Uttarakhand
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3 killed, 7 injured as bus plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand's Kalsi; rescue operations underway
India | Feb 03, 2026, 12:31 PM ISTA bus carrying passengers fell into a gorge in the Kalsi area of Dehradun district. SDRF teams are at the accident site and conducting search and rescue operations.
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OPINION | UCC has done good to Uttarakhand, others should follow
India | Jan 29, 2026, 12:35 PM ISTOne year after Uttarakhand implemented the Uniform Civil Code, the state has reported strong positive outcomes. Daily marriage registrations have surged from 67 to over 1,400, with nearly five lakh marriages recorded last year.
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Offbeat places to visit in Uttarakhand in January for a quiet winter escape
Lifestyle | Jan 18, 2026, 12:28 PM ISTJanuary reveals a quieter, more magical side of Uttarakhand. From snow-draped valleys and forest towns to peaceful villages far from tourist crowds, these offbeat places in Uttarakhand are perfect for travellers seeking calm, nature and winter beauty.
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Uttarakhand tops NITI Aayog's 2024 Export Preparedness Index, CM Dhami hails historic achievement
India | Jan 15, 2026, 01:10 PM ISTCM Pushkar Dhami congratulated Uttarakhand residents on the state's top ranking, hailing it as a proud achievement reflecting industry-friendly policies, robust infrastructure, and dedicated export promotion initiatives.
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Ankita Bhandari murder case: Uttarakhand Bandh receives no public support, traders question Congress
India | Jan 12, 2026, 03:42 PM ISTAfter Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recommended a CBI investigation at the request of Ankita Bhandari's parents, several social and trade organisations made it clear that there was no longer any justification for a bandh.
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Ankita Bhandari murder case: Suresh Rathore, former BJP MLA, questioned for 6 hours by SIT
India | Jan 10, 2026, 07:38 AM ISTAnkita Bhandari murder case: The probe intensified after actress Urmila Sanawar released explosive audio-video clips, sparking a major political uproar. In them, she claims ex-BJP MLA Suresh Rathore alludes to a "VIP" tied to Ankita Bhandari's killing.
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Ankita Bhandari murder case: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami recommends CBI probe
India | Jan 09, 2026, 08:15 PM ISTIn 2022, Ankita Bhandari, 19, a receptionist at Vanantra Resort in Pauri, was murdered by resort owner Pulkit Arya and two of his employees. CM Dhami said the government’s objective has always been to ensure justice in a fair, transparent and sensitive manner, from the beginning of the case.
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'Girls in Bihar available for Rs 20-25,000...': Uttarakhand minister husband's remarks spark outrage
India | Jan 02, 2026, 11:07 PM ISTA viral video of Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya's husband making a derogatory remark about Bihar women has triggered political uproar. Leaders from Bihar and women’s bodies have condemned the statement and demanded action. Sahu has issued an apology after widespread backlash.
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Massive fire erupts inside Army camp store in Uttarakhand's Joshimath, fire tenders on spot | VIDEO
India | Jan 02, 2026, 04:37 PM ISTA large fire erupted in a store inside an Army camp on Auli Road in Joshimath, prompting an immediate response from fire tenders. Authorities are working to contain the blaze and determine the cause.
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Dhami-led Uttarakhand ranks second in India for mining reforms, Centre awards Rs 200 crore incentive
India | Dec 30, 2025, 04:31 PM ISTUttarakhand has achieved the second national rank for mining sector reforms and received Rs 200 crore from the Centre as recognition. The Dhami government's focus on transparency, technology and strict compliance has transformed mining into a major revenue source.
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Angel Chakma case: Dehradun Police rules out racial violence, says he was attacked by Manipuri youth
India | Dec 30, 2025, 11:41 AM ISTDehradun Police said Angel Chakma and his brother were attacked by a Manipuri resident named Suraj Khawas and his friends following an argument between the two sides and that no angle of racial violence has emerged till now.
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Tripura student killing: CM Dhami speaks to Angel Chakma's father, assures of strict action
India | Dec 29, 2025, 02:49 PM ISTTripura student killing: Dhami expressed grief over Angel's death and said he is extremely saddened by the incident. The chief minister informed Tarun that five of the six accused have been arrested.
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Tripura student killing: Police send team to Nepal; Dhami promises action | What we know so far
India | Dec 29, 2025, 10:58 AM ISTTripura student killing: Of the six accused, five have been held but Yagyaraj Awasthi, who is a resident of Kanchanpur district of Nepal, is absconding. The police have announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for his arrest and send a team to Nepal to track him down.
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WATCH: Annoyed by frequent power outages, Cong MLA cuts electricity to officials' houses in Haridwar
India | Dec 25, 2025, 09:43 AM ISTThe Congress MLA was identified as Virendra Jati, who is a legislator from Jhabreda in the Haridwar district. A video has also gone viral on social media showing Jati climb a pole and cut the power to the houses of three of the department's officials.
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Uttarakhand: Clashes erupt in Khatima over 23-year-old's death; Section 163 imposed
India | Dec 13, 2025, 03:47 PM ISTThe victim was identified as Tushar Sharma. His death led to an uproar in Khatima after which some people, including few members of the Bajrang Dal, allegedly set some shops on fire on Saturday morning.
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Uttarakhand: CM Dhami inspects badminton training facility, other development works in Bageshwar
India | Dec 07, 2025, 01:09 PM ISTUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is on a two-day visit to Bageshwar to review the development work in the district.
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Family protests after rats gnaw at corpse in Haridwar district hospital mortuary | Video
India | Dec 06, 2025, 06:15 PM ISTSP City Abhay Pratap Singh stated that a deceased body was stored in the district hospital’s mortuary. The family claims that certain areas around the eyes bore marks suggesting an attack by an animal, which they identified as a rat.
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UKPSC Main exam 2025 postponed; know why
Jobs | Dec 05, 2025, 05:56 PM ISTUKPSC Main exam 2025: The UKPSC Main exam was scheduled to be held between December 6 to 9, 2025. The Uttarakhand High Court has earlier ordered to defer the PCS Main exam 2025 amid a controversy around four questions from the prelims exam.
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PM Modi encourages winter tourism in Uttarakhand, approves Dhami govt's initiatives in Mann Ki Baat
India | Nov 30, 2025, 10:11 PM ISTMann Ki Baat: In his address, PM Modi said Uttarakhand is attracting many people during the winter season, while mentioning places such as Auli, Munsiyari, Dayara and Chopta, which he said are becoming extremely popular.
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Bangladeshi woman arrested for living illegally in India using fake documents and Hindu name
India | Nov 26, 2025, 06:40 AM ISTDehradun Police have arrested a Bangladeshi woman living illegally in India, allegedly using fake documents and a Hindu name.