Uttarakhand: News
19 Feb 2025
Amit ShahTeenager poses as Amit Shah's son, extorts money from MLAs
A 19-year-old man has been arrested for impersonating Union Home Minister Amit Shah's son Jay Shah.
17 Feb 2025
Himachal Pradesh45% of Himachal Pradesh prone to landslides, floods: IIT study
A recent study by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar, has found that over 45% of Himachal Pradesh is extremely vulnerable to natural disasters like floods, landslides, and avalanches.
09 Feb 2025
Vikrant MasseyEx-Uttarakhand CM's daughter accuses 'Aankhon Ki...' producers of ₹4cr fraud
Aarushi Nishank, daughter of former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, has reportedly filed an FIR against the producers of the upcoming Bollywood film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan.
04 Feb 2025
Bhupendra PatelGujarat government forms 5-member committee to draft Uniform Civil Code
The Gujarat government has formed a five-member committee to draft the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
29 Jan 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Uttarakhand: Candidate gets only 1 vote in civic polls—his own
In the recently concluded Uttarakhand civic polls, an independent candidate managed to get only one vote- his own.
28 Jan 2025
Uniform Civil CodeMuslim woman petitions against Shariat law practice; SC notifies Centre
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on a plea by a Muslim woman who wished to be governed by the Indian Succession Act, 1925 instead of Shariat law.
27 Jan 2025
DehradunUttarakhand's UCC portal goes live; here's how to register
The Uttarakhand government has officially implemented the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurating a dedicated portal and rules manual.
27 Jan 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Video: Ex-BJP MLA fires shots outside sitting legislator's office
In a shocking turn of events, former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion fired shots while his followers threw stones at independent MLA Umesh Kumar's office in Roorkee, Uttarakhand.
27 Jan 2025
Narendra ModiUttarakhand becomes 1st state to implement UCC; what changes now
Uttarakhand is set to become the first Indian state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
23 Jan 2025
Pushkar Singh DhamiUttarakhand: What are the rules for marriage registration under UCC
The Uttarakhand government has laid down rules for marriage registration under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which includes clarity of legal provisions for marital conditions and protection of individual rights and social harmony.
23 Jan 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Waiting since morning': Harish Rawat's name missing at polling station
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat couldn't vote in the municipal body elections on Thursday as his name couldn't be found on the voters' list.
23 Jan 2025
Andhra Pradesh2025 R-Day parade will showcase 31 tableaux; what are they
The 76th Republic Day parade in New Delhi will showcase a colorful bouquet of 31 tableaux on January 26 at Kartavya Path.
19 Jan 2025
DehradunUttarakhand madrassas to teach Ramayan, Sanskrit from next year
Starting next academic year, madrassas under the Uttarakhand Waqf Board will start teaching Ramayana and Sanskrit.
14 Jan 2025
AadhaarUttarakhand to implement Uniform Civil Code on Republic Day
The state of Uttarakhand is gearing up to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) by January 26, 2025.
13 Jan 2025
Pushkar Singh DhamiBus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand; 5 killed, 18 injured
A horrific bus accident in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand killed five people and injured 18 others on Sunday.
11 Jan 2025
IndiaUttarakhand minister's son accused of illegal tree felling
Piyush Aggarwal, son of Uttarakhand cabinet minister Premchand Aggarwal, is being sued by the state forest department.
26 Dec 2024
RajasthanRat miners join rescue of toddler trapped in Rajasthan borewell
A three-year-old girl, Chetna, has been stuck for almost 70 hours in a 700-foot borewell in Rajasthan's Kotputli.
25 Dec 2024
Jammu And KashmirUttarakhand: Bus falls into 100m ditch, several injured
A roadways bus plunged into a 100-meter deep ditch in Bhimtal, Uttarakhand on Wednesday.
08 Dec 2024
FastagUttarakhand to impose green cess on out-of-state vehicles; check rates
The Uttarakhand government is all set to impose a green cess on vehicles registered outside the state.
30 Nov 2024
DronesWildlife cameras surveil women without consent in Corbett park: Study
A study by researchers from the University of Cambridge has revealed the misuse of surveillance technologies in Uttarakhand's Jim Corbett National Park.
15 Nov 2024
Narendra ModiWhy PM Modi's ex-security personnel Lucky Bisht declined 'Bigg Boss'
Lucky Bisht, a former sniper and Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) agent who once served as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security personnel has reportedly turned down an offer to join the reality show Bigg Boss 18.
