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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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Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reviews Mobile Connectivity in Flood-Affected States

New Delhi – Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, chaired a high-level review meeting  to assess and accelerate the restoration of mobile connectivity in flood-affected areas of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Secretary (Telecom) Dr. Neeraj Mittal along with senior officials from […]

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Uttarakhand Unveils Uniform Civil Code and Launches UCC Portal

Uttarakhand January28, 2025: The Uttarakhand government launched the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on Monday, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurating the rules manual and a dedicated portal for applications under the new regulations at the CM’s camp office in Dehradun. The Cabinet had approved the rules manual on January 20, while training for government […]

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Uttarakhand Becomes First State to Enforce Uniform Civil Code

Uttarakhand : Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a move that aims to harmonize personal civil laws and provide equal rights to all citizens. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, in a statement, confirmed that all the necessary preparations, including approval of the rules and training of […]

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