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 "Devbhumi" due to its religious significance and 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 rains: Death toll rises to 24, 13 dead in Nainital \| Oneindia News The death toll in rain-related incidents in the northern state of Uttarakhand climbed to at least 23 over the last two days. As many as 13 deaths were reported from Nainital district on.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:01Published 2 hours ago

Nainital’s Mall road flooded due to heavy rain, Naini river overflows \| Oneindia News Uttarakhand’s iconic Nainital Mall road was flooded, as heavy rainfall in the area resulted in the Naini river to overflow. People are seen wading through ankle-deep water with vehicles making a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:39Published 6 hours ago

IMD predicts light shower over Delhi, heavy thunderstorm over Uttarakhand, Haryana \| Oneindia News IMD predicts light rainfall over Delhi on Sunday, while predicting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand, West Uttar Pradesh and Haryana on Sunday and Monday. #IMDrainprediction.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:42Published 2 days ago

5 navy mountaineers missing after avalanche in Uttarakhand's Mount Trishul \| Oneindia News Five mountaineers of the Navy and one porter went missing early on Friday after getting caught in an avalanche in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district, officials said. They were about to reach the peak of.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:37Published 2 weeks ago

Chinese Army intruded in Barahoti sector in Uttarakhand last month\| Oneindia News Nearly 100 soldiers of the China’s People’s Liberation Army intruded in Barahoti sector in Uttrakand last month. Chinese troops spend nearly 3 hours in the area before leaving. #ChinavsIndia.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:28Published 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand to resume Char Dham yatra, court lifts stay \| Oneindia News The Uttarakhand high court lifted the stay on the Char Dham yatra after 3 months. The court said that only those pilgrims who are fully vaccinated and carrying negative report will be allowed to visit.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:24Published on September 16, 2021

Uttarakhand landslide debris blocks Rishikesh-Badrinath highway, damages vehicles \| Oneindia News Landslide debris has blocked Uttarakhand's Rishikesh-Badrinath highway; Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani on former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani’s sudden resignation; Chief Justice NV Ramana said that the 1975.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:35Published on September 11, 2021

Uttarakhand earthquake: tremors shake Joshirmath, nearby areas \| Oneindia News People in few parts of North India woke up to tremors as a mild earthquake hit Uttarakhand early Saturday morning. An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 hit near Uttarakhand’s Pauri Garhwal.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:46Published on September 11, 2021

India-China expert Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (retd) appointed as U'khand governor \| Oneindia News President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed new governors in four states. Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (retd) has been appointed as the Governor of Uttarakhand after Baby Rani Maurya tendered her resignation from.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:32Published on September 10, 2021

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Rain wreaks havoc in Uttarakhand; 23 dead, several trapped in rubble Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday took stock of the situation by conducting an aerial survey of the affected areas. DNA - Published 5 hours ago
Uttarakhand: 16 dead due to heavy rains, cloudburst in Nainital blocks highway Earlier in the day, Badrinath National Highway in Chamoli district was blocked due to debris at seven places following incessant rains over the last 4 DNA - Published 10 hours ago
PM Modi speaks to Dhami, Bhatt as heavy rains lash Uttarakhand IndiaTimes - Published 13 hours ago

Uttarakhand landslides kill 6, cuts off Nainital road links IndiaTimes - Published 20 hours ago
Heavy rains lash Uttarakhand, Char Dham Yatra halted till further notice Uttarakhand is currently witnessing heavy rains, due to which the Char Dham Yatra has been halted till the weather conditions improve. DNA - Published 1 day ago
Uttarakhand rains: IMD issues Red Alert, Badrinath Yatra halted, schools to remain closed today Heavy rains have been predicted in Uttarakhand today as IMD issued Red alert, and schools have been ordered to remain shut. DNA - Published 2 days ago

