Tag: Uttarakhand News
Tragic Bus Accident in Uttarkashi: 7 Pilgrims from Bhavnagar Killed, 27 Injured
In a heartbreaking incident, a bus carrying 35 pilgrims from Bhavnagar met with a tragic accident in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The accident took [Read More…]
Uttarakhand sacks 6 govt lawyers for ‘vacillating attitude in HC’
The Uttarakhand government removed six government counsels from its board on Saturday for their “vacillating attitude while representing the state in the high court.” The [Read More…]
A Year Later, Rain-Caused Landslide Still Leaves School in Ruins
One year after a rain-induced landslide washed away the primary government school in Sarkhet and severely damaged the secondary school, the structure is still in [Read More…]
Uttarakhand HC seeks govt reply on damaged bridges
DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand high court (HC) has ordered the state government to halt mining projects and file an affidavit within four weeks regarding extensive damage [Read More…]
Massive landslide ‘nearly flattens’ Jakhan village, forcing residents to flee their homes
DEHRADUN: On Wednesday evening, a massive landslide nearly obliterated Jakhan village on Langha Road in Vikasnagar, about 50 kilometers from Dehradun city. Twelve houses and seven cow sheds were destroyed, and other structures were threatened. According to the District Emergency Operation Center (DEOC), over 100–150 people from 28 families living around the landslide-hit village were evacuated and relocated to a shelter home set up at a government junior school. Also Read: “Uttarakhand High Court Rejects ‘Butter Holi’ Festival Petition Citing Environmental Concerns.” On August 16, the entire hill slope on which the village is located shifted downward, causing the landmass to shift.Rameshwar Singh, a village resident, indicated, “Around 3 p.m. Wednesday, debris and rubble began to fall, causing damage to several houses. Some houses developed significant cracks. Since then, the residents of the village have been in a state of panic.” A SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) team was dispatched to the village. However, no fatalities were reported. On Thursday,SDRF commandant Manikant Mishra visited the village to assess the situation.”The district supply office is ensuring that food is delivered to the affected families in the temporary shelter home.Efforts are being made to restore power supplies, according to the State Emergency Operation Center. Massive landslides ‘nearly flatten Jakhan village,
Vande Bharat Express: A new milestone in Uttarakhand’s development
Dehradun: In a major boost to the tourism and connectivity of Uttarakhand, the Vande Bharat Express train, which will link Dehradun and Delhi in just [Read More…]
Thanks to those who make the Char Dham Yatra safe and smooth.
The number of devotees is continuously increasing in the Chardham Yatra in the state, and the weather also keeps on changing its mood continuously. Due [Read More…]
Dehradun will shortly have Country’s first Neo Metro.
Uttarakhand Metro Rail, DEHRADUN Corporation (UKMRC) will build cutting-edge facilities.Within the next four years, Dehradun, Haridwar, and Rishikesh will have state-of-the-art fast transit systems.to relieve [Read More…]
Uttarakhand Witnesses Historic Drug Bust Worth Rs 24 Crore During Second Wave of COVID-19
In an unprecedented operation, authorities in Uttarakhand seize a record-breaking amount of drugs amidst the second wave of the pandemic, intensifying efforts against drug trafficking. [Read More…]
Mining mafia Cut down thousands of trees in the Ramnagar forest area.
DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand High Court summoned Ramnagar Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) in response to a PIL filed by a social activist in Udham Singh Nagar [Read More…]
