Uttarakhand
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Corrupt Uttarakhand forest official removed after court's 'Chief Minister not king' rap
India | Sep 05, 2024, 01:33 PM ISTThe Supreme Court on Wednesday reprimanded Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for appointing Rahul as the Director of Rajaji Tiger Reserve disregarding the advice of the state forest minister and the chief secretary to reconsider his decision.
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'Chief Ministers not kings': Supreme Court questions Uttarakhand CM over IFS officer appointment
India | Sep 05, 2024, 07:20 AM ISTUttarakhand news: The court observed that there was a specific noting right from the first officer, which was endorsed by the deputy secretary, the principal secretary and also by the state's forest minister that Rahul should not be posted as the director of the Rajaji Tiger Reserve.
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Barber's obscene gesture at minor girl triggers massive protests in Uttarakhand's Chamoli
India | Sep 01, 2024, 07:29 PM ISTThe barber allegedly made obscene gesture towards a teenage girl which triggered massive protests by the locals in Uttarakhand's Chamoli. The accused went absconding after the incident.
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Helicopter being airlifted by MI-17 crashes in Kedarnath | VIDEO
India | Aug 31, 2024, 01:12 PM ISTThe pilgrimage route had been largely suspended in August due to rain-induced landslides, leaving thousands stranded. Rescue efforts are ongoing with assistance from the Air Force’s Chinook and MI-17 helicopters, along with private choppers.
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UKPSC PCS Civil Services Prelims Result 2024 announced, direct link here
Jobs | Aug 28, 2024, 07:16 PM ISTUKPSC PSCS Civil Services Prelims Results have been announced by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC). Candidates who appeared in the said exam can download their scorecards from the official website, psc.uk.gov.in.
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Video shows 'Om' and snow disappear from world-famous mountain in Uttarakhand. Know why
India | Aug 27, 2024, 10:06 AM ISTDue to melting of snow, the 'Om' sign has disappeared from the world-famous mountain in Uttarakhand. According to reports, now only a black mountain is visible. What is the reason? Read to know more..
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Uttarakhand: Four Nepali nationals found dead under debris in Rudraprayag
India | Aug 23, 2024, 09:05 AM ISTFour people, all Nepali nationals, were found dead after being trapped in debris near the Phanta helipad in Rudraprayag. Rescue efforts were conducted by disaster management teams, who are now transporting the bodies to Rudraprayag.
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Uttarakhand: Teenage girl gang-raped inside bus in Dehradun, five arrested
Crime | Aug 19, 2024, 12:14 PM ISTThe girl was found sitting alone on the Dehradun ISBT platform late at night on August 12, from where she was sent to Bal Niketan. At Bal Niketan, she revealed the ordeal during counselling.
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Weather forecast: IMD issues heavy rainfall alert in THESE states
India | Aug 18, 2024, 11:04 AM ISTThe Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for many states with likely light rainfall in the national capital. Rajasthan, which witnessed heavy rains will get relief, according to the weather department.
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Nurse raped, murdered while returning from work in Uttarakhand, accused arrested
India | Aug 16, 2024, 09:43 AM ISTA nurse working at a private hospital in Uttarakhand was brutally raped and murdered while returning home from work. The police said they have arrested the accused, a daily wage laborer, after the victim's body was found week later from Uttar Pradesh.
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Uttarakhand: Two die as vehicle ferrying pilgrims to temple swept away in flooded stream
India | Aug 09, 2024, 09:50 PM ISTUttarakhand news: The dead were identified as Balwinder Kaur (14) and Sona Kaur (24), Pande said. The injured included five-year-old Seema, sisters Pawandeep and Amandeep Kaur, Geeta Kathait and the driver Uvaish.
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Weather forecast: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in THESE states | Check details
India | Aug 06, 2024, 09:13 AM ISTThe IMD has issued rainfall alerts for many states. The rainfall has already caused severe waterlogging, flooding and landslides in many states. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have witnessed cloudbursts.
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Why do landslides occur and what are the susceptible regions in India? Explained
Explainers | Aug 05, 2024, 01:02 PM ISTKerala, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra witnessed landslides amidst monsoon this year. Here are some of the reasons of why landslides occur and what are some of the most landslide-prone regions in the country.
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Kedarnath Rains: IAF, SDRF continue rescue operation, 133 people airlifted so far | Watch
India | Aug 05, 2024, 01:53 PM ISTDue to heavy rains, eight people have died while about six people have been injured in Uttarakhand. Besides multiple roads being washed away, Taptkund, where devotees take baths, has also been ruined and buried under the debris.
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Uttarakhand: Rescue operation of Kedarnath pilgrims by helicopter resumes after a brief halt
India | Aug 03, 2024, 02:03 PM ISTThe yatra to Kedarnath has been put on hold for the time being, with an advisory of the Rudraprayag administration asking pilgrims to wait wherever they are till the route is cleared of debris and repaired. Helpline numbers — 7579257572, 01364-233387 — and emergency number 112 have also been issued.
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Uttarakhand Rains: Death count reaches 14, over 2,200 evacuated as rescue operation continues
India | Aug 02, 2024, 10:29 AM ISTOver 2,200 passengers have been safely evacuated in Uttarakhand amid heavy rains and landslides. The inclement weather has claimed 14 lives, with many injured, prompting the state government to stay on high alert.
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Heavy rain in Uttarakhand triggers landslides, road closures and six fatalities reported
India | Aug 01, 2024, 09:45 AM ISTTorrential rains in Uttarakhand have caused landslides, road closures, and fatalities, severely impacting daily life and pilgrimage routes.
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Big news from Uttarakhand: Children's commission raids a madrasa in Dehradun
News | Jul 31, 2024, 05:53 PM ISTThe Children's Commission conducted a raid on a madrasa in Dehradun, uncovering allegations of inhumane treatment of children under the guise of education.
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Why will schools in various districts of UP, Uttarakhand remain closed till August 2? Know here
Education | Jul 29, 2024, 04:42 PM ISTIn view of the Kanwar yatra, various schools in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand have announced holiday. Students and parents are advised to keep in touch with the school authorities for more details.
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Uttarakhand: Body of woman trapped under building debris pulled out in Tehri, search on for daughter
India | Jul 27, 2024, 01:41 PM ISTUttarakhand landslide: The SDRF team under the leadership of Chief Constable Kuldeep Singh from Post Ghansali reached the spot and started the rescue work.