP government enforces ID display for all shops in state along Kanwar Yatra route In an effort to maintain the purity of the faith of Kanwar pilgrims, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday mandated that all the eateries, restaurants along the Kanwar Yatra route.. DNA - Published on July 19, 2024
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Watch Video: Massive avalanche hits Gandhi Sarovar in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath Earlier this month, Kedarnath Dham saw an influx of devotees of around 700,000 by June 6th. DNA - Published on June 30, 2024	Drunk official mows down 3 in Uttarakhand IndiaTimes - Published on June 25, 2024
NGT issues notices to Centre, Uttarakhand as wildfires rage National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change, principal chief conservator of forests, Uttarakhand, and chairman and chief executive.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 22, 2024	Probe into Uttarakhand crash that killed 15 reveals driving test fraud An inspection report on the Rudraprayag accident highlighted fraud suspicions in the driver's fee payment and safety lapses. The incident involved a Tempo Traveller plunging into the Alaknanda river,.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 21, 2024
14 dead, several injured after vehicle falls into gorge in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag Union Minister Ajay Tamta said that the state government, under the guidance of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Dhami has admitted them to Rishikesh AIIMS. DNA - Published on June 16, 2024	14 die as tourist vehicle falls into Uttarakhand river In one of the worst accidents this summer in Uttarakhand, 14 people died and 12 others were injured when a vehicle in which they were travelling from Delhi-NCR fell into a 200m gorge near the Alaknanda.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 15, 2024
Uttarakhand government suspends CCF, DFO for Binsar fire that killed 4 Three senior forest department officials faced the consequences - the chief conservator of forests (North) and divisional forest officer of Almora were suspended, while the chief conservator of forests.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 14, 2024	Uttarakhand CM Dhami thanks PM Modi, FM Sitharaman for releasing tax devolution fund to State Uttarakhand's Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, has extended his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for allocating Rs. 1562.44 crore to the state.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 11, 2024
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Govt starts granting citizenship under CAA in West Bengal, Haryana, Uttarakhand IndiaTimes - Published on May 29, 2024	Uttarakhand to enlist live-ins online, notify parents of 18-21-year-olds Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code, led by former chief secretary Shatrughan Singh, plans online registration for live-ins. Training for govt employees, including sub-registrar office staff, is crucial. IndiaTimes - Published on May 25, 2024

Uttarakhand

State in northern India

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