Latest Uttarakhand News & Updates

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Congress leader Udit Raj on Saturday called out factionalism as a structural problem within his party, and urged his party leaders to prioritise organisational unity and constitutional values. “The internal factionalism within the Congress is not only a major reason for losing elections, but also the primary cause of the party’s weakening at the organisational level. It’s incomprehensible how infighting benefits anyone,” the National Chairman of Unorganised Workers and …

Kolkata, July 11 (IANS) The Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari-led government has issued a notification naming the other eight members of the nine-member committee headed by retired Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to study the draft of the Uniform Civil Code Bill, West Bengal, 2026.Aiming to implement a Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal, the committee headed by Justice Desai will study the Bill and give recommendations, following which the final Bill will be drafted and t…

Dehradun, July 11 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a detailed forecast warning of heavy rainfall across several districts of Uttarakhand from July 11 to July 14, prompting the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) to direct all district administrations to remain on high alert in view of the possibility of weather-related incidents. According to the IMD, several districts in the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions are likely to witness isolated spells of heavy rainfall, thu…

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across several parts of the country on Saturday, with heavy to very heavy showers expected over many northern, eastern, and central states, including Delhi-NCR. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are also likely in several regions as active monsoon conditions continue to influence weather patterns across India.According to the IMD, a low-pressure area over the northern parts o…

Dehradun, July 10 (IANS) Uttarakhand is widely known for its vibrant folk traditions, agricultural heritage and deep-rooted bond with nature. The state’s traditional festivals are not only expressions of religious faith but also reflect the values of environmental conservation, social harmony and gratitude towards nature. Among these, Harela, one of the most significant folk festivals of the Kumaon region, stands out as a celebration of greenery, prosperity and the arrival of a new agricultural …

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Residents of Delhi-NCR woke up to pleasant weather on Friday, with cloudy skies, cool winds and relatively lower humidity, offering relief after two days of intense rainfall. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another spell of heavy rain across parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. At the same time, rainfall activity is expected to ease in Mumbai and several regions of Maharashtra.The IMD has issued an orange alert for Delhi, warnin…

Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) In a major move towards implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), the Maharashtra state government has constituted a high-level committee to draft the framework. Making the announcement in the Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shared details regarding the committee’s chairperson and its members. The panel has been tasked with studying the matter and submitting its comprehensive report within the next six months. The government aims to table the draft…

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Delhi Police’s South District has solved a cab carjacking and robbery case within 24 hours of the incident, arresting three accused and recovering the robbed taxi, valuablesm and the weapon allegedly used in the crime. According to police, the breakthrough was achieved by the staff of Police Station Fatehpur Beri after an intensive technical and field investigation launched on the complaint of a cab driver.The operation was carried out by a team comprising Sub-Inspec…

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a conference of Superintendents of Police (SPs) from border districts in New Delhi on Thursday, where key issues including infiltration, illegal immigration, demographic changes, border security, drone threats and narcotics trafficking are expected to be discussed.The meeting assumes significance amid the Centre’s intensified campaign against illegal immigration, which it has described as part of an organised attempt to alter the …

Dehradun, July 8 (IANS) Shri Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) Chairman Hemant Dwivedi said on Wednesday that the organisation had taken cognisance of the complaint regarding the alleged theft of donations made at the Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand’s Badrinath “within 24 hours” and assured that whoever is found guilty will be severely punished.Speaking to IANS, Dwivedi said: ”The Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee received this complaint on July 3 that there had been some man…