IMD issues red alert in Uttarakhand, schools to remain shut on October 18 - Check other updates The IMD had issued a red alert for heavy rains in the state on October 18 and an orange alert for October 17 - 19 DNA - Published 2 days ago
Election only agenda of political parties other than BJP in Uttarakhand: CM IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago
PM Modi to visit Kedarnath on Nov 9 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Kedarnath on November 9, said Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Uttarakhand president Madan Kaushik on Friday. Talking to ANI over phone, Kaushik said that.. IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago
Thousands gather for final rites of farmers Around 10am, the antim ardas or final rites for the four farmers — Lovepreet Singh, Gurwinder Singh, Nachattar Singh and Daljeet Singh — were held at the Kaudiyala Sahib gurdwara. After the ritual,.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago

PM Modi's double engine experiment has failed in Uttarakhand: LoP Pritam Singh after Yashpal Arya joins Congress In a major jolt to the BJP, Uttarakhand transport minister Yashpal Arya quit the party and rejoined the Congress along with his MLA son from Nainital Sanjiv Arya at All India Congress Committee (AICC).. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Amit Shah to visit Uttarakhand on Oct 16, 17 to discuss upcoming assembly polls: Sources IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
PM Modi to visit Uttarakhand today to dedicate 35 PSA oxygen plants to nation The Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation 35 PSA oxygen plants, established under PM Cares, across 35 states and Union territories. According to Prime Minister's Office (PMO), with the inception.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks agoAlso reported by •DNA	Corbett may no longer remain Corbett The iconic Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand may be renamed as ‘Ramganga National Park’ following a visit by Union minister of state for environment, Ashwini Kumar Choubey, who has sought a.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Uttarakhand government extends COVID-19 restrictions till THIS date- Check what's allowed, what's not The Uttarakhand government has decided to extend the COVID-19 restrictions in the state by another two weeks. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago	Rahul Gandhi attacks government over issue of Chinese incursions in Ladakh, Uttarakhand Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday hit out at the government over alleged Chinese incursions in Ladakh and Uttarakhand. He also took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi using his 56-inch chest.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Uttarakhand: Bodies of 4 Navy personnel killed in avalanche recovered IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago	Rajnath describes Dhami as batsman sent in for last over in T20 "Using cricket terminology, I can say Dhami is a batsman sent in to bat in the last over of a 20-20 match. He is a wonderful batsman. People of Uttarakhand have pinned their hopes on him. I am.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Chinese PLA transgressed LAC into Uttarakhand's Barahoti sector last month: Sources IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	BJP will register massive victory in 2022 Uttarakhand polls, says BJP president JP Nadda IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
‘Communal flare-up’ fear puts Uttarakhand on alert IndiaTimes - Published on September 25, 2021	Uttarakhand High Court allows Char Dham Yatra: 5 things you need to know before planning the annual pilgrimage The High Court's ruling came on the affidavit filed by the Uttarakhand government on September 8 to start the yatra. DNA - Published on September 17, 2021
Uttarakhand lockdown news: COVID curfew to remain in place till September 21 - Details here The Uttarakhand government has extended the COVID-19 restrictions in the state from 6 am on September 14 to September 21. DNA - Published on September 14, 2021	Vijay Rupani quitting as CM of Gujarat part of BJP’s image ‘makeover’ BJP continues with its strategy of image “makeover” with surprise decisions as Vijay Rupani, who resigned as Gujarat chief minister on Saturday, being the fourth CM to quit office after BS.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 11, 2021
Magnitude 4.6 earthquakes jolts Joshimath in Uttarakhand and Diglipur in Andaman Another earthquake of magnitude 4.5 occurred today around 8:50 am in North of Diglipur in Andaman and Nicobar, National Center for Seismology said. DNA - Published on September 11, 2021	Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand get new governors IndiaTimes - Published on September 9, 2021
