Uttarakhand

Blaze near Uttarakhand’s Valley of Flowers enters Day 6, but contained, officials say

January 14, 2026 7:50 pm

Divisional Forest Officer Sarvesh Dubey said that information regarding the forest fire incident that occurred in the Nanda Devi National Park was first received on 9 January.

Fire raging for five days near Uttarakhand's Valley of Flowers. Hopes are pinned on the Air Force

January 14, 2026 6:41 pm

The fire was reported in the mountains near Nanda Devi National Park at an altitude of 3,500-4,200 metres,

The economic toll of Uttarakhand’s deadly floods and avalanches

January 13, 2026 6:04 am

The state suffered Rs 15,103.52 crore in losses due to disasters in 2025, the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority said in a report

Ankita Bhandari case reeks of BJP leaders' involvement … Dhami govt evading CBI probe for 3 yrs: Uttarakhand Congress chief

January 11, 2026 10:40 am

“Uttarakhand BJP president recently dismissed protests demanding justice for Ankita, saying that had it been an issue, people would not have voted for the party in every election since 2022... Isn’t this arrogance” asks Ganesh Godiyal

Exclusive: Hiccup in Beatles Ashram revamp plan prompts sharp response from Uttarakhand govt

January 10, 2026 9:07 am

Consultancy firm flags “slope sliding” issue at site, PWD responds: ‘Concerning that such a critical aspect was overlooked…’

Ankita Bhandari murder case and the figures behind the latest allegations: Who are Urmila Sanawar, Suresh Rathore?

January 08, 2026 2:07 pm

Sanawar, who claims to be the second wife of former BJP MLA Rathore, has alleged that senior party leader Dushyant Gautam was present at the resort when 19-year-old Bhandari was killed in 2022. Gautam has dismissed the accusations as a “conspiracy” to defame him.

‘Doesn’t it look like conspiracy to you?’: Uttarakhand CM Dhami suggests Ankita Bhandari protests meant to hinder his work, promises no one will be shielded

January 06, 2026 4:49 pm

‘I will meet her parents in person and discuss what needs to be done. I will go with their demands to help them obtain justice for their daughter’

'You took 23 years to wake up?': Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand over forest land encroachments

January 06, 2026 4:23 am

The Supreme Court warned that all executive officers in Uttarakhand will be held accountable for permitting the systematic grabbing of thousands of hectares of forest land since the state's formation in 2000.

Amid row over slur on Bihar girls, Uttarakhand minister's husband faces fire from NDA, Oppn

January 04, 2026 7:58 am

Besides the outrage expressed by Bihar parties, Bihar Women Commission has also issued a notice to Rekha Arya’s husband Girdhari Lal Sahu over his purported remark that “girls from Bihar are available for marriage at Rs 20,000-Rs 25,000”

Life of crime that began at 13, political foray, ‘Rs 750-crore loot’: Who was Vinay Tyagi, gangster killed in Uttarakhand police custody?

December 31, 2025 6:52 am

On December 24, while being transported to the Laksar court from Roorkee sub jail, he was shot by two bike-borne assailants, allegedly former members of Tyagi’s gang. He died three days later while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Rishikesh.

In Pics: PM Modi's colourful visit to Uttarakhand, bats for year-round tourism in state

March 06, 2025 1:47 pm

PM Modi proposed a “360-degree approach to tourism,” which would encompass all-season attractions and promote the state as a diverse year-round destination.

Forest fires, most man-made, ravage Uttarakhand; IAF joins ops

April 29, 2024 7:41 pm

Uttarakhand has recorded at least 202 forest fire incidents since April 21, the second highest number after Odisha, which reported 221 incidents.

Joshimath sinking? Panic grips Uttarakhand town as houses develop deep cracks

January 09, 2023 10:10 am

The town observed a bandh to protest against administrative indifference to the plight of residents and the “NTPC projects which have led to its gradual sinking”.

After murder of 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari, locals set resort owned by BJP leader's son on fire

September 24