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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Topic: Uttarakhand

Fresh landslide & faulty machine impede Uttarkashi tunnel rescue. But trapped workers ‘safe’, says NDRF

40 men have been locked inside an underpass since early hours of Sunday after a portion of it collapsed in the landslide prone area. Authorities hope the men will be pulled out today.

‘Probe on,’ says Uttarakhand CM as frantic scramble continues to rescue 40 men from collapsed tunnel

The workers are reportedly trapped behind 40 metres of rubble. They have been provided oxygen, water and food through pipes.

‘Every trip to Uttarakhand feels like a pilgrimage’ — President wishes state on 23rd foundation day

On the occasion, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami outlined several upcoming initiatives aimed at the welfare of women, and eradication of child labour.

Statue of Unity isn’t the only big tribute to Sardar Patel—an IAS officer did it first

SK Das of the 1973 IAS batch never spoke about what he did, even though I worked with him for over five years in the Uttarakhand government.

Pics with Modi & Yogi, his own OSD & gunner — how ‘rail panel member conned public of crores’

Anoop Chaudhary appointed an OSD and managed to get a gunner from Ghaziabad Police. He has 9 cases against him in UP, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan. Also claimed to be a BJP member.

65% of houses in Joshimath impacted by land subsidence, 355 families relocated, says govt report

The report said main causes of damage to buildings in Joshimath include use of weak materials, insufficient reinforcement, structural flaws, and buildings location on steep slopes.

Disasters put focus on cities’ ‘carrying capacity’. It’s a textbook concept, planners don’t use it

Last month, SC decided to form expert panel to consider using ‘carrying capacity’ in urban planning in Himalayan states. But experts are divided on how practical this would be.

‘465 mazars & 45 temples removed’ as Dhami govt steps up drive against ‘illegal’ religious structures

Uttarakhand govt began drive to remove structures from forest land in May this year. Congress calls it polarisation bid, BJP says 'no religious angle'.

At least 16 killed by electrocution in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district

The incident took place inside a sewage treatment plant established in Chamoli as part of a flagship programme of the federal government that focuses on conserving the river Ganga.

Rains trigger landslides in Uttarakhand; Ganga breaches danger mark, alert issued in Haridwar

Officials said the Ganga crossed the warning level of 293 metres and reached 293.15 metres in Haridwar Sunday evening.

On Camera

India’s nuclear-power goal needs more than capital

New Delhi has finally accepted that the base load power demand of the future will need supplementing, and nuclear plants are one way to go about it.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.