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Saurabh Rawat's magical knock steals show in Uttarakhand Premier League opener

The Spring Elmas kicked off the 2024 Uttarakhand Premier League in style, securing a thrilling four-wicket victory over the Warriors in the tournament opener in Dehradun. Saurabh Rawat delivered a historic performance, making the opening match of the inau... read..

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Havan and prayers performed by Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee on CM Dhami's birthday

On the birthday of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, falling in the Bhadrapada month on Shukla Paksha Trayodashi, prayers and havan were performed by the Badrinath - Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) in Badrinath and Kedarnath on Monday.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami offers prayers at Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple on his birthday

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami offered prayers at the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple on the occasion of his birthday today. The CM's wife Geeta Dhami also participated in the prayers with him.... read..

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Uttarakhand: Member of gang behind Haridwar jewellery robbery killed in encounter; two others arrested

A member of a gang involved in a jewellery robbery in Haridwar was killed in an encounter with Uttarakhand police, according to the authorities.... read..

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami spends his birthday with blind children

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami celebrated his birthday with the visually impaired children by cutting a cake.... read..

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Uttarakhand: Passengers stranded due to landslides across Adi Kailash Yatra route in Pithoragarh rescued through helicopters

Passengers stranded at different places in the Adi Kailash Yatra route blocked due to landslides in Pithoragarh district were safely rescued through helicopters on Sunday, said an official release.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami attends Ganesh Mahotsav in Dehradun's Shri Shiv Raghunath Temple

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the Ganesh Mahotsav organized by Ganesh Mahotsav Seva Samiti Bharuwala Grant Clementown at Shri Shiv Raghunath Temple in Dehradun on Saturday.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami attends inaugural session of of 'Akhil Bharatiya Goshthi' organised by Sanskrit Bharati

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday participated in the inaugural session of the 'Akhil Bharatiya Goshthi' organised by Sanskrit Bharati at Vyas Mandir, Bhupatwala, in Haripurkalan.... read..

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"People want double-engine government": Uttarakhand CM Dhami on JK assembly polls

As the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir approach, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami remarked that there is significant public enthusiasm for the upcoming polls and that people are eager for a "double-engine" government in the Union Ter... read..

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Haridwar: Ganges flowing close to danger level mark, authorities alerted

The Ganges is flowing close to the danger mark in full spate in wake of incessant rains in the hills of the state, as per authorities.... read..

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Uttarakhand: Nandprayag-Kothiyalsain road opened for small vehicular movement in Chamoli

The Nandprayag-Kothiyalsain alternate road in the Chamoli district has been opened for small vehicular movement, officials said on Saturday.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami welcomes Centre's decision to rename Port Blair as 'Sri Vijaya Puram'

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed the central government's decision to rename Port Blair, the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as 'Sri Vijaya Puram' on Friday.... read..

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Uttarakhand: Badrinath highway blocked at multiple locations in Chamoli district

The Badrinath National Highway has been blocked at several points, disrupting traffic in Chamoli district. The Chamoli Police reported the incident on Friday morning.... read..

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Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi holds meeting for UCC rule-making

A review meeting regarding the making of rules of the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code was held here at Bijapur Guest House on Friday under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Radha Raturi and member of the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Committee Shatrugha... read..

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Uttarakhand: Pithoragarh police urge people to avoid riverbanks as Kali river water levels rise amid heavy rainfall

Amid heavy rainfall in the Pithoragarh district, officials on Friday warned of rising water levels in the Kali River and urged the public to avoid travelling near the riverbanks.... read..

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Uttarakhand Rains: CM Dhami reviews rainfall situation; issues directions for public safety

Amidst heavy rainfall warning, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh enquired about the downpours in various areas of the state at the State Disaster Operation Centre in Dehradun's IT Park on Friday.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami participates in Yuva Dharma Sansad programme, urges youth to contribute to nation-building

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Yuva Dharma Sansad programme here on Friday.... read..

