Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand cloud burst: 3 killed, 11 missing after cloud burst in Pithoragarh

Three people killed and 11 others are missing following a cloud burst in a village in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, according to reports. A rescue team is present at the spot.

Jul 20, 2020

Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister tests positive for Coronavirus among 22 others

The minister had attended a meeting of the state cabinet earlier this week which was chaired by Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat.

May 31, 2020

Fire in Rudraprayag: IFS officer posts video narrating first-hand account [Video]

Unbearable heat, treacherous terrain, one wrong step and you can break your bones.

May 24, 2020

Here's how newly-built road to Lipulekh pass is a boon for security forces & Mansarovar pilgrims

Soon after the opening of the road, the travel time to reach Lipulekh pass by the pilgrims and security forces will come down to only two days from existing five days.

May 8, 2020

Kanupriya Saigal, father Ganga Prasad Vimal killed in road accident; condolences pour in

Saigal was on a personal trip to Sri Lanka with her family when the van they were travelling in collided with a container truck.

Dec 26, 2019

Uttarakhand BJP expels 90 members for indulging in anti-party activities

A statement released by the party read that the members have been expelled and will not be allowed to take part in any of the party activities.

Oct 4, 2019

Uttarakhand's First Digital Story Teller - RJ Kaavya

I love doing jingles because it taught me everything a professional should know. The people I worked with taught me how to be a perfect RJ

Oct 3, 2019

3 killed as helicopter carrying flood relief material crashes in Uttarkashi

The relief material was being carried from Mori village to Moldi village in Arakot valley.

Aug 21, 2019

Leopard mauls four people while roaming primary school

Leopard kills pet dog, Uttarakhand man poisons animal in revenge

Haridwar man, identified as Sukhpal, takes revenge after leopards kill one of his two pet dogs.

Aug 9, 2019

Majestic mountains! PM Modi shares pictures clicked on his way to Kedarnath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Kedarnath shrine nestled in Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand.

May 18, 2019

Uttarakhand reverting to Congress fold?

With Manish Khanduri on its side, Congress hopes to counter BJP in Uttarakhand, answering the clamour for 'Khanduri zarrori hai'

Mar 29, 2019

India Elections 2019: Hill state Uttarakhand may witness anti-incumbency again

As the BJP-ruled hill state of Uttarakhand goes to poll for Lok Sabha seats in the very first phase, anti-incumbency is likely to impact the outcome

Mar 13, 2019

WATCH | Pulwama martyr Major VS Dhoundiyal's wife says I love you for one last time

Major Dhoundiyal's body was brought home late on Monday (February 18) and the funeral will be done with full military honours in Haridwar today evening.

Feb 19, 2019

Uttarakhand: Trekkers left disappointed after HC bans night stay in high meadows

The ban will directly impact the trekking and adventure sports industry in Uttarakhand as a majority of the trekking trails pass through meadows and a ban on overnight camping means a complete ban on high-altitude trekking in the state

Sep 5, 2018

Minor girl gang-raped, killed by 4 men; Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat assures strict action

According to the locals, the minor girl was kidnapped from her home by four men who were working in a construction project near the village on Friday night.

Aug 19, 2018

From bungee jumping to jungle camping, here's why you should visit Rishikesh despite rafting ban

The small town of Rishikesh is blessed with the presence of river Ganga which flows in all its might. There are dozens of amazing cafes with different themes near the popular Laxman Jhula where you can sit and relax.

Aug 9, 2018

A woman is assisted by a soldier as she leaves an army helicopter during a rescue operation at Joshimath in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand government to charge rescued passengers for chopper services

According to the BJP government in Uttarakhand, the price to save a life is Rs 3,100 per person. Passengers rescued by helicopter in case of natural disasters will have to pay for it, while the government has spent about Rs 6 crore to fly VIPs in the state.

Jul 15, 2018

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