Uttarakhand

State in northern India

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Uttarakhand,, formerly known as Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the "Devabhumi" due to numerous Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. Uttarakhand is known for the natural environment of the Himalayas, the Bhabar and the Terai regions. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north; the Sudurpashchim Pradesh of Nepal to the east; the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the south and Himachal Pradesh to the west and north-west. The state is divided into two divisions, Garhwal and Kumaon with a total of 13 districts. The winter capital of Uttarakhand is Dehradun, the largest city of the state, which is a rail head. Gairsain, a town in Chamoli district is the summer capital of Uttarakhand. The High Court of the state is located in Nainital.

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Uttarakhand imposes one-week lockdown amid COVID surge Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal on May said, "Uttarakhand government has decided to impose 'COVID Curfew' between 6 am on May 11 and 6 am on May 18 across the state to contain the spread of the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:36Published 1 week ago

Rain lashes parts of Dehradun Rain lashed parts of Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand on May 09. Heavy rain and hailstorm hit the city. The change in weather brought respite to citizens from scorching heat. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:08Published 1 week ago

Cloudburst hit Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag A cloudburst was reported on May 03 in Uttarakhand. The cloudburst hit Saini Tok area of Narkota village in Rudraprayag. Several houses and roads were damaged due following the incident. Although, no.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:36Published 2 weeks ago

Getting 2 lakh doses from Centre today: Uttarakhand Health Secy Health Secretary of Uttarakhand, Amit Negi, on May 03 informed that the COVID-19 active cases in the state has crossed 50,000 mark, and today we will get around 2 lakh vaccine doses from the Central.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:15Published 2 weeks ago

Vaccination for 18 plus in Uttarakhand won't start on May 01: Health Secretary Vaccination drive for 18-45 age groups will start after first week of May, informed Health Secretary of Uttarakhand, Amit Negi on April 30 during a press conference in Dehradun. "GoI has allotted.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:17Published 2 weeks ago

7 arrested after Delhi Police busts interstate gang in Uttarakhand Delhi Police Crime Branch busted a gang that used to manufacture and sell fake Remedisvir injections in Uttarakhand. Delhi Police's Additional Police Commissioner (crime) Shibesh Singh informed that 7.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:53Published 2 weeks ago

Delhi Police busts Uttarakhand gang for selling fake Remedisvir injections Delhi Police Crime Branch busted a gang that used to manufacture and sell fake Remedisvir injections. 5 people of the gang have been arrested. Police recovered fake injections and packing machines... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:01Published 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand suspends Char Dham Yatra after Kumbh Mela criticism \| Oneindia News India's daily Covid figures hit a new high today with 3,79,257 fresh infections and 3,645 deaths reported in 24 hours; The U.S. government told its citizens to leave India as soon as possible because.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:45Published 2 weeks ago

Approved Rs 400 crore for free vaccination in Uttarakhand: CM Rawat Central government had announced vaccination drive, starting from May 01, for people falling in the 18-44 years age bracket. Announcing free vaccination for all above 18-years, Uttarakhand Chief.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Watch: Indian Army rescues workers after avalanche in Chamoli, injured airlifted Eight Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers were killed, seven injured and 31 went missing in an avalanche near the Indo-China border in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, officials said on Saturday... Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:16Published 3 weeks ago

8 dead in Chamoli avalanche: Uttarakhand DGP At least eight bodies have been recovered after an avalanche hit Sumna area of Joshimath sector in Chamoli district on April 23, informed Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar on April 24. "The avalanche didn't.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:20Published 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand: 8 killed in avalanche, 384 rescued; CM Rawat conducts aerial survey Eight people were killed after they were caught in an avalanche in Uttarakhand. The avalanche, reported in Niti valley in Chamoli, also left six critically injured. Indian Army informed that as many as.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:24Published 3 weeks ago

Chamoli avalanche: CM Tirath Rawat conducts aerial survey Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Tirath Singh Rawat conducted an aerial survey of Sumna area of Joshimath Sector in Chamoli district on April 24, where an avalanche occurred yesterday due to heavy.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:51Published 3 weeks ago

