Uttarakhand
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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.
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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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Newlywed woman from Delhi found dead in homestay room in Uttarakhand's Mussoorie, probe underway
India | Jun 16, 2026, 06:16 PM ISTPolice added that Gayatri and her husband reached the Kiana Homestay at Tipridhar (also referred to as Tipri Dhar) late on the night of June 14 after travelling from Delhi to Rishikesh the previous day.
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Mukesh Ambani offers prayers at Kedarnath and Badrinath, donates Rs 5 crore to each temple
India | Jun 15, 2026, 07:21 PM ISTReliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani's visit comes during the ongoing Char Dham Yatra, when thousands of devotees from across the country are visiting the revered Himalayan shrines.
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12 years of Modi govt: Pushkar Singh Dhami hails PM's legacy, says India has entered a new era
India | Jun 12, 2026, 07:17 PM ISTUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12 years in office, highlighting welfare schemes, infrastructure growth, national security achievements and Uttarakhand's transformation under the double-engine government model.
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Kainchi Dham fair 2026: No private vehicle entry allowed, major traffic advisory issued | Check here
India | Jun 11, 2026, 07:28 PM ISTNainital Police have announced a special traffic plan for the Kainchi Dham Foundation Day Fair on June 15. Private vehicles will not be allowed near the temple, with devotees required to use designated parking areas and shuttle services.
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Just want our daughter back safe: Family's wait grows as MBA student remains missing for 12 days
India | Jun 10, 2026, 12:08 PM ISTBabita's father, Gopal Pandey, says the family is struggling to cope with the uncertainty. His voice breaks every time he speaks about his daughter, whose future was filled with dreams and ambitions.
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Uttarakhand's Disaster Management Model goes global, wins praise at BRICS meet
India | Jun 08, 2026, 12:26 PM ISTThe state's disaster management framework, developed over years of dealing with floods, landslides and extreme weather events, was presented as a model that could offer valuable lessons for other disaster-prone regions.