New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday reacted strongly to the killing of retired Brigadier V.K. Joshi in Dehradun, terming the incident a reflection of a complete breakdown of law and order in Uttarakhand.In a post on X, LoP Gandhi described the daylight killing of the retired Army officer, who was out on a morning walk, as brutal and deeply alarming. He said the incident clearly shows that the security situation in the state has deterio…
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New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said it has released more than Rs 1,500 crore as the 15th Finance Commission grants to strengthen rural local governance in six states.The Centre sanctioned and released tied and untied grants during FY 2025–26 for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)/Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Telangana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Mizoram and Meghalaya to further empower grassroots governance and enable need-based local development.For Telangana, …
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Several National Waterways, including the Ganga, Sutlej an Indus, are being utilised for water sports activities by respective state governments while implementing safety standards developed by the National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS) – Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in a written reply, said the National Waterways already being utilise…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Registrar General of India (RGI) announced on Monday that preparations for the upcoming Census are at an advanced stage, with fieldwork for the first phase — Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO) — set to begin in multiple states from April.Addressing a press conference at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, Registrar General and Census Commissioner Mritunjay Kumar Narayan said that Census-2027 will be conducted in two phases — House Listing (HLO) and Popula…
Dehradun, March 30 (IANS) A retired Army officer, Brigadier V.K. Joshi, was shot dead on Monday in the Rajpur area of Dehradun, Uttarakhand, after being hit by a stray bullet during a firing incident, police said. According to officials, the incident occurred around 7 a.m. following an argument between occupants of two vehicles travelling in the area. The situation escalated into a firing exchange. Joshi, who was on a morning walk at the time, was caught in the crossfire and suffered critical in…
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…
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…
Gandhinagar, March 25 (IANS) A meeting of the Gujarat unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Core Committee was held on Wednesday at the official residence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The meeting was attended by senior party leaders and Ministers, including Rushikesh Patel, Jitu Vaghani and State BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma.The closed‑door meeting came a day after the State Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, making the state the second in the country afte…
Gandhinagar, March 25 (IANS) Gujarat has become the second state after Uttarakhand to pass a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, with state BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma on Wednesday stating that the move advances the goal of a uniform legal framework governing personal matters across communities.In a statement issued following the Bill’s passage in the Assembly on Tuesday evening, Vishwakarma said the legislation, brought under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister …