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Uttarakhand CM gives instructions to install crash barriers on Chardham Yatra motor road

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has given instructions for the installation of crash barriers at 77 vulnerable places identified on Chardham Yatra motor road of Chamoli, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Tehri and Pauri districts, as per the Chief M... read..

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Pushkar Dhami meets people at CM residence, assures them of prompt resolution of problems

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met people who had come from across the state to his official residence and assured them of prompt resolution of their problems, said officials on Sunday.... read..

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Meteorological Department issues yellow alert for heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand

The Meteorological Department of Uttarakhand on Sunday issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in the state till Wednesday.... read..

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Uttarakhand Forest Department discovers rare carnivorous plant; gets published in Journal of Japanese botany

The research wing of the Uttarakhand Forest department discovered a rare carnivorous plant species Utricularia Furcellata, which has been published in 'the Journal of Japanese botany'.... read..

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Uttarakhand: Two trapped in Mandakini River rescued by SDRF, Police

In a joint operation, personnel of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and Uttarakhand Police rescued two youths trapped in the Mandakini River, officials said on Saturday.... read..

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Power tussle in Uttarakhand as Secy refuses to obey minister's order on transfers

The tussle over power intensified in Uttarakhand after Food Secretary Sachin Kurve sent Nainital District Supply Officer Manoj Varman on leave and transferred six District Supply Officers to the Food and Civil Supplies Department without the approval of d... read..

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Uttarakhand's bureaucrat suspended in DA case

Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Ram Vilas Yadav was suspended with immediate effect on Wednesday in connection with amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.... read..

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Uttarakhand: 5 injured women airlifted to AIIMS from Uttarkashi

On the instructions of the Chief Minister, five injured women of Uttarkashi were airlifted and admitted to AIIMS Rishikesh.... read..

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'Yoga is spiritual, not religious,' says Baba Ramdev

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Tuesday performed yoga at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar.... read..

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Dehradun: Ahead of International Yoga Day, CM Dhami participates in 'Run for Yoga' program

On the eve of International Yoga Day, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday, participated in a race organised from Ghantaghar to MKP Chowk under the "Run for Yoga" program and gave a message of awareness to the youth and public on Yoga.... read..

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Youth being misguided, says Uttarakhand CM on Agnipath protests

Amid the ongoing protests against the Centre's newly-launched Agnipath military recruitment scheme, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said youth are being misguided.... read..

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Chardham and Hemkunt Sahib yatra record footfall of over 22 lakhs

The footfall tally for the Chardham and Hemkunt Sahib yatra crossed the 22 lakh mark, informed officials on Saturday.... read..

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Agnipath protests: Uttarakhand DGP instructs SPs to talk to agitating youths

Uttarakhand Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Kumar on Friday instructed the Superintendents of Police of all the districts in the state to talk to the youth agitating about the Agnipath scheme and convince them not to disturb the peace and protest p... read..

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Uttarakhand: Over 21 lakh devotees took Char Dham Yatra so far

Over 21 lakhs devotees have reached the Char Dham Yatra since the pilgrimage began on May 3 this year, informed the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee on Thursday.... read..

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CM Dhami lauds Centre's 'Agnipath' scheme, says Agniveers will get priority in state service sectors

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami lauded the Central government's 'Agnipath' scheme on Thursday and said that the state government will give priority to the Agniveers in many service sectors.... read..

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Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee to provide insurance to devotees

The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) on Wednesday decided to provide insurance of one lakh rupees to the devotees in case of any kind of accident that happens with them on the temple premises of Chardham located in Uttarakhand.... read..

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Dehradun DM orders strict action against social media accounts spreading 'fuel-shortage' rumour

District Magistrate R Rajesh Kumar on Wednesday identified six social media accounts that allegedly spread the rumour about the shortage of petrol in the district and directed the District Supply Officer to register a case in this regard.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM announces skiing equipment availability in Munsyari

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday assured the availability of skiing equipment for the smooth conduct of skiing activities in the Johar Club Munsyari.... read..

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Uttarakhand: Another shocker for AAP as state party chief resigns after Ajay Kothiyal

Uttarakhand Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Deepak Bali on Monday resigned from his post and the membership of the party.... read..

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U'khand: City Patrol Unit jawan saves toddler's life after she falls off mother's lap on road

A City Patrol Unit (CPU) personnel saved a child's life after the toddler fell off the mother's lap from an e-rickshaw.... read..

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Dehradun STF detains suspicious person near Indian Military Academy

The Special Task Force (STF) on Sunday detained a person under suspicious conditions near Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun.... read..

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Uttarakhand: Over 19 lakh devotees took Char Dham Yatra this year

Over 19 lakhs devotees undertook the Char Dham Yatra since the pilgrimage began on May 3 this year, informed the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee on Sunday.... read..

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Uttarakhand: Five die after vehicle falls into gorge at Ghansali-Ghuttu road in Tehri

As many as five people have died on Thursday after their vehicle fell into a gorge at Ghansali-Ghuttu road in Uttarakhand's Tehri Garhwal.... read..

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Jitendra Singh calls for promoting agri-tech start-ups in Uttarakhand

Union Minister of State Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Monday in a meeting with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami urged him to promote agri-tech start-ups in the state to arrest the large-scale migration of youth.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM condoles death of three persons in road accident in Champawat

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday expressed his grief over the death of three people in a road accident on Sukhidhang-Danda-Midar motor road under Pati, Champawat.... read..

