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March 27, 2026 3:40 PM

Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets PM Modi, discusses key infrastructure and development projects

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital, where the two leaders discussed a wide range of development initiatives and infrastructure projects in the state. During the meeting, Dhami expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for the Centre’s continued support and guidance, noting that Uttarakhand is achieving new milestones in development with central assistance. Invitation to PM, Push for Major Project Launches CM Offi...

February 24, 2026 2:04 PM

Haridwar Kumbh 2027: Uttarakhand CM thanks PM Modi for Rs 500 crore Central assistance, says preparations underway on war-footing

The Centre has released ₹500 crore for preparations for the Haridwar Kumbh 2027, with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the financial support aimed at ensuring the smooth and grand conduct of the mega religious event. "Under the guidance of the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, all preparations related to the Kumbh Mela to be held in Haridwar are being carried out at a war footing. In this regard, full cooperation is also bein...

September 18, 2025 11:27 AM

Chamoli cloudburst: Uttarakhand CM monitoring situation; rescue operations hampered by rain

The death toll in the aftermath of the cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district is feared to rise as the number of missing people climbed to 10 on Thursday. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed deep concern over the disaster in Nanda Nagar and said he is personally monitoring the situation, remaining in constant contact with local authorities. The cloudburst, triggered by torrential rain late Wednesday night, caused heavy debris flow in Kuntari Lagafali and Dhurma villages of Nand...

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...

August 7, 2025 3:42 PM

Uttarakhand cloudburst: 409 rescued so far from flood-hit areas; more rescue personnel deployed to Uttarkashi

Several individuals stranded in disaster-hit areas of Uttarkashi were rescued and brought to Harsil on Thursday, bringing the total number of rescued people to 409, Uttarakhand officials involved in the ongoing relief and rescue efforts confirmed. Two days after torrential rains caused widespread destruction in the Uttarkashi region of Uttarakhand, relief operations are progressing at full pace. Stranded individuals are being airlifted to safer elevations, while those injured are receiving prom...

August 7, 2025 10:44 AM

Uttarkashi cloudburst: 44 people rescued by ITBP; Uttarakhand CM oversees relief efforts amid Red Alert

In the wake of twin cloudbursts that wreaked havoc in Uttarkashi district, rescue and relief operations have intensified across the affected regions of Dharali and Harsil. On Thursday, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) airlifted 44 individuals to safety, evacuating them by helicopter to Matli, from where they are being transported to their respective destinations. Rescue efforts are being spearheaded by a coordinated force comprising the Indian Army, NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, Uttarakhand Police, an...

June 19, 2025 4:39 PM

Uttarakhand aims to be global yoga hub, says CM Dhami ahead of International Yoga Day

Ahead of the International Day of Yoga on June 21, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday hailed the state as the land of yoga and sages, while highlighting the government’s efforts to promote yoga at the grassroots level. Joined by officers and staff, Dhami performed yoga at his residence and urged the people of Uttarakhand to incorporate the ancient practice into their daily lives. “Yoga is not just a physical exercise but a journey towards inner peace and self-realis...