Joshimath, Uttarakhand: Police in Uttarakhand has seized rare Keeda Jadi (also known as Himalayan Viagra) worth Rs 13 lakh from two persons in the state. The rare herb is found in the high-altitude areas of Uttarakhand. About 875 grams of the rare herb was recovered in Joshimath area in Chamoli district on Thursday. Both individuals […]
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Millions of Kanwarias Reach Haridwar on Day One of Kanwar Yatra
On first Monday of the month of Shrawan, millions of kanwarias reached the holy city of Haridwar to collect Gangajal from the river Ganga. Kanwar Yatra is acknowledged as the biggest pilgrimage in North India. Last year, around 3.4 crore devotes reached the holy city and this year, the figure is expected to go further […]
Two Sanitation Workers Die while Cleaning Sewer Line in Dehradun
Two sanitation workers died in Dehradun due to suffocation while cleaning a clogged sewer line at Palm City residential colony in Patel Nagar area. They have been identified as Ajay and Dabbu. They were residents of Brahampuri area in Dehradun, and were working for a private contractor. According to TOI, while trying to clean the […]
Forest Officer Finds a Rare Hill Turtle in Nandhaur, Uttarakhand
Nainital, Uttarakhand: For the first time, researchers have found a three-keeled land turtle in Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary. The scientific name of this turtle is M tricarinata, and, according to experts, there is very little information available about this turtle. “The Tricarinate hill turtle has remained poorly studied. There is still paucity of information on crucial […]
Three People killed in an Accident in Mussoorie
Dehradun: Three people were killed in an accident in Mussoorie on Tuesday morning. The accident happened when a he utility vehicle was hit by falling boulders in the landslide near Kimadi village on Dehradun-Mussoorie Road. One person was also injured in the accident. The registration number of the vehicle was UK07 CB 1649. The accident […]
Earthquake Measuring 3.8 Hits Uttarakhand
On Tuesday, a 3.8 intensity earthquake hit the hilly state of Uttarakhand. The center of this earthquake was located in Salna village, Chamoli district. People in Chamoli and Uttarakashi districts felt tremors, and came out of their houses. There was no loss of lives or damage to property reported from these districts. In February this […]
Satpuli Communal Violence: Minor Sent to Juvenile Home for 14 Days
Uttarakhand: The juvenile board at Pauri Garhwal has sent the 16-year-old boy to Juvenile home, whose allegedly offensive Facebook post triggered communal violence in Uttarakhand’s Satpuli town on Monday. The minor was held by the police on Sunday evening and was produced before the juvenile board. The board decided to send the minor to juvenile […]
Mobile App launched by Uttarakhand CM will Help Kanwariyas during the Yatra
On Monday, Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat launched a mobile app for Kanwarias that have started reaching the state to collect water from Ganga river. The app, named “Har Shiv Shankar – Sawan Mein Kanvad” will provide all important information related to facilities like yatra route, traffic diversions, medical facilites, divers and police force […]
Dehradun’s Traffic Comes to a Standstill due to Heavy Rain and Route Diversions
Dehradun’s traffic came to a standstill on Monday due to heavy rain in the city and route diversions. Many parts of the city faced massive traffic jams. President Pranab Mukerjee was in Dehradun on Monday, and police had imposed traffic restrictions on Dehradun-Haridwar Road, which compounded the traffic jam problem. While returning to Delhi, Mr. […]
Uttarakhand to Develop New Tourist Destinations in All Districts
Uttarakhand government will now develop at least one new tourist destination in each district of Uttarakhand to prevent the migration of local people from the hilly regions of the state. Uttarakhand currently has 13 districts. CM Trivendra Singh Rawat wants more tourism based jobs for youths living in the hilly districts to enable them play […]
Work on Indira Market Redevelopment Plan in Dehradun to Start by June End
Dehradun: Authorities in Dehradun will start work on much-awaited Indira Market Redevelopment Plan by June end. During first phase of the plan, some shopkeepers in the Indira market will be shifted to temporary shops and construction work at the site will be started. Indira market is located in the heart of Dehradun city and one […]
Lightning Kills Three People in Chaainsheel Bugyal area in Uttarkashi
On Friday, three people were killed in the Chaainsheel Bugyal area in Mori block, Uttarkashi after lightning struck a tent. Seven people were also injured in this incident. Chaainsheel Bugyal is located at an altitude of 3,600 meters. On Saturday, authorities got success in bringing three injured out of the area. These individuals were admitted […]
Train Services at Dehradun Railway Station Returns to Normal
Train services at Dehradun railway station are finally coming back to normal. On Friday, railway officials announced that all trains that were partially cancelled and were rerouted to Haridwar since April 17 will now return to their normal schedule from Saturday. The announcement means railway passengers now won’t need to go to Haridwar to catch […]
Speedy Bike Kills Two Women in Dehradun
Two women died in Dehradun on Thursday after being knocked down by a speedy bike on EC Road near Bharat Heart Hospital. Both women were relatives, and were on their way to hospital where husband of one of the woman was admitted for heart operation. The accident occurred outside the Bharat Heart Hospital. Two victims […]
Uttarakhand’s Irrigation Department Gets Responsibility to Revive Naini Lake
Uttarakhand’s irrigation department will now have the responsibility to revive the Naini Lake in Nainital. Earlier, state’s Public Works Department was looking after the lake, but on Monday, state government took the decision to shift responsibility. In the past few days, many prominent personalities, including cricketer Mohammad Kaif, Atul Kasbekar and Pushpesh Pant, have […]
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