Chamoli: In an era where extravagant weddings are the norm, Chamoli District Magistrate Dr. Sandeep Tiwari has set an example by opting for a simple and meaningful ceremony. His wedding to Dr. Pooja, an Assistant Professor at Sushila Tiwari Medical College Hospital in Haldwani, was attended by only 30 close family members and colleagues, with … Read more
Chamoli: A tragic landslide in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Wednesday claimed the life of a man from Bihar and caused significant damage to a key motor bridge connecting Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers. Moreover, this incident has disrupted access to several villages and raised concerns about the upcoming pilgrimage season. The … Read more
Dehradun: The hill districts in Uttarakhand are on high alert due to continuous heavy rain and snowfall. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for potential avalanches. The warning specifically applies to five districts: Bageshwar, Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, and Uttarkashi. An advisory has been issued to the District Magistrates (DMs) of the respective districts. … Read more
Dehradun: The Dehradun administration has taken another significant action against the violation of standards in the purchase of land of more than 250 square meters without permission by people from other states and in land purchased for a specified purpose. In the Tehsil Sadar area of Dehradun, the names of individuals related to about 100 … Read more
Uttarkashi: With the onset of winter Char Dham yatra in Uttarakhand, excitement is visible in the Uttarkashi district. Yamunotri and Gangotri temple committees, pilgrimage priests, hotel associations, tour and travel businesses, and various organizations involved in travel arrangements have shown strong commitment to promoting winter travel. They have widely appreciated the state government’s initiative in … Read more
Dehradun: As ageing becomes a growing social challenge, many elderly individuals in Uttarakhand are facing emotional neglect and lack of physical and financial support from their children. In response, the elderly, exhausted by the harassment from their sons and daughters-in-law, are turning to the DM office and complaint cell to lodge grievances. Every week, 15 … Read more
Dehradun: Following the horrific car accident on Tuesday morning in Dehradun which claimed six lives and injured one critically, Dehradun administration has initiated a crackdown on pubs and resto-bars operating beyond the permitted hours and serving liquor to the youngsters. During the inspection, it was found that these resto-bars and pubs were not only open … Read more
Dehradun: A matter came to the fore in Uttarakhand’s capital Dehradun, in which a Mazar was being constructed inside the country’s prestigious residential School. As per the sources, this Mazar was built in an unauthorised way and the administration got it demolished as soon as it received the information. The unauthorized construction of a Mazar … Read more
Dehradun: To keep a vigilant eye on law & order and various arrangements in the city, Dehradun’s district magistrate and senior superintendent of police (SSP) roamed around the city on a bullet motorbike on Monday. During this ride, DM drove the vehicle while SSP was a pillion rider. It was not the first time when … Read more