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Badrinath Temple donation theft: SIT receives BKTC inquiry report, identifies more suspects from CCTV

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged theft of donations at the Badrinath Temple has received the 18-page internal inquiry report prepared by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), while fresh CCTV footage has led SIT to ident... read..

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Preparations underway in Dehradun for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme

Preparations are underway at Dehradun's Bannu School, the proposed venue for Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' (Voice of Students) programme, scheduled to be held on July 17.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami participates in 'Harela Festival' in Dehradun

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday participated in the 'Harela Festival' programme held as part of the 'Lok Sanvardhan Parv' at the Parade Ground in Dehradun.... read..

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Silkyara tunnel collapse: CM Dhami reviews safety measures, orders immediate worker compensation

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday night took stock of the Silkyara Tunnel accident from Secretary, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, Vinod Kumar Suman, after a portion of the tunnel's shotcrete lining collapsed. The Chief M... read..

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Uttarakhand DGP chairs review meeting to ensure safe and well-organized Shravan Kanwar Mela 2026

Uttarakhand Police Headquarters stated that, in view of the safe, peaceful, and well-organised conduct of the upcoming Shravan Kanwar Mela 2026, a high-level review meeting was held today at the Police Headquarters under the chairmanship of Director Gener... read..

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Uttarakhand Congress alleges State Govt blocking Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event

Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Ganesh Godiyal, along with party workers, staged a massive protest in Dehradun on Tuesday night, alleging that the state government deliberately blocked trucks carrying equipment for Lok Sabha Leader ... read..

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BJP-led central Government has consistently played supportive role in Uttarakhand's development: Chief Minister Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as the Central Government approved the first instalment of a Special Assistance Loan worth Rs 451.63 crore... read..

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Uttarakhand Congress claims trucks carrying 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event material barred from Parade Ground ahead of Rahul Gandhi's visit

Preparations for the Congress party's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme, scheduled to be attended by Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in Dehradun on July 17, have hit a roadblock after trucks carrying event materials were allegedly stopp... read..

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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inspects Science City project in Dehradun, addresses STIP symposium

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected the ongoing construction of the Science City project at the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) and participated in the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) symp... read..

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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami flags off special train to Veraval on 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv'

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off a special train from Harrawala Railway Station in Dehradun to Veraval (Somnath) on the occasion of the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv'.... read..

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Badrinath offering row: SIT seizes CCTV footage, questions temple CEO and PA as probe widens

The investigation into the alleged financial irregularities and theft of offerings at the holy Badrinath Dham has escalated sharply.... read..

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"Brought culprits to justice": Congress' Ganesh Godiyal slams BKTC Chairman over Badrinath offering row

Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) President Ganesh Godiyal on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government and the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), alleging their 'deep involvement' in the Badrinat... read..

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'Guilty will be punished': Uttarakhand BJP Chief Mahendra Bhatt on Badrinath Donation theft case

BJP Uttarakhand President Mahendra Bhatt said a thorough investigation has been initiated into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Badrinath Dham Temple, asserting that those found guilty will face strict action.... read..

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Badrinath donation theft case: SIT recovers Shaligram stone, laptop from alleged accused Pramod Nautiyal; seeks police custody

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged theft of donations and irregularities in donation handling at Badrinath Dham has recovered a 'Shaligram' stone and a laptop issued by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) from suspended e... read..

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Uttarakhand STF arrests accused wanted in digital arrest cyber fraud case

Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) Superintendent of police (SSP) Ajay Singh on Monday said that the State STF's Cyber Team has achieved a major breakthrough by arresting a wanted accused from Haryana in connection with a digital arrest cyber fraud case... read..

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Uttarakhand: First arrest made in Badrinath Temple 'theft' case, suspended BKTC official to be produced in court today

In a significant development in the investigation into the alleged Badrinath Temple donation theft case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Monday arrested Pramod Nautiyal, an alleged accused in the case, from Dehradun, Uttarakhand Police said on Mon... read..

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"Crime at such place not worth forgiving": Uttarakhand CM after SIT seeks police custody of accused Pramod Nautiyal in Badrinath donation theft case

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday asserted that "a crime being committed at such a place is not worth forgiving" after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged theft of Badrinath Dham donations arrested prime accused... read..

