Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) high command has called Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat to Delhi today. All the programs scheduled by the state Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) for Wednesday have been postponed. He will leave for the national capital at 10:30 am. The significance of the call by the BJP high command could […]
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Uttarakhand extends Covid curfew by one week with some relaxations , Markets to open for six days
The Uttarakhand government extended the COVID-19 curfew by one week with some relaxation. As per the revised order, gyms to open at 50 percent capacity and markets to open in the state for six days. However, certain more relaxations were introduced by the government with changes in old standard operating […]
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Uttarakhand to issue Chardham Yatra guidelines for pilgrims from 3 districts
As Uttarakhand has allowed state residents to undertake the Char Dham Yatra from July 1 amid COVID-19, the state government will be issuing guidelines for the pilgrimage for people from three districts. Government spokesperson Subodh Uniyal informed these three districts are Chamoli, Uttarkashi, and Rudraprayag. Uniyal also mentioned that the state government will […]
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‘Stop fooling us and we know the reality’, Uttarakhand HC reprimands state govt on Covid-19 preparedness
The Uttarakhand High Court reprimanded the state government for the manner, in which it was preparing to deal with the third wave of COVID-19 and asked it to gear up for the Delta Plus variant. A division bench comprising Chief Justice RS Chauhan and Justice Alok Kumar Verma hearing a PIL related to the Uttarakhand […]
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IMA Uttarakhand writes to DGP seeking action against Baba Ramdev for statements regarding allopathy
Members of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in Uttarakhand on Wednesday demanded that an FIR be filed against Yog guru Baba Ramdev for his reported statements about allopathic doctors. In the letter to Director General of Police Ashok Kumar, the IMA’s lawyer, on behalf of IMA President Dr Ajay Khanna, said that Ramdev had […]
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Uttarakhand SIT notice to three firms in alleged Covid testing scam in Kumbh
In the backdrop of allegations over irregularities in COVID-19 testing in Uttrakhand during the recently-concluded Kumbh, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Monday issued notices to three firms. According to SIT sources, notice has been issued to Max Corporate Service New Delhi, Nalwa Laboratories Pvt Ltd of Haryana, and Dr. Lalchandani Lab for […]
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Uttarakhand: Holy dip on Ganga Dussehra cancelled in Haridwar, district borders to be sealed on June 20
The Ganga Snan scheduled on June 20 on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra in Haridwar has been cancelled for devotees due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, the Haridwar Police said on Friday. According to the police, the district borders will be sealed on June 20, and devotees coming from other states will not be allowed. Superintendent of police […]
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Fate of Dehradun’s iconic Rangers’ Ground hangs in balance
A change in ownership and a stoic silence over the road ahead have put a question mark on the city’s iconic Rangers’ Ground. The ownership of this mecca of cricket lovers in the state capital – which once hosted MS Dhoni, Virender Sehwag and several other bigwigs – was recently shifted from the Forest Research […]
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Uttarakhand govt orders FIR against labs from Delhi, Haryana in Mahakumbh Covid-19 testing scam
The Uttarakhand government has ordered the Haridwar district administration to register an FIR in COVID testing scam during the Mahakumbh, an official said on Wednesday. State government spokesperson Subodh Uniyal told ANI that an order has been issued to file a case against labs from Delhi and Haryana, which conducted testing at […]
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58 pc of Covid-19 tests in Uttarakhand conducted in Haridwar during Kumbh Mela
Between April 1 and 30 this year, 58 percent of the total COVID-19 tests conducted in the state of Uttarakhand were conducted in Haridwar district, an analysis by the Social Development for Community Foundation revealed. During the same period, the positivity rate in Haridwar district was 80 percent less than that of Uttarakhand, Anoop Nautiyal, the founder of Foundation […]
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Uttarakhand: FIR against unknown persons for demanding money using DGP’s fake ID
An FIR against unknown persons has been registered for demanding money using a fake ID of Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Kumar. The FIR was registered on Monday by a resident of Dehradun, Tanuj Oberoi after the cybercriminal(s) demanded Rs 10,000 using DGP’s fake ID. The police suspect that the accused is/are professional cybercriminal(s), with a […]
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Uttarakhand: Order for opening Chardham Yatra postponed for 3 districts
Uttarakhand government on Tuesday postponed its order to open the Chardham Yatra for people from three districts Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Uttarkashi. Government Spokesperson and Cabinet Minister, Subodh Uniyal told ANI that the hearing is underway at Nainital High Court regarding the Chardham Yatra. The state government will reconsider opening the yatra after June […]
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Uttarakhand extends Covid-19 curfew till June 22
The Uttarakhand government on Monday extended the Covid-19 curfew in the hill state by one more week to June 22. State minister Subodh Uniyal said that old guidelines will remain in place but with some minor changes. In an important relaxation, the residents of Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Uttarkashi have been permitted to visit the Char Dham […]
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IMA conducts passing out parade for cadets in Dehradun
The Indian Military Academy held a passing out parade of the 425 cadets at Chetwod Building Drill Square, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command of the Army. Lieutenant General RP Singh, Western Army Commander, took the salute of the parade as reviewing officer. Like last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this time also the parents […]
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Prepare plan on all requirements by June 30: Uttarakhand Chief Secretary directs officials ahead of third Covid-19 wave
While reviewing the preparations for the possible third wave of COVID-19, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Om Prakash on Thursday directed officials to prepare a plan by June 30 for the arrangement of all requirements for children’s oxygen masks and medicines in hospitals across the state. At a meeting held on Thursday, Prakash directed officials to […]