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Uttarakhand bus accident: Shivraj Chouhan reaches Dehradun to take stock of relief operation

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reached Dehradun on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday to take stock of relief operation pertaining to the bus accident of pilgrims from Panna dist in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district.... read..

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Uttarkashi bus accident death toll rises to 26 dead; Rescue operation concludes

A total of 26 persons have been confirmed dead after a bus carrying pilgrims from Panna district in Madhya Pradesh fell into a gorge near Damta in Uttarkashi district on June 5, officials said on Monday informing that search and rescue operations have con... read..

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Uttarakhand bus accident: IAF aircraft to take bodies of pilgrims to MP's Khajuraho

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday informed that Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft has been arranged to take the bodies of pilgrims killed in the bus accident in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district to Madhya Pradesh.... read..

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Helicopter carrying Char Dham Yatra pilgrims makes hard landing at Kedarnath helipad; advisory issued

A video has surfaced on social media wherein a helicopter belonging to a private aviation company, while landing at Kedarnath helipad, had an uncontrolled hard landing on May 31.... read..

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Uttarakhand board announces class 10th, 12th board results

Uttarakhand Board of School Education has announced the Class 10th and 12th results 2022 on Monday at 4 PM, said sources.... read..

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PM Modi leading global climate movement: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Marking the occasion of World Environment Day, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the global climate movement and the world is ready to be led by India in its fight against climate change.... read..

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Uttarakhand: CEC Rajeev Kumar treks 18 km to visit remote polling stations

Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar on Friday trekked for 18 kilometers to the remote polling booths of Uttarakhand to assess the challenges faced by polling parties in hilly areas.... read..

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Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker congratulates CM Dhami for Champawat bypolls victory

Uttrakhand Legislative Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan on Sunday congratulated Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for winning the Champawat by-election with a record number of votes.... read..

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Uttarakhand: 36 sewage treatment plants to make Ganga pollution-free

The central government has sanctioned 36 sewage treatment infrastructure projects in Uttarakhand so far to rejuvenate River Ganga.... read..

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Uttarakhand: Death toll in Uttarkashi bus accident rises to 25

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said 25 people have died so far after a bus carrying pilgrims from Panna district in Madhya Pradesh fell into a gorge near Damta in Uttarkashi district.... read..

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Uttarakhand: 22 killed, 6 injured after bus falls into gorge in Uttarkashi

22 people were killed and six were injured after a bus carrying 28 pilgrims from Panna district in Madhya Pradesh fell into a gorge near Damta in Uttarkashi district, informed the local administration.... read..

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Uttarakhand board classes 10th, 12th results to be declared tomorrow

Classes 10th and 12th examination results will be declared on Monday, said the Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE).... read..

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CM Dhami holds roadshow to celebrate win in Champawat by-poll

Following his victory in the Champawat constituency in Uttarakhand, the state Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday held a roadshow in Dehradun.... read..

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Fire rages in forest area of Uttarakhand's Tehri Garhwal

A fire has broken out in the forest area of Tehri Garhwal district due to the rising temperature in the region, officials said on late Friday evening.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami thanks people of Champawat after 'record' win in bypoll

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday thanked the people of Champawat for supporting him after he won the crucial Champawat bypoll.... read..

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Dhami wins crucial Champawat bypoll by over 55,000 votes, to continue as Uttarakhand CM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami won the Champawat bypoll by a margin of over 55,000 votes. This was a much-needed victory for Dhami to continue to remain as the chief minister as he had lost the state Assembly polls held earlier this year d... read..

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After UP and MP, Uttarakhand declares Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Samrat Prithviraj' tax-free

After Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday announced that the Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chillar-starrer will be tax-free in the state.... read..

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Voting begins for Champawat by-polls, to decide fate of Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Polling for by-election to the Champawat assembly seat in Uttarakhand began on Tuesday morning.... read..

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On PM Modi's appeal, pilgrims, govt agencies, NGOs undertake cleanliness drive near Kedarnath Dham

Following PM Narendra Modi's appeal to people to ensure cleanliness at pilgrimage sites, pilgrims, government and non-government agencies organised a cleanliness drive near Kedarnath Dham on Tuesday.... read..

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CM Dhami urges locals to participate in Champawat polls

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday motivated the locals to participate in the upcoming Champawat polls from where he is himself contesting.... read..

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Sidhu Moose Wala murder: Punjab Police detain 6 suspects from Uttarakhand

Punjab Police on Monday detained six people from Dehradun's Peliyon Police Chowki area in connection with Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala's murder, said STF sources.... read..

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Somvati Amavasya: 35-40 lakh devotees to take holy dip, 2000 police personnel deployed, says Uttarakhand DGP

On the eve of Somvati Amavasya devotees thronged the bank of Ganga to take a holy dip in the water today, the day is considered to be one of the most important days in the Hindu religion.... read..

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Uttarakhand likely to receive heavy rain and lightning, IMD issues yellow alert

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain, lightning and strong winds in various districts of Uttarakhand on Sunday and Monday.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM confident of winning Champawat bypoll

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday exuded confidence that the voters of Champawat, from where he is contesting the by-poll, will "make a record" on May 31, the day on which the constituency is slated to cast votes.... read..

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Dhami slams Congress over failure to remove poverty

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday slammed the Congress party and alleged that despite ruling the country for "55 years", it could not remove poverty from the country.... read..

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Uttarakhand: 7 trackers go missing on Pandav Shera track in Rudraprayag

The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Saturday launched a search and rescue operation after 7 trackers reportedly went missing on the Pandav Shera track in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district.... read..

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