Uttarakhand: News
22 Jun 2023
Special Investigation TeamCongress demands SIT on Kedarnath Temple's alleged gold-plating scam
Alleging organized tax evasion in the ongoing row over the gold-plating at the sanctum sanctorum of the Kedarnath Temple, Congress leader Ganesh Godiyal has demanded the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the case.
14 Jun 2023
UttarkashiUttarakhand mahapanchayat: Why tension is brewing in Garhwal region
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear petitions seeking cancellation of the controversial "Uttarakhand mahapanchayat" scheduled for Thursday (June 15) in Purola, Uttarakhand's Garhwal region.
31 May 2023
DelhiDelhi murder: Sahil 'planned' for 3 days to kill Sakshi
Days after the video of the gruesome murder of 16-year-old Sakshi in Delhi's Shahbad Dairy area shook the entire country, police revealed her killing was a "premeditated murder" not a "crime of passion."
25 May 2023
Vande Bharat ExpressUttarakhand's 1st Vande Bharat to launch today. Check route, fare
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Delhi (Anand Vihar)-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express via video conferencing at 11:00am on Thursday.
02 May 2023
KedarnathPolice to investigate QR code boards seeking donations outside Kedarnath-Badrinath
The Uttarakhand Police on Monday registered cases against unidentified accused for installing boards with QR codes and seeking donations outside the gates of Kedarnath and Badrinath temples, reported PTI.
25 Apr 2023
KedarnathPortals of Kedarnath Dham open to devotees today
The holy doors of Kedarnath Dham which is dedicated to Lord Shiva have been opened for devotees today at 6:30 am with a special puja.
12 Apr 2023
Travel And TourismExplore the best five wildlife destinations in India
India is home to some of the most incredible wildlife and biodiversity in the world.
06 Apr 2023
Healthy FoodsRice beyond Basmati: 5 lesser-known rice varieties in India
When it comes to Indian cuisine, Basmati rice is the one of most well-known and commonly used varieties.
29 Mar 2023
Travel And Tourism5 ropeways in India with the most stunning views
Taking a ride in a ropeway or cable car is one of the best ways to maximize your travel experience and explore the city.
28 Mar 2023
DelhiAmritpal Singh seen in Delhi without turban, wearing mask, sunglasses
Fugitive pro-Khalistan preacher Amritpal Singh, who has been on the run from the police for 10 days now, was reportedly seen in CCTV footage from March 21 in Delhi.
23 Mar 2023
KhalistaniAmritpal may have fled Punjab, vigil along Nepal border increased
Amritpal Singh, the pro-Khalistani preacher who has been designated a fugitive, may have escaped Punjab, as he was last seen in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
22 Mar 2023
Space ScienceAsia's largest liquid mirror telescope launched in Uttarakhand
Asia's largest four-meter International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) is now operational in Devasthal in Uttarakhand.
07 Mar 2023
EarthquakeUttarakhand: 3 back-to-back earthquakes felt in span of 12 hours
Three earthquakes of mild intensity struck Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi within a span of 12 hours on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, reported Mint.
07 Mar 2023
Fire AccidentsUttarakhand: Wildfires destroy over 107 hectares of forest cover
More than 107 hectares of forest cover in Uttarakhand have been hit by wildfire incidents since January this year, according to the state's Forest Department, reported India Today.
03 Mar 2023
Travel And TourismWorld Wildlife Day 2023: 5 must-visit national parks in India
Observed on March 3 every year, World Wildlife Day celebrates wild animals and plants around the world and honors their contribution to making our planet better.
25 Feb 2023
Urvashi RautelaHappy Birthday, Urvashi Rautela: Lesser-known facts you must know!
Time and again, Bollywood actor-model Urvashi Rautela has left us all in an awe of her beauty.
20 Feb 2023
Jammu And KashmirJammu and Kashmir: Ramban landslide damages 13 houses; geologists called
Authorities have sought help from the Geological Survey of India to study the massive landslide in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban on Monday that left as many as 13 families homeless.
