Uttarakhand

CBI to probe fraud and identity theft in the name of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme

Individuals and organisations are reportedly duping people into giving their personal and banking information in the name of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme and the CBI will now probe the matter.

Mar 15, 2017

Assembly elections 2017: Chandrashekhar Kanaujia, Alapur SP candidate, passes away due to heart attack while campaigning in Ambedkar Nagar

Congress VP Rahul Gandhi held a road show and Nukkad Sabha in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

Feb 12, 2017

India news Feb 10: Virat Kohli slams yet another double ton, his fourth in as many series

The Indian captain betters records of Sir Don Bradman and Rahul Dravid.

Feb 10, 2017

Uttarakhand elections 2017: BJP suspends 33 members for anti-party activities; what effect will it have on party?

All the suspended members are reportedly from the Gangotri constituency.

Feb 6, 2017

Assembly Elections 2017: 5 reasons why Congress is losing both plot and voters in poll-bound states

The Congress seems to be losing voters and supporters in the poll-bound states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Goa and Punjab. Here's why.

Jan 10, 2017

Contesting Assembly elections 2017? Make sure you don't break the Model Code of Conduct

It is now upon the state election commissions to ensure that political parties do not break the poll code, and cooperate for free and fair elections.

Jan 4, 2017

Budget 2017: Did PM Modi just lay the foundation for a harsh budget with statement on OROP at Parivartan Rally in Dehradun?

Narendra Modi said in Uttarakhand that implementation of the OROP scheme for the armed forces would require a budget of more than Rs 10,000 crore.

Dec 27, 2016

Evening wrap: Berlin terror attack suspect killed, Libya plane hijack, Shah Rukh Khan is part of Dangal, and more

Read about Rahul Gandhi calling demonetisation economic dacoity, and NASA's Cassini capturing amazing images of Saturn's Pandora moon.

Dec 23, 2016

Rahul Gandhi in Uttarakhand: Demonetisation is 'economic dacoity'

Meanwhile, Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat has been summoned by CBI over a CD that showed him striking a monetary deal with rebel Congress leaders.

Dec 23, 2016

India-US military exercises successfully completed in Uttarakhand

This is the 12th edition of India-US military exercises Yudh Abhyas 2016.

Sep 28, 2016

India, U.S. begin joint military exercise, 'Yudh Abhyas 2016,' near China border

Around 400 soldiers from the U.S. army and the Indian's Army's Congo brigade will be participating in 'Yudh Abhyas 2016.'

Sep 16, 2016

Uttarakhand govt begins Rs 25 crore search for mythical Sanjeevani Booti!

The Sanjeevani was a herb or plant mentioned in the Ramayana that had life-saving properties.

Jul 29, 2016

Uttar Pradesh: 5 dead, 30 injured after bus collides with truck

The two people who are critical have been taken to Lucknow while are others are being treated at the Bahraich district hospital.

Jul 12, 2016

Uttarakhand cloudburst: Death toll rises to 30, CM announces compensation

In the last 24 hours, all major rivers in Uttarakhand have swollen after receiving 54 mm rainfall.

Jul 1, 2016

4 arrested in connection with Uttarakhand forest fire, says Javadekar

The NDRF said fire in 70 percent of the 427 affected regions have been brought under control.

May 2, 2016

3 NDRF teams battling forest fires in Uttarakhand; 1,900 hectares land razed

At least four people were killed and two injured in the forest fires in Uttarakhand

Apr 30, 2016

Uttarakhand President's rule: 5-judge Supreme Court bench to declare judgement before May 13

The bench will hear the arguments of both the Centre and ousted Congress government between May 3 and 5.

Apr 28, 2016

President's rule to stay in Uttarakhand; SC asks Centre 7 questions

The floor test scheduled for April 29 has been scrapped by the Supreme Court.

Apr 27, 2016

Supreme Court stays Nainital HC order quashing President's rule in Uttarakhand

The apex court told the high court it should have issued written judgments.

Apr 22, 2016

Uttarakhand High Court revokes President's rule; orders floor test on April 29

The court also disqualified the nine Congress legislators who rebelled against the Harish Rawat-government.

Apr 21, 2016