The Latest Breaking News from Uttarakhand

Haridwar: Devotees take holy dip in river Ganga on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya

Devotees celebrated Somvati Amavasya at the banks of the Ganga river in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on Monday.

Dynamite News · Nov 13, 2023

Dozens of workers feared trapped after India tunnel collapse

Rescue efforts are under way to reach workers trapped in tunnel collapse in India’s Uttarakhand state.

Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2023

Uttarakhand Tragedy: Tunnel collapses in Uttarkashi, 36 workers trapped; Rescue operations on

A portion of the under-construction tunnel connecting Silkyara to Dandalgaon collapsed on Saturday night in Uttarkashi. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 12, 2023

Formalities for early start of Jamrani Dam to be completed soon: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

DEHRADUN: Nearly 500 families across 15 villages in Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar districts have to be displaced for the ambitious Jamrani multi-purpose project.

The Times of India · Oct 28, 2023

More arrests in Lalit Patil drug case after Mumbai police nab key aide from Uttarakhand

Mumbai police nab Harish Pant, an associate of drug kingpin Lalit Patil, from Uttarakhand. Patil and Pant remanded in police custody till Oct 30. Pune police suspends Assistant Police Inspector Savita Bhagwat for security lapses. Congress MLA Ravindra Dhangekar accuses Dr. Sanjeev Thakur of providing "five-star treatment" to Patil. Shiv…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

CBI summons ex-Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat in horse trading case

CBI serves notice to ex-Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat at hospital; seeks voice samples in bribery case. Rawat expresses shock, requests new date citing health reasons. Case dates back to 2016 when video surfaced of Rawat allegedly buying support of MLAs during President's rule. CBI also booked ex-Cabinet Minister & CEO…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Uttarakhand government signs MoUs worth ₹10,150 crore at Chennai roadshow

Uttarakhand CM Dhami signs MoUs worth ₹10,150 crore in Chennai roadshow ahead of GIM. Invites industrial groups to attend GIM in Dehradun on Dec 8-9. State amended 30 policies to make it investor-friendly with 'Peace to Prosperity' mantra.

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Vice-President Dhankhar with family pays obeisance at Kedarnath and Badrinath Dham

Vice-President Dhankhar along with his wife also offered prayers at the Kedarnath temple. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 27, 2023

Uttarakhand government brings Waqf Board properties under RTI

SIC orders Waqf Board to put 2200 properties in Uttarakhand under RTI Act. RTI officers to be appointed and manuals to be prepared within 6 months. Order issued after advocate filed appeal seeking info on development in Roorkee's Piran Kaliyar Dargah. Right wing organisations complained about revenue model of Waqf…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

All-round Deepak Chahar steers Rajasthan to victory in Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy

After his vital contribution with the ball, Deepak Chahar turned up with a match-winning cameo of unbeaten 27 off 14 balls to enable Rajasthan register a four-wicket win against Uttarakhand in a Group D game of the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023-24 in Mohali on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Oct 25, 2023