The Latest Breaking News from Uttarakhand

The Johar Valley in Pithoragarh Is the Himalayan Trade Corridor That Still Remembers Tibet

You arrive where the road ends and the old world beginsThe last motorable point before Milam is not dramatic. A dirt track, a few stone houses, the Gori Ganga running cold and grey below. But the valley you've entered, the Johar Valley, tucked into the northeastern edge of Pithoragarh district,…

Times Life · Aug 15

Uttarakhand: Around 20 tourists injured as tempo traveller falls into gorge in Nainital

Around twenty tourists were injured when their tempo traveller fell into a deep gorge near Nainital. Police and SDRF teams quickly launched a rescue operation to help the injured passengers. The injured individuals were then transported to a local health center for necessary medical treatment. Earlier, a car also skidded…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Tunnel collapses at an Indian hydropower project, killing at least 7

Officials say an under-construction tunnel has collapsed at a hydropower project in India’s northern hill state of Uttarakhand, leaving at least seven workers dead

The Independent UK · Aug 14

How the Pench-Kanha Wildlife Corridor Did More for Tigers Than Decades of Conservation Alone

The problem with a perfect fenceKanha Tiger Reserve has been protected since 1955. Pench since 1977. For decades, both reserves ran camera-trap surveys, anti-poaching patrols, and strict buffer-zone rules. Tiger numbers inside each park held steady, then grew modestly. But the populations were not truly recovering, they were holding. A…

Times Life · Aug 13

School Holiday August 13, 2026: Where are schools and colleges closed? From Karnataka and Maharashtra to Uttarakhand, check the full list of states

School holiday August 13, 2026: As heavy rainfall is predicted across various Indian states, school closures are under review. While no nationwide holiday has been declared for August 13, 2026, local decisions are made based on regional weather conditions and safety. Students are advised to stay updated with communications from…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Five Jyotirlinga Temples Across India Where Shiva's Presence Still Stops You Cold

Kashi Vishwanath, VaranasiYou will smell the marigolds before you see the spire. Kashi Vishwanath sits inside the old city's warren of lanes so narrow that two people with bags cannot pass each other without turning sideways, and by the time you reach the sanctum you have already been jostled, blessed,…

Times Life · Aug 11

Weather Today: Heavy rain to lash Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat and Maharashtra as IMD warns of intense monsoon spell across India

Weather Today: India anticipates widespread rainfall and thunderstorms on Tuesday, August 11. Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast across several northern and central regions. The monsoon trough and a low-pressure area are driving the active weather systems. Many states will experience thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds over the coming…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

School holiday tomorrow, August 11: Check state-wise updates amid rain, Kanwar Yatra

On Tuesday, August 11, schools across various districts in India are expected to remain closed because of heavy rains and the ongoing Kanwar Yatra preparations. Specifically, schools in Haridwar will be closed until that date, while Bageshwar is pending further announcements. Additionally, closures are anticipated in Uttar Pradesh districts such…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Meerut-Haridwar travel time set to fall to 90 minutes from 3 hours as Uttarakhand clears Ganga Expressway extension; check route, cities and latest project details

Uttarakhand's cabinet approved extending the Ganga Expressway to Haridwar. This extension will significantly reduce travel time between Meerut and Haridwar. The project aims to improve connectivity for business and religious travel. It will also enhance access for pilgrims undertaking the Char Dham Yatra. The overall expressway network will eventually span…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Harsh Goenka in awe of India's Rapunzel Renu Dhariyal, who credits Indian natural hair care for nearly 9-foot-long hair

Harsh Goenka has highlighted Renu Dhariyal of Uttarakhand, whose 271.5-cm hair has earned her the Guinness World Record for the longest hair on a living woman. Dhariyal has not cut her hair since 2015 and credits traditional Indian natural hair-care methods for maintaining her nearly 9-foot-long locks.

The Economic Times · Aug 10