14 Feb 2023
Reliance JioJio launches 5G in 21 more cities, total reaches 257
Reliance Jio has launched its 5G services in four cities in Himachal Pradesh and 17 more cities across other states. The fifth-generation mobile network is now available in as many as 257 cities across India.
03 Feb 2023
Jammu And KashmirJoshimath-like crisis hits J&K's Doda as several houses develop cracks
A total of 20 families were moved to safety after the Nayi Basti area in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district started sinking, resulting in dozens of houses developing cracks and becoming unsafe.
01 Feb 2023
Travel And TourismThese desi destinations will give you perfect international feels
Why visit foreign locations when our country is blessed with such breathtaking spots?
29 Jan 2023
JoshimathJoshimath crisis: Official survey claims no new cracks; locals disagree
An official survey found no new property damage in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, since January 20, PTI reported citing the Chamoli district administration officials.
24 Jan 2023
Nepal5.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Nepal; tremors felt in Delhi, surrounding areas
An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 on the Richter scale hit northwest Nepal at 2:28 pm IST on Tuesday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
22 Jan 2023
EarthquakeUttarakhand: 3.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Pithoragarh
During the wee hours of Sunday, Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh was rocked by a 3.8 magnitude earthquake.
20 Jan 2023
Joshimath'Sinking' Joshimath receives season's first snowfall, triggers fresh woes
Residents of Joshimath, the Uttarakhand town that's sinking slowly due to land subsidence, received the season's first snowfall on Friday.
13 Jan 2023
JoshimathISRO images reveal Joshimath sank 5.4 cm in 12 days
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released satellite images of Joshimath, the town in Uttarakhand that's slowly sinking due to land subsidence.
12 Jan 2023
Indian ArmyJoshimath: Army relocates troops as 25+ military installations develop cracks
The Indian Army relocated an undisclosed number of troops from the sinking Himalayan town of Joshimath in Uttarakhand after 25-28 military installations developed cracks, Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, informed on Thursday.
11 Jan 2023
Uttar PradeshAfter Joshimath, houses develop cracks in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh
Amid recent concerns regarding soil subsidence in Uttarakhand's Joshimath, sudden leaks and cracks have started appearing at a few houses in Aligarh's Kanwariganj area in Uttar Pradesh, setting off panic among locals.
09 Jan 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaUttarakhand: Residents brave cold as government prepares to save Joshimath
Despite the bone-chilling cold, the residents of Uttarakhand's Joshimath prefer to stay outdoors as their homes face the threat of collapse after developing deep cracks.
08 Jan 2023
HimalayasNainital, Uttarkashi also at risk of sinking like Joshimath: Experts
Experts have cautioned that the land sinking incidents in Joshimath, a hilly town in Uttarakhand, are not an isolated occurrence in the Himalayan area, per India Today
08 Jan 2023
Supreme Court Of India#NewsBytesExplainer: Joshimath land-sinking crisis that's keeping Uttarakhand government on tenterhooks
Landslides in Joshimath town of Uttarakhand's Chamoli district have kept the authorities on tenterhooks, with over 600 families contemplating relocation due to cracks in their houses, as well as many roads, caused by land subsidence.
08 Jan 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaPlea in SC seeks 'national disaster' status for Joshimath crisis
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court, requesting that the current land sinking occurrences in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, be declared a national disaster and that the afflicted families be compensated.
07 Jan 2023
Pushkar Singh DhamiJoshimath: Evacuation of 600 families begins, choppers put on standby
Uttarakhand government began the plan to evacuate nearly 600 families from danger zones in Joshimath town following the land sinking.
06 Jan 2023
Pushkar Singh DhamiJoshimath: Panic grips town, evacuation begins; CM Dhami to visit
After repeated protests by the residents of Joshimath against inaction over land subsidence, the Uttarakhand government began evacuating families from the town on Thursday.
05 Jan 2023
Indian Railways#NewsBytesExplainer: What's Haldwani railways land eviction issue that SC stayed
In Uttarakhand's Haldwani area, the eviction of over 4,000 families from houses allegedly built on Indian Railways' land without legal permission got the Supreme Court's stay on Thursday.
