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Uttarakhand: 88 students of IIT Roorkee test coronavirus positive

Nearly 88 students of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee in Uttarakhand's Haridwar district have tested positive for coronavirus, an institute official said on Thursday

Up in smoke: Uttarakhand looks to the clouds, forest fires rage on

In the last 2 or 3 days, forest fires have broken out with seething frenzy in many areas of the hill state, and are threatening to destroy the rich plant and animal wealth of the Himalayan region

Huge crowds unlikely on major bathing days during this Kumbh: Officials

Kumbh Mela officials have made all arrangements for the three key bathing dates on the banks of Ganga but said they do not expect any huge turnout of devotees due to anti-Covid restrictions

Rishikesh's Bharat Bhoomi Tourist complex to be set up as Covid care centre

The Dehradun district administration has acquired Bharat Bhumi Tourist complex under Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam in Rishikesh to utilise it as a Covid care centre

Uttarakhand: DGP warns of strict action in case of violation of Covid norms

With coronavirus cases on the rise in Uttarakhand, Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Kumar on Monday appealed to people to strictly follow Covid-19 protocols and stay safe or face action

Uttarakhand DGP directs strict enforcement of Covid protocol as cases rise

The Director-General of Police of Uttarakhand has directed all policemen in all districts to strictly implement the Covid Protocol Enforcement in view of the fast-growing cases of Corona infection.

Uttarakhand DGP administers oath to personnel for conducting safe Kumbh

Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar on Sunday administered an oath to over 10,000 police personnel and paramilitary staff on the banks of the Ganga here to conduct a safe and grand Kumbh Mela

Covid-19: Uttarakhand CM appeals to people to celebrate Holi at their home

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat has appealed to the people of the state to celebrate Holi at their home while adhering to the COVID-19 guidelines

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat tests positive for coronavirus infection

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat on Monday said he has tested positive for Covid-19

America ruled India for 200 years: Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat

In another gaffe within fortnight after assuming office, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat said the "United States ruled India for 200 years"

'Rawat capable of answering on ripped jeans remark, no reason to link RSS'

RSS General Secretary Dattatray Hosabale said Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat is capable of answering on his 'ripped jeans' remark and added that there is no reason to link everything to the RSS

Uttarakhand CM directs police to prepare for Kumbh, Char Dham Yatra, Covid

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat said that the coming times will be challenging for the state police considering the Kumbh, Char Dham Yatra and Coronavirus pandemic

U'khand: Congress holds rally against BJP govt over inflation, fuel prices

To protest the rising inflation, fuel prices, unemployment, and anarchy in Uttarakhand, the Congress on Sunday took out a protest march against the BJP government in the state.

Uttarakhand CM Rawat faces an uphill task a year ahead of Assembly polls

Rawat has crossed the big hurdle of expanding his cabinet. A couple of MLAs might be sulking for not getting a berth but there is no revolt

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat to expand Cabinet soon

Assembly polls in the state are scheduled to take place in 2022

Thousands of devotees take holy dip in Haridwar on Maha Shivratri

Thousands of devotees took holy dip at Har Ki Pauri ghat in Haridwar on the occasion of Maha Shivratri on Thursday morning

From youth leader to Uttarakhand CM: Tracing T S Rawat's political journey

Most of the state BJP leaders agreed that Rawat, a first time MP from Pauri constituency, was a surprise choice for the top post

Tirath Singh Rawat sworn in as Chief Minister of Uttarakhand

Tirath Singh Rawat has big shoes to fill: His chief ministership creates more problems for BJP than it can solve

LIVE: Mamata says she was attacked in Nandigram, calls it a conspiracy

Mamata Banerjee rushed to SSKM Hospital in Kolkata after she suffers injury in Nandigram. Stay tuned for latest news live updates.

Was hurt when he was denied ticket from Chaubattakhal: U'khand CM's wife

The wife of newly sworn-in Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat said she was hurt when he was denied a party ticket by the BJP from Chaubattakhal assembly constituency in the 2017 assembly polls