The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe weather warning for Uttarakhand, forecasting heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across the state, including Dehradun, Tehri, Nainital, and Bageshwar.
This sudden shift in weather brings relief after intense heatwave conditions recently caused massive tourist congestion and severe traffic jams, particularly in hill...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah assured Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami of complete central support for ongoing relief and rehabilitation operations. The assurance underscores the Centre’s direct involvement in disaster response efforts.
Yet, critics highlight that the move also reflects broader political narratives around Centre–State...
The Uttarakhand government has approved massive financial sanctions totaling ₹213 crore to significantly upgrade state infrastructure. A major portion of the allocation includes ₹35 crore dedicated to robust police arrangements for the upcoming 2027 Kumbh Mela.
To address civic needs, ₹55.22 crore has been sanctioned for the Chenagad drinking water scheme in Rudraprayag. Additionally,...
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...
Monsoon Damage: Heavy monsoon rains in Uttarakhand have triggered sudden landslides across many hilly regions.Impact: Roads are blocked, making travel difficult, and some villages have been evacuated to ensure resident safety.Emergency Response: Disaster response teams are working to clear roads and provide essential relief to the affected communities.
In Uttarakhand, a critical situation has...
Tragedy struck the Char Dham pilgrimage in Uttarakhand yesterday with multiple fatal road accidents. A tempo traveler carrying pilgrims from Ghaziabad overturned on the Badrinath National Highway near Joshimath.
Tragically, a female passenger lost her life in the crash, and several other passengers sustained serious injuries, requiring emergency hospitalization. This incident follows a recent...
Guest teachers in Uttarakhand—many serving for over eight years—are protesting unpaid summer salaries while being assigned duties for upcoming panchayat polls. With nearly 4,700 in the workforce, they demand permanent appointments and full compensation including insurance coverage. Led by their association president Abhishek Bhatt, they warn of boycotting election responsibilities...
The Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State Election Commission to reinstate candidate Kusum Kothiyal from Tehri Garhwal, after her nomination was arbitrarily rejected due to alleged lack of a toilet. The court found the returning officer's complaint baseless—evidence showed a toilet 150 m away—criticizing the move as an abuse of power. Kothiyal now has full right to contest...
Following a brief temporary suspension due to severe weather and fresh snowfall in the upper reaches of Rudraprayag, the holy Kedarnath pilgrimage has officially resumed for devotees. Meanwhile, high-intensity search operations remain active in Uttarkashi's Dayara Bugyal region. A specialized State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) deep-dive team has been deployed to scour a deep lake and water...
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