The Latest Breaking News from Uttarakhand

Haldwani news: Curfew lifted in outer areas of violence-hit Haldwani, Uttarakhand, but remains in force in Banbhoolpura; situation under control.

This week, Newslaundry turned 12 years old. Against all odds, we’ve brought you ground reports, podcasts, video stories, media critique and shows. And this week, we will dissect the useful as well as the most ridiculous aspects of the Uniform Civil Code recently passed by the Uttarakhand assembly.  

From Bihar BJP MLAs being shifted to Bodh Gaya, to India avenging loss to the USA, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.

Haldwani violence: Five killed and 14 injured in violent clashes after demolition of madrasa and masjid in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani.

Couples must register with the government, or risk going to jail. That’s in a law that is also worrying India’s Muslims.

Authorities in Uttarakhand state’s Haldwani bulldoze mosque and religious school, triggering anger among the residents.

Following violent clashes in Haldwani's Banbhoolpura area, Uttarakhand Police on Friday said they are using CCTV footage to identify rioters and stone pelters. Read further on Dynamite News:

Four people died and over 100 police personnel were injured after violence erupted in Haldwani's Banbhoolpura area on Thursday during an anti-encroachment drive. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted searches against Congress leader and former minister Harak Singh Rawat as part of a money laundering investigation. Read further on Dynamite News:

ED Raids: Enforcement Directorate conducts searches against Congress leader Harak Singh Rawat for alleged money laundering in Dehradun.

Oldest Muslim body in India opposes Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code, calling it discriminatory and a threat to religious freedom.