Uttarakhand: Heavy rain lashes Dehradun as 97 roads remain blocked; schools shut today

August 18, 2026 9:59 AM

Uttarakhand: Heavy rain lashes Dehradun as 97 roads remain blocked; schools shut today

Heavy rainfall continued to lash Dehradun on Tuesday, disrupting normal life and prompting authorities to take precautionary measures as the Meteorological Department forecast more rain across Uttarakhand in the coming days. The continuing rainfall has affected road connectivity across the state, with around 97 roads currently blocked due to rainfall and landslides. Agencies are working to clear debris and restore connectivity. In Dehradun district, authorities have declared a one-day holiday ...

Uttarakhand CM flags off special train to Veraval on ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’

July 14, 2026 1:38 PM

Uttarakhand CM flags off special train to Veraval on ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday flagged off a special train from Harrawala Railway Station in Dehradun to Veraval (Somnath) on the occasion of the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv'. Extending his best wishes to the devotees, the Chief Minister said the journey is not merely a religious pilgrimage but also a powerful means of connecting people with the nation's pride, cultural consciousness, and Sanatan traditions. CM Dhami expressed happiness that nearly 700 devotees from diffe...

Kiren Rijiju, Uttarakhand CM inaugurate 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv in Dehradun; 150 artisan stalls on display

July 12, 2026 9:24 AM

Kiren Rijiju, Uttarakhand CM inaugurate 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv in Dehradun; 150 artisan stalls on display

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday inaugurated the 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv at Parade Ground in Dehradun, marking the first time the flagship event is being organised in partnership with a state government under the PM VIKAS Scheme. The five-day festival, jointly organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Uttarakhand Minorities Welfare and Waqf Development Corporation, features around 150 exhibition and food ...

Heavy rain lashes Dehradun, brings relief from heat; IMD forecasts continued wet spell across Uttarakhand

June 11, 2026 2:15 PM

Heavy rain lashes Dehradun, brings relief from heat; IMD forecasts continued wet spell across Uttarakhand

Heavy rain lashed Dehradun on Thursday, bringing relief from the prevailing heat in the Uttarakhand capital. The Garhi Cantt area of Dehradun received heavy rainfall as weather conditions changed across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast rain activity accompanied by lightning, hailstorms and strong winds across Uttarakhand. According to the IMD, light to moderate rain, snowfall at altitudes of 4,200 metres and above, and thunderstorms are likely to occur at most plac...

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

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 & ...

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

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...

Vice President Radhakrishnan meets former Uttarakhand CM Khanduri in Dehradun

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 ...

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

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...

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

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...

Dehradun: 200 students rescued from waterlogged institute after heavy rain

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...