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% 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% of the state's geographical area. The cultivable area is 16% 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. Ranked 6th among the Top 10 Greenest States in India with Best AQI.
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami, Finance Commission discuss state's share of grantsUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is leading discussions with the 16th Finance Commission team, including Chairman Arvind Panagariya, to determine state's share of grants and taxes for the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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22 kids among 90 from Bangladesh held in MathuraIn Mathura, authorities detained 90 Bangladeshi nationals, including children, for allegedly residing illegally in India, seizing documents and mobile phones. They were found working at brickyards,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Delhi-Dehradun Expressway nears completion, is being delayed due to...This six-lane controlled access corridor runs through the states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, including important towns such as Baghpat, Baraut, Shamli, and Saharanpur.DNA - Published | |
Uttarakhand CM Dhami achieve major success against corruptionUttarakhand's anti-corruption drive, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, saw a Sub Inspector arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. The government has jailed over 150 individuals in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami clarifies Char Dham Yatra is being conducted smoothly amid rising India-Pakistan tensionUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recently clarified that there is no such disruption in the helicopter service, emphasising the pilgrimage is being conducted smoothly in the state.DNA - Published | |
Big update on Char Dham Yatra amid rising India-Pakistan tension, Uttarakhand suspends this service; check hereAccording to reports, helicopter services will only be available to evacuate pilgrims from Char Dham Yatra locations.DNA - Published | |
4 tourists killed in chopper crash near Uttarakhand's UttarkashiFour passengers died while two others were injured after a helicopter crashed near Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand on Thursday morning. There were six passengers in the chopper, media reports said.DNA - Published | |
High-flying gang of Char Dham thieves busted at Badrinath shrineThe "Pushpa Gang," an organized group of pickpockets from Andhra Pradesh, was apprehended at Badrinath shrine for targeting Char Dham pilgrims. The gang, led by Krishna Chhedoja, flew to Uttarakhand..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CM Dhami lauds 'Operation Sindoor', hails women fighter pilots and vows to make Uttarakhand the best stateCM Pushkar Singh Dhami, at a felicitation event in Dehradun, praised the Indian Army's 'Operation Sindoor' and lauded the role of women fighter pilots. He highlighted India's commitment to peace but..IndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand establishes its own mobile network in Rudraprayag; Char Dham Yatra devotees to get free WiFiThe Uttarakhand government, under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has established the "District Disaster Resource Network" to enhance the Char Dham Yatra experience. Rudraprayag is the first..IndiaTimes - Published |
Centre sanctions Rs 291 crore for Joshimath disaster mitigation: Uttarakhand CMOThe Central government has approved a grant of Rs 291.15 crore for Uttarakhand to bolster disaster mitigation in Joshimath, following Chief Minister Dhami's request. This financial aid aims to support..IndiaTimes - Published | CM Yogi lauds caste census, calls it "decisive initiative"; CM Dhami says "revolutionary step"Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami have welcomed the Union Cabinet's decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census...IndiaTimes - Published |
Key planning group sets ball rolling for Rishikesh bypass constructionThe Rishikesh bypass project in Uttarakhand is gaining momentum with the Network Planning Group evaluating the 11-km elevated section. This key project, part of the PM Gati Shakti initiative, aims to..IndiaTimes - Published | UK govt says ‘India has full support to go after perpetrators’ of Pahalgam terror attackIndiaTimes - Published |
'Char Dham Yatra 2025 preparations complete; pilgrimage starts on April 30', says Uttarakhand CM DhamiUttarakhand is gearing up for the Char Dham Yatra 2025, with registration commencing and doors opening from April 30th to May 4th. Chief Minister Dhami assures that all preparations are complete,..IndiaTimes - Published | Mansarovar yatra to resume in June after five-year hiatusIndia has announced the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in June 2025, after it was suspended in 2020 due to Covid-19. The pilgrimage will accommodate 750 pilgrims through Lipulekh Pass in..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Empowering Hills: Pragya foundation leads menstrual hygiene revolution in UttarakhandIn Uttarakhand's remote regions, Pragya Dixit is spearheading a transformative movement through the Pragya Foundation, established in January 2024. Beginning with sanitary pad distribution in 2020, her..IndiaTimes - Published | India's longest rail tunnel breaks ground, to reduce journey from Rishikesh to..., connecting major cities, know details hereUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw attended the breakthrough ceremony of Tunnel T-8 of India's longest rail tunnel, Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail line..DNA - Published |
