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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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