In a view of a spike in coronavirus cases, the Uttarakhand government has allowed marriage gatherings with up to 200 people outside containment zones in the state. In a statement, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Om Prakash said that weddings outside containment zones will have a gathering of 200 people, who will have to abide by COVID-19 appropriate behavior. The state has imposed a […]
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CM Tirath Singh Rawat removed ‘Government control’ from pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand’s newly appointed Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat has overturned the decision of CM Trivendra Singh Rawat to take over the management of 51 pilgrimage centers. The Chief Minister said that the traditions established by Adiguru Shankaracharya regarding Char Dham will be continued. He said that the 51 temples included in the […]
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CM Tirath Singh Rawat gave hints, Uttarakhand may have a night curfew, cabinet will decide
The government has become serious about the rising corona cases in Uttarakhand. CM Tirath Singh Rawat has indicated on Friday that a night curfew can be imposed to curb the corona in the state. The final decision on the imposition of the night curfew will be taken in the cabinet meeting to […]
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Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat celebrates his birthday with children
A Yagya was organized at Shri Shraddhanand Bal Vanita Ashram on the birthday of Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat. The needy children of the ashram greeted the Chief Minister on his birthday. The Chief Minister celebrated his birthday by cutting a cake with these children.
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If Covid-19 increases in Uttarakhand, restrictions may be faced
In Uttarakhand, if the pace of corona infection does not stop and the patient continues to grow, people may have to face some restrictions at other places including Rajdhani Doon. This includes options such as night curfews, along with limiting the number of participants to a public function. In fact, […]
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Kumbh Mela: Uttarakhand CM seeks report on naming ghats after saints
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat on Wednesday instructed Kumbh Magistrate to allot land to “Akhadas” as was done in the year 2010. The Chief Minister has also asked for an immediate report regarding demand over naming ghats after saints. In a tweet by the CMO office in Hindi yesterday, it said, “Kumbh […]
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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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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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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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‘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 […]
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Uttarakhand govt working to enhance capacity of Anganwadi workers
Uttarakhand’s Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development and Meraki Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding to improve pre-school/foundational learning of children in the state. Signing the MoU on March 15, the collaborative effort between the department and Meraki will work on multiple fronts including capacity building of Anganwadi Workers and Integrated Child […]