On Thursday, protesters dressed in black marked the traditional “green” festival as ‘Black Harela’ to protest the destruction of green cover. Dehradun: Uttarakhand’s annual Harela festival, which celebrates trees and greenery, is under a cloud of protest this year. In …
A 65-year-old Congress worker died after an iron rod from a tent erected for Rahul Gandhi’s scheduled event fell on him at the Bannu School grounds in Dehradun on Thursday evening, a party leader said. Dehradun: A 65-year-old Congress worker …
Yashvardhan, the son of former Uttarakhand Chief Secretary S Ramaswami, was arrested on Thursday during a routine check on the Mussoorie Road. Dehradun: The son of a retired IAS officer was arrested in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun after he allegedly impersonated government …
Mansa Devi Temple Trust Chairman Ravindra Puri welcomed the new dress code, stating that all priests and staff members have since adhered to the requirement of wearing pocketless attire. Haridwar: The Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar has implemented a new …
Kulthi dal is naturally rich in plant protein, making it an excellent addition to vegetarian diets and helping support daily protein intake. Kulthi dal, also known as horse gram, is one of the oldest legumes traditionally consumed in the Himalayan …
The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee inquiry committee found the allegations of donation mishandling against Nautiyal to be prima facie true. Dehradun: The Uttarakhand Police has arrested Pramod Nautiyal, the accused in the alleged irregularities in the handling of donations at …
Questions have arisen after CCTV cameras at Shri Badrinath Dham were replaced days before donation irregularity allegations surfaced. BKTC says the footage is preserved and an impartial inquiry will establish the full sequence. The alleged misappropriation of donations and offerings …
Police raided a luxury resort in Uttarakhand’s Ramnagar and uncovered an alleged organised sex racket. The case has intensified scrutiny of tourist properties in Uttarakhand amid fears of similar illegal operations. A massive police crackdown on a luxury resort in …
About 118 roads across Uttarakhand are currently closed due to debris and stones. Dehradun: Heavy rain across Uttarakhand has led to the closure of more than 100 roads in the state, with the Meteorological Department issuing ‘red’ and ‘orange’ alerts …
In Himachal Pradesh, heavy to extremely heavy rains disrupted normal life in many parts, blocking roads, damaging bridges and uprooting trees. Schools remained closed in many parts of the state. Rain continued to wreak havoc across the country on Friday, …