Jaipur, June 26 (IANS) A Rajasthan Roadways double-decker AC bus was completely destroyed in a devastating fire while en route to Haridwar on the Delhi-Dehradun National Highway in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday. Thick black smoke billowing from the blaze was visible from nearly two kilometres away. Fortunately, all 26 passengers on board escaped without injuries.According to reports, passengers evacuated the bus through emergency doors and windows after it came to a halt. However, amid the pa…
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Haridwar, June 26 (IANS) Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Virendra Kumar, on Friday administered the ‘Pledge Against Drug Abuse’ and the ‘Ageing with Dignity Pledge’ at an event here, reaffirming the government’s commitment towards building a drug-free and inclusive society. The Union Minister also led a Nasha Mukt Rally at an event marking the culmination of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah, observed from June 17 to June 26.The Saptah was organised to commemorate the Inter…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) After Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind national president Maulana Syed Arshad Madani stated that “Jihad is every Muslim’s right,” BJP leaders on Wednesday criticised the remark, alleging that such statements are made periodically to promote a political agenda and provoke sections of the Muslim community. The BJP leaders also urged religious clerics not to spread hatred in society and instead guide people towards education, social progress, and constructive engagement.Speaking to IAN…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind national president Maulana Syed Arshad Madani, while addressing the Uttarakhhand state executive meeting in Haridwar’s Piran Kaliyar area, made strong remarks on social harmony, democratic values, religious freedom, and issues of national importance.The meeting was attended by a large gathering of ulema, huffaz, and members of the Muslim community.During his address as the chief guest, Maulana Syed Arshad Madani said, “In 1803, when our country w…
Haridwar, June 24 (IANS) Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind National President, Maulana Syed Arshad Madani, arrived in Kaliyar, a small town near Roorkee in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar, and attended the meeting of the State Executive Committee as the chief guest has sparked a fresh controversy, saying that “in 1803, when the country was under colonial rule, a call for ‘Jihad’ was issued for the nation’s freedom. Therefore to free the nation, it was must for all Muslims to wage Jihad (war)”. While addressing a large…
Dehradun, June 19 (IANS) Taking strict action in the Haridwar land purchase scam, the BJP government in Uttarakhand has recommended that former Municipal Commissioner Varun Chaudhary be immediately dismissed from service and imposed a major punishment on former District Magistrate (DM) Karmendra Singh after he was found guilty of serious negligence in discharge of his official duties.According to sources, recommendations for action against both officers, in accordance with rules, are being sent …
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) A scientific conclave and interactive session on the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) 2026 was held in Haridwar to raise awareness of new provisions under IP and promote quality compliance across the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, the government said on Thursday.Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, organised the conclave, in collaboration with the Association of Devbhumi Pharma Industries and af…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Television actress Shraddha Arya recently embraced a spiritual retreat in Haridwar, where she took a holy dip in the sacred river Ganga. Sharing glimpses from her visit on Instagram, the actress described the experience as a “reset for the soul.” The Kundali Bhagya actress posted a reel in which she showed that the solution to her 99 problems is one dip in the Ganga. Alongside the video, Shraddha wrote, “A Reset For the Soul #Blessing #Ganga #Haridwar.”In the clip, …
Jaipur, June 4 (IANS) The search for three members of a Jaisalmer family missing after their vehicle plunged into the Alaknanda river near Devprayag in Uttarakhand entered its second day on Thursday, with SDRF teams and divers intensifying operations in the river’s deeper stretches.Devprayag Police Station In-Charge Prashant Bahuguna said rescue teams are conducting extensive searches in the river and adjoining areas to trace the missing mother and her two daughters. While three victims have bee…
Devprayag, June 2 (IANS) A major road accident was reported in Uttarakhand’s Devprayag region on Tuesday after a vehicle carrying eight people plunged nearly 200 metres into a deep gorge near Ganga Hotel Darshan. The incident triggered panic in the area and prompted an immediate response from rescue agencies. As soon as information about the accident was received, teams from the police, the Revenue Department, and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rushed to the spot and launched an inte…