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Hindu Raksha Dal leader booked in Uttarakhand for threatening Kashmiris

A video of Sharma went viral on social media in which he demanded Kashmiri Muslims leave the state by Thursday morning

THDC synchronises first unit of 1,000 MW Tehri pumped storage project

State-owned THDC India on Thursday announced synchronisation of the first 250 MW unit of its pumped storage plant (PSP) in pump condenser mode at Tehri in Uttarakhand. In pump condenser mode of operation, the turbine is used to generate electricity and simultaneously as a condenser or a heat exchanger. THDC India is constructing a 1,000-MW (250 MW X 4 units) PSP project at Tehri. "CMD R K Vishnoi has announced achievement towards successful commissioning of India's first variable speed 1,000 MW PSP at Tehri with the successful synchronisation of its first unit (of 250 MW) to the Indian grid in pump condenser mode," THDC India said in a statement. The synchronisation took place on Wednesday. With the completion of this pumped storage project, the tehri hydro power complex will have a total installed capacity of 2,400 MW. The company is currently operating 1,000-MW Tehri HPP (hydro power project) and 400-MW Koteshwar HEP (hydro electric power). Based in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, THD

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume on June 30 after five-year gap

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will begin on June 30, after a gap of five years, an official statement said on Monday. The yatra will pass through the Lipulekh Pass located at an altitude of 17,000 feet in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district, it said. The pilgrimage, which is organised every year, was postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and since then it could not be conducted. But, due to the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, it will be conducted this year, it said. A meeting was held in New Delhi on Monday regarding the yatra under the aegis of the Uttarakhand government and the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. During the meeting, the responsibility of conducting the pilgrimage was handed over to the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam, it said. The yatra will commence from Delhi on June 30 in which there will be five groups of 50 people each, a total of 250 devotees, will take part. The first group for Kailash Mansarovar Y

Deoband-Roorkee rail line approved, cuts Delhi-Dehradun distance by 40 km

According to a press release from the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office (CMO), a successful speed trial was recently conducted on this section at 122 kmph

Uttarakhand board 10, 12 results 2025 date & time out; here's how to check

UBSE UK Board Class 10th, 12th results 2025 Date and Time: Students who appeared for the exam will be able to check and download their results at ubse.uk.gov.in

'Congress insulted Ambedkar': PM Modi accuses party of appeasement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of undermining BR Ambedkar's legacy, alleging the party disrespected him during his lifetime

HIV spike stuns Uttarakhand hospital with 477 cases in just 15 months

According to reports, the majority of patients are men and few infected children likely contracted the virus from mothers

Uttarakhand invites 63 vacancies for Group C positions, check details here

The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has declared opening of applications for various Group C vacancies. Application process began on April 5 and will end on April 29

Metropolis Healthcare expands footprint in North with Dapic acquisition

With its third acquisition in recent times, Metropolis' Ameera Shah said the firm will make another deal this financial year

Uttarakhand CM announces road connectivity to small settlements under PMGSY

CM said the department has identified 1490 roadless settlements under PMGSY-4 and completed the survey of construction of about 8500 km of roads in the first phase

U'khand HC directs Garhwal Commissioner over illegal constructions in Doon

The Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday put a stay on illegal constructions in Dehradun and Rishikesh, and directed Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey to appear before it through video conferencing on May 5 to explain how the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority is compounding the constructions being done in violation of the sanctioned maps in the two towns. A division bench of the high court comprising Chief Justice G Narendar and Justice Alok Mahra asked as to how the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MMDA) is compounding the constructions, which are being done in violation of the sanctioned maps. The high court asked the commissioner to appear before it on May 5 to explain the situation. Pankaj Agarwal, a resident of Rishikesh, and others had filed a public interest litigation before the high court claiming that many constructions are being done in Dehradun and Rishikesh in violation of the sanctioned maps. It was said in the petition that while the MDDA has b

'Rename Uttarakhand as Uttar Pradesh-2': Akhilesh Yadav taunts CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami says 15 places in four districts are being renamed to honour personalities who contributed to preserving Indian culture

Dhami govt to rename 15 Uttarakhand places to promote heritage. Full list

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the decision is aimed at inspiring people by honouring great personalities who contributed to the 'preservation of Indian culture'

