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June 27, 2025 2:38 PM

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar urges students to embrace national goals and lead change

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday called upon students to adopt a broader vision that serves society, humanity, and the nation, rather than pursuing narrow or self-centered goals. Addressing the 156th Founders’ Day celebration of Sherwood College in Nainital, Uttarakhand, he emphasised the importance of nationalism, quality education, and youth leadership in shaping the future of Viksit Bharat. “Don't have a narrow goal. Don't have a self-centered goal. Have a goal for the society, ...

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...

June 16, 2025 2:14 PM

Centre issues Census notification: J&K, Ladakh, Himachal, U’Khand in 2026, rest in 2027

The central government on Monday formally notified the conduct of the next decennial census to be held in 2027, exercising its authority under Section 3 of the Census Act, 1948. The new notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs supersedes an earlier order from March 2019, which had set the schedule for the Census originally planned for 2021 but later postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the notification, the census will be carried out across the country wi...

June 15, 2025 4:06 PM

Helicopter crashes in Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath; operations suspended pending safety review

A tragic helicopter crash in Uttarakhand on Sunday morning claimed seven lives, including an infant and the pilot. The helicopter operating on the Kedarnath–Guptkashi sector, is believed to have crashed near the Gaurikund area between 5:30 and 5:45 AM due to poor weather conditions. The aircraft had taken off from Guptkashi at 5:10 AM, landed briefly at Kedarnath at 5:18 AM, and departed again at 5:19 AM. Preliminary findings suggest that the accident may have been caused by Controlled Flight...

April 23, 2025 4:58 PM

Centre fast-tracks 17 mega infra projects worth Rs 14,096 crore across 4 states

The Centre has accelerated work on 17 major infrastructure projects worth over ₹14,096 crore across Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, as part of its ongoing efforts to boost development and streamline project execution. The projects were reviewed in a high-level meeting chaired by Amardeep Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) framework. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Indus...

April 19, 2025 7:48 AM

Kedarnath temple to reopen on May 2, Badrinath on May 4

The Shri Kedarnath Dham will reopen to devotees on May 2, and the Shri Badrinath Dham will follow on May 4, a spokesperson for the Shri Badrinath‑Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) announced on Saturday. “This evening, the advance team of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reached Shri Kedarnath Dham. The doors of Shri Kedarnath Dham are set to open on May 2,” the spokesperson said. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on April 10, reiterated the state govern...

March 6, 2025 3:55 PM

No season should be off-season for Uttarakhand, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed the need for year-round tourism in Uttarakhand, stating that "no season should be off-season" for the region. Speaking at a public gathering in Harsil, he highlighted the economic benefits of sustained tourism and expressed his government's commitment to strengthening the state's economy through tourism development. At the outset, the Prime Minister extended his condolences to the families affected by the recent tragic incident in Mana. He ackn...

March 6, 2025 11:09 AM

PM Modi arrives in Uttarakhand, offers prayers at Mukhwa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Jolly Grant Airport in Uttarakhand on Thursday, where he was welcomed by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. PM Modi performed pooja and darshan in Mukhwa at around 9:30 am. At 10:40 am, he will flag off a trek and bike rally and address a public gathering in Harsil. In a post on X CM Dhami said, "Hearty welcome and greetings to the respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji on his arrival in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, the holy land of religion, spirituality,...

March 5, 2025 11:22 PM

Committed to strengthening Uttarakhand’s economy through tourism: PM Modi ahead of visiting Mukhwa Devi temple on Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his government’s commitment to boosting Uttarakhand’s economy through tourism ahead of his scheduled visit to the Mukhwa Devi temple on Thursday. PM Modi will perform pooja and darshan at the winter seat of Maa Ganga in Mukhwa at 9:30 AM before flagging off a trek and bike rally. He will then address a public gathering in Harsil at 10:40 AM, the Prime Minister’s Office stated. "We are committed to further strengthening Uttarakhand’s economy by pr...

March 5, 2025 12:59 PM

PM Modi to visit Uttarakhand on Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Uttarakhand on March 6, where he will take part in religious rituals and flag off key tourism initiatives. His visit comes as part of the state’s Winter Tourism Programme, which aims to promote religious tourism and boost the local economy. According to the official itinerary, the Prime Minister will begin his visit by offering prayers at the temple in Mukhwa, which is regarded as the winter abode of Goddess Ganga since the main shrine in Gangotri ...