05 Jan 2023
Travel And TourismHaldwani: 5 mesmerizing must-visit places
Haldwani in Uttrakhand is a well-connected city, easily accessible by rail, road, and air.
05 Jan 2023
Pushkar Singh DhamiUttarakhand: Families flee Joshimath after 561 homes develop deep cracks
Several families have fled their homes in Uttarakhand's Joshimath town after their homes developed deep cracks suddenly, ANI reported.
05 Jan 2023
Supreme Court Of India50,000 people can't be uprooted overnight: SC halts Haldwani eviction
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Uttarakhand High Court's judgment that allowed the eviction of over 4,000 families from Indian Railways' land near Haldwani.
28 Dec 2022
Travel And Tourism5 top destinations in India for adventure sports
The geographical diversity of India offers a vast array of adventure sports.
04 Dec 2022
Special Investigation TeamUttarakhand: Ankita Bhandari murder accused likely to undergo narco test
In a significant development, the Uttarkhand Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has decided to undergo a narco test of all accused in the murder case of 19-year-old Uttarakhand resort receptionist Ankita Bhandari, India Today reported.
10 Nov 2022
Winter5 stunning places in India to experience snow in November
With the approach of winter, it is time to pack your bags and head on to the mountains for a wonderful vacation.
30 Oct 2022
Uniform Civil Code#NewsBytesExplainer: What's Uniform Civil Code that is heating Gujarat politics
The Gujarat government has decided to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state ahead of assembly polls.
18 Oct 2022
KedarnathUttarakhand: Helicopter crashes near Kedarnath, 7 dead including pilot
A helicopter carrying pilgrims crashed near Kedarnath in Uttarakhand on Tuesday morning, leaving seven people dead, including two pilots, said reports.
05 Oct 2022
Pushkar Singh DhamiUttarakhand: 25 dead after bus falls into gorge in Pauri
At least 25 people lost their lives in a tragic bus accident in the Pauri Garwhal district of Uttarakhand on Tuesday.
04 Oct 2022
AvalancheUttarakhand: 10 mountaineers killed in avalanche; 8 rescued, many missing
In an unfortunate incident, 28 mountaineers were trapped under an avalanche at the Draupadi Ka Danda-2 mountain peak in Uttarakhand on Tuesday, officials said.
03 Oct 2022
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Heavy rains to dampen festive spirit in Bengal, other states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate to heavy rains over the South Bengal region during the next 72 hours, which is likely to dampen the Durga Puja festive mood in West Bengal.
27 Sep 2022
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Ankita Bhandari murder: Drugs, prostitution rampant at Pulkit Arya's resort
Prostitution and drug abuse were rampant at Uttarakhand's Vanantra Resort, where the late 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari was working as a receptionist, former employees alleged on Tuesday.
26 Sep 2022
Pushkar Singh DhamiAnkita Bhandari murder case: Killers will be hanged, assures police
Days after the alleged murder of Ankita Bhandari, a receptionist at a Uttarakhand resort, the police assured her family that the killers will be hanged.
25 Sep 2022
RishikeshUttarakhand: Ankita Bhandari drowned with blunt force injuries, reveals autopsy
The provisional autopsy report of Ankita Bhandari revealed that her death was caused by drowning, and she had blunt force trauma.
24 Sep 2022
RishikeshUttarakhand: Missing receptionist's body found; BJP leader's son arrested
The body of Ankita Bhandari (19)—a resort receptionist who went missing several days ago—was fished out from Rishikesh's Chilla canal on Saturday.
03 Sep 2022
DehradunUttarakhand: 'Upper caste' in-laws murder Dalit man days after wedding
Days after marrying an 'upper caste' woman against her family's wish, a Dalit man was bludgeoned to death allegedly by his in-laws in Almora district of Uttarakhand on Thursday.
21 Aug 2022
Odisha33 dead as heavy rains wreak havoc in several states
Several states have been devastated by torrential monsoon rains since Saturday killing at least 33 people.
12 Aug 2022
InstagramCase registered against 'influencer' for blocking road to consume alcohol
A case has been registered by the Uttarakhand Police against Instagram influencer Bobby Kataria after his Instagram video sparked controversy online.
