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October 30, 2026 11:22 PM

Helicopter Crashes in Forest Area Near Joshimath in Uttarakhand

A helicopter operated by M/S Transbharat Aviation Pvt Ltd crashed in the forest area near Chai village in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, on October 30. The helicopter, bearing registration number VT-HCX and of type AS350B3, took off from Badrinath helipad at 1314 hrs and was en route to Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun with one pilot and five passengers on board. The wreckage has been located, and search and rescue operations are underway, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Civil...

October 23, 2026 12:28 PM

60 lakh pilgrims visited Char Dham this year, highlights efforts to make Uttarakhand drug-free: CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that 60 lakh pilgrims have undertaken the Char Dham Yatra so far this year, adding that the pilgrimage has surpassed all previous records and is still underway. Dhami also highlighted the state government's efforts to combat drug abuse, stating that Uttarakhand was committed to becoming a drug-free state through public awareness campaigns, action against drug peddlers and participation from voluntary organisations. "Upon assuming of...

October 23, 2026 12:26 PM

CM Dhami flags off ‘Drug-Free Uttarakhand’ Walkathon, calls for collective fight against drugs

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday called for collective efforts to combat drug abuse, stressing the need to involve every young person, student and child in the campaign to build a healthy and drug-free state. Addressing the 'Drug-Free Uttarakhand' Walkathon at ONGC's Dr B R Ambedkar Ground in Dehradun, Dhami said the initiative aimed to spread awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and take the message to every household. The Chief Minister said, "Through this walkat...

October 23, 2026 12:22 PM

Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line is Uttarakhand’s lifeline to future: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday highlighted the rapid execution of the strategically vital 125-kilometre Rishikesh–Karnaprayag railway link in Uttarakhand, terming it an engineering marvel designed through the complex geology of the Himalayas and the state's "lifeline to the future." In a post on X, the Minister said, “Engineering through the Himalayas! 125 km, 12 stations, 83% tunnels. The Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line is not just a track, it's Uttarakhand's life...

October 23, 2026 1:02 AM

Uttarakhand Governor Dhal Singh Bisen Meets PM Modi

The Governor of Uttarakhand, Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. In a post on X, the PMO stated: “Governor of Uttarakhand, Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen met Prime Minister @narendramodi earlier today.” https://x.com/PMOIndia/status/2113314052101525696?s=20 -PIB Inputs ...

October 22, 2026 2:04 PM

Uttarakhand govt to focus on livelihood enhancement, job creation under Green India Mission

The Uttarakhand State Forest Development Agency held its seventh state-level executive committee meeting on Wednesday, where it reviewed the perspective plan for the Green India Mission (GIM) for the next five years and issued necessary directions. Chairing the meeting, principal secretary for the Forest and Environment Department, R K Sudhanshu, said the government's objective is to generate maximum employment opportunities within the state. He directed that priority be given to activities fo...

October 14, 2026 12:03 PM

CM chairs high-level meeting, conducts review of development works, law & order, public amenities

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has reviewed development works, public amenities, law and order and election-related tasks in a meeting with all district magistrates (DMs) and senior superintendents of police (SSPs) of the state. In the meeting lasting approximately four hours at hise system more accountable, sensitive, and effective and issued clear directives that FIRs must be registered immediately for cognisable offences as per procedure, followed by prompt and effective acti...

October 13, 2026 3:25 PM

27 Uttarakhand mementos feature in PM gifts e-auction supporting Namami Gange

A collection of 27 mementos reflecting Uttarakhand’s spiritual heritage, folk traditions and regional identity is featured in the eighth edition of the PM Mementos e-auction, with proceeds supporting the Namami Gange Programme. The gifts presented to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi include framed artworks, photo prints, temple models and other keepsakes associated with the state’s identity as Devbhoomi, or the land of the gods. Four temple models form part of the collection: two depicting...

October 9, 2026 6:53 PM

BJP wins eight, SP two of UP’s 10 Rajya Sabha seats unopposed

Eight candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and two of the Samajwadi Party (SP) have been declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha in Uttar Pradesh. The unopposed elections were declared after the nomination papers of two Independent candidates were rejected during scrutiny, and no other candidate remained in the fray. As a result, the voting scheduled for October 16 will no longer be required. The outcome also brings an end to the Bahujan Samaj Party’s (BSP) representation in...

October 6, 2026 8:09 PM

COAS flags in Indo-Argentine Army expedition after successful summits of Mt Kamet, Abi Gamin

General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff, on Tuesday flagged in members of the Joint Indo-Argentine Army Mountaineering Expedition in New Delhi after the team successfully summited Mt Abi Gamin (7,355 metres) on September 17 and Mt Kamet (7,756 metres) on September 21, 2026. Located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, Mt Kamet is the third-highest peak in India, after Mt Kanchenjunga and Mt Nanda Devi. The 35-member expedition, led by Lieutenant Colonel Chirag Chatterjee, comprised 25 pers...