The Uttarakhand Cabinet has officially launched the Voluntary Chakbandi (Land Consolidation) Promotion Policy to revitalize hill farming. Initially, 10 villages per district will be selected for this initiative, which merges scattered land parcels into larger, more productive farms. To ensure community support, the policy requires 75% villager consent. This landmark reform, coupled with new training in "Zero-Budget Natural Farming," is designed to boost agricultural income, curb migration...

As the 2026 Char Dham Yatra gathers momentum, a controversy has erupted at the sacred Kedarnath Dham. Several pilgrims have alleged that "VIP darshan" is being sold for ₹2,500, allowing wealthy visitors to bypass long queues while thousands wait in freezing rain. In response to these reports, the District Magistrate of Rudraprayag has ordered an immediate inquiry. This move aims to restore the sanctity of the pilgrimage and ensure that the spiritual journey remains fair and accessible for all...

In a bold move to combat the global energy crisis, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s cabinet has approved a sweeping austerity plan. Starting today, a weekly "No Vehicle Day" is mandatory for ministers, who will now work from home to save fuel. Furthermore, 50% of the CM’s official fleet has been slashed. The state also introduced a new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, requiring half of all new government vehicle purchases to be electric, signaling a massive shift toward...