Uttarakhand: CM Dhami, Vaishnaw attend breakthrough ceremony of India's longest rail tunnelIndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand CM participates in Pran Pratishtha Ceremony at Baba Baukhnag Temple near Silkyara TunnelUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday participated in the Pran Pratishtha programme at the newly constructed Baba Baukhnag temple near the Silkyara tunnel. He also participated in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Uttrakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami honored by Dr BR Ambedkar Mahamanch for implementing UCCChief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was honored by the Dr BR Ambedkar Mahamanch in Haridwar for implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand. Dhami expressed gratitude, emphasizing the..IndiaTimes - Published | With two ends of Silkyara set to meet this week, excavation work for tunnel project to be completeAfter months of setbacks following a collapse in November 2023, the Silkyara tunnel project in Uttarakhand is set to achieve a breakthrough on Wednesday. Excavation will be completed, paving the way..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Cops planted evidence': SC acquits death row convict after a decadeThe Supreme Court acquitted a man after a decade on death row in a rape-murder case, citing a flawed police investigation with planted evidence and an unfair trial. The bench criticized the Uttarakhand..IndiaTimes - Published | SC: State can't decide on rural stints for doctors from outsideThe Supreme Court criticized the Uttarakhand government's 2009 policy requiring non-state students in MBBS courses to serve in remote areas or pay Rs 30 lakh. The court emphasized that this policy..IndiaTimes - Published |
Much-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Expressway nears completion but there's one house which stands in the way!The construction work of Delhi-Dehradun Expressway - stretching from Akshardham to Uttarakhand - is almost complete. However, it is yet not operationalDNA - Published | Uttarakhand Waqf Board chairman says those opposing Waqf bill are 'political Muslims'Uttarakhand Waqf Board chairman Shadab Shams criticized the opposition for opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. He emphasized that PM Modi aims to mainstream poor Muslims and accused the..IndiaTimes - Published |
HC to Uttarakhand govt: Respond to UCC pleas in 48 hrsThe Uttarakhand High Court has requested a response from the state government within 48 hours regarding multiple petitions challenging the Uniform Civil Code. Petitions criticize issues ranging from..IndiaTimes - Published | New names for Uttarakhand cities? Here's what CM Pushkar Singh Dhami saidIn Nainital district, Nawabi Road will be renamed Atal Marg, and the road from Panchakki to ITI will be named Guru Golwalkar Marg, the announcement said. In Udham Singh Nagar, the Sultanpur Patti..DNA - Published |
Aurangzebpur to be renamed Shivaji Nagar, says Uttarakhand CM DhamiUttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the renaming of 13 areas and two roads in four districts to reflect Indian culture and heritage. The changes include new names in Haridwar,..IndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand CM Dhami renames several locations to reflect cultural heritageChief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the renaming of various locations across Uttarakhand to reflect public sentiment and honour historical figures. Additionally, he visited patients affected..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kids, young moms leave men behind in Uttarakhand border villages for better educationWomen from high-altitude villages near the India-China border in Uttarakhand are relocating to towns due to inadequate local education facilities, leaving men to manage orchards and tourism. Despite..IndiaTimes - Published | Tiger found dead in Corbett, 5th such case in Uttarakhand this yearIn the Dhela zone of Corbett Tiger Reserve, forest staff found a deceased tigress with a crushed skull, likely due to a confrontation with elephants. This marks the fifth reported tiger death in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Uttarakhand government schoolkids say 'ni hao' to MandarinIndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand mantri who stirred row with 'pahadi' remark resignsIndiaTimes - Published |
No action on scribe held for social media post, rules HCThe Uttarakhand high court has prevented police from taking coercive actions against journalist Sudhanshu Thapliyal, who was detained for a Facebook post criticizing the lack of arrests in a fatal..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Trust, mandate of Uttarakhand people made implementation of UCC possible': CM DhamiAddressing the event, CM Dhami said, "This honour is not just mine but belongs to the people of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. The 1.25 crore people of the state affirmed the resolution we presented during the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Uttarakhand wasn't formed exclusively for 'Pahadis', says mantri, triggers outrageIndiaTimes - Published | International Yoga festival concludes in Rishikesh, tourism minister calls Uttarakhand the ‘global capital of Yoga’The International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, saw global participation, concluding with recognition of yoga's benefits and various tourism initiatives announced by Satpal Maharaj...IndiaTimes - Published |
'People have forgotten, but we cannot forget': PM Modi launches campaign to restore villages evacuated during Indo-China 1962 warPrime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a campaign to rehabilitate two Uttarkashi villages evacuated during the 1962 India-China war, aiming to transform them into tourist attractions. He emphasized..IndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand receives central recognition over rural development schemesUttarakhand has excelled in numerous rural development schemes, including DAY-NRLM, DDU-GKY, MGNREGA, PMGSY, and PMAY. The state received recognition, additional targets, and increased allocations for..IndiaTimes - Published |
'I want no season to be off-season': PM Modi pushes for tourism in Uttarakhand, flags off bike and trek rallyPrime Minister Narendra Modi visited Uttarakhand's Mukhwa-Harsil, emphasizing the need for all-season tourism in the state. He expressed his excitement about the region's cultural significance and..IndiaTimes - Published | Why afforestation funds used to buy laptop, iPhone? SC to UttarakhandThe Supreme Court criticized the Uttarakhand government for misusing CAMPA funds meant for forest re-creation on non-permissible items like laptops and iPhones. The court demanded a detailed..IndiaTimes - Published |
Uttarakhand draws SC ire for failing to file Corbett, Rajaji eco zones affidavitIndiaTimes - Published | Decks cleared for Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib ropewaysThe cabinet has approved two ropeway projects in Uttarakhand, reducing travel time significantly. These projects, Sonprayag to Kedarnath and Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib, will be implemented on a..IndiaTimes - Published |
