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BJP Will Return to Power in Uttarakhand in 2027, Says Amit Shah

Haridwar, March 7: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will once again form the government in Uttarakhand after the 2027 Assembly elections. Speaking at a public gathering in Haridwar to mark four years of the state government, Shah said the party is aiming for a third […]

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Online Registration Opens for Char Dham Yatra 2026 Pilgrimage to Begin on April 19

DEHRADUN, March 6: The registration process for the Char Dham Yatra 2026 has officially started online, with the annual Himalayan pilgrimage scheduled to commence from April 19, authorities announced. The Char Dham Yatra is one of the most significant pilgrimages for Hindus and includes visits to four sacred shrines in Uttarakhand –Yamunotri Temple, Gangotri Temple, […]

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Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan Inaugurates Jagran Forum, Urges Media to Promote Positive Nation-Building Stories

Dehradun, January 17: Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan today inaugurated the Jagran Forum in Dehradun, commemorating 25 years of Uttarakhand’s formation. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted the State’s spiritual, cultural, ecological, and strategic significance, calling it a land of sacrifice, resilience, and national service.  Radhakrishnan recalled his support for the Uttarakhand statehood Bill in […]

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IAF Deploys Mi-17 V5 Helicopter to Combat Forest Fire in Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Uttarakhand

Joshimath, Uttarakhand, January 15: The Indian Air Force (IAF) deployed a Mi-17 V5 helicopter from its Central Air Command (CAC) to assist in firefighting efforts in the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve after a forest fire broke out in the region. The action was taken in response to a request from the Uttarakhand state government. The […]

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U’khand: 60 injured in loco train collision in Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project tunnel

New Delhi : About 60 people were injured when a loco train collided with a goods train inside Pipalkoti tunnel of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project tunnel in Chamoli district, officials said. Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar said that there were a total of 109 people, mostly workers, on the train at the time of […]

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PM Narendra Modi Addresses Uttarakhand’s Silver Jubilee Celebration in Dehradun

Dehradun, November 9, 2025: Prime Minister  Narendra Modi attended the Silver Jubilee Celebration marking 25 years of Uttarakhand’s formation in Dehradun today. On the occasion, he inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple infrastructure and welfare projects valued at over ₹8,140 crore, aimed at accelerating the state’s development trajectory. Addressing the people of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, […]

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President Droupadi Murmu Urges Youth to Use Education for Nation-Building at Kumaun University Convocation

Nainital, November 4- President of India, Droupadi Murmu, attended the 20th Convocation Ceremony of Kumaun University in Nainital, Uttarakhand, on Tuesday, where she emphasized that true education goes beyond academic excellence — it nurtures humility, compassion, and a spirit of service to the nation. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu said that education is the cornerstone […]

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President Droupadi Murmu Addresses Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly on Silver Jubilee of State Formation

Dehradun, November 3, 2025 – The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, addressed the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly in Dehradun today on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of the formation of the state of Uttarakhand. Speaking on the occasion, President Murmu described legislative assemblies as a vital pillar of India’s parliamentary democracy, highlighting their role in […]

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Uttarakhand marks 25 years of statehood with grand ‘Devbhoomi Rajat Utsav’ inaugurated by MP Naresh Bansal

Haridwar: Marking the 25th anniversary of Uttarakhand’s formation, the three-day ‘Devbhoomi Rajat Utsav’ began with great enthusiasm at Rodi Belwala Parking Ground, inaugurated by Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Bansal through lamp lighting and conch blowing. Speaking on the occasion, MP Naresh Bansal paid tribute to the sacrifices of the statehood movement activists, stating that the […]

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Kedarnath Temple Closes for Winter After Record 1.75 Million Pilgrims Overcome Disasters

Kedarnath, Uttarakhand: The sacred portals of the Kedarnath Temple were ceremoniously closed for the winter on Thursday, October 23, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami led the closing rituals, marking the end of this year’s pilgrimage season. As per tradition, the idol of Lord Shiva has been […]

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