Uttarakhand

All booth level workers asked to attend PM's rally in Uttarakhand

The BJP has asked all its booth level workers to attend the upcoming public rally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Dehradun.

Nov 28, 2021

What caused devastating rains in Uttarakhand, Kerala at this time of year?

As scary visuals of devastating floods causing damage to infrastructure in Uttarakhand steadily poured out of the state on social media, a most common question asked was, 'Is this happening because of climate change?'

Oct 20, 2021

Ban on Chardham Yatra lifted by Uttarakhand HC; Devotees allowed but asked to comply with Covid guidelines

The division bench of the Chief Justice has allowed 1200 devotees or yatris in Badrinath Dham, 800 in Kedarnath Dham, 600 in Gangotri, and 400 in Yamunotri Dham

Sep 16, 2021

Flash floods expected in Uttarakhand today, warns Central Water Commission

With heavy rain forecast in Uttarakhand, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has warned of rise in water levels in rivers of the hill state with some areas likely to witness flash floods even as several stations in eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar continued to above danger levels on Thursday.

Aug 20, 2021

Who's Pushkar Singh Dhami, new Uttarakhand Chief Minister

The change of guard came a day after Tirat Singh Rawat resigned from the post on Friday late evening citing Constitutional provisions

Jul 3, 2021

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat resigns citing Constitutional requirement

Rawat handed over the resignation letter to Governor Baby Rani Maurya, hours after returning from Delhi where he was summoned by the top BJP leadership on Wednesday night

Jul 3, 2021

Mandatory RT-PCR test doesn't mean your weekend escape will be safe; Forged lab reports quite rampant

Several labs across the country are under investigation for issuing fake RT-PCR reports, meanwhile the authorities can ask for links sent on registered mobile phones since they are difficult to forge

Jun 19, 2021

Swami Awadheshanand calls COVID toolkit a propaganda against India's culture [details]

It is to be noted that on Tuesday, the BJP made a serious allegation on Congress, alleging that the grand old party is 'maligning' the image of India and PM Modi with the help of a toolkit.

May 19, 2021

Remdesivir mega bust in Delhi; 3,000 fake vials seized, 2,000 already sold [details]

The Delhi Police Commissioner also said that in many of the cases it's the hospital staff, like doctors, nurses, ward boys, behind medicines and oxygen cylinders making it to unorganised channels.

May 1, 2021

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat tests COVID positive hours before meeting PM Modi

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat tested positive for coronavirus. In a tweet, the Chief Minister said that he is isolating himself.

Mar 22, 2021

Women wearing ripped jeans destroy culture, says U'Khand CM; netizens tear into leader's comments

The newly elected Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat said that if women are seen wearing ripped jeans it paves the way for societal breakdown and is a result of the "bad example" parents set for children.

Mar 17, 2021

After threats of getting "cured" through psychic rituals by a "guru", lesbian woman in Uttarakhand given police protection

The woman was forcibly married even after she told her parents of her orientation and despite trying to educate them about homosexuality

Mar 12, 2021

Madan Kaushik appointed new U'khand BJP chief

Madan Kaushik, a minister from the Trivendra Singh Rawat government, has been appointed as new chief of Uttarakhand BJP. Kaushik replaced Bansidhar Bhagat.

Mar 12, 2021

Tirath Singh Rawat takes oath as U'khand CM; PM Modi congratulates

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tirath Singh Rawat took oath as the new chief minister of Uttarakhand in Dehradun on Wednesday. This comes a day after Trivendra Singh Rawat stepped down as the state's chief minister.

Mar 10, 2021

Who is Tirath Singh Rawat, the new Uttarakhand CM

After the resignation of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named Tirath Singh Rawat, the Lok Sabha MP from Garhwal constituency, as the state's new Chief Minister.

Mar 10, 2021

Uttarakhand CM Rawat resigned: Three reasons why he was asked to leave [details]

Based on the information coming out of the political corridors, it is believed that the Chief Minister's style of functioning became the biggest problem for him.

Mar 10, 2021

Uttarakhand political crisis: CM Trivendra Singh Rawat tenders resignation | Details

Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat tenders his resignation on Tuesday amid a political crisis in the BJP state unit. As per sources, Rawat stepped down as CM after his meeting with the Governor at 4 pm.

Mar 9, 2021

Uzbek & Indian soldiers to start anti-terror drills on Uttarakhand hills | Details inside

Uzbek soldiers will carry out counter-terror operation drills along with their Indian counterparts to enhance capabilities starting Tuesday till March 21 in Chaubatia near Ranikhet in Uttarakhand.

Mar 8, 2021

Varanasi students develop glacier flood sensor alarm to avert natural disasters in hill states

To avert natural disasters, especially glacier busts and floods in hill states, the sensor developed by students of Ashoka Institute will be useful

Feb 26, 2021

Rishabh Pant to donate match fee for Uttarakhand glacier burst victims

Nearly 150 people were still feared missing and many killed and as many as 10 bodies have been recovered after the tragic incident that took place on Sunday morning.

Feb 8, 2021