COVID curfew in Uttarakhand extended till THIS date- Check guidelines here The government of Uttarakhand has decided to extend the COVID curfew in the state in view of the third wave threats. DNA - Published on September 7, 2021	Farmers to campaign against BJP for UP, Uttarakhand polls: Key points IndiaTimes - Published on September 5, 2021
Heading to Mussoorie this weekend? Check the new travel regulations HERE The travel regulations for Uttarakhand have been revised and now, only a set number of people will be allowed to enter Mussoorie. DNA - Published on September 2, 2021	5 killed, 2 missing in Uttarakhand cloudburst IndiaTimes - Published on August 31, 2021
How ropeways are going to help in pilgrims’ progress Reaching the Hindu shrine of Kedarnath and holy Sikh shrine of Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand is likely to become smoother and more enjoyable in the near future as the government plans to provide ropeway.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 29, 2021	Citing polls in Uttarakhand, Harish Rawat seeks to be relieved as Congress Punjab affairs in-charge Harish Rawat, who is currently in Delhi to meet the party's senior leadership, had recently said next year's Punjab assembly polls will be fought under the leadership of Amarinder Singh, delivering a.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 27, 2021
More rainfall and landslides in Uttarakhand in next 48 hours, warns MeT Department The Meteorological Department has warned of minor to medium landslides and rockfalls at isolated places in vulnerable areas between August 25 and 29. DNA - Published on August 27, 2021	Artificial lake at 7k feet in Uttarakhand sparks flood fear IndiaTimes - Published on August 22, 2021
Uttarakhand plans hotels on Char Dham road muck sites, experts raise alarm On shaky expanses lined with muck and debris from the Char Dham all-weather road project, the Uttarakhand government plans on building hotels and tourist facilities to “make use” of the land... IndiaTimes - Published on August 16, 2021	Courts on wheels for remote Uttarakhand areas IndiaTimes - Published on August 11, 2021
Uttarakhand to liberate its migrant Bengalis from 'East Pak' stamp IndiaTimes - Published on August 6, 2021	Supreme Court pulls up HC judge, expunges remarks against Uttarakhand lawyer IndiaTimes - Published on August 4, 2021
Uttarakhand lockdown update: COVID-19 curfew extended till August 10 with some relaxations - know details The curfew imposed in Uttarakhand, to check the spread of COVID-19, will remain in effect in the state till August 10 DNA - Published on August 3, 2021	After Assam & UP, Uttarakhand mulls law to curb population The Uttarakhand government will set up a committee to look into the feasibility of rolling out a population control bill on the lines of other BJP-ruled states like Uttar Pradesh and Assam. The Pushkar.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 1, 2021
Uttarakhand places Gangajal tankers at its borders to deter kanwars IndiaTimes - Published on July 28, 2021	Uttarakhand to re-open school for classes 6 to 12 from this date With only 43 new cases in the last 24 hours, the number of active cases in Uttarakhand currently stands at 659. DNA - Published on July 27, 2021
Leopard that ‘snatched toddler’ shot in Uttarakhand IndiaTimes - Published on July 26, 2021	Samyukta Morcha to talk to farmers of Uttarakhand, UP, Punjab about government's policies, work: Rakesh Tikait IndiaTimes - Published on July 26, 2021
HC: Meat ban matter of fundamental rights, not of majority vs minority In a country where 70% of the population eats non-vegetarian food, the matter of banning meat is one that concerns the fundamental rights of citizens and isn’t a majority versus minority issue, the.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 23, 2021	Chinese Army enhances activity opposite Barahoti along LAC in Uttarakhand IndiaTimes - Published on July 21, 2021
Rethink move to cancel kanwar yatra, VHP tells UP and Uttarakhand IndiaTimes - Published on July 19, 2021	Uttarakhand minister seen wearing mask on toe, picture goes viral IndiaTimes - Published on July 15, 2021
Uttarakhand to seal borders, in talks with other states IndiaTimes - Published on July 15, 2021	Kanwar Yatra 2021: Big statement by UP Health Minister after SC notice to Yogi govt Uttar Pradesh has decided to continue with the 'Kanwar Yatra' despite Uttarakhand cancelling the pilgrimage this year. DNA - Published on July 15, 2021

Uttarakhand

State in northern India

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Supreme Court pulls up HC judge, expunges remarks against Uttarakhand lawyer

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After Assam & UP, Uttarakhand mulls law to curb population

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