Uttarakhand

Census 2027 begins in Uttarakhand; Guv, CM enter info via self-enumeration

The first phase of 'Census 2027' formally began in Uttarakhand on Friday with Governor Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami registering their details digitally through the 'self-enumeration' facility. Under the program, house listing and house enumeration work has begun in the state. For the first time under 'Digital India', citizens have been given the opportunity to enter their information online before a census officer visits their homes. Officials said that this facility of self-enumeration will be available from April 10 to April 24 and after this, from April 25 to May 24, the census workers will go door to door to collect the data. On this occasion, the governor stated that the census is not merely a collection of data, but a cornerstone of the state's development. He appealed to citizens to actively participate in this important campaign through self-enumeration, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the data. The CM said that accurate census

Uttarakhand CM approves ₹1,200 cr to boost infra development for Kumbh Mela

Out of this, ₹282.29 crore has been sanctioned for 28 key projects across various departments aimed at speeding up infrastructure development for Kumbh Mela 2027

Iran war hits Uttarakhand industries as costs rise: Industry group chief

On the input side, costs have increased, while exports to West Asia--particularly in sectors like pharmaceuticals, food processing, and handicrafts--have been disrupted, with no new orders coming in

2 arrested, 1 injured in Dehradun encounter linked to Brigadier murder

The incident is linked to killing of Retired Army Brigadier Mukesh Kumar Joshi, who died earlier this week after a stray bullet was fired amid a road rage clash between two groups in the Rajpur area

Haridwar admin planning to shift meat shops ahead of Ardh Kumbh 2027

Ahead of the Ardh Kumbh scheduled next year in Uttarakhand, the Haridwar administration has proposed relocating all raw meat shops operating within the city's urban limits to Sarai village on the outskirts. Haridwar Mayor Kiran Jaiswal told PTI that a proposal to this effect has been drafted and will be presented at the Municipal Corporation Board meeting on April 6. According to the Haridwar Municipal Corporation bylaws, the sale and consumption of meat, liquor and eggs are already prohibited within a five-kilometre radius of Har Ki Pauri, the city's main bathing ghat on the Ganga. Jaiswal said all shops selling raw meat within the urban area would be shifted to Sarai village once the proposal is approved by the board. She added that although the Municipal Corporation has issued licences for only 20 meat shops, many more are operating illegally in the city. "This not only creates unhygienic conditions but also aggravates the problem of stray dogs," the mayor said, adding that onc

Uttarakhand emerges as top tourism destination for faith, adventure

For the first time, winter pilgrimage has been introduced in Uttarakhand, promoting tourism throughout the year

Haridwar gears up for Kumbh 2027 as CM Dhami fast-tracks infra projects

In preparation for the Kumbh Mela 2027 to be held next year in Haridwar, special emphasis is being placed on the rapid development of infrastructure

Uttarakhand cabinet expansion: Five BJP MLAs sworn in as ministers

The cabinet expansion reflects an effort to strike a balance between the Garhwal and Kumaon regions, as well as to ensure representation for plains and the hill areas

2 IPS officers in Uttarakhand oppose 'lower-rank central deputation' in HC

Two senior IPS officers of the Uttarakhand cadre filed a petition in the high court challenging their deputation to posts allegedly lower than their current rank in central forces. A division bench of Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta and Justice Subhash Upadhyay, hearing the petition, sought a response from the government on the matter. According to the petition, through an order by the Union Home Ministry, Garg, a 2005-batch IPS officer, was posted as deputy inspector general (DIG) in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), while Joshi, a 2006-batch IPS officer, was appointed as DIG in the Border Security Force (BSF). Both officers are currently serving as inspector generals of police in the Uttarakhand Police and have challenged their deputation on the grounds that they have neither applied for central deputation, nor consented to it. The petitioners said that being transferred to the lower rank of DIG is also against service rules. The petition further states that the officers ha

'No such problem': Uttarakhand CM warns against rumours of LPG shortage

Pushkar Singh Dhami, while speaking to the reporters, said, We are taking strict action against rumours, and there is no such problem anywhere in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand prepares firewood supply for businesses amid LPG shortage

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and the resulting disruption in gas supplies, the Uttarakhand government has begun preparations to provide firewood for commercial use if required. Uttarakhand Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal said the current situation resembles a crisis scenario. "With war-like conditions prevailing in several Middle Eastern countries, a shortage of gas cannot be ruled out," he said. To address the situation, instructions have been issued to the Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation to ensure the availability of wood so that businesses can use it as an alternative fuel in case the gas shortage worsens. The government on Tuesday rejigged the allocation of LPG production, CNG, and piped cooking gas, which will take precedence over all other sectors using natural gas to ensure an uninterrupted supply for households and transport sectors. As the widening West Asia conflict disrupted 30 per cent of India's gas supply, the oil ministry, in a gazette ...

