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6 killed, many injured in stampede at Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar

The stampede reportedly occurred after a rumour about an electric current near the start of the temple stairs sent devotees into a panic

Uttarakhand to give 10% horizontal reservation to Agniveers in govt jobs

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday said the state government is preparing to give 10 per cent horizontal reservation to Agniveers in government jobs after they complete four years of military service. He made the announcement at a programme held here to honour former soldiers and family members of martyrs on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Dhami said a proposal to give 10 per cent horizontal reservation to Agniveers after they complete four years of service under the Agnipath scheme is being prepared and will soon be brought before the state cabinet for its approval. "We are preparing to give 10 per cent horizontal reservation to Agniveers in the police, transport, forest and other government departments. A proposal in this regard will soon be brought for cabinet approval. Agniveers who complete four years of service under the Agnipath scheme will get its benefits," he said. The horizontal reservation is a type of reservation that is provided across all

Uttarakhand hikes ex-gratia for Param Vir Chakra awardees to ₹1.5 crore

Uttarakhand raises ex-gratia for Param Vir Chakra awardees to ₹1.5 crore, a threefold hike; veterans to continue receiving annual grant of ₹3 lakh

After Kanwar Yatra rush, Haridwar battles waste; Delhi hit by noise, jams

Over 40 million Kanwariyas visited Haridwar as the city struggles with waste cleanup; Delhi sees over 350 complaints over DJ noise, traffic snarls during final days of the Kanwar Yatra

Cloudy skies, light rain likely in Delhi today; orange alert in Uttarakhand

Delhi may see cloudy skies and light showers today as AQI stays satisfactory; Uttarakhand issues orange alert in six districts, shuts schools in Dehradun

Orange alert in 6 Uttarakhand districts; schools to remain shut in Dehradun

An 'orange' alert has been issued for heavy to very heavy rainfall in six districts of Uttarakhand on Monday, the meteorological department said. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre, the weather office has also predicted lightning accompanied with strong winds in some ares of Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar. The centre also said that letters have been sent to the district magistrates directing them to remain on alert and take necessary precautions. Meanwhile, Dehradun District Magistrate Savin Bansal issued an order for all schools and Anganwadi centres from Classes 1 to 12 to remain closed on Monday in view of the 'orange' alert.

U'khand chopper crash: AAIB says copter tumbled after rotor blade hit cable

In the helicopter crash that killed six people in Uttarakhand in May, the main rotor blade of the chopper struck an overhead fibre cable, before tumbling down the hillside and coming to rest against a tree, according to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). Releasing the preliminary probe report of the crash on Saturday, the AAIB said that the investigation team is working on the further course of action to find the root cause of the accident. The 17-year-old Bell 407 helicopter operated by Aerotrans Services Pvt Ltd, with six passengers onboard, crashed 24 minutes after being airborne on May 8. The pilot and five passengers died in the accident, while one passenger sustained serious injuries. AAIB said that the helicopter, which was airborne from Kharsali helipad at 8.11 am on May 8, was destroyed in the crash but there was no fire. The accident happened at Gangnani in Uttarkashi at 8.35 am. In its five-page report, AAIB said the helicopter flew for 20 minutes before

BJP govt transforming states into hubs of development, says Amit Shah

Shah took a strong swipe at the Congress party, accusing them of torturing agitators when the people of Uttarakhand were fighting for the demand of a state

Over 81K jobs created in Uttarakhand through ₹1 trillion investments: Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Saturday addressed the 'Uttarakhand Investment Festival - 2025'

Uttarakhand to NCERT: Include Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana in school syllabus

Uttarakhand Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat said that until the new syllabus is introduced, students will recite verses from these texts during daily prayer sessions

SC asks UP, Uttarakhand govt to reply on QR code rule for Kanwar eateries

According to the petitioner, the directives issued by the two governments would enable the pilgrims to access the details of the owners

Massive landslide hits Devprayag, two injured as houses collapse

According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lokeshwar Singh, large boulders and debris fell onto homes following the landslide

82 people guised as saints arrested in Dehradun under 'Operation Kalanemi'

Under 'Operation Kalanemi', launched by the Uttarakhand government, police here on Sunday arrested 34 more people, guised as sadhus and saints, to allegedly cheat people, officials said. With this, a total of 82 fake babas have been arrested under the operation in Dehradun, officials said. Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajay Singh said the drive was launched on Thursday following Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's instructions to take strict action against those exploiting public faith under the guise of religion. "Multiple teams have been formed, and action is being taken at locations where inputs are received about such impostors playing with people's sentiments," Singh said. He added that among the 34 arrested on Sunday, 23 were residents of other states. In the last three days, 82 such individuals have been arrested from different areas of the district, and legal action is being taken against them under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),

Uttarakhand cabinet clears geothermal energy policy to boost RE goals

The Uttarakhand Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Geothermal Energy Policy, under which scientific and technical research will be encouraged for the exploration of geothermal resources in the state. Official sources said here that the policy was approved in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Sources said that the policy's objective is to encourage scientific and technical research for the exploration of economically and environmentally viable geothermal resources in the state. They said that through geothermal energy, carbon emissions in the state will be reduced, and energy security will be strengthened. The policy will be implemented by the Energy Department in collaboration with various agencies. The Cabinet also approved the formation of a project management unit (PMU) for studies related to increasing the carrying capacity of bridges under the Public Works Department. In another decision, the Cabinet also approved the establishment of a digital

Heavy rains lash Rudraprayag, landslide alert for Uttarkashi, Chamoli

Authorities stated that due to the landslide, the path leading to the sacred shrine of Kedarnath had become unsafe for pilgrims

Uttarakhand CM orders crackdown on misuse of govt schemes, FIRs registered

Investigations revealed that a number of individuals with annual incomes exceeding ₹5 lakh had obtained ration cards meant for economically weaker sections

Kedarnath Yatra temporarily halts after landslide damages pedestrian route

Authorities stated that due to the landslide, the path leading to the shrine of Kedarnath had become unsafe for pilgrims, leading officials to suspend movement along the route until further notice

Uttarakhand CM lauds 4 years of governance, highlights UCC implementation

UCC was implemented in the state just seven months ago, on January 27, making Uttarakhand the first state in the country to implement the law

IMD weather alert: UP, Bihar, Uttarakhand brace for severe rain, storms

Weather update: Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to impact daily life across North India, including UP, Bihar, and Uttarakhand, warns IMD

Landslide near Sonprayag; Kedarnath Dham Yatra temporarily suspended

The road is blocked due to debris falling in Munkatia Sliding Zone under the Sonprayag area. The Yatra will resume once the road is cleared, said Rudraprayag police