Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee will conduct research on the identification of antiviral to treat COVID-19. This development comes after a proposal led by Professor Pravindra Kumar has been given a go-ahead by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB). “The study will identify small molecule inhibitors to target key […]
Lockdown 4.0: Markets to open between 7 am and 7 pm in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Thursday held a meeting with senior officials of the state over COVID-19 and decided to keep markets open with fixed timings amid lockdown. In the meeting, it was decided to keep markets open from 7 am to 7 pm amid the pandemic. According to the health department, with […]
7 new COVID-19 cases reported in Uttarakhand, state count hikes to 500
With seven new coronavirus cases, the total number of positive cases in Uttarakhand stands at 500, said the State Health Department. “Of the seven cases that have been reported today, 3 are from Dehradun, 3 from Almora and one from Nainital,” read an official statement released by the health department. As per the latest […]
24 more COVID-19 cases in Uttarakhand, state tally reaches 493
24 more COVID-19 cases have been reported from Uttarakhand, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the state to 493 on Thursday, said officials. The doubling rate for COVID-19 cases in Uttarakhand stands at 3.99 days in the last 7 days. The recovery percentage for COVID-19 patients is 16.02 percent in the state, the health bulletin said. As of Thursday, […]
Uttarakhand Teerth Purohits expresses anger over formation of Char Dham Devasthanam Board
Teerth Purohits and Panda Society of Uttarakhand has expressed anger over the formation of a high-level coordination committee for the smooth conduct of pilgrimages to Char Dham and 51 other shrines in the state. Notably, Char Dham Devasthanam Board is headed by chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat. “We do not […]
Uttarakhand: IIT Roorkee student’s TikTok clone app Mitron TV is riding high in downloads
There was a time when memers in India looked forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi beginning his speeches with the word “Mitron”. Such is the popularity of the word and the love of Indians for TikTok, that an IIT Roorkee student Shivank Agarwal has reportedly built an app called Mitron TV and […]
Greater urgency needs to be shown by Centre, state govt to bring back stranded workers: Uttarakhand HC
The Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday said that “greater urgency” needs to be shown, by both the Centre and the state government, to bring back stranded workers and others, who are walking back to their respective homes in Uttarakhand, by a proper and decent mode of transportation. A division bench of Chief […]
Uttarakhand Police to register FIR against those spreading rumours about fire in state forests
An FIR is being registered against people, who are spreading rumours about fire in the forests of Uttarakhand, and stringent legal action will be taken against them, said Ashok Kumar, Director General (law and order) on Wednesday. “Some people have spread rumours on social media that a massive fire has broken out in […]
Uttarakhand Board class 10th, 12th remaining exams likely to be conducted from June 15
Uttarakhand Board might conduct UBSE Class 10th, 12th exams or remaining papers between June 15 and 20. The board is planning to begin the evaluation of answersheet from June 1, Live Hindustan reported. According to the LH report, UBSE is planning to announce the board result by July. UBSE Education […]
30 more test positive for COVID-19 in Uttarakhand, state tally reaches 431
Thirty more people have been tested positive for coronavirus in Uttarakhand on Wednesday, taking the total tally of the state to 431, informed Harish Thapliyal, Public Relation Officer, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh. Out of the total cases found today, five are from Narendra Nagar, 10 from […]
COVID-19 cases in all districts, tally around 400: Uttarakhand Health Secy
Amit Negi, Health Secretary, Government of Uttarakhand, informed that hilly areas, which were earlier under green zones, have now been placed under orange zones as COVID-19 cases have been found in all districts of the state, while tally has reached around 400. “Total cases have reached around 400 (in Uttarakhand). Hilly areas which were earlier […]
Specialist Recruitment in ESIC Rudrapur, Uttarakhand
Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital Rudrapur, Uttarakhand has released advertisement for the recruitment of Full Time/Part Time Specialist. Total No. of Posts is 04. These posts are on a full time or part-time basis. Interested and eligible candidates may attend the walk-in-interview on 18 March 2020 at 09:00 AM onwards. Employee’s State […]
Faculty Recruitment in Uttarakhand Open University (UOU) Haldwani
Uttarakhand Open University has released an advertisement for the recruitment Teaching Faculty. Total No. of Post is 08. UOU Haldwani invites online application from eligible candidates for the posts of 37 Professor, and Associate Professor in different subjects. Interested and Eligible Candidates may apply on or before 13 April 2020. Last Date of Receiving a hard copy of […]
51 new COVID-19 cases reported in Uttarakhand today
With 51 new COVID-19 cases reported in Uttarakhand on Tuesday the total number of positive cases in the state went up to 400, as per the state health department. As per the tally, 329 are active cases while four patients have succumbed to the virus. Meanwhile, the number of patients who have recovered has […]
Chardham road project: BRO digs 440-meter tunnel below Chamba town on Rishikesh-Dharasu highway
In a major boost to the Chardham road project in Uttarakhand, Border Roads Organisation has successfully dug a 440-meter tunnel below the densely populated Chamba town on Rishikesh-Dharasu highway. “BRO achieved a major milestone in the construction of a tunnel below Chamba town on Rishikesh-Dharasu road (NH 94). Breakthrough and perfect linkup of construction teams from North and South […]