Security

Kanwar Yatra sets 24-hour record as 56 lakh devotees depart Haridwar; season’s footfall crosses 4.12 crore

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Kanwar Yatra sets 24-hour record as 56 lakh devotees depart Haridwar; season’s footfall crosses 4.12 crore

Haridwar: The Kanwar Yatra 2025 concluded with an unprecedented turnout as more than 4.12 crore Shiva devotees thronged Haridwar over 12 days to collect Gangajal. According to Haridwar SSP Pramod Singh Dobal, the final 24 hours alone saw 56 lakh Kanwar pilgrims departing Haridwar after performing rituals. https://static.news9live.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/VIDEO-2025-07-22-08-41-28.mp4 Last day of the fair witnessed a … Read more

Security alert at Udyog Bhawan after Ministry of Heavy Industries receives bomb threat via e-mail

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Security alert at Udyog Bhawan after Ministry of Heavy Industries receives bomb threat via e-mail

New Delhi: The secretary of the Ministry of Heavy Industries received an e-mail on Friday threatening to blow up Udyog Bhawan, housing several central departments, sending the security apparatus into intense action, officials said. The e-mail threatened to blow up the building near the Central Secretariat using an improvised explosive device (IED) was received in … Read more

Global devotees flock to Uttarakhand: Record 31,581 Char Dham yatra registrations from over 150 countries

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Global devotees flock to Uttarakhand: Record 31,581 Char Dham yatra registrations from over 150 countries

Dehradun: Uttarakhand is witnessing an unprecedented spiritual movement, with pilgrims from across the globe registering for the Char Dham Yatra. According to the Tourism Department, over 28 lakh registrations have been recorded, with 31,581 devotees hailing from more than 150 countries. Among the top countries contributing to this surge are the USA, Nepal, Malaysia, UK, … Read more

Uttarakhand Tightens Security for Char Dham Yatra 2025: 6,000 cops, 10 Paramilitary Companies Deployed After Pahalgam Terror Attack

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Uttarakhand Tightens Security for Char Dham Yatra 2025: 6,000 cops, 10 Paramilitary Companies Deployed After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Dehradun: In the wake of heightened security concerns following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, Uttarakhand has implemented robust arrangements to ensure the safety of pilgrims during the Char Dham Yatra 2025, which began on April 30. The state police, in collaboration with paramilitary forces and disaster response teams, has intensified vigilance along the yatra routes. … Read more

Pahalgam terror attack: Enhanced Vigilance at Tourist and Religious Places in Uttarakhand Amid Security Concerns

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Pahalgam terror attack: Enhanced Vigilance at Tourist and Religious Places in Uttarakhand Amid Security Concerns

Dehradun: Following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, heightened security measures have been implemented across Uttarakhand, especially at its tourist and religious locations. Intelligence systems and police forces are actively working to ensure the safety of pilgrims attending the upcoming Char Dham Yatra and visitors to major tourist hotspots across the state. Intensified Security Post-Pahalgam Attack … Read more

Gautam Gambhir gets death threat from ‘ISIS Kashmir’, approaches Delhi Police

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Gautam Gambhir gets death threat from ‘ISIS Kashmir’, approaches Delhi Police

New Delhi: In an alarming development, Gautam Gambhir, the former cricketer and current head coach, who was also Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has reportedly received a death threat from an outfit which called itself “ISIS Kashmir”. After receiving the threat, Gambhir was forced to approach the Delhi Police on Wednesday, … Read more

Ram Navami 2025: Drones deployed at Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya to control crowd

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Ram Navami 2025: Drones deployed at Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya to control crowd

New Delhi: A sea of devotees thronged at the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Sunday on the auspicious day of Ram Navami, marking the birth of Lord Ram. Many worshippers from the state of Uttar Pradesh and across the country made it to the holy city. In order to ensure the safety of … Read more

Women wrestlers’ sexual harassment case: Delhi court records statement of witness

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‘Villains of Haryana’: Brij Bhushan Singh attacks Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia

New Delhi: A city court on Monday (March 3) recorded the statement of the husband of one of the wrestlers accusing former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh of sexual harassment. Additional chief metropolitan magistrate Vaibhav Chaurasiya recorded the statement of the witness, the husband of the wrestler, during the in-chamber proceeding. … Read more

No-fly zone, no public transport, security in place: PM Modi in Dehradun to inaugurate National Games 2025