Blanket of snow covers Badrinath Dham Chamoli district of Uttarakhand has been receiving snowfall since morning of April 23. Temperature has dipped in Badrinath Dham, Ghangaria, and Mana villages following snowfall. Badrinath Dham as it.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:10Published 3 weeks ago

Badrinath shrine wrapped in snow, looks beautiful \| Oneindia News Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand covered in a blanket of snow. Parts of Badrinath and nearby areas received heavy snowfall. Parts of Uttarakhand received rainfall yesterday with lightning and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:03Published on April 18, 2021

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No record of 65 deaths at Haridwar Covid facility The Uttarakhand state health department has issued a notice to Baba Barfani Hospital in Haridwar — set up as a dedicated Covid healthcare centre to cater to patients during Kumbh — for hiding.. IndiaTimes - Published 19 hours ago
A ‘one-way’ wedding: In Uttarakhand red zone, brides come to wed grooms In a Covid-hit village of Uttarakhand without medical facilities or doctors, two weddings have set an example. Instead of the groom going to fetch the bride and then returning, which would have caused.. IndiaTimes - Published 22 hours ago

Uttarakhand villagers show Covid-like symptoms, but get treated for cold IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago
Coronavirus cases & deaths surge across Uttarakhand The number of Covid-19 cases in the nine hill districts of Uttarakhand has spiralled, almost doubling in the past 40 days. Equally worrying is that deaths have also shot up -- it is three times the.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago
Union Cabinet transfers land belonging to ITBP to Uttarakhand government for ropeway project IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago

Cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Devprayag; houses, shops damaged, no casualties reported Since most of these shops were closed due to lockdown, no casualty has been reported yet. DNA - Published 5 days ago
My removal not linked to Kumbh, says former Uttarakhand CM Trivendra IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago
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Uttarakhand lockdown: Complete curfew for one week from May 11 - What's allowed, what's not The Uttarakhand government on Sunday imposed a state-wide lockdown from May 11 to 18 in light of the rapidly increasing COVID-19 cases. DNA - Published 1 week ago

