February 21, 2026 12:10 PM

Uttarakhand CM Dhami wishes success to students appearing in board exams

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday extended his heartfelt wishes to all students appearing for the board examinations of the Uttarakhand Board of School Education, which began today, a release from the Chief Minister's office stated. "The Uttarakhand School Education Board examinations are starting today. On this important occasion, heartfelt best wishes to all the students..." he wrote on X. The Chief Minister told students that they have studied with hard work, discipline, and de...

November 25, 2025 3:56 PM

51 lakh pilgrims completed Char Dham Yatra despite disruptions: Uttarakhand CM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said that the state successfully conducted the Char Dham Yatra for 51 lakh pilgrims this year, despite disruptions caused by natural disasters. Speaking to reporters after paying tributes on the 350th anniversary of the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Dhami said authorities and stakeholders ensured smooth conduct of the pilgrimage despite the difficult circumstances. “This year’s Char Dham Yatra faced many challenges. Operations wer...

November 24, 2025 8:08 PM

Uttarakhand CM condoles loss of five lives in Tehri Garhwal bus accident

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed grief over the death of five passengers in a road accident in Tehri Garhwal district on Monday and wished a speedy recovery for those injured. According to an official statement, the Tehri District Control Room informed the SDRF Battalion Control Room that a bus had fallen nearly 70 metres into a gorge near Kunjapuri–Hindolakhal, under the jurisdiction of Narendra Nagar police station. Acting on the alert, five SDRF teams from Post ...

July 27, 2025 1:05 PM

PM Modi expresses grief over loss of lives in Mansa Devi stampede, Uttarakhand CM announces ₹2 lakh ex gratia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, where six people were killed after a massive crowd gathered along the stairway route to the popular shrine. Extending condolences to the bereaved families, the PM took to X and said: “Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede on the route to Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured rec...

July 19, 2025 8:47 AM

Amit Shah to attend Investment Grounding Ceremony in Uttarakhand today

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will visit Uttarakhand on Saturday, where he will serve as the chief guest at the Uttarakhand Investment Festival and Global Investors Summit Grounding Ceremony. The high-profile event is scheduled to take place at 1:15 p.m. at Manoj Sarkar Stadium in Rudrapur and is being seen as a key milestone in the state’s journey towards industrial growth and economic development. This ceremony marks the next phase of implementation following the success of...

May 14, 2025 2:46 PM

Targeting the ‘Sindoor’ of Indian daughters has consequences: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday lauded the Indian Armed Forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, stating that the operation sent a strong message to terrorists and their handlers about the consequences of targeting innocent Indian families. “Through Operation Sindoor, our Armed Forces, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have shown the world the consequences of eyeing the 'sindoor'—the symbol of dignity and pride—of Indian daughters,” sa...

May 8, 2025 1:21 PM

Five killed, two injured in helicopter crash near Uttarakhand’s Gangnani

Five tourists lost their lives and two others were injured when a helicopter crashed near Gangnani in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Thursday morning. The privately operated helicopter was en route from Dehradun’s Sahastradhara to Harshil when it went down around 9 a.m., plunging into a 200–250 metre-deep gorge near Gangnani. Seven people were onboard: passengers Vinit Gupta, Arvind Agarwal, Vipin Agarwal, Pinki Agarwal, Rashmi and Kishore Jadhav, and pilot Robin Singh. Four of the...

April 19, 2025 7:48 AM

Kedarnath temple to reopen on May 2, Badrinath on May 4

The Shri Kedarnath Dham will reopen to devotees on May 2, and the Shri Badrinath Dham will follow on May 4, a spokesperson for the Shri Badrinath‑Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) announced on Saturday.   “This evening, the advance team of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reached Shri Kedarnath Dham. The doors of Shri Kedarnath Dham are set to open on May 2,” the spokesperson said.   Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on April 10, reiterated the state govern...

September 13, 2024 2:11 PM

Uttarakhand CM Dhami instructs SDRF to stay vigilant amid heavy rainfall; IMD issues red alert

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams and District Magistrates to remain on high alert as heavy rainfall continues to lash various parts of the state. The directive follows the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) issuance of a red alert for several southern districts and an orange alert for other areas of Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Dhami has also urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel during this period of inclement weat...

September 16, 2024 4:50 PM

National Disaster Management Authority issues ‘red alert’ for several Uttarakhand districts

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a 'red alert' for Uttarakhand, warning of extremely heavy rainfall in several districts including Dehradun, Champawat, Haridwar, Nainital, Pauri Garhwal, Tehri Garhwal, and Udham Singh Nagar. This alert comes as the state grapples with ongoing relief and rescue operations in response to recent heavy rains and landslides. In light of the situation, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken swift action, dispatching Commi...