Uttarakhand
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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.
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Uttarakhand abolishes Madarsa Board; general school rules to be applied from today
India | Jul 01, 2026, 12:28 PM ISTUttarakhand has abolished its Madarsa Education Board. Under the new system, recognised institutions will follow NCERT-based curricula, teach modern subjects alongside religious education and comply with school-like academic and administrative standards.
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Car gets stuck on steep hairpin bend in Uttarakhand | Watch viral video
offbeat | Jul 01, 2026, 10:05 AM ISTA viral video from Uttarakhand's Landour showing a driver struggling to climb a steep hairpin bend has sparked a wider debate about whether India's driving schools and licence tests prepare motorists for real-world road conditions.
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Why Nihang Sikhs marched to Himachal-Uttarakhand border and what caused the tensions?
India | Jun 26, 2026, 09:40 AM ISTThe Nihang Sikh protesters said they would not return to Punjab until the four Nihang Sikhs arrested in connection with the Karnaprayag clash were released. Addressing reporters at the border, representatives of the group maintained that they had no intention of disrupting law and order.
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Char Dham, Hemkund Sahib Yatra going smoothly; miscreants spreading rumours to face action: CM Dhami
India | Jun 23, 2026, 05:11 PM ISTUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami warned that legal action would be taken against those spreading misinformation and appealed to maintain social harmony.
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Dhami govt tightens anti-corruption drive, recommends dismissal of officer in Haridwar land case
India | Jun 19, 2026, 06:16 PM ISTThe Uttarakhand government has recommended the dismissal of a former municipal commissioner and initiated major penalties against senior officials in the Haridwar Municipal Corporation land purchase case. The action is based on CM Pushkar Singh Dhami's zero-tolerance policy on corruption.
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Namo Bharat train to reach Rishikesh: How will it transform Delhi-UP-Uttarakhand travel?
Business | Jun 17, 2026, 11:23 PM ISTThe current 82-km-long Namo Bharat corridor between Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut will be extended by another 150 km to Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.