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No-fly zone, no public transport, security in place: PM Modi in Dehradun to inaugurate National Games 2025

Dehradun: The Dehradun police have completed preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to inaugurate the National Games. During the event, a no-fly zone will be enforced within a two-kilometer radius of the venue, meaning no drones or other flying objects will be allowed. SSP Ajay Singh has requested the general public’s cooperation with the … Read more

Uttarakhand civic poll: Enthusiasm among voters, about 12 % voting in state till 10 am

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Uttarakhand civic poll: Enthusiasm among voters, about 12 % voting in state till 10 am

Dehradun: Voters in Uttarakhand have shown great enthusiasm since morning. By 10 am, approximately 12% of voters had cast their ballots. In Dehradun Municipal Corporation, the voting percentage was 9.23%, in Rishikesh 11.28%, Tehri 9.67%, and Srinagar Municipal Corporation 12.51%. In Doiwala Municipality, it was 10.10%. Voting commenced at 8 am across 100 municipal bodies. … Read more

Mahakumbh 2025: Firefighting robots, all-terrain vehicles to safeguard devotees

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Drones, increase in number of tents: Preparations for Maha Kumbh 2025 at full swing

Prayagraj: Preparations for Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, are advancing at a fast pace. The massive spiritual event, which is expected to attract millions of devotees from around the world, is set to begin on January 13. Ahead of the grand event, the district administration has placed a strong emphasis on fire prevention and … Read more

Hoax bomb threat at Dehradun’s airport: terminal evacuated; security deployed

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Hoax bomb threat at Dehradun’s airport: terminal evacuated; security deployed

Dehradun: According to the Uttarakhand police press note, a hoax bomb threat has been received at Dehradun Jolly Grant airport through the email on Monday. Afterwards, the airport terminal was closed and security arrangements were tightened up. Along with this, all the passengers have been stopped near the barrier. On December 9, 2024, at Kotwali … Read more

Uttarkashi mosque row: Uttarakhand HC directs DM & SP to ensure mosque security

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Uttarkashi mosque row: Uttarakhand HC directs DM & SP to ensure mosque security

Dehradun: Uttarakhand high court has recently directed authorities concerned to ensure security around the mosque in Uttarkashi. The court has also directed the officials to act against the hate speech and demolition threats. A petition, which an organization Alpsankhyak Sewa Samiti has filed in the high court, was heard by a division bench of acting chief … Read more

Uttarkashi mosque brawl: Muslim community demands security for mosque, dispute reaches Nainital high court

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Uttarkashi mosque brawl: Muslim community demands security for mosque, dispute reaches Nainital high court

Uttarkashi: The matter of mosque dispute in Uttarkashi city has now reached the Nainital High Court. People of the Muslim community have approached the High Court and filed a petition seeking protection for the mosque amid protests and agitation demanding demolition of the mosque. According to the petition filed in court, the community members claimed … Read more

Wrestlers’ Sexual harassment case: Delhi court allows Brij Bhushan to renew passport

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‘Villains of Haryana’: Brij Bhushan Singh attacks Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia

New Delhi: A city court on Monday (November 4) allowed a plea filed by former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment charges levelled by women wrestlers, seeking to renew his passport for a year. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vaibhav … Read more

Sexual harassment case: Delhi HC seeks response of police, wrestlers on Brij Bhushan Singh’s plea for early hearing

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‘Villains of Haryana’: Brij Bhushan Singh attacks Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday (October 18) sought the response of the Delhi Police and wrestlers on a plea by former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh seeking early hearing of his plea seeking to quash the First Information Report (FIR) … Read more

Wrestlers’ sexual harassment case: Delhi court records statement of witness

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‘Villains of Haryana’: Brij Bhushan Singh attacks Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia

New Delhi: A city court on Monday (October 14) recorded the statement of a witness in the alleged sexual harassment case lodged by women wrestlers against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The court earlier had on May 21 framed charges of sexual … Read more

Security tightened in Uttarakhand jails after prisoners escape, events need approval

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Security tightened in Uttarakhand jails after prisoners escape, events need approval

Dehradun: In a significant move concerning jail security in Uttarakhand, the administration has issued directives to tighten security across all prisons following the escape of two prisoners serving life imprisonment and kidnapping from Dehradun District Jail during Ramlila. Security measures will now adhere strictly to protocol, and no activities will be conducted without prior permission … Read more