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…
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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…
Dehradun, June 1 (IANS) One passenger was killed and more than 26 others were injured in two separate bus accidents reported from different parts of Uttarakhand on Monday morning. Police teams have reached both accident sites, and further investigation is underway. The first accident occurred in the Saptarishi area under the Nagar Kotwali police station limits in Haridwar, where a passenger bus lost control and overturned, resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to 26 others.According to …
Rudraprayag, May 31 (IANS) The Kedarnath Yatra resumed on Sunday after a brief suspension due to heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand. Movement of pilgrims restarted as the weather cleared up and operations were restored on the Kedarnath trekking route after rainfall ceased. However, if the weather deteriorates later in the day, the pilgrims will again be asked to take shelter at the nearest safe locations till the conditions improve.The Kedarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended earlier in the day,…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) A team of Delhi Police from Police Station Gandhi Nagar in Shahdara district on Monday apprehended two juveniles allegedly involved in a sensational attempt-to-murder case reported from the Dharampura area. According to police officials, the incident came to light on May 21, after a PCR call regarding a stabbing was received at PS Gandhi Nagar. Preliminary investigation revealed that around 12:30 P.M., two boys, identified as ‘S’ and ‘R’, arrived at the complaina…
Prayagraj, May 25 (IANS) Devotion and spirituality filled the air across several northern cities on Monday as lakhs of devotees gathered on the banks of the holy River Ganga to celebrate the sacred festival of Ganga Dussehra. Massive crowds were witnessed in Prayagraj, Haridwar, and Kanpur, where devotees took ritualistic dips in the river and offered prayers for peace, prosperity, and salvation. In Prayagraj, known as the Sangam city, devotees began arriving at the Triveni Sangam from the Brahm…
Dehradun, May 23, (IANS) The Uttarakhand government has undertaken a significant administrative reshuffle by issuing transfer orders for several senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Provincial Civil Service (PCS) officers. The orders, issued on May 22, 2026 by the Personnel and Vigilance Section, have come into immediate effect, aiming to bring fresh administrative vigour across various departments and districts.In the IAS cadre transfers, notable changes include BVRC Purushottam (2004…
Dehradun, May 20 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday paid final respects to former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Major General (Retd.) Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri in Dehradun, calling him an “extraordinary leader” whose contributions leave a lasting legacy. Maj Gen Khanduri passed away in Dehradun on Tuesday at the age of 91. The final rites will be held in Haridwar later in the day with full state honours.In a statement, VP Radhakrishnan said, “Paid heartfelt tributes to former Union…