New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday flagged off the annual Char Dham Yatra from the Char Dham Yatra Transit Camp in Rishikesh, marking the formal commencement of one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Sanatan Dharma. The Chief Minister interacted with devotees, extended his greetings, and wished them a safe and spiritually fulfilling journey. The Uttarakhand government has put in place comprehensive arrangements to ensure the convenience and safet…
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Dehradun, Feb 9 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has set a firm deadline for completing all preparations for the Kumbh Mela 2027 in Haridwar, emphasising that every aspect must be finalised by October to ensure a grand and seamless event. In a high-level review meeting held at the “Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Auditorium” in the Secretariat on Monday, the Chief Minister issued strict instructions to officials directing them to finish all construction works related to the …
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the probe into the Ankita Bhandari murder case, and its Delhi-based Special Crime Branch has registered a case against an “unknown VIP” in connection with the matter.Two members of the CBI team arrived in Uttarakhand late on Monday to conduct a detailed investigation into the alleged VIP angle linked to the murder of the young girl.The case returned to the spotlight after viral audio clips and videos surfaced involv…
Dehradun, Jan 6 (IANS) Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday reiterated the Uttarakhand government’s steadfast commitment to ensuring justice in the Ankita Bhandari murder case, affirming that every forthcoming decision will be taken with complete regard for the sentiments of the victim’s parents.Addressing the controversies stirred by an alleged audio clip circulating within the state, the Chief Minister dismissed attempts to create what he termed an “unnecessary atmosphere,” st…
Patna, Jan 2 (IANS) The Bihar State Women’s Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of an objectionable and derogatory remark made against women from Bihar and has written to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, seeking strict and immediate action in the matter.In a strongly worded letter issued by Commission Chairperson Apsara, the panel condemned the statement allegedly made by Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand Minister for Women Empowerment and Child Development Rekha Arya…
Dehradun, Jan 2 (IANS) Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Uttarakhand government’s flagship public outreach initiative “Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar” (Government for every citizen, at every doorstep) has emerged as a powerful symbol of good governance, sensitive administration, and swift grievance redressal. The programme has definitely brought a qualitative transformation in administrative functioning, according to officials. It has also effectively brid…
Dehradun, Dec 29 (IANS) The Uttarakhand government on Monday announced that it will bear all medical expenses incurred during the treatment of Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura who was tragically killed. In this moment of profound grief, the state government has assured that it stands firmly with the bereaved family and will extend every possible assistance.The government made it clear that ensuring justice for Chakma is its top priority. Moreover, preventing the recurrence of such incidents …
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on the Uttarakhand government and its officials over large-scale encroachment of forest land by private entities.As it registered a suo motu (on its own motion) case, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that the authorities had remained “mute spectators” while forest land was being illegally grabbed.The apex court remarked that it was “shocking” to find protected…