Uttarakhand's GSDP rises to ₹3.82 trn in FY25; FY27 growth pegged 8.2%

Uttarakhand's GSDP rose to ₹3.82 trillion in FY25 from ₹2.54 trillion in FY22, with higher per capita income, lower poverty levels and growth projected at 8.2 per cent for FY27

Online registration for Chardham yatra in Uttarakhand begins today

The online registration for Chardham Yatra will begin on Friday, an official statement said. The yatra to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri in Uttarakhand begins next month. According to the statement issued here, online registration for pilgrims will begin at 7 am on March 6. Pilgrims can register through a mobile app, it added. It further said that offline registration will also begin two days before the start of the yatra on April 17, counters for which will be set up in Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Dehradun. The pilgrimage will begin on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on April 19, with the opening of the doors of Gangotri and Yamunotri. The doors of the Kedarnath temple will open on April 22, followed by Badrinath on April 23.

Registration fee to be charged for Char Dham Yatra to curb fake bookings

Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said a minimum fee of Rs 10 has been proposed to prevent fake registrations, a concern that has grown in recent years

Transfer of land next to IMA 'to set up' Islamic institution under lens

The transfer of nearly 20 acres of land located close to the Indian Military Academy (IMA) here, allegedly for constructing an Islamic educational institution, has come under scrutiny. The land was purportedly allotted around two decades ago by the then Congress government. According to a preliminary inquiry conducted by Vikasnagar Sub-Divisional Magistrate Vinod Kumar, the plot of land, situated in the Dhaulas area near the IMA, is now being sold in smaller plots for residential purposes, posing a threat to the security of the military training institution. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami told reporters that his government would take strict action in the matter. "It is clear from this case that these people (Congress), who talked about building a Muslim university, would have proceeded in that direction if they had come to power. We will take strict action (in the land case)," Dhami said. Reacting to the allegation, Congress leader and former Chief Minister Harish Rawat said t

3 killed, 7 injured after bus plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand's Kalsi

Three passengers, including two women, were killed and around seven sustained serious injuries when a bus fell into a deep gorge in the Kalsi area here on Tuesday, officials said. According to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the accident occurred near Kuanu on the Meenak Road. Rescue and relief operations were launched immediately after the incident, with teams from the SDRF and police rushing to the spot, officials said. The SDRF said three passengers -- two women and a man -- died on the spot, while seven were seriously injured and have been hospitalised. The bus belonged to Himachal Roadways and was carrying more than 30 passengers at the time of the accident, officials said. Upon receiving information about the incident, SDRF teams stationed at Dakpathar, Chakrata, Mori, and Tiuni were dispatched to the accident site to carry out rescue and relief operations. The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained, they said.

Non-Hindus to be barred from entering Gangotri Dham, winter abode Mukhba

Shri Gangotri Temple Committee has unanimously decided to bar non-Hindus from Gangotri Dham and its winter abode Mukhba, even as similar restrictions are being considered for other temples in state

Forest fire rages on in Uttarakhand's Chamoli; aerial survey intensified

Efforts to extinguish the forest fire raging for the past five days in the Nanda Devi Wildlife Forest Division in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district were intensified on Wednesday, with the affected area surveyed by a helicopter, an official said. Sarvesh Dubey, Divisional Forest Officer of the Badrinath Forest Division, who is overseeing fire control operations, however, clarified that the option of using helicopters to drop water on the fire would not be adopted. Dubey said the helicopter was used only for aerial survey. Water bombing was not practical as the aircraft would have to travel to Tehri Lake to refill and would be able to drop only about 1,200 litres of water in an hour. He said a team of officers and employees of the forest division has reached the fire site in the Pulna and Bhyundar areas of the Pushpavati Valley under the Govindghat Forest Range, and efforts are being made to douse the flames. It may take at least two days to completely bring the fire under control, he .

Resolve all land disputes in Uttarakhand within month: CM to officials

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday directed officials to resolve all land disputes in the state within a month, asserting that such matters must be brought to a "zero level" through an intensive campaign. The chief minister instructed Chief Secretary Anand Vardhan and Director General of Police Deepam Seth to ensure that pending cases in every district are settled within the 30-day deadline to provide relief to the public. Dhami noted that land disputes directly affect the lives of ordinary citizens and can lead to problems in law and order and social harmony. He said the government's priority is to ensure a swift, transparent and equitable resolution to these matters. The chief minister directed officials to pay special attention to sensitive cases and warned against any negligence during the campaign. To ensure targets are met within the stipulated timeframe, Dhami asked the chief secretary to review the progress of the campaign every week. This regular monitoring wi

Ankita Bhandari murder case: Security tightened ahead of Uttarakhand bandh

Garhwal Range Inspector General of Police Rajiv Swaroop stressed that additional police personnel have been deployed in markets and sensitive areas to ensure citizens are not inconvenienced