The team comprising 48 gentlemen cadets and three officers of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) covered a distance of approximately 450 kilometers over seven days during a Mountain Terrain Bike Hike. As per a release issued by IMA, as part of the mid-term break activities, the Mountain Terrain Bike Hike was organised by IMA for the […]
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BRO kept 40 km stretch of Malari-Rimkhim pass in Uttarakhand open throughout winters
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has informed that it kept the treacherous 40 kilometre stretch of Malari-Rimkhim pass in Uttarakhand open throughout the winters. “Border Roads Organisation kept the treacherous 40 Kms stretch of Malari-Rimkhim pass in Uttarakhand open throughout the winters. This operation was never performed earlier and this achievement ensured connectivity to villages in far-flung areas,” BRO said. The […]
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Uttarakhand reports 550 new Covid-19 cases
Uttarakhand on Sunday has reported 550 new COVID cases and two people lost their lives due to the deadly virus in the last 24 hours. The number of total active cases in the state has mounted to 3,017. The death toll reached 1,727. Meanwhile, the total number of COVID-19 cases reached […]
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Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi tests Covid-19 positive
Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi on Friday informed that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Taking to Twitter, the Cabinet Minister informed about his coronavirus report and urged his close contacts to undergo coronavirus test and take all precautions. “I have tested positive for coronavirus. I am healthy and under the supervision of doctors. As […]
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Kumbh Mela witnesses low footfall on first day in Haridwar amid Covid-19 scare
Kumbh Mela in Haridwar witnessed a low footfall of devotees at Har Ki Pauri ghat on the first day amid the rising cases of COVID-19. On Thursday, devotees took holy dips at the ghat on the first day of the Kumbh while adhering to the protocols put in place amid the pandemic. Announcements […]
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Haridwar Kumbh 2021: NMCG develops infrastructure to stop sewage water flowing into Ganga
An ancient city located on the banks of River Ganga, Haridwar is expanding rapidly. Being a popular pilgrimage site, the city also witnesses a massive floating population as each day pilgrims come to bathe at the holy river to get rid of their sins. The number of visitors grows manifold […]
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Centre sanctions Rs 325 cr to Uttarakhand as special assistance for Kumbh 2021
Union Ministry of Finance sanctioned special assistance of Rs 325 crore to the Uttarakhand government for Kumbh Mela 2021, Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat’s office said on Wednesday. According to CMO, an amount of Rs 80 crore has also been sanctioned for the restructuring of the water supply scheme of Mussoorie city. Meanwhile, […]
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Negative RT-PCR report mandatory for visiting Uttarakhand from April 1
In view of the second wave of COVID-19 in the country, the Uttarakhand government on Tuesday announced that a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report will be mandatory for those arriving from 12 states including Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh from April 1. “Persons travelling from states namely — Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab. Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Madhya […]
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Hotel Taj in Rishikesh closed for 3 days after 76 people found Covid-19 positive
The Tehri Garhwal administration has closed a five-star hotel for three days after 76 COVID-19 cases were reported from there. “Hotel Taj in Rishikesh has been closed for three days by the district administration, after 76 people were found to be COVID-19 positive there. The hotel was sanitised and has been closed […]
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Uttarakhand government issues new Covid-19 guidelines for Holi
On account of a rise in Covid-19 cases across India, the Uttarakhand government has issued fresh guidelines for celebrations of Holi festival. Earlier this week, the central government had advised states to put in place local restrictions during the festive season. The Uttarakhand government’s guidelines include, During Holika Dahan ceremony, in which a […]
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Uttarakhand records single-day spike of 200 Covid-19 cases after two months
After a gap of over two months, Uttarakhand recorded a single-day surge of 200 fresh cases of coronavirus on Wednesday. With this, the cumulative tally of the hill state shot up to 98,880. Among those who tested positive for the virus on the day was former chief minister Harish Rawat and four of his family members. […]
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Nepalese man found dead in Mussoorie
The body of a 48-year-old man was found near Gandhi Chowk on Mall Road on Wednesday afternoon. The victim has been identified as Bal Bahadur, a resident of Nepal. He was working as a daily wage worker in the town. The victim was residing at Sumitra Bhawan, near Gandhi Chowk. According […]
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Uttarakhand govt releases new SOP ahead of Holi, Kumbh
Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases, the Uttarakhand government has released a new set of guidelines to be followed, which requires people to strictly adhere to COVID norms in view of Holi, Maha kumbh, and other festivals. The Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to be followed till April 30 was released by Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Om […]
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Congress leader Harish Rawat, his family members test positive for Covid-19
Congress leader and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat has tested positive for COVID-19. Four members of Rawat’s family have also tested positive for the virus. “I got myself tested. My test report came positive and four members of my family have also tested positive. Those who have come into my contact till noon […]
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‘America enslaved India for 200 years’:Uttarakhand CM’s gaffe triggers meme fest online
In a gaffe during his speech at an event in Nainital, the new Uttarakhand CM apparently confused Britain with the US, saying that America ruled over India for over 200 years. His remark is now fodder for memes on social media. While addressing the public in Nainital’s Ramnagar, Tirath Singh […]