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Uttarakhand received a major development push during its State Foundation Day celebrations in Dehradun. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched and inaugurated 62 projects worth ₹1,475.31 crore on November 6.Uttarakhand development projects The programme took place at Parade Ground in Dehradun. The projects aim …

Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026: 30 Lakh Diyas and Drone Show The Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026 celebrations will bring a spectacular festive atmosphere to the holy city. Organisers plan to light more than 30 lakh earthen lamps across 56 ghats along the Saryu riverfront on November 7. A special show featuring 2,100 drones …

The Kedartal avalanche has raised fresh concerns about trekking safety in Uttarakhand. The incident highlights the risks of sudden snowfall and changing weather in high-altitude areas. Trekking groups must check weather forecasts before starting their journeys. They should also follow safety instructions issued by local authorities. Kedartal avalanche Rescue Operation …

Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday flagged off modern medical equipment for Haridwar’s Mela Hospital and Bhupatwala Hospital. The initiative aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure ahead of Kumbh Mela 2027. The Agriculture and Industrial Development Council has provided these medical and healthcare equipment under its Corporate Social …

Uttarakhand Helicopter Services Suspended as Operators Protest Mandatory Co-Pilot Rule Uttarakhand helicopter services were suspended on November 2 after operators protested against a new mandatory co-pilot rule. The decision could affect pilgrims visiting the Himalayan shrines during the final days of the Char Dham pilgrimage season. The Uttarakhand Civil Aviation …

Dehradun: The Uttarakhand mutation drive launched under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s directions has provided relief to thousands of people. The campaign aims to speed up undisputed property transfers and inheritance-related cases. Authorities have registered 10,404 cases under Sections 34 and 33A and resolved 4,943 cases so far. The initiative …

Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Approved, Overnight Journey to Become Easier The Railway Board has approved a new overnight Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, with stops planned at Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh and Ghaziabad. Indian Railways has approved a new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express between Varanasi and New Delhi, marking …

Uttarakhand Assembly Passes Supplementary Budget and 10 Bills in Gairsain Session The Assembly’s proceedings concluded after approval of additional budgetary provisions and several legislative measures, amid heated exchanges between the government and opposition. The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly concluded its session at Bhararisain in Gairsain on October 28, with the supplementary …

Uttarakhand Assembly Session Begins in Gairsain, Government to Present ₹7,000 Crore Supplementary Budget The two-day Assembly session at Bhararisain is set to focus on additional budgetary requirements for 2026–27, with hundreds of questions submitted by legislators. Uttarakhand’s two-day Legislative Assembly session began on October 27 at Bhararisain in Gairsain, the …

New Delhi: Security restrictions in the national capital are being eased following the proposed protest by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). According to police sources, all people held at detention centres, except CJP leaders, have been released. Meanwhile, entry and exit gates at all Delhi Metro stations have reopened, restoring …