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Kanwariya brawl in Uttarakhand keeps police & administration on toes; vandalized spectacles shop, traders threaten market shutdown

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Kanwariya brawl in Uttarakhand keeps police & administration on toes; vandalized spectacles shop, traders threaten market shutdown

Haridwar: The Kanwar Yatra 2025 has taken a turbulent turn in Haridwar, with multiple incidents of violence and vandalism by Kanwariyas keeping the police and administration on edge. Traders, bearing the brunt of the unrest, have warned of shutting down markets if the situation does not improve. On Sunday night, a group of Kanwariyas allegedly … Read more

Kanwar yatra 2025 begins today; Haridwar divided into 16 super zones, 4,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed

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Kanwar yatra 2025 begins today; Haridwar divided into 16 super zones, 4,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed

Haridwar: With the Kanwar Yatra 2025 set to begin today, Uttarakhand’s police and administrative machinery has swung into action, deploying an extensive security and management plan across Haridwar. The Haridwar city, which expects millions of Shiva devotees over the coming weeks, has been divided into 16 super zones, 37 zones, and 134 sectors to streamline … Read more

Operation Kaalnemi: Crackdown on fake Sadhus in Uttarakhand; CM Dhami’s statewide action against impersonating frauds

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Operation Kaalnemi: Crackdown on fake Sadhus in Uttarakhand; CM Dhami’s statewide action against impersonating frauds

Dehradun: To preserve the sanctity, safeguard religious integrity and public trust, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced the launch of “Operation Kaalnemi,” a campaign targeting imposters posing as saints in Uttarakhand. The operation comes in response to a series of incidents where individuals disguised as spiritual figures were found cheating devotees, particularly women, under … Read more

Violence erupts among pilgrims on Kedarnath yatra route; authorities resort to Lathi Charge to control unrest, video viral

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Violence erupts among pilgrims on Kedarnath yatra route; authorities resort to Lathi Charge to control unrest, video viral

Kedarnath: The sacred Kedarnath Yatra was marred by chaos this week as violent clashes broke out among pilgrims, prompting local authorities to resort to lathi charges in Sonprayag to disperse unruly crowds and restore order. Viral videos circulating on social media show men wielding sticks and engaging in all-out brawls, reportedly in a parking area … Read more

Uttarakhand avalanche: 37 workers discharged, worried as travel arranged to Haridwar

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Uttarakhand avalanche: 37 workers discharged, worried as travel arranged to Haridwar

Jyotirmath: In the aftermath of the devastating avalanche that struck Mana village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, the recovery efforts are ongoing.  Among the 46 workers injured in the avalanche, 37 have been discharged from Jyotirmath Army Hospital, while seven remain hospitalized and under treatment. Two seriously injured workers have been airlifted to AIIMS Rishikesh for … Read more

Uttarakhand: Western disturbance brings heavy snowfall in hilly parts, rain in plains

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Uttarakhand: Western disturbance brings heavy snowfall in hilly parts, rain in plains

Dehradun: Amidst activation of fresh western disturbance, Uttarakhand is experiencing heavy snowfall in higher regions and rainfall in plain parts. Snowfall began early in the morning in areas like Badrinath Dham, Hemkund Sahib, Valley of Flowers, Auli, Rudranath, Gorson, and Nanda Ghunti. The Niti and Mana valleys also saw heavy snowfall. Vehicle movement on the … Read more

Uttarakhand opens China border area for tourism; online ILP to explore natural beauty

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Uttarakhand opens China border area for tourism; online ILP to explore natural beauty

Dehradun: The Inner Line Permit, which is currently required to visit the Indo-China border in the state’s Chamoli district including Rimkhim and Niti passes, will soon be made available online. Chamoli district is set to launch a website enabling applicants to request for online approval for the Inner Line Permit. As per the existing system, applicants … Read more

Uttarakhand govt enhances Kedarnath trek: adds 1200 tents, 850 refreshment outlets

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Uttarakhand govt enhances Kedarnath trek: adds 1200 tents, 850 refreshment outlets

Dehradun: Almost three months ahead of the beginning of the Kedarnath Yatra, the administration has started its preparations to avoid problems for the devotees on the 16-km-long Kedarnath trek route that starts from Gaurikund and concludes at Kedarnath Dham. The administration is under a plan to install around 1200 tents on the trek route for the … Read more

Uttarakhand: Nine houses burnt to ashes in Uttarkashi, 25 families homeless; one woman dies

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Uttarakhand: Nine houses burnt to ashes in Uttarkashi, 25 families homeless; one woman dies

Uttarkashi: A massive fire in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand has reduced nine houses to ashes, leaving 25 families homeless and causing the death of one woman. The fire was so intense that it took several hours to extinguish. The affected families have been assured of all possible help from the government. A massive fire broke … Read more

Tough tasks for Dehradun admin & police; city to witness big events in coming weeks

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Tough tasks for Dehradun admin & police; city to witness big events in coming weeks

Dehradun: The coming few weeks will be challenging for the Dehradun district administration as well as Dehradun police in view of a series of big programs taking place in the city. The big events like Urban Local Bodies’ (ULB) Elections, Republic Day Parade, opening ceremony of the National Games 2025, and Recruitment examinations are scheduled … Read more

Dehradun’s haphazard speed breakers under scrutiny; PWD seeks engineer clarification

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Dehradun’s haphazard speed breakers under scrutiny; PWD seeks engineer clarification

Dehradun: Following public resentment and media attention to the speed breakers on Dehradun roads, the Public Works Department has acknowledged the accidents caused by these bump speed breakers. The Uttarakhand PWD secretary has sought clarification from the engineer responsible for their construction. In Dehradun, seven accidents occurred in a single day due to these speed … Read more

Dehradun speed breakers meant to curb accidents cause vehicle crashes; many injured

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Dehradun speed breakers meant to curb accidents cause vehicle crashes; many injured

Dehradun: In a bid to control vehicle speed, the Dehradun administration recently has implemented several road safety measures, including speed breakers, Zebra crossings, and dividers. However, these speed breakers have become problematic, leading to accidents and injuries. A child was seriously injured in an accident caused by a speed breaker near the Clock Tower area … Read more

Uttarakhand: Now Jyotirmath residents can repair their disaster affected houses, administration removes ban

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Uttarakhand: Now Jyotirmath residents can repair their disaster affected houses, administration removes ban

Jyotirmath: Following the land-subsidence disaster in January 2022, which devastated Uttarakhand’s Jyotirmath town (formerly known as Joshimath), the local administration had halted repairs on buildings with cracks in walls and floors. Now, the Chamoli administration has lifted this ban, allowing residents to repair their homes. Building owners will need to provide an affidavit. On September … Read more