Latest Kumaon region News & Updates

Dehradun, April 7 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday spoke about the significance of the Dhaulinag Devta Temple located in the Vijaypur area of Bageshwar district, describing it as an important centre of faith and devotion in the region. Taking to X, the Chief Minister wrote, “The Dhaulinaag Devta Temple, located in the Vijaypur area of Bageshwar district, is a major centre of faith and devotion.” His remarks brought renewed attention to the temple’s religious and c…

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that people from Uttarakhand are continuously making significant contributions to Delhi’s development through social service, business, art and culture.Speaking at an event to mark Uttarayan Kautik 2026, Chief Minister Gupta said that Uttarakhand is the motherland and Delhi is the workplace; this unity is our collective strength.Such cultural events are a powerful and meaningful means of connecting every hill family livin…

Udham Singh Nagar, Dec 24 (IANS) Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams on Wednesday urged all stakeholders to ensure the timely registration of Waqf properties on the UMMEED portal, following the extension of the deadline for online registration. He said the initiative aims to protect Waqf assets and ensure that their benefits reach poor and deserving sections of the Muslim community.Speaking to reporters, Shams said that the Waqf Amendment Act introduced by the Modi government has renewe…