PM Modi speaks to chief ministers of Punjab, Karnataka, Bihar, Uttarakhand on Covid-19 situation in their states Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to chief ministers of Punjab, Karnataka, Bihar and Uttarakhand about the Covid-19 situation in their respective states, government sources said. For the.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Oil PSUs to redevelop Badrinath as ‘spiritual smart town’ with Rs 100 cr investment Five state-run oil and gas majors will redevelop the Himalayan pilgrimage of Badrinath in Uttarakhand as a ‘spiritual smart hill town, at an initial investment of nearly Rs 100 crore, a move that is.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Signs of Covid slowdown in Gujarat, Delhi, Maharashtra, Punjab, UP: Government Some states and UTs such as Maharashtra, Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand are showing early signs of plateauing or a decrease in daily new cases of Covid-19,.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago	Covid-19: Daily death toll tops 3.7k for first time; Uttarakhand, Bengal see high mortality India reported its highest single-day Covid death toll on Saturday, with more than 3,700 people succumbing to the virus in the last 24 hours. The day's case count dropped marginally from Friday's.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Uttarakhand government suspends Char Dham Yatra amid spike in COVID-19 cases Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat said that only priests of the four temples will perform the rituals and puja. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago	HC: Holding Kumbh made Uttarakhand a laughing stock IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
COVID-19: Uttarakhand shuts all government offices till May 1, essential services exempted Due to the alarming rise in COVID-19 cases in the state, the Uttarakhand government has announced to shut down all government offices, except for those involved in essential services in the state till.. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago	Avalanche kills 10 at BRO camps near China border At least 10 bodies were recovered whereas eight persons were unaccounted for on Saturday after an avalanche triggered by an alleged glacier burst hit the Malari-Sumna area in Chamoli district along the.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Uttarakhand: Eight killed, 384 rescued in glacier burst in Chamoli district As many as 384 persons have been rescued so far while six of them are critical and currently under medical treatment. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago	Uttarakhand glacier burst: Indian Army rescues 291 in Neeti Valley In another tweet, it informed, "A BRO (Border Roads Organisation) Camp came under an avalanche in the afternoon of 23 Apr during heavy snowfall in Sumna area of Joshimath Sector in Chamoli district of.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Uttarakhand: Glacier burst near India-China border in Chamoli, government on high alert The burst took place in Sumna village. The Central Army Command is carrying out rescue operations. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago	COVID-19 vaccination: Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand to inoculate those above 18 for free The registration for vaccination of people above the age of 18 will begin on April 24 (Saturday) on the Co-Win app. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
COVID-19 update: Offices to remain shut for three days in Uttarakhand - Check details here The Uttarakhand government on Wednesday (April 21) modified the night curfew timings for all 13 districts in the state. The new timings are 7 pm to 5 DNA - Published 3 weeks ago	19 Covid positive people from Rajasthan who had been to Kumbh flee Uttarakhand hospital IndiaTimes - Published on April 18, 2021
COVID-19 update: Weekend curfew imposed in Uttarakhand's Dehradun, what's allowed, what's not The Uttarakhand government has said that except for ministers and staff, entry of people will be restricted to the state secretariat. DNA - Published on April 18, 2021	Ten states/UTs account for 79.32% of new Covid-19 cases: Health ministry Sixteen states and UTs -- Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Kerala, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh and.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 17, 2021
COVID-19 news: Uttarakhand CM shortens night curfew in view of upcoming festivals - Check new timing here Meanwhile, the Uttarakhand government also allowed marriage gatherings with up to 200 people outside containment zones in the state. DNA - Published on April 13, 2021	COVID-19: Uttarakhand issues new guidelines for wedding ceremonies in Dehradun, check here Currently a night night curfew is in imposed in Dehradun from 10 pm to 5 am. The state cabinet also decided to shut schools in three districts. DNA - Published on April 12, 2021
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‘Drunk’ Uttarakhand man lynched for entering temple IndiaTimes - Published on April 8, 2021	Weigh ‘artificial rain’ option to fight forest fires, HC tells Uttarakhand IndiaTimes - Published on April 8, 2021
Uttarakhand reported 85 forest fire incidents within 24 hours and total 261 in April IndiaTimes - Published on April 5, 2021	Fires guts forests in Uttarakhand, Centre sends NDRF teams, choppers Uttarakhand Minister Harak Singh Rawat informed that the fire broke out at 964 locations in the state. DNA - Published on April 5, 2021
Uttarakhand faces uphill task of 50k tests/day IndiaTimes - Published on April 3, 2021	Kumbh Mela Haridwar 2021: Centre sanctions Rs 325 crore to Uttarakhand as special assistance The Haridwar Kumbh on the banks of river Ganga in Uttarakhand will take place from April 1 to April 30. DNA - Published on April 1, 2021
Haridwar Kumbh 2021: Know about COVID-19 protocols, other details Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat on Wednesday assured that the state government is ready to organise a grand and safe Kumbh Mela. DNA - Published on April 1, 2021	COVID-19: Negative RT-PCR test report mandatory to enter Uttarakhand, read details Uttarakhand recorded its highest single-day spike in coronavirus infections with 366 fresh cases on Sunday. DNA - Published on March 30, 2021
Uttarakhand issues new guidelines for Holi celebrations, details here As per the new guidelines, celebrations can take place with only 50 per cent capacity and not more than 100 people will be allowed at the same venue. DNA - Published on March 27, 2021	Police give Guard of Honour to Uttarakhand BJP chief; official says happened due to 'misunderstanding' IndiaTimes - Published on March 22, 2021
Social Humour: Memes explode as Uttarakhand CM goofs up again, claims US enslaved India for 200 years Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat, in a major gaffe, confused the United Kingdom with the United States of America while commenting on how India tackled the Covid-19 pandemic better than.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 22, 2021	Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat tests COVID-19 positive, tweets and informs Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat advised those who have come in contact with him recently, to get themselves tested for coronavirus. DNA - Published on March 22, 2021
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Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi Express catches fire, no injury or casualty reported "All passengers were safely evacuated, no injuries reported," confirmed Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar. DNA - Published on March 13, 2021	Clean environment basic right of citizens, plea of non-availability of funds cannot be excuse: NGT A clean environment is a basic right of citizens and the plea of non-availability of funds cannot be an excuse for not ensuring it, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has said while rapping the.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 12, 2021

Uttarakhand

State in northern India

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