Uttarakhand
State in northern India
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Uttarakhand, also 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 flash floods: 164 airlifted from Dharali and Harshil to ITBP Matli; SDRF searches for stranded survivorsRescue teams are working tirelessly in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi to evacuate stranded residents after devastating flash floods hit the Harsil-Dharali region. Hundreds have been rescued, and essential..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Uttarkashi district flash flood left trail of destruction but led to formation of...The flash floods in Uttarakhand have brought unimaginable destruction, with survivors describing the disaster as a nightmare that will stay with them forever. A total of 566 people were evacuated by..DNA - Published | |
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Uttarakhand: CM Dhami visits disaster-affected areasUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami surveyed disaster-hit areas, assuring residents of support. Approximately 274 stranded individuals, including tourists from various states, were evacuated..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Uttarakhand cloudburst: At least 3 dead, 50 missing, 70 rescued in Uttarkashi, 8 jawans swept away in flash floods, rescue operation underwayAfter the tragic cloudburst in Dharali on August 5, that led to sudden landslide and flash floods in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. At least 70 civilians have been rescued so far. As per reports,..DNA - Published | |
Uttarakhand's Badrinath route shut due to heavy rain, landslide, watch viral videoHeavy rains have created havoc in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, leading to destruction in various parts of the state. Badrinath hill collapse incident near Jogi Dhara in Joshimath in Chamoli..DNA - Published | |
Dharali disaster: Uttarakhand health department on alert mode; secretary inspects hospitalsIndiaTimes - Published | Drone visuals show Uttarakhand's Dharali flattened after cloudburst, mudslide: Crushed homes, buried roads, and destroyed buildings; watchIndiaTimes - Published |
Evening news wrap: 11 jawans missing in Uttarakhand flash floods; PM Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhawan and moreA cloudburst in Uttarakhand has left army jawans missing, prompting rescue operations amid damaged infrastructure. PM Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, part of the Central Vista project, aiming to..IndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand floods: 11 Army jawans missing, confirms NDRF; rescue ops underwayA cloudburst near Harsil in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district triggered a flash flood, leaving 11 Indian Army jawans missing. Rescue teams, including the NDRF and Army personnel, are working tirelessly..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Uttarakhand: 5 dead, 60 feared swept away as cloudburst triggers flash floods in UttarkashiTeam of the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and NDRF are working together to search for victims in Uttarkashi's Dharali village after a cloudburst..DNA - Published | Uttarakhand: CM Dhami holds disaster meeting on Uttarkashi cloudburst; PM Modi calls to review reliefUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a disaster management meeting at the State Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to assess the cloudburst and flash flood in Uttarkashi's Dharali.IndiaTimes - Published |
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Uttarkashi cloudbursts: Flashfloods claim 4 lives, 8-10 soldiers missing, check key updatesMultiple cloudbursts in Uttarkashi led to massive destruction in Uttarakhand on Tuesday. With massive landslides, mudslides and flashfloods, the village of Dharali and Harsil Valley suffered nature's..DNA - Published | Climate change or Himalayan curse? What led to Uttarakahand cloudbursts - explaining the weather eventA cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district triggered flash floods, causing significant damage in high-altitude villages. The India Meteorological Department defines a cloudburst as rainfall..IndiaTimes - Published |
Massive Flood Wipes Out Entire Village in India in Terrifying Video, 50 MissingA monstrous flood just obliterated an entire village in India, leaving 50 people missing -- and the devastation is all caught on camera. In shocking footage Tuesday, you can see floodwaters crashing..TMZ.com - Published | Uttarakhand flash floods: Multiple cloudbursts leave people running for life; harrowing scenes of destruction emergeIndiaTimes - Published |
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Entire village washed away: Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Uttarakhand - what we know so farA devastating cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district triggered severe flash floods, washing away homes and hotels in Dharali village. Approximately 10-12 people are feared trapped, with rescue..IndiaTimes - Published | CM Dhami orders crackdown on illegally obtained IDs in Uttarakhand; over 9,000 ration cards cancelledSo far, a total of 961 ineligible cards have been cancelled in the Pauri district, and 5307 ration cards have been cancelled in the Bageshwar district. 3,332 cards have been cancelled in Dehradun.IndiaTimes - Published |
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Uttarakhand panchayat poll: Declared winner says rival got more votes; seeks recountIndiaTimes - Published | Delhi Rains: Yamuna water level rising, may cross danger mark on...; officials warn low-lying areasDue to heavy rains and consistent rainfall in the drainage areas of Haryana and Uttarakhand, the Yamuna River in Delhi is flowing with rising levels. The authorities have warned the low-lying areas and..DNA - Published |
Bageshwar infant death: Uttarakhand government orders fresh probe after gaps in initial reportFollowing the death of a one-year-old child at Bageshwar District Hospital, the Uttarakhand government has ordered a detailed investigation due to dissatisfaction with the initial inquiry report. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Central government approves Rs 615 crore special capital assistance to Uttarakhand, CM Dhami expresses happinessThe Central government has approved Rs 615 crore in special capital assistance to Uttarakhand, with Rs 380.201 crore already released. Chief Minister Dhami expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi,..IndiaTimes - Published |
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U'khand CM increases ex-gratia for Param Vir Chakra awardees by Rs 1 croreUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has increased the ex-gratia amount for Param Vir Chakra awardees. The amount has been increased from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1.50 crore. This announcement was..IndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand@25: 'Forests came before departments,' says Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal; reiterates state's commitment to protect natural resourcesIndiaTimes - Published |
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Uttarakhand land scam: ED files chargesheet against HarakIndiaTimes - Published | 'India's heritage insulted': CM Yogi Adityanath bats for Kanwar Yatris; slams 'media trial'Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath defended the Kanwar Yatra, denouncing the 'media trials' that portray pilgrims as 'hooligans' and 'terrorists'. He lauded the Yatra's social unity, transcending caste..IndiaTimes - Published |
Uttarakhand drinking water corporation's Kumaon in-charge chief engineer suspendedUttarakhand Drinking Water Corporation suspended Chief Engineer Sujit Kumar Vikas, Kumaon-in-charge, for allegedly violating employee conduct rules. The action followed a complaint alleging Vikas..IndiaTimes - Published | What is Kanwar Yatra, how did it begin? Lord Shiva gulped poison, then THIS happened...During the Kanwar Yatra, the Shiva devotees take water from the holy Ganges River in Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri in the state of Uttarakhand. They take water from Indore, Dewas and Shujalpur in..DNA - Published |
Gita shlokas to be recited daily in Uttarakhand govt schoolsUttarakhand schools will now recite Shrimad Bhagavad Gita shlokas during prayer. The government wants to blend traditional knowledge with modern education. Students will learn the meaning and relevance..IndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand@25: Tracing the state’s journey of progress and possibilitiesUttarakhand celebrates 25 years, showcasing progress under chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Key reforms include the Uniform Civil Code and anti-copying law. The state focuses on improved..IndiaTimes - Published |
