Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami breaks silence on Daler Mehndi row, speaks to Mika Singh over phone
India | Oct 22, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTThe controversy continues following the circulation of a video in which Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal loses his temper with singer Daler Mehndi. Now, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has also issued his first statement regarding the matter.
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Uttarakhand: Dhami government ends Friday holiday in madrasas, announces Sunday off for all
India | Oct 21, 2026, 02:58 PM ISTThe Dhami-led state government abolished the Friday holiday in madrasas and announced a uniform holiday on Sundays instead. This move has sparked political debate, and within the Muslim community, there are differing perspectives.
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Dhal Singh Bisen sworn in as Uttarakhand Governor, vows to work for state's prosperity
India | Oct 19, 2026, 12:21 PM ISTDr Dhal Singh Bisen has been sworn in as Uttarakhand Governor. The oath of the office was administered to him by Acting Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court, Manoj Kumar Tiwari, at the Lok Bhavan in Dehradun.
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Uttarakhand Industry Secretary dismisses misleading reports on Investors Summit, says data in public
India | Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 PM ISTSecretary Industries and Secretary to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Vinay Shankar Pandey said that the government's investment process is transparent, with complete project details available on the Industries Department and Single Window portals.
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'Question mark on my married life': Uttarakhand minister accuses husband of plotting to kill her
India | Oct 16, 2026, 11:41 AM ISTIn a video on Facebook, Uttarakhand Woman and Child Welfare Minister Rekha Arya has accused her husband Girdhari Lal Sahu of plotting to kill her. Based on her complaint, an FIR has been filed and a probe is underway.
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Uttarakhand Police details Ankita Bhandari murder probe, says all 3 convicts serving life terms
India | Oct 15, 2026, 07:04 PM ISTAnkita Bhandari, 19, worked as a receptionist at the Vanantra Resort in Rishikesh, where she was murdered on September 18, 2022. Her body was recovered from the Chilla canal four days later.
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BJP wins 10 Rajya Sabha seats unopposed across three states; SP gets 2, Congress draws a blank
India | Oct 09, 2026, 11:59 PM IST12 MPs have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from UP, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal in the 2026 elections. The BJP has won 10 of these 12 seats, while the SP has secured two seats.
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CM Pushkar Singh Dhami prays in Uttarkashi to mark PM Modi's completion of 25 years in public servic
India | Oct 07, 2026, 11:16 AM ISTChief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami prayed for PM Modi’s good health, long life and continued success, and praised his contribution to national service, public welfare and India’s development.
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Uttarakhand Congress faces rift over Harish Rawat's yatra; Venugopal says 'no individual campaigns'
India | Oct 05, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTThe Congress has raised objections to Harish Singh Rawat's public outreach campaign 'Jan Samvad Yatra', with party's senior Lok Sabha member KC Venugopal saying that the grand old party will not tolerate any individual campaign.
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CM Pushkar Dhami inaugurates Uttarakhand Aadi Rangotsav, dances with tribal artists and plays dhol
India | Oct 04, 2026, 07:17 PM ISTInaugurating the three-day Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at Uttarakhand in Khatima, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said his government has taken many steps to empower tribal communities and make them self-reliant by connecting them with education, healthcare, employment and basic amenities.
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Uttarakhand voter count drops by over 8 lakh after SIR, check how many voters left in state
India | Oct 04, 2026, 07:13 AM ISTThe final electoral roll comprises 3,737,701 male voters, 3,421,036 female voters, and 212 third-gender voters. It includes 72,656 voters in the 18-19 age group and 1,22,892 voters aged over 80.
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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.