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Topic: Uttarakhand

Why Uttarakhand Congress is fuming at BJP govt award to former CM N.D. Tiwari

Tiwari was among five people, including  author Ruskin Bond, announced for the ‘Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman’ by the Pushkar Singh Dhami government Monday.

H.D. Deve Gowda ‘deeply moved’ by Adi Shankaracharya’s statue, congratulates PM Modi

On Friday, PM Modi unveiled a 12-foot statue of Adi Shankaracharya at the holy site of Kedarnath. Deve Gowda noted the Karnataka connect of the seer in his letter to the PM.

What is Uttarakhand’s Char Dham board, and why angry priests want it abolished

Char Dham Devasthanam Board is an umbrella body to regulate temples under its preview. It was conceived by former CM Trivendra Singh Rawat when he assumed office in 2017.

This is why Kerala and Uttarakhand are seeing heavy rainfall, flooding in October

Typically, the monsoon season in both states withdraws by September. But relentless showers in October have raised concerns over climate change.

5 stranded tourists killed in Kumaon, death toll rises to 65 in rain-hit Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Thursday said the three days of incessant rains, which began Sunday night, have caused damage worth Rs 7000 crore.

11 more dead as torrential rain batters Uttarakhand, PM Modi speaks to CM Dhami

Incessant rains continued to lash various parts of the state, razing houses to the ground and leaving many trapped in the debris. The toll in rain-related incidents has risen to 16.

3 labourers killed as rains lash Uttarakhand, Chardham yatra temporarily suspended

The 3 labourers from Nepal were staying in a tent at Samkhal in Pauri district when rubble flowing down from a field above due to the rains buried them alive, officials said.

Boycott BJP or face music — Sikh farmer leaders in Uttarakhand warn community ahead of polls

Seething over Lakhimpur Kheri, Sikh farmer leaders say they will force community members to boycott BJP. But ruling party is unfazed, says will win community over before polls.

Dalit face, unbeaten since Uttarakhand was formed: What BJP lost to Congress in Yashpal Arya

On Monday, cabinet minister Yashpal Arya and his son, first-time MLA Sanjiv Arya, quit the ruling BJP and rejoined their old party Congress, months before assembly polls.

Roorkee Christian prayer house attack ‘unprecedented’, could stoke larger divide, residents fear

Dehradun: The rupture in communal harmony in Roorkee over a Hindu mob attack last week on a prayer house, owned by a Pentecostal evangelist,...

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Have we reached a stage where we can say we’re proud of India? The data says so

As we head toward 'Azaadi Ka Amrit Kaal', let us remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and keep the growth engine turbocharged and bring energy and prosperity to all.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?