Pritam Singh Panwar, an independent MLA in Uttarakhand, who joined the BJP on Wednesday, later met party chief Jagat Prakash Nadda. Panwar joined the BJP months ahead of assembly polls in the state. He is MLA from Dhanolti. He joined the BJP at party headquarters here in the presence of Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani and the Uttarakhand BJP president Madan […]
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Uttarakhand governor Baby Rani Maurya resigns
Only the second woman to be appointed Uttarakhand governor after Margaret Alva, Baby Rani Maurya resigned from her position on Wednesday, almost two years before completing her term, confirmed Brijesh Kumar Sant, secretary to the governor. “She has sent her resignation letter to the President Ram Nath Kovind today. The […]
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Congress finalises 38 candidates, assures ticket to sitting MLAs ahead of Uttarakhand Assembly polls
With Uttarakhand Assembly polls scheduled for early next year, the Congress has finalised the names of 38 candidates and assured tickets to all sitting legislators, informed Uttarakhand Congress chief Ganesh Godiyal on Wednesday. Congress state unit chief further said that, “the decision to allow the party rebels to join Congress […]
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Uttarakhand govt approaches HC seeks resumption of Chardham Yatra
The Uttarakhand government on Tuesday approached the High Court in Nainital seeking the resumption of the Chardham Yatra. On Tuesday, Advocate General SN Babulkar and Chief Standing Advocate Chandrashekhar Rawat, appearing before the division bench of Chief Justice RS Chauhan and Justice Alok Kumar Verma, orally requested to lift the […]
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Uttarakhand extends Covid curfew till Sept 14 with relaxations
COVID-19 curfew in Uttarakhand has been extended till September 14 with relaxations. Vaccination in the state will continue during the period, as per an official order issued by the state government. “COVID-19 curfew to remain in force from 6 am of September 7, till 6 am on September 14,” it said. “During the […]
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ITBP team successfully summits Mount Balbala in Uttarakhand
A team from the first battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has successfully climbed the Mount Balbala peak (21,050 feet) in Uttarakhand. According to an official release on Monday, the ITBP Sector Level Mountaineering Expedition (SHQ Dehradun) code name ‘Parakram’ summited the peak on September 4, 2021. The expedition was launched on 7 August […]
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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami will be involved in Jan Ashirwad Yatra in Almora today
The election fervor between the BJP and the Congress is increasing day by day regarding the assembly elections to be held in the state next year. Both the political parties are taking out yatras to go among the public. While the BJP is engaged in taking out public blessings, Congress […]
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CDS General Bipin Rawat meets Uttarakhand Chief Minister, discusses issues concerning state
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat met Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at the Chief Minister’s residence on Sunday evening and discussed issues concerning the state. “Today, I met our country’s CDS General Shri Bipin Rawat Ji at the Chief Minister’s residence. Various topics related to the state […]
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Uttarakhand’s Gartang Gali sees over 350 visitors so far after reopening
As many as 350 tourists so far have visited 150-year old Gartang Gali, a wooden step bridge, located at a height of 11,000 feet in Nelang Valley of Uttarkashi district which was renovated and reopened last month. After 59 years, the spot was reopened on August 18 by the state government. According to the Gangotri National Park, […]
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Uttarakhand: Congress starts Parivartan Yatra for 2022 Assembly polls from Khatima
The Congress party on Friday started ‘Parivartan Yatra’ for 2022 Uttarakhand Assembly polls by paying homage to the martyrs of the ‘Uttarakhand movement’ from Khatima. Former Chief Minister Harish Rawat, Congress leader Pritam Singh, Congress state president Ganesh Godiyal, state in-charge Devendra Yadav along with the four working state presidents […]
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Scientist of Graphic Era University Dehradun gave a unique gift to the world
Membrane made from sugarcane juice to be used in sensor Dehradun, 3 Sept. A scientist from the Graphic Era has given a unique gift to the world. Scientist Dr. Wariz Panwar has prepared such a membrane from sugarcane juice which will dissolve after a few months. This very cheap membrane […]
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RTP-CR negative report mandatory for visitors to Mussoorie Uttarakhand
It is mandatory for visitors to Mussoorie to carry 72-hour prior RT-PCR negative report said Dehradun District Magistrate, R Rajesh Kumar on Thursday. “Testing is also being done at the borders of the district,” he said and added, “In view of the standard operating procedures, the number of tourists in Mussoorie on weekends has […]
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Roads washed away, border villages pay Rs 2,500 for LPG in Uttarakhand
Bridges and roads have collapsed, with landslides blocking off parts of hilly Uttarakhand after record heavy rains. This has led to transportation costs spiralling in villages bordering China and Nepal, where locals are paying up to Rs 2,500 for an LPG cylinder. Many are not getting cooking gas even when […]
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Rishikesh-Badrinath highway opens for vehicular movement
Rishikesh-Badrinath highway is now open for vehicular movement after the highway was closed after heavy rains, informed Tehri’s district administration. On August 27, the district administration had stopped the movement of vehicles from Tapovan to Maletha. According to the order issued by DM Ashish Shrivastava, the highway was blocked due to the heavy […]
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Uttarakhand’s Benital to be developed as ‘astro-village’
The Chamoli district administration in Uttarakhand is making all efforts to develop Benital in Karnaprayag block as an ‘astro-village’. As per officials, a team headed by District Magistrate Himanshu Khurana visited Benital recently to explore options and what else can be done in the region to generate interest among tourists. The spot located at an altitude […]