22 Jul 2022
Kanwar YatraMan carries parents for 'Kanwar Yatra,' internet is all praises
The annual Kanwar Yatra is observed in the month of Sawan to worship Lord Shiva. Beginning on July 14 it will end on July 26.
20 Jul 2022
DelhiMonsoon: Red alert in Uttarakhand; Delhi witnesses heavy rains
Amid heavy rainfall, landslides, and flood-like conditions in Uttarakhand on Tuesday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert.
08 Jul 2022
Jammu And KashmirMonsoon mayhem: Car washed away in Uttarakhand; landslides in J&K
The monsoon rains are wreaking havoc in the north Indian hills by triggering landslides.
27 Jun 2022
HaridwarUttarakhand: Woman, six-year-old daughter gang-raped in moving car in Roorkee
In yet another horrifying case of sexual assault in India, a woman and her six-year-old daughter were allegedly gang-raped in a moving car by a man, who offered her a lift, and his friends.
20 Jun 2022
Uttar PradeshDehradun: 15-year-old arrested for raping 24-year-old five-star hotel staffer
A 24-year-old housekeeping staff of a five-star hotel in the Uttarakhand capital of Dehradun was allegedly raped by a 15-year-old boy, the police said on Sunday.
06 Jun 2022
KedarnathTop 5 tourist places in Binsar, Uttarakhand
Located in Uttarakhand, Binsar is a beautiful hill station that is an ideal place to spend a peaceful and relaxing vacation amidst the clear blue skies and the stunning green landscape.
05 Jun 2022
ElectionsUttarakhand: CEC treks 18 kilometers to assess polling challenges
Rajeev Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), trekked for 18 kilometers to remote polling booths in Uttarakhand on Friday to evaluate the issues experienced by polling parties in mountainous regions.
03 Jun 2022
ElectionsBypolls: CM Dhami wins Champawat; counting underway in Kerala, Odisha
Uttarakhand Chief Minister (CM) Pushkar Singh Dhami has won the Champawat bypoll by approximately 55,000 votes to ensure he continues as the CM of the state.
28 May 2022
Yogi AdityanathUttarakhand bypoll: UP CM Yogi Adityanath campaigns for Pushkar Dhami
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath campaigned for his Uttarakhand counterpart Pushkar Singh Dhami before the crucial Champawat assembly bypoll, on Saturday.
21 May 2022
India10,000 people stuck as Rishikesh-Yamunotri Highway safety wall collapses
Around 10,000 people are reportedly stuck at different places on the Rishikesh-Yamunotri Highway in Uttarakhand after a portion of the security wall of the highway leading to the Yamunotri temple collapsed on Friday.
16 May 2022
Char Dham YatraChar Dham Yatra: Health screening amid pilgrim deaths; details here
Following the death of 39 pilgrims since the Char Dham Yatra commenced on May 3, the Uttarakhand government has started health screening of devotees at specific points on travel routes as well as at the entry and registration sites.
13 May 2022
Odisha5 hot water springs in India promising a mystical trip
A hot spring is naturally occurring groundwater that gets heated by geothermal forces and emerges from the earth's surface.
11 May 2022
Travel And Tourism5 places to visit in Pithoragarh
Bordering Nepal, Pithoragarh is located at an elevation of 1,645 meters. The town was a major center of power during the regime of the Chand Kings in Kumaon, Uttarakhand.
06 May 2022
Travel And Tourism5 popular places to visit in Ranikhet
Ranikhet in Uttarakhand literally translates to "Queen's Meadow." While this place is known for its natural beauty, tourists from Delhi and Chandigarh flock here every year across seasons.
03 May 2022
HimalayasChar Dham Yatra 2022: COVID-19 testing, opening dates and more
Popularly known as the Land of Gods, Uttarakhand houses several ancient temples and sacred pilgrimages which attract millions of spiritual seekers from across the world.
29 Apr 2022
Himachal Pradesh5 most stunning valleys in India
India is home to magnificent mountains, long coastlines, serene rivers, and dense forests.