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Topic: Uttarakhand

70% of antibiotic FDC drugs in the market are banned, unapproved. It’s a public health hazard

Irrational and unscientific fixed-dose combination drugs ruling the Indian pharma market is a menace that has gone on unchecked for too long. A study...

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.

On Camera

Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination underlines Israel’s military supremacy. Will it win peace?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no intention of being drawn into another attritional war with Hezbollah. His commanders they are unlikely to win.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?