Dehradun, March 29 (IANS) Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday listened to the 132nd episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ and said that the initiative has played a key role in promoting Uttarakhand’s tourism potential, especially winter travel. The Chief Minister attended a public listening session at Hotel Royal Inn Palace in Indranagar, Dehradun, where he also shared his views with public representatives and citizens present on the occasion.D…
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New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national Capital and invited him to visit Devbhoomi-Uttarakhand, while expressing gratitude for the Centre’s continued support in its development journey.Describing the meeting as a courtesy call, the Chief Minister thanked the Prime Minister for the Centre’s guidance and assistance, stating that Uttarakhand is achieving new milestones of progress with sustained suppo…
Dehradun, March 26 (IANS) A 42-seater air service between Pithoragarh and Dehradun was launched on Thursday, marking a significant boost to regional connectivity in Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the service at Jolly Grant Airport, describing the development as a “historic day” for the state.Speaking to reporters after the inauguration, Dhami said the new service would greatly benefit residents of the remote Pithoragarh district, improving accessibility and reduc…
Dehradun, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, extended his greetings and best wishes to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for the continued development, good governance and welfare initiatives being undertaken in the hill state.The Prime Minister conveyed his message through a letter, appreciating the efforts of the Uttarakhand government and expressing confidence in the progress of the hill state under Dhami’s leadership.The message highlighted the immense pote…
Dehradun, March 22 (IANS) Following the cabinet expansion, the Uttarakhand government has allocated portfolios to its ministers, with a government notification detailing the distribution of responsibilities among members of the Council of Ministers, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami retaining a wide range of key departments.The order, issued by the state Secretariat Administration Department, said the portfolio allocation was approved by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister in …
Haldwani, March 21 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday underscored the achievements of the “double-engine” BJP government in Uttarakhand across sectors such as tourism, infrastructure, employment, women empowerment and welfare of ex-servicemen, while praising Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for his leadership. Addressing an event in Haldwani to mark four years of the BJP government in the state, Singh said, “I bow in respect to the bravery and spirit of the people of Uttar…
Dehradun, March 20 (IANS) Pushkar Singh Dhami-led Uttarakhand government expanded its cabinet on Friday, by inducting five new MLAs as ministers, reflecting a mix of seasoned and young faces.The oath of office was administered to newly inducted cabinet members by Uttarakhand Governor Gurmit Singh administered the oath of officeThose who saw elevation as cabinet ministers included Mandan Kaushik (Haridwar), Khajan Dass (Dehradun), Pradeep Batra (Roorkee), Ram Singh Kaira (Bhimtal) and Bharat Sing…
Dehradun, March 20 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inducted five new ministers in the state cabinet on Friday, taking the total figure to 12. The legislators who will now serve as ministers in Dhami’s cabinet are Bharat Singh Chaudhary (Rudraprayag), Khajan Dass (Dehradun), Mandan Kaushik (Haridwar), Pradeep Batra (Roorkee) and Ram Singh Kaira (Bhimtal).Madan Kaushik is a member of the BJP National Executive Council and was the Uttarakhand BJP president.Khajan Dass, a forme…
Dehradun, March 20 (IANS) The Uttarakhand Cabinet led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was expanded on Friday with the induction of five new ministers. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan, where Governor Gurmit Singh administered the oath of office. The new ministers include BJP MLAs Khajan Das from Rajpur Road Assembly constituency, Madan Kaushik from Haridwar, Pradeep Batra from Roorkee, Bharat Chaudhary from Rudraprayag, and Ram Singh Kaira from Bhimtal.The cabinet expansion …
Dehradun, March 10 (IANS) Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said the Uttarakhand Budget 2026-27 focusses on inclusive development across sectors while ensuring that the benefits of government schemes reach the last person in the queue.Speaking to IANS, the Chief Minister said the budget gives priority to all sections of society, including farmers, the poor, youth, Scheduled Castes and people living in border areas.“In this budget, we have focussed on the inclusive development of th…