Uttarakhand
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Char Dham Yatra suspended for 2 days as IMD issues red, orange alerts for heavy rains in Uttarakhand
India | Sep 26, 2026, 04:57 PM ISTThe IMD has issued red, orange and yellow rain alerts across Uttarakhand for September 26-27, with five districts under red alert on September 26.
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Speed News: EAM Jaishankar Attends First V4+India Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New York
Originals | Sep 22, 2026, 10:24 PM ISTEAM Jaishankar attends first V4+India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York. Rajya Sabha polls for 12 seats across UP, Uttarakhand and Bengal set for October 16. Congress questions delay in chargesheet filing in Ram temple donation theft case. Get all the latest updates in today's Speed News.
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Rajya Sabha polls on Oct 16: Puri, Ram Gopal seats among 11 up for election in UP, Uttarakhand
India | Sep 22, 2026, 11:59 AM ISTAccording to the Commission, the terms of the incumbent members holding 10 Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh and one from Uttarakhand are set to expire in November 2026.
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CM Dhami celebrates birthday with children with disabilities, encourages them to pursue their goals
India | Sep 16, 2026, 04:26 PM ISTCM Dhami said every child possesses immense talent and potential, and it is the collective responsibility of society to ensure that children with disabilities receive equal opportunities, dignity, and a supportive environment to move forward.
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Four students booked in Uttarakhand for MBBS admission using fake freedom fighter certificates
India | Sep 16, 2026, 07:46 AM ISTFour female students in Uttarakhand have been booked after allegedly using fake freedom fighter dependent certificates to secure MBBS admissions under the reserved quota. Their admissions have since been cancelled.
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India-US Yudh Abhyas 2026 begins: Why is this military exercise different from earlier editions?
India | Sep 15, 2026, 11:15 AM ISTThe 22nd joint military exercise between India and the US, 'Yudh Abhyas 2026 ', is being conducted simultaneously across the scorching deserts of Rajasthan and the high-altitude mountainous terrain of 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.