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March 16, 2026 4:30 PM

Uttarakhand: Heavy Snowfall in Chamoli, Shri Badrinath Dham Wrapped in thick blanket of snow

As North India is gearing up for the start of the summer season, high-altitude areas in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district have been witnessing heavy snowfall since Sunday night. Due to intense snowfall, the temple premises in Shri Badrinath Dham, including Neelkanth Parvat and Narayan Parvat has been covered in a white blanket. Additionally, a sharp drop in temperatures has been recorded in the region. As a result, severe cold conditions have made a comeback in Badrinath and the surrounding l...

February 24, 2026 5:02 PM

7th India-Japan joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ begins in Uttarakhand

The 7th edition of the annual India-Japan joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ commenced on Tuesday at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubattia, Uttarakhand. The exercise will be held from February 24 to March 9. According to the Ministry of Defence, the drill brings together 120 personnel each from the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). The Japanese contingent is represented by troops from the 32nd Infantry Regiment, while the Indian side is represented by the...

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...

February 9, 2026 3:39 PM

Satellites flag declining vegetation in Uttarakhand hills amid climate change

Satellite observations spanning more than two decades have revealed a gradual decline in vegetation cover across Uttarakhand’s Himalayan regions, raising concerns over the growing impact of climate change, pollution and human activity on fragile mountain ecosystems. Researchers analysing satellite data from 2001 to 2022 found that while Himalayan vegetation continues to respond to seasonal cycles—reviving after the monsoon and weakening before it—these natural rhythms are increasingly bei...

January 22, 2026 6:37 PM

Amit Shah highlights India’s spiritual and cultural resurgence at Gayatri Parivar centenary event in Haridwar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the solution to many of the world’s problems lies within India’s spiritual and cultural traditions, and that India’s reconstruction on this foundation would benefit not only the nation but the entire world. He was addressing the “Centenary Year Ceremony - 2026” organised by the Gayatri Parivar in Haridwar on the occasion of the birth centenary of Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma Ji and the centenary year of the Akhand Deep. The event was at...

January 22, 2026 9:18 AM

HM Shah to launch emergency healthcare facility in Haridwar, attend cultural events

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Haridwar on Thursday and take part in several important religious, cultural and social programmes. The Home Minister arrived in Uttarakhand on Wednesday for his two-day visit. The visit is being seen as significant for the state, as it focuses on healthcare, spirituality, Indian culture and social service, reflecting the government’s emphasis on holistic development rooted in tradition. His first programme on Thursday is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at Ma...

January 21, 2026 8:26 PM

Amit Shah hails Gita Press and ‘Kalyan’ magazine for preserving Sanatan tradition

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that Gita Press has played a historic role in preserving and strengthening Sanatan Dharma and Indian cultural values for over a century, describing its monthly magazine ‘Kalyan’ as one of the strongest efforts to immortalise India’s civilisational ethos. Addressing the release ceremony of the centenary edition of ‘Kalyan’ in Rishikesh, Shah said Gita Press has functioned not as a commercial enterprise but as an institution devoted to sha...

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 ...

January 17, 2026 6:35 PM

Vice-President inaugurates Jagran Forum in Dehradun, calls for positive nation-building

The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Saturday inaugurated the Jagran Forum in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, organised to mark the completion of 25 years of the formation of the State. Addressing the inaugural programme, he described Uttarakhand as a land that embodies sacrifice, resilience and national service, and congratulated the people of the State on the milestone. Recalling the creation of Uttarakhand, the Vice-President said the formation of the State was a democratic response t...

December 30, 2025 4:51 PM

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Almora bus accident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over loss of lives in a bus accident in Uttarakhand’s Almora district. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “The loss of lives due to a bus mishap in the Almora district of Uttarakhand is extremely saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest.” The accident occurred near Shilapani on the Bhikiyasain–Vinayak–Jalali motor road on Tuesday morning. Officials said the private bus, t...