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IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand; schools, Anganwadis to close

Uttarakhand is likely to receive very heavy rainfall on 18 October, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday.

Schools closed in Uttarkashi after IMD issues red alert for rain tomorrow

The Uttarakhand govt on Sunday ordered the closure of all schools in the Uttarkashi district after India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red alert for heavy rain in the state on October 18.

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath, Yamunotri to close for winter on November 6

The sacred portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples in Uttarakhand will be closed for winter this year on November 6 while those of Gangotri will be shut on November 5.

Uttarakhand Transport Minister Yashpal Arya, his son quit BJP, rejoin Cong

This comes months ahead of the upcoming assembly polls in the state.

Shah to visit U'khand on Oct 16, 17 to discuss assembly polls: Report

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited Uttrakhand on October 7 and inaugurated the Oxygen plant at AIIMS, Rishikesh.

Uttarakhand: Jim Corbett Park may be renamed 'Ramganga National Park'

Jim Corbett National Park Director Rahul confirmed this but declined to comment further.

Uttarakhand issues new SOPs for Char Dham Yatra; Registration, e-pass must

For devotees coming to Uttarakhand 15 days after receiving a double dose of vaccination, the vaccination certificate has been made mandatory.

PM Modi to visit Rishikesh on Thursday: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rishikesh on Thursday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Tuesday

Rahul Gandhi attacks govt on issue of Chinese incursions in Ladakh, U'khand

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday hit out at the government over alleged Chinese incursions in Ladakh and Uttarakhand.

Chardham Yatra: Uttarakhand govt mulls easier registration process

Uttarakhand government is considering to simplify registration for Chardham Yatra, exempting pilgrims from the formality of dual registration on Smart City and Devasthanam Board portals for an e-pass

Uttarakhand: Kejriwal promises unemployment allowance, job quota for locals

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday promised to take big steps to end migration from Uttarakhand, if his party comes to power in the next assembly elections

Covid negative report must for pilgrims to Chardham Yatra: Uttarakhand govt

The Uttarakhand government on Friday, in its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Chardham Yatra, made it mandatory for pilgrims to possess a Covid negative report.

Uttarakhand HC allows Chardham Yatra, sets daily limit on devotees

The Uttarakhand High Court on Thursday vacated its stay on the Chardham Yatra and directed the state government to conduct the pilgrimage with strict adherence to COVID-19 norms.

Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh sworn in as Uttarakhand governor

Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmit Singh was sworn in here on Wednesday as the new governor of Uttarakhand

Earthquake of 4.6 magnitude hits Uttarakhand's Joshimath today

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on the Richter scale hit Uttarakhand's Joshimath on Saturday, informed the National Center for Seismology.According to NCS, the tremors were felt 31 kilometres WSW of Joshimath at 5.58 am on Sunday."Earthquake of Magnitude:4.6, Occurred on 11-09-2021, 05:58:31 IST, Lat: 30.43 & Long: 79.26, Depth: 5.0 Km ,Location: 31km WSW of Joshimath, Uttarakhand," NCS said in a tweet.

U'khand HC asks Centre to hold meeting over roadways assets distribution

The Uttarakhand High Court urged central government to hold a meeting of the Chief Secretaries of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on September 15

Water level of Sharda river rises following cloudbursts in Uttarakhand

After a series of cloudbursts hit different areas in neighbouring Uttarakhand, there has been a surge in the water level of the Sharda river in Kheri district, officials said on Tuesday.

AAP promises free and quality health services to Uttarakhand

The AAP Monday promised quality health services to the people of Uttarakhand free of cost if the party comes to power in the state

UP govt announces 2-day relief from night curfew in wake of Janmashtami

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced relaxation in night curfew on Monday and Tuesday across the state, in view of the Janmashtami festival

Country's highest herbal park inaugurated near Indo-China border in U'khand

India's highest altitude herbal park situated at a height of 11,000 feet was inaugurated on Saturday at Mana village close to the Indo-China border in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, officials said.