Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that in the wake of the land subsidence at Joshimath in Chamoli district, he would hold a high-level meeting in Dehradun this evening. “I will hold a high-level meeting with top officials in Dehradun this evening regarding landslides in Joshimath and […]
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Uttarakhand: NCPCR issues notice to Nanital DM over alleged use of minors in Haldwani protest
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) sent a notice to the District Magistrate of Nanital for allegedly using minor children in illegal protests and ordered to submit a report after a thorough investigation to the commission within seven days. The commission, in the notice, cited the reference to the Haldwani protest where children allegedly were used in […]
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“Thousands can’t be uprooted overnight,” SC stays eviction order in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Uttarakhand High Court’s decision directing authorities to remove encroachments from railway land in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani. The apex court issued a notice to the Uttarakhand government and India Railways on the pleas challenging the Uttarakhand High Court’s decision ordering the State authorities to remove […]
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Uttarakhand: Team of scientists to find reasons for Joshimath land subsidence, cracks in houses
The Uttarakhand government has formed a team of scientists to find out the reason behind the occurrence of land subsidence in Joshimath and the resultant damage reported to the houses. This team will go to the spot and investigate the reason, stated an official govt statement. According to an official […]
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Uttarakhand: State BJP organisation forms 14-member committee to assess land subsidence in Joshimath
The Uttarakhand Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) organisation has formed a 14-member committee to assess the land subsidence and damages taking place in Joshimath. The State BJP organisation has formed the 14-member committee under the coordination of State General Secretary Aditya Kothari. Party’s state media in-charge Manveer Singh Chauhan said, “The […]
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Uttarakhand: Land subsidence continues in Joshimath, cracks develop in over 500 houses
Cracks have reportedly developed in as many as 561 houses in Joshimath as a result of continued land subsidence in the town, stated the District Disaster Management Department. Following the appearance of cracks in the houses, a total of 66 families are reported to have migrated from Joshimath as of […]
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami to visit sinking Joshimath, promises necessary action
In the wake of the news of land subsidence in Joshimath and cracks developing in many houses in the town, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that necessary actions would be taken to save the people of the district. CM Dhami would be visiting Joshimath soon to take stock […]
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates State level Youth festival in Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday inaugurated State level Youth Festival in Dehradun and exuded confidence in the youth to contribute to the progress of the state with dedication and devotion. “I heartily welcome and congratulate all the brothers and sisters present on the occasion of the inauguration of the State Level Youth […]
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Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat sits on hour-long silent fast to support Haldwani protesters
Former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Harish Rawat sat on an hour-long silent fast at his residence in Dehradun in support of the people of Banbhulpura of Haldwani. Stating that the matter was in front of the Honourable Supreme Court, he said, “We are praying to god for justice. We are […]
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Uttarakhand: Accused Pulkit Arya lists 6 questions he wants to be asked in Narco test in Ankita Bhandari murder case
The main accused in Uttarakhand’s Ankita Bhandari murder case, Pulkit Arya has given a list of six questions which he wants to be asked during his Narco test scheduled to be conducted on Thursday. In his application, filed through advocate Amit Sajwan, Pulkit Arya presented a two-page application from jail […]
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends New Year greetings
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday extended New Year greetings and wished for happiness, peace and prosperity of the people of the state. “Best wishes for the new year 2023 to all the people of the state. May this new year bring happiness, peace and prosperity in everyone’s life. We are […]
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People fleeing Uttarakhand’s Joshimath as land subsidence engulfs town
People in the Joshimath Town of Chamoli district of Uttarakhand have been fleeing from their houses to safer places following incidents of land subsidence in the area. Huge cracks have appeared in the houses of the area due to this land subsidence which is known as the vertical sinking of […]
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Uttarakhand: Rishabh Pant is out of danger, doctors have told that he has serious injuries
Cricketer Rishabh Pant’s accident on the Delhi-Dehradun highway this morning has put his fans in tension. But let us tell you that he is now safe. However, the team of doctors treating him told him how serious his injuries were following the road accident. CCTV footage of this accident is […]
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Uttarakhand: Cricketer Rishabh Pant hospitalised with serious injuries after car accident near Haridwar
Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant met with a serious accident while returning from Delhi to Roorkee as his car collided with the divider on the Narsan border of Roorkee near Hammadpur Jhal. Haridwar SP (Rural) Swapan Kishore said that Rishabh Pant has been admitted to the Max Hospital in Dehradun. “Cricketer […]
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Uttarakhand makes masks compulsory at private, government schools amid Covid concerns
Amid COVID-19 fear, the Uttarakhand government made masks mandatory in private as well as government schools. Uttarakhand Director General of Education Bansidhar Tiwari said, “Students, teachers and other employees of private and government schools will have to come wearing masks and use sanitiser-thermal screening.” Tiwari said that instructions have been given to the principals of all private and government schools that every employee, […]