Uttarakhand

Dhami cabinet approves UCC manual, dates to be announced soon

U'khand Cabinet approves UCC manual; implementation dates to be announced soon

The Pushkar Singh Dhami-led Cabinet approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) manual during a meeting at the state secretariat on Monday, with the dates for its implementation to be announced soon.

Jan 20, 2025

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami

Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand from Jan 2025: CM Dhami

Uttarakhand is all set to become the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

Dec 18, 2024

U'khand: CM Dhami distributes appointment letters to 45 candidates

Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Tuesday distributed appointment letters to 45 newly selected candidates at his official residence. These appointments include 11 Lab Assistants under the Home Department and 34 Regional Youth Welfare Officers under the Provincial Defence Corps Department.

Dec 17, 2024

Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates winter char dham yatra, opening doors for year-round pilgrimage

U'khand CM inaugurates Winter Char Dham Yatra, opens doors for year-round pilgrimage

In a historic move aimed at enhancing religious tourism and economic growth, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday inaugurated the Winter Char Dham Yatra at Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, the winter seat of Lord Kedarnath.

Dec 8, 2024

Urvil Patel smashes fastest T20 ton by an Indian batter, breaks Pant's record

SMAT Trophy: Gujarat opener Urvil Patel becomes first batter to score two T20 centuries in 40 balls

Gujarat opener Urvil Patel on Tuesday smashed his second T20 century in just six days, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Uttarakhand at the Emerald High School Ground. Patel blazed to a 36-ball hundred, leading Gujarat to a commanding eight-wicket victory in just 13.1 overs.

Dec 3, 2024

IPS Deepam Seth appointed as 13th DGP of Uttarakhand

IPS officer Deepam Seth has been appointed as the 13th Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttarakhand. A notification to this effect was issued by the state administration on Monday.

Nov 25, 2024

Six students killed, one injured in ghastly Dehradun road accident

In a tragic road accident in Uttarakhand's capital, six students lost their lives in a collision between a truck and an Innova car.

Nov 12, 2024

20 killed after bus plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora

Twenty killed after bus plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora

In a major tragedy, at least 20 passengers lost their lives when the bus they were travelling in, careened off the road and fell into a 200-metre-deep gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora district on Monday. Among the victims were several children, heightening the tragedy of the incident.

Nov 4, 2024

Diwali Milan with Soldiers: CM Dhami announces increased financial assistance of Rs 50 lakh for families of martyrs

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday announced an increase in financial assistance for the families of martyred soldiers from the state, raising the amount to Rs 50 lakh.

Oct 31, 2024

Uttarakhand: Chamoli experiences season's first snowfall after rains hit hill state

The high peaks of Badrinath Dham and Hemkund Sahib in Chamoli witnessed the season's first snowfall on Thursday following heavy rainfall that lashed Uttarakhand for the past 24 hours.

Sep 12, 2024

Uttarakhand: Pagnau village in Joshimath swept away as heavy rain lashes hill area

Pagnau, a remote village in Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, was completely destroyed

Aug 24, 2024

Three devotees killed in landslide in Kedarnath

Three killed in landslide on Kedarnath Yatra route

At least three devotees were killed and six others injured in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath in a landslide triggered by rain on Sunday, officials said.

Jul 21, 2024

Nine trekkers from K'taka die due to adverse weather conditions in Uttarakhand

As many as nine trekkers from Karnataka died near the Sahastra Tal in Uttarakhand due to adverse weather conditions.

Jun 6, 2024

Delhi man disguised as 'saint' for 27 years to dodge police in murder case

A 77-year-old man absconding for 27 years in a murder case, was arrested from Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, a Delhi Police official said on Tuesday, adding that he was taking shelter at various religious places as a 'saint' to conceal his identity.

Apr 30, 2024

Uttarakhand on high alert after mosque demolition: 4 dead, over 200 injured, curfew imposed, shoot at sight orders [details]

Last January, in Haldwani district, over 4000 families took to streets to save their homes after being served eviction notice alleging they were illegally living on land owned by railways.

Feb 10, 2024

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves draft UCC Bill [Details]

The Uttarakhand Cabinet led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday approved the draft of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill.

Feb 6, 2024

Modi, Kharge, Rahul Gandhi hail rescue of 41 workers from Uttarakhand tunnel

After 41 trapped workers were rescued from Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi said that "it is a matter of great relief and joy while congratulating the team involved in the rescue operation".

Nov 29, 2023

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operations hit another snag, second in two days, manual drilling being contemplated, timeline of the incident

From halting unsustainable development to gearing up for disaster management, there are lessons galore from man made ecological disasters in Uttarakhand

Nov 25, 2023

Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: Mega-projects in hill state of Uttarakhand raise environmental concerns

First images of labourers, who were trapped for more than a week in under construction Silkyara Bend - Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district,emerged on Tuesday but environmental concerns remain high on mega projects in the hill state

Nov 21, 2023

Joshimath: An eco-suicide in the making? Residents' plea falls on deaf ears, cracks and collapses continue [in-depth]

As yet another tragedy unfolded near Joshimath, those from the region immediately pointed to the January disaster where several houses collapsed and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami assured, "all aspects of the problem will be studied and everything will be done to save the town."

Aug 16, 2023

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