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April 23, 2026 5:17 PM

Dehradun Bypass project gains momentum, set to ease traffic and boost regional connectivity

Construction of a key bypass aimed at decongesting traffic in Dehradun and improving regional connectivity is progressing steadily, with nearly 44 per cent of the work already completed, said the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The 12-kilometre-long greenfield, four-lane access-controlled highway is being developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) at an estimated cost of ₹716 crore and is expected to be completed by April 2027. The Ministry of Road Transport & ...

February 14, 2026 3:48 PM

J.P. Nadda addresses convocation ceremony of Swami Rama Himalayan University in Dehradun

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda on Saturday addressed the 8th convocation ceremony of Swami Rama Himalayan University in Dehradun, congratulating graduating students and highlighting major strides made in India’s healthcare sector over the past decade. Describing the convocation as both “special and significant,” Nadda said the occasion marked not only the culmination of years of hard work but also the beginning of a new phase of professional responsibility. He urg...

January 18, 2026 11:07 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan meets former Uttarakhand CM Khanduri in Dehradun

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday met former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and former Union Minister Major General (Retd.) B. C. Khanduri at his residence in Dehradun and enquired about his health. The unscheduled meeting reflected the warm personal rapport and long-standing association between the two leaders, rooted in decades of public service. Major General (Retd.) Khanduri, a decorated Indian Army officer, served the nation with distinction for over three decades and was awarded ...

November 9, 2025 3:15 PM

PM Modi unveils projects worth over Rs 8,140 crore as Uttarakhand marks 25 years of statehood

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the Silver Jubilee celebrations marking 25 years of Uttarakhand’s formation in Dehradun. On the occasion, he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹8,140 crore spanning key sectors such as drinking water, irrigation, energy, education, sports, and urban development. Greeting the people of “Devbhoomi Uttarakhand”, the Prime Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations and paid tribute to those wh...

October 6, 2025 9:51 PM

Wildlife Week 2025: Bhupender Yadav launches five national projects on species conservation

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav presided over the Wildlife Week 2025 celebrations held at the historic Hari Singh Auditorium, Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA), Forest Research Institute (FRI) Campus, Dehradun. The event, themed “Human–Wildlife Coexistence,” brought together senior government officials, forest officers, conservation experts, scientists, students, and representatives from various environmental institutions. Organized by...

September 16, 2025 1:39 PM

Dehradun: 200 students rescued from waterlogged institute after heavy rain

Disaster Response personnel on Tuesday rescued 200 students stranded at the Devbhoomi Institute campus in Paunda area of Dehradun after the premises were waterlogged following heavy overnight rains. The downpour caused widespread damage to roads, houses, and public infrastructure across several parts of Uttarakhand. Upon receiving information about the stranded students, teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were immediately dispatched to the site. "The team reached the spot and...

September 16, 2025 12:45 PM

Dehradun cloudburst: PM Modi, Amit Shah dial Uttarakhand CM, assure full support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to take stock of the situation following the cloudburst at Karligaad in Dehradun’s Sahastradhara area. During the conversation, CM Dhami briefed the Prime Minister about the ground situation, including ongoing rescue and relief operations. PM Modi assured him of full support from the Centre and said that the Union government “stands firmly with Uttarakhand in this hour of crisis.” Union Home M...

September 16, 2025 10:27 AM

Uttarakhand: Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple inundated as Tamsa River swells after heavy rainfall in Dehradun

Heavy overnight rainfall in Dehradun district caused the Tamsa river to swell, inundating the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple, one of the city’s most revered shrines. Water entered the temple courtyard and rose up to the statue of Hanuman, though the sanctum sanctorum remained safe. Temple priest Acharya Bipin Joshi told ANI that the river began swelling early in the morning, submerging the entire temple premises. “The river started flowing heavily around 5 a.m., and soon the entire temple premi...

September 16, 2025 10:16 AM

Cloudburst in Dehradun: Closely monitoring situation, says Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said that he is in constant touch with the local administration following a cloudburst at Karligaad in Dehradun’s Sahastradhara area that caused significant destruction and left two people missing. The incident, reported late Monday night from Sahastradhara — a popular tourist destination — triggered heavy debris flow, damaging two to three major hotels and several shops in the main market. The strong current swept away many shops,...

September 11, 2025 7:51 PM

PM Modi reviews flood situation in Uttarakhand, announces Rs. 1,200 crore aid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Dehradun on Thursday to review the damage caused by cloudbursts, heavy rains, and landslides in Uttarakhand. During the visit, he held a detailed review meeting to assess relief and rehabilitation measures and announced financial assistance of Rs. 1,200 crore for the flood-affected regions. The Prime Minister expressed condolences to families who lost loved ones and announced ex-gratia payments of ₹2 lakh for the deceased and ₹50,000 for those injured. H...