Dehradun, May 28 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin will undertake a three-day organisational visit to Uttarakhand starting Thursday, with an aim to strengthen the party’s organisational structure in the state. He will hold a series of high-level meetings, interactions with leaders and grassroots outreach programmes.Nitin Nabin is scheduled to arrive in Dehradun on Thursday evening. He will proceed to the state BJP office on Balbir Road, where party workers are …
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New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri Maharaj on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what he described as bringing “unprecedented respect” to Sanatan culture, traditions and the country’s spiritual heritage during his 12 years in office.Speaking to IANS, Swami Kailashanand Giri said that under PM Modi’s leadership, religious centres such as Kedarnath, Kashi Vishwanath, Ayodhya, Badrinath and Ujjain Mahakal have gained national and global prominence like…
Dehradun, May 27 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin will be on a three-day visit to Uttarakhand from May 28 to 30, during which he is scheduled to participate in a series of organisational meetings and interact with senior leaders and party workers ahead of the Assembly elections in 2027.According to the programme released by the party, Nabin will arrive at Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun at 4:35 p.m. on May 28. From the airport, he will proceed directly to the BJP state office, where he …
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Saturday backed Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over restrictions on offering namaz at public places, saying maintaining law and order should remain the top priority during religious occasions.His remarks came amid discussions surrounding Eid-related guidelines and restrictions on public religious gatherings and namaz on roads in several states.Addressing the issue, Giriraj Singh said, “This system is being criticised, and…
Dehradun, May 22 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Friday took a firm stand against offering ‘namaz’ on public roads, asserting that such practices would not be permitted in the state and warning of strict action against anyone attempting to disrupt traffic or law and order during the ongoing Char Dham Yatra. He said that while every faith is respected, no one can be above the law.Reacting to remarks by a senior Congress leader advocating permission for ‘namaz’ on roads,…
Haridwar, May 20 (IANS) Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Major General (Retd.) Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri was cremated with full military honours in Haridwar on Wednesday, as political leaders, saints, and supporters paid heartfelt tributes to the veteran leader remembered for his discipline, integrity, and contribution to the development of the state.Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, former Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna, BJP MP Anil Ba…
Jagdalpur, May 19 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that Naxalism has been completely eradicated from Bastar and the entire country well before the target date of March 31, 2026. He credited the bravery, courage, and supreme sacrifices of security forces for achieving this historic success.He was addressing a press conference after the 26th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Jagdalpur, Bastar, Chhattisgarh, marking the first time this important regional platform was held there.T…
Raipur/Jagdalpur, May 19 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 26th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Jagdalpur of Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region on Tuesday, officials said. This marked the first time the Central Zonal Council held its meeting in Bastar.Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh Vishnu Deo Sai, Madhya Pradesh Mohan Yadav, Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath, and Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the high-level deliberations.The meeting focused on coordinated efforts …
Dehradun, May 19 (IANS) Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and senior BJP leader, Major General (Retd.) Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri passed away on Tuesday at Max Hospital in Dehradun after a prolonged illness. A former Army officer who transitioned into politics, Maj Gen Khanduri served two terms as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand (first from 2007 to 2009 and second from 2011 to 2012), steering the state’s administration.During his tenure, he took stringent measures against corruption and laid the …
Bhopal/Raipur, May 18 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will participate in the 26th meeting of the Central Zonal Council scheduled to be held in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh on May 19.The primary purpose of Chief Minister Yadav’s visit to Jagdalpur is to deliberate on issues concerning the Centre and states, as well as matters involving member states, with a view to resolving them amicably.The meeting will also focus on strengthening regional development and security coordinat…