15 Nov 2024
DehradunThe final moments of 6 Dehradun friends before horrific crash
In a tragic incident, six youngsters lost their lives in a car accident in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on November 12.
15 Nov 2024
DehradunDehradun: Students partied, raced BMW before fatal crash, says report
Six college students lost their lives while one was critically injured, in an accident in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
09 Nov 2024
DehradunPM Modi pledges 'Viksit Uttarakhand' in next 25 years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Uttarakhand on its 25th State Foundation Day on Saturday.
01 Nov 2024
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)Diwali holidays: Are banks closed on November 1 and 2
Diwali celebrations in 2024 have resulted in different bank holiday schedules across India.
31 Oct 2024
HIVOver 19 men contract HIV after sexual relations with minor
Over 19 young men from Nainital, Uttarakhand have tested positive for HIV after having sexual relations with a 17-year-old girl.
31 Oct 2024
Ayushman Bharat'Secular civil code key to ending discrimination': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasized the importance of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and national unity while addressing the National Unity Day parade in Kevadia, Gujarat.
23 Oct 2024
Delhi PoliceUttarakhand cops announce ₹5 reward for information on wanted criminals
In an unprecedented move, the Uttarakhand police in Udham Singh Nagar district has announced a reward of ₹5 for information leading to the capture of three absconding criminals.
18 Oct 2024
DelhiClass 10 student goes missing, found in Delhi hotel gangraped
A 15-year-old girl from Uttarakhand was reportedly gang-raped by five men in a Delhi hotel.
15 Oct 2024
PrayagrajHigh tension wire found on Uttarakhand rail track; accident averted
A major train accident was averted by a whisker in Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar district on Tuesday.
13 Oct 2024
GujaratAnother possible train-derailment attempt averted; cylinder found on Landaura-Dhandhera track
A gas cylinder was found on a railway track used for army train movements near Dhandhera railway station in Uttarakhand's Roorkee.
12 Oct 2024
IndiaPretending to look for Sita, prisoners escape during Ram-Leela performance
Two inmates escaped from Roshanabad jail in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, during a Ram Leela performance on Friday.
10 Oct 2024
Bollywood FilmsGurfateh Pirzada-Parul Gulati team up for upcoming adventure thriller
Rising star Gurfateh Pirzada, who recently tasted success with Amazon Prime Video's Call Me Bae, has reportedly started shooting for his next.
07 Oct 2024
DelhiUttarakhand: How 2 foreign climbers stranded near Chaukhamba-III were rescued
Two foreign women mountaineers were rescued on Sunday after they were stranded at a height of 6,015 meters near Chaukhamba-III peak in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district.
30 Sep 2024
KajolKriti-Kajol's 'Do Patti' to premiere on Netflix on October 25
Kriti Sanon and Kajol are all set to team up for the upcoming thriller-drama, Do Patti.
27 Sep 2024
Himachal PradeshIMD issues heavy rainfall alert for these states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated regions across Himachal Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
25 Sep 2024
ChhattisgarhIMD predicts heavy rainfall in these states today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in several regions across the country.
20 Sep 2024
Pushkar Singh DhamiUttarakhand: Rioters can now be fined up to ₹8 lakh
Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General (Retired) Gurmit Singh has approved a bill that mandates full compensation from individuals who cause damage to public property during protests or riots.
13 Sep 2024
DelhiHeavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR, flights delayed due to waterlogging
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several parts of Delhi, warning of moderate rain and thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds.
04 Sep 2024
Airports Authority of IndiaIndian government plans 50 new airports to transform smaller cities
The Indian government is considering a five-year plan to establish 50 airports in smaller cities across the country.
31 Aug 2024
Air ForceKedarnath: Helicopter being airlifted by Air Force chopper crashes
A helicopter, which was being airlifted by an MI-17 chopper during a recovery operation, crashed near the Mandakini River in Kedarnath Dham, Uttarakhand, on Saturday.
16 Aug 2024
KolkataDecomposed body of Uttarakhand nurse found, was raped and murdered
The decomposed body of a nurse from Uttarakhand was found at an empty plot in Uttar Pradesh nine days after she went missing.
15 Aug 2024
Box OfficeSidharth Malhotra, Sreeleela to share screen in 'Mitti': Report
Sidharth Malhotra and Sreeleela will reportedly star together in the upcoming film Mitti.