ABREL sells Century pulp and paper business to ITC for ₹3,498 crore

Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd (ABREL) on Monday announced the sale of its pulp and paper business to ITC for Rs 3,498 crore as part of its strategy to focus on property business. In a regulatory filing, ABREL informed that its board approved the execution of the business transfer agreement for the divestment of pulp and paper undertaking situated in Lalkuan, Uttarakhand, by way of a slump sale to ITC Limited. "The transfer of the business will be for a lump-sum cash consideration of Rs 3,498 crore, to be paid by ITC to ABREL," the real estate firm said. The divestment of the pulp and paper undertaking is a value-unlocking exercise. "It will further enable the company to pursue growth opportunities in its core business - real estate," the statement said. Aditya Birla Real Estate Managing Director R K Dalmia said, "The divestment of the Pulp and Paper undertaking by ABREL is a strategic portfolio choice and unlocks value for the shareholders of ABREL". "The company has embarked on a

CM Dhami highlights achievements of 3 yrs; cites UCC, anti-conversion law

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday marked three years in office, highlighting the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), strict anti-conversion laws, and a crackdown on illegal mazars and madrassas as key achievements. Giving a "report card" on the state government's performance, Dhami said demographic change was a significant challenge his government faced and affirmed that it will continue to take actions like removing encroachments and verification drive to address the issue. Dhami said his government has tackled issues that were put on the back burner by previous governments. "Illegal mazars, constructions, and madrassas across the state were a big problem. We are conducting a drive against them, and action will continue until Uttarakhand is entirely encroachment-free. We won't hesitate to act against anything illegal," he said at a press conference on the eve of completing three years of his second tenure as Uttarakhand chief minister. The chie

U'khand CM Dhami announces Ganga, Sharda river corridors to boost tourism

The proposed river corridors aim to enhance infrastructure and provide better facilities for pilgrims visiting Uttarakhand, reinforcing the state's status as a major spiritual destination

Cong demands speaker, state BJP chief resign after U'khand FM's exit

Former Uttarakhand Assembly speaker Govind Singh Kunjwal on Friday said the resignation of cabinet minister Premchand Agarwal was not enough and demanded the resignations of incumbent Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan and state BJP president Mahendra Bhatt also from their posts for not being fair to the hill people despite representing the hills themselves. Agarwal, who held key portfolios like finance and parliamentary affairs in the Pushkar Singh Dhami cabinet, resigned after his "unparliamentary" remarks against the hill people during the Budget Session created a major controversy. Kunjwal accused Speaker Bhushan of behaving in the House in a partisan manner like a political party leader despite occupying a constitutional post when the Agarwal episode was going on. Daughter of former chief minister B C Khanduri, the Speaker is an MLA from Kotdwar. "The Chair is supposed to be neutral. But her conduct was obviously partisan. "She should have asked Agarwal to immediately take back hi

SC raps Uttarakhand govt for 'snail's pace' action on Corbett illegalities

The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Uttarakhand government for moving at a "snail's pace" against its senior officers accused of illegal constructions in Corbett Tiger Reserve. While ordering for the departmental proceedings to be concluded within three months, a bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih deprecated the state's practice of moving speedily against junior level officers but not against the senior officers. It noted an affidavit of the state elaborated on the departmental proceedings initiated against the officers. Referring to a chart placed before it, the court said the departmental proceedings were completed against 16 of the 17 officers who were in the rank of ranger, deputy ranger, etc. However, one of the officials died in a road accident unfortunately, it added. The bench said another chart indicated the proceedings moving at a snail's pace against senior officers. "We, therefore, direct the state government to conclude all the department

Uttarakhand finance minister resigns in tears amid public outrage

Uttarakhand's finance and parliamentary affairs minister Premchand Aggarwal's remark, perceived as disrespectful to hill residents, led to widespread protests

Uttarakhand Finance Minister Premchand Aggarwal resigns from Cabinet

Uttarakhand minister Premchand Aggarwal resigned from the Cabinet on Sunday, weeks after his remark in the assembly on people from the state's hill regions had sparked protests. Aggarwal, who held key portfolios, including finance and parliamentary affairs, submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his official residence, according to an official statement. During the budget session in February, Aggarwal reacted angrily to a comment directed towards him by Congress MLA Madan Bisht and said he had not fought for Uttarakhand's statehood to see a day when a dichotomy would be made between 'pahadi' and 'desi'. Aggarwal had also uttered an objectionable word during his argument with the opposition MLAs. His remark sparked anger among the people, especially those from the state's hill areas. The minister had expressed regret over his remark and the BJP's state leadership also summoned and instructed him to exercise restraint.