Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand govt recognises 26 madrasas, CM says all children should receive good, modern education
India | Sep 02, 2026, 09:43 PM ISTUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that granting official recognition to 26 operational madrasas represents a foundational step toward establishing a structured educational framework across the state.
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Uttarakhand Waqf Board rolls out new 'nikahnama' after UCC, second marriage to face legal action
India | Sep 02, 2026, 08:14 PM ISTAfter the implementation of UCC, the Uttarakhand Waqf Board has removed second, third, and fourth marriages from the 'nikahnama'. It will now only mention one Nikah.
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Uttarakhand sets new benchmark in soldiers' welfare; sets up dedicated employment cell for Agniveers
India | Aug 27, 2026, 09:43 PM ISTUttarakhand is strengthening soldiers' welfare with an Agniveer Employment Cell, higher financial aid, government jobs and Sainya Dham. The state has also announced 10 per cent government job reservation for Agniveers and support for military families.
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Uttarakhand to set up India's first 'Agniveer Employment Cell' to help with jobs and govt schemes
India | Aug 25, 2026, 05:32 PM ISTChief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to decide to set up a dedicated cell for Agniveers returning after completing their service.
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CM Dhami launches Chaupal 2026, announces marketing centre to boost Uttarakhand rural businesses
India | Aug 21, 2026, 06:13 PM ISTUttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami launched Chaupal 2026 and announced a state-level marketing centre in Dehradun. The initiative will support rural entrepreneurs, women, SHGs and local products while strengthening market access.
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CM Dhami hits out at Rahul Gandhi on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, says 'nation is watching'
India | Aug 14, 2026, 06:34 PM ISTUttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami attacked Rahul Gandhi over his alleged remarks against PM Modi during a Partition Horrors Remembrance Day event in Haridwar. Dhami also targeted the Congress over the Haldwani controversy and accused the party of doing divisive politics.
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Independence Day 2026: Uttarakhand Governor Gurmit Singh outlines roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047
India | Aug 14, 2026, 04:08 PM ISTUttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh has outlined a vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, calling for technology, research and youth-led innovation to drive India's next phase of growth. He also stresses women's empowerment, ethical governance and Uttarakhand's potential in several sectors.
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7 dead, 13 injured as water, debris enter tunnel in Uttarakhand's Chamoli; 3 still trapped | Updates
India | Aug 14, 2026, 10:33 AM ISTThe incident left seven people dead after water and debris entered an under-construction tunnel at Pipalkoti in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Two people are still trapped and a rescue operation is underway for them.
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Four workers trapped, 18 rescued as tunnel collapses in Uttarakhand's Chamoli; rescue ops underway
India | Aug 13, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTMore than 20 workers were trapped inside an under-construction tunnel in Chamoli's Pipalkoti area after debris and water entered the structure. 18 workers have been rescued so far, while NDRF, SDRF and local administration teams are continuing a major operation to evacuate the remaining workers.
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Uttarakhand woman grows 8-foot-10-inch hair, breaks Ukrainian woman's Guinness World Record
offbeat | Aug 08, 2026, 12:52 PM ISTRenu Dhariyal from Uttarakhand has earned a Guinness World Record after growing her hair to 271.50 cm, or 8 feet 10 inches. Growing it since 2015, she has spent years caring for her exceptionally long locks using patience and natural hair-care methods.
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India's electric flying car dream gets wings as Uttarakhand man conducts first test flight | WATCH
India | Aug 07, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTRavi Tamta from Uttarakhand has successfully test-flown HAPIDA SKYNeX -- a single-seater electric flying vehicle developed through his startup. The prototype has gone viral on social media and represents a major milestone in India's personal air mobility ambitions.
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Heavy rain triggers high alert in Rudraprayag as Alaknanda, Mandakini rivers swell; schools shut
India | Aug 06, 2026, 03:48 PM ISTHeavy rainfall has triggered a high alert in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag after rising water levels in the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. Schools have been closed as a precaution while the IMD has issued orange and yellow alerts across multiple districts.
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Girl sings 'Modi Hai To Mumkin Hai' before Uttarakhand CM Dhami in Haridwar, video goes viral
India | Aug 01, 2026, 08:15 PM ISTUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami was left impressed by a young girl who sang "Modi hai toh mumkin hai" song in front of him during an event in Haridwar. The chief minister lauded the girl while recognising the country's youth as key contruibutor in India's development.
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Assistant professor nabbed over UTU semester paper leak in Uttarakhand, shared questions on WhatsApp
India | Jul 23, 2026, 08:15 PM ISTAn assistant professor at Shivalik College of Engineering in Dehradun has been arrested for allegedly sharing important questions with students ahead of a Uttarakhand Technical University (UTU) semester examination.
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'Development will continue...': CM Dhami hails Uttarakhand's progress at 'Yuva Agniveer Samvad'
India | Jul 17, 2026, 01:46 PM ISTUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed the "Yuva Agniveer Samvad" programme, where he highlighted the state's achievements, including UCC implementation, transparent recruitments and women's empowerment. He also said development would continue until it reaches every citizen.
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Congress MLA praises CM Pushkar Singh Dhami at Chamoli event, says no bias in development work
India | Jul 15, 2026, 08:55 PM ISTCongress MLA Lakhpat Butola publicly praised Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami during a programme in Chamoli, saying his constituency received development work without political bias. Dhami also announced projects worth Rs 155.36 crore for the district.
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Key accused Pramod Nautiyal arrested from Dehradun in Badrinath donation theft case
India | Jul 13, 2026, 11:20 AM ISTChamoli Police has arrested Pramod Nautiyal, the main accused in the alleged Badrinath Dham donation theft case from Dehradun. He is being questioned in Badrinath and will be produced before a court later on Monday.
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House collapses in Tehri Garhwal as heavy downpour triggers landslide fears in Uttarakhand| VIDEO
India | Jul 09, 2026, 12:25 PM ISTA portion of a hotel and a house collapsed in Uttarakhand's Tehri Garhwal district after continuous heavy rainfall weakened the ground. No casualties were reported as both buildings were vacant at the time of the incident.
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Uttarakhand CM completes 5 years in office, launches 'Jan Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan Jan Ke Dwar' phase 2
India | Jul 04, 2026, 12:47 PM ISTUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami completed five years in office on Friday, saying he never counted the days during his tenure and remained focused on serving the people.
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Uttarakhand on rain alert as landslides block Badrinath highway, Kedarnath route; rivers in spate
India | Jul 02, 2026, 06:58 PM ISTThe IMD has warned of continued heavy rainfall in parts of Uttarakhand, raising the risk of landslides and flash floods. Authorities have advised residents and Char Dham pilgrims to monitor weather updates and road conditions before travelling.