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"Hindi represents nation's culture, emotions, and aspirations": Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends wishes on Hindi Diwas

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday extended wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of 'Hindi Diwas' and highlighted that Hindi represents the nation's culture, emotions, aspirations, and ideals.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM instructs SDRF to stay vigilant amid heavy rainfall; IMD issues red alert

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, upon receiving information from officials, has instructed the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams and District Magistrates to stay alert due to heavy rainfall affecting various parts of Uttarakhand.... read..

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"Have asked Gram Panchayats not to put up any boards": Uttarakhand DGP on sign boards banning entry of certain communities in Rudraprayag

Director General of Police Abhinav Kumar on Thursday urged the Gram Panchayats not to put up any sign boards banning the entry of certain communities in Rudraprayag.... read..

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310 proposals for development schemes issued so far: CM Dhami

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, so far, has issued orders for more than 310 proposals for comprehensive public interest development schemes, per an official release from CMO.... read..

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Uttarakhand: Centre approves expansion of Swami Ram Cancer Hospital in Haldwani

The Central government on Thursday gave in-principle approval for the expansion of Swami Ram Cancer Hospital in Haldwani.... read..

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"Zero tolerance for criminals," says Uttarakhand DGP Abhinav Kumar

Uttarakhand Director of Police (DGP) Abhinav Kumar said on Wednesday that the police is going to take a zero-tolerance policy for crimes regarding looting, dacoity, and drug smuggling in the state. He also addressed the changes carried out in the police d... read..

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CM Dhami equates Rahul Gandhi's statement on Sikhs with separatist language

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took a strong stance against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent comments in the US, comparing his language to that of a pro-Khalistan separatist. Dhami criticised Gandhi's remarks regarding Sikhs, accusing him of tryi... read..

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Nanda Devi festival: Devotees flock to Naina Devi temple in Nainital

Nainital is bustling with activity as the Nanda Devi Festival gets underway, following traditional customs. The festival began with the consecration of idols of Maa Nanda-Sunanda at the Maa Naina Devi Temple during Brahma Muhurta. The idols have now been ... read..

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Uttarakhand CM thanks PM Modi for approving health coverage scheme for all senior citizens aged 70 years and above

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday for approving the health coverage for all senior citizens aged 70 years and above.... read..

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"BJP is scared of Rahul Gandhi" says former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat

Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Harish Rawat hit out at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after its leaders criticized Rahul Gandhi for his remarks in the USA, adding that the BJP is scared of Rahul Gandhi.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami assails Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks on reservation

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday slammed the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his recent remarks on reservation, saying his statements 'expose anti-constitutional thinking'.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM participates in foundation stone-laying of new building of Bar Association Dehradun

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday participated in the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the new building of the Bar Association Dehradun.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets CBFC chairman Prasoon Joshi, Anupam Kher

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday met Central Board of Film Certification Chairman Prasoon Joshi and veteran actor Anupam Kher at his residence.... read..

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Uttarakhand: Rudraprayag DM inspects Kedarnath Yatra route, instructs officials to ensure safety of pilgrims

The District Magistrate of Rudraprayag, Saurabh Gaharwar on Tuesday inspected the damaged road and landslide-affected area between Sonprayag to Gaurikund by conducting a ground inspection of the Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatra route.... read..

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Death toll in Sonprayag landslide increases to five; three injured

The death toll in the landslide that occurred near Sonprayag area on Monday night increased to five people. Three people were found injured.... read..

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Uniform Civil Code to be implemented in Uttarakhand before Nov 9: CM Dhami

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday reiterated that the Uttarakhand government will be introducing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) before November 9, the state's foundation day.... read..

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Uttarakhand: One dead, three injured due to fallen debris near Sonprayag

One person died and three sustained injuries after being buried under debris falling from a hill near the landslide-affected region of the Sonprayag area in Uttarakhand on Tuesday.... read..

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