The Latest Breaking News from Uttarkashi

Actor couple bring ancient Jagannath temple of Uttarkashi into limelight

BHUBANESWAR: The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board and Uttarkashi District Administration has decided to revive and maintain a centuries old Jagannath Temple in Sald village, which was lying neglected for years after it was brought to limelight by Odia actors Sabyasachi and Archita.

The Times of India · Jul 8, 2023

After Joshimath, wide cracks in Uttarkashi village cause panic

Wide cracks have appeared in the roads and walls of several homes in Mastari village here, nearly 300 km from Joshimath, which caught national attention earlier this year when thousands of people had to be evacuated to safer locations due to land subsidence.

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023

No public namaz held in Uttarakhand’s Purola town

In the sensitive Purola town in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, Muslims did not gather for namaz in public places on the occasion of Id-ul-Azha on June 29, following pressure from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). Many drove to far-off places to offer namaz.

The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023

TV Newsance 215: R Bharat’s Biparjoy joke and the truth about Uttarkashi

As Cyclone Biparjoy hit Gujarat this week, we were hit by some crazy reporting from Republic Bharat’s anchor Sweta Tripathi. She stumbled around the studio with an umbrella, visuals of a cyclone in Florida playing behind her – all while reporting on Gujarat. 

Newslaundry · Jun 17, 2023

Uttarkashi communal tensions | Local trade bodies, Hindutva outfits call off mahapanchayat

The call for a mahapanchayat given by local trade bodies and Hindutva outfits in Uttarakhand’s Purola in protest against alleged incidents of love jihad was withdrawn.

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023

Uttarkashi communal tensions | Paramount duty of State that law, order and peace is maintained: Uttarakhand HC

The Nainital High Court on June 15, hearing a plea to prevent Hindu outfits from holding a mahapanchayat against love jihad in Uttarkashi, said it is the paramount duty of the State that law, order and peace is maintained and that there is no loss of life and property of…

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023

Uttarakhand HC to hear plea against proposed mahapanchayat in Uttarkashi by right wing groups

The vacation bench of Supreme Court refused to entertain the urgent petition to prevent ‘mahapanchayat’ proposed to be held in Purola, saying law and order is an issue of State and hence the petitioners should move to the High Court. 

The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023

Uttarkashi communal tensions | Petitioners move Supreme Court for ban on mahapanchayat

A petition has been filed a petition in the Supreme Court demanding an immediate ban on proposed mahapanchayat by right-wing groups at Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand. Terming it an attempt to incite communal riots, the petitioners have asked the SC to intervene in the matter.

The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023

Uttarkashi communal tensions | Waqf Board appeals to CM Dhami to ensure safety of Muslims

The Uttarakhand Waqf Board appealed to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on June 12 to dispel the fear among Muslims about their safety in the State in the wake of communal tension in Uttarkashi district.

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023

Background checks will curb ‘love jihad’, says Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami

The CM’s statement came a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) minority morcha chief in Uttarkashi, was forced to leave his home after protests by right-wing groups.

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023