Dehradun: The Uttarakhand High Court is currently investigating a shocking case of alleged fraud involving a 2005 faculty appointment at Kumaun University. The case came to light after Pawan Kumar Mishra, a physics teacher based in NCR, claimed that his rightful position as a lecturer in the university’s physics department was fraudulently taken by another … 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: State Agriculture Minister Ganesh Joshi has taken a firm stance on the issue of wild ginger lime (jamir) fruits appearing in the Kagzi Nimboo (Citrus aurantifolia) plants distributed to farmers by the Horticulture Department in Rudraprayag district in 2020. Following the District Magistrate’s investigation report, the Minister has ordered departmental action against two officers … Read more
Dehradun: Uttarakhand government is likely to introduce a code of conduct for the use of social media platforms by its officers and employees. Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the department of personnel and vigilance to prepare a draft for the social media policy for the government officials and employees. The government is apparently prompted … Read more
Nileswaram: Nearly 154 people were injured of which 8 people are critical when firecrackers meant for ‘Theyyam’ festival exploded. The fireworks tragedy took place at Veerarkavu temple festival at Anjootambalam in Nileswaram Two organizers of the temple festival is been under custody. Kasaragod district Collector confirmed that no permission has been given for the fireworks. … Read more