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Uttarakhand: BRO restores road connectivity on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route after landslide

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Sunday restored road connectivity on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route in Uttarakhand after a landslide blocked the strategic route on July 10.... read..

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SIT records 5 witness statements in alleged Badrinath Dham donation irregularities case; Temple Committee to submit 3-year bank records

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Sunday recorded statements of five witnesses in connection with the alleged Badrinath Temple donation theft case, while the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) will submit bank records of the last three year... read..

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Uttarakhand CM participates in 'Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar' camp

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday participated in the 'Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar' public service camp organised under the 'Seva, Good Governance and Dedication' campaign at Shri Guru Ram Rai Public School in Sahaspur.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami's intervention helps local resident start jute bag business; sewing machine delivered same day

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami listened to public grievances and directed officials to ensure their prompt and time-bound resolution during the Seva, Good Governance and Dedication multi-purpose camp organised under the 'Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar,... read..

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SIT scans CCTV footage, call records in alleged Badrinath Dham donation irregularities; police say accused seen "suspiciously stealing" cash

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Saturday intensified its probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Badrinath Dham temple by visiting the shrine and examining fresh evidence, including CCTV footage and call records of the accused.... read..

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Uttarakhand govt directs Badrinath Temple Committee's CEO to take action against officials found responsible in alleged donation theft case

The Uttarakhand government has taken a strict stance over alleged financial irregularities in the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC). Acting on the findings of an inquiry into payments made for the accommodation, food, and other expenses of VIP g... read..

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SIT to record BKTC members' statements, collect CCTV footage in probe into alleged Badrinath temple offerings irregularities

The Uttarakhand Police on Saturday said that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged irregularities in devotees' offerings at the Badrinath Temple will record statements of Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) members and coll... read..

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Uttarakhand HC to hear suspended BKTC employee's plea against FIR, suspension in alleged Badrinath Dham donation irregularities on July 16

Amid allegations of theft involving offerings at the Badrinath Temple, suspended Badri-Kedar Temple Committee (BKTC) employee Pramod Nautiyal has approached the Uttarakhand High Court, challenging his suspension order and the FIR registered against him.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM, Kiren Rijiju inaugurate Lok Samvardhan Mela in Dehradun

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, inaugurated the Lok Samvardhan Mela in Dehradun on Saturday.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets state delegations, organisation representatives at Mukhya Sevak Sadan

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met delegations from various parts of the state and representatives of different organisations at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan, located at the Chief Minister's residence.... read..

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CM Pushkar Dhami appeals industry leaders to actively contribute to Uttarakhand's development

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday appealed to industry leaders to actively contribute to the state's development while addressing the Uttarakhand CSR Dialogue held at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan in the Chief Minister's Camp Office.... read..

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Heavy rain lashes Uttarakhand's Khatima, waterlogs roads; IMD forecasts more showers

Continuous torrential rainfall disrupted normal life in Khatima, with dense cloud cover witnessed in the early hours of Friday.... read..

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Heavy rainfall: Uttarakhand CM Dhami directs officials to stay on high alert

In light of the continuous heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand and the warnings issued by the Meteorological Department, the Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to remain on high alert 24/7.... read..

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Making border security more modern, better coordinated, people-centric: Uttarakhand Police participates in land border district SP conference

Uttarakhand Police on Friday said the exchange of best practices, innovations, and experiences during the Land Border Districts' Superintendents of Police Conference 2026 in New Delhi helped further strengthen security, development, and citizen participat... read..

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Badrinath Temple committe finance controller calls alleged donation irregularities 'individual' lapse

Finance Controller for the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), Hem Kandpal, on Thursday came forward to address the ongoing controversy regarding the alleged diversion of temple offerings, emphasising that the actions of a single staffer do ... read..

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Congress leader Harish Rawat misses organisational review meeting by KC Venugopal in Dehradun; cites health reasons

All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal held a series of back-to-back organisational meetings in Dehradun on Thursday, while former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Harish Rawat did not atte... read..

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Dehradun's 'Upside-Down' school is rewriting the rules of learning

In a quiet village surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, a small school in Katapatthar is challenging the very idea of what a classroom should look like. Here, learning does not remain confined within four walls--it often unfolds under the shade ... read..

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