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NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Kota Hostel, CCTV Confirms Stress-Linked Death: Police

Kota– The death of a NEET aspirant from Uttarakhand in Kota will be treated as a case of suicide after police examined CCTV footage and recovered a note indicating stress, officials said on Sunday. The student, identified as Dixit Prasad from Almora, allegedly jumped from the sixth floor of a hostel building in Landmark City […]

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Kedarnath Yatra sees massive rush over 1.24 lakh pilgrims visit shrine in four days

Dehradun- The 2026 Char Dham Yatra has begun on a strong note, with more than 1.24 lakh devotees visiting Kedarnath Dham within just four days of the shrine opening, officials said. According to data released by the district administration, a total of 1,24,782 pilgrims offered prayers at the temple since its doors were opened on […]

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Kedarnath Temple Doors Open for Devotees as Char Dham Yatra Gains Momentum

Uttarakhand: The sacred portals of Kedarnath Temple were opened to devotees on Wednesday with traditional rituals and Vedic chants, marking a key milestone in this year’s Char Dham Yatra. The ceremony was attended by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami along with a large number of devotees. The temple gates were opened in the morning […]

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Fresh Snowfall Turns Badrinath Temple and Himalayan Peaks into a Winter Landscape

Dehradun, March 16: A fresh spell of heavy snowfall swept through parts of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, covering the revered Badrinath Dham and nearby Himalayan ranges in a dense layer of snow and dramatically altering the region’s landscape. The snowfall in the high-altitude areas coated temple premises, mountain slopes and surrounding valleys, creating a striking […]

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819 Panchayat Buildings Built or Reconstructed in Uttarakhand Over Four Years, Minister Tells Assembly

Dehradun, March 10, 2026: A total of 819 Panchayat buildings have been constructed or rebuilt across Uttarakhandin the past four years, the state government informed the Assembly on Tuesday. The update was shared by Panchayati Raj Minister Satpal Maharaj during the Question Hour of the ongoing budget session. The minister said the work was carried […]

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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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