Dehra Dun
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Dehradun woman alleges Rapido driver left her stranded in rain after route dispute, company responds
offbeat | Jul 25, 2026, 04:06 PM ISTA Dehradun woman has alleged that a Rapido driver left her and a friend stranded on the roadside during heavy rain after a dispute over the route. The viral Instagram video prompted Rapido to respond, while the incident sparked a wider debate on passenger safety.
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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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Rahul Gandhi's Dehradun event marred by tragedy as Cong worker dies after iron pole falls at venue
India | Jul 17, 2026, 12:34 PM ISTA Congress worker died after an iron pole collapsed at the venue of Rahul Gandhi's 'Students' Voice' programme in Dehradun. Police have launched an investigation into the incident and are examining whether safety norms were followed during the event preparations.
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'I am sorry...': NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Dehradun just days before re-exam
India | Jun 17, 2026, 03:36 PM ISTThe deceased student was under stress after the exam was cancelled following the paper leak controversy. She left behind a suicide note expressing disappointment and frustration over not being able to achieve success in her studies.
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Woman who went missing from train while returning from Kedarnath with husband, found safe in Bihar
India | May 11, 2026, 05:37 PM ISTPragya Singh and her husband Manish, residents of Kanpur, were returning from a pilgrimage to Kedarnath when the incident took place. During the journey, the couple reportedly got into an argument while the train was passing through the Laksar Kotwali.
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Uttarakhand to soon have vast network of highways, Nitin Gadkari shares details of several projects
Business | Apr 14, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTThe 4-lane road from Paonta Sahib to Ballupur via Dehradun, costing Rs 1,650 crore, will be operational in May 2026. This will provide better connectivity between the religious sites of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
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PM Modi inaugurates Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, calls it 'new gateway to development'
India | Apr 14, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTA 12-km elevated wildlife corridor, among the longest in Asia, has been built to allow animals to move freely across forest areas. The structure includes several animal passes, dedicated underpasses for elephants, and a tunnel near the Daat Kali temple.
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Brigadier Joshi murder case: Key suspect shot in leg during late-night encounter
India | Apr 04, 2026, 07:11 AM ISTPolice identified the arrested suspects as Mohammad Kavish Hussain Tyagi from Muzaffarnagar, who was injured in the encounter, and Shantanu Tyagi from Saharanpur.
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Retired Army Brigadier dies after being hit by a stray bullet during road rage incident in Dehradun
India | Mar 30, 2026, 03:50 PM ISTPolice said the occupants of the Scorpio allegedly chased the Fortuner and fired shots, reportedly aiming at its tyres. During the firing, one of the bullets struck Mukesh Joshi, a 74-year-old retired Army brigadier, who was taking his routine morning walk nearby.
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Delhi-Dehradun expressway expected to open for public in early April, preparations in full swing
Business | Mar 27, 2026, 03:28 PM ISTAccording to an official, the inauguration ceremony will be held at the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, and preparations are underway in full swing.
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3 killed, 7 injured as bus plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand's Kalsi; rescue operations underway
India | Feb 03, 2026, 12:31 PM ISTA bus carrying passengers fell into a gorge in the Kalsi area of Dehradun district. SDRF teams are at the accident site and conducting search and rescue operations.
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Angel Chakma case: Dehradun Police rules out racial violence, says he was attacked by Manipuri youth
India | Dec 30, 2025, 11:41 AM ISTDehradun Police said Angel Chakma and his brother were attacked by a Manipuri resident named Suraj Khawas and his friends following an argument between the two sides and that no angle of racial violence has emerged till now.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Who will guarantee the safety of students from the Northeast?
Aaj Ki Baat | Dec 29, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTIn Dehradun, some thugs murdered a young man from Tripura. The thugs, who were drunk, killed Angel Chakma simply because he looked different, even though he repeatedly insisted that he was an Indian.
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Army chief Upendra Dwivedi joins officers for pushups in IMA passing out parade | WATCH
India | Dec 13, 2025, 11:12 PM ISTArmy Chief Upendra Dwivedi was the reviewing officer at the IMA passing-out parade in Dehradun. Dwivedi showcased his fitness skills by performing a set of push-ups in front of the young officers present at the event.
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Delhi–Dehradun Expressway begins trial run near Geeta Colony; stretch to ease congestion | Video
Business | Dec 01, 2025, 07:25 AM ISTThis expressway will start from Akshardham and reach Dehradun, passing through Baghpat, Shamli, and Saharanpur. It will intersect with the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE) in Khekra.
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Uttarakhand bags Rs 100 cr central incentive due to remarkable, continuous reforms in mining sector
India | Nov 19, 2025, 05:27 PM ISTThe central government's review report notes that Uttarakhand is consistently improving and implementing policy changes effectively in the mining sector.
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What was the name of Uttarakhand when it was founded and why was it being changed?
India | Nov 09, 2025, 09:23 AM ISTUttarakhand Foundation Day: The state initially called 'Uttaranchal' at its formation in 2000 faced strong public and political demand for its traditional name, 'Uttarakhand,' due to the region's deep historical and cultural association with that label.
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Delhi–Dehradun Expressway expected to open by February 2026 after multiple delays: Report
Business | Nov 07, 2025, 12:19 PM ISTAccording to some reports, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has given its instructions to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to inaugurate the expressway only after all four phases enter completion.
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Uttarakhand government launches free training program to prepare youth for Agniveer recruitment
India | Oct 23, 2025, 06:51 PM ISTUttarakhand: The initiative is part of Uttarakhand’s larger mission to empower youth, promoting physical fitness, skill enhancement, and a spirit of patriotism. Through this program, the government aims to motivate thousands of young people to pursue careers in the armed forces.
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Delhi-Dehradun highway expansion gets green signal, mega upgrade begins from Meerut to Roorkee
Business | Oct 06, 2025, 05:34 PM ISTThe Union Ministry of Road and Shipping has given its go-ahead to the expansion of the national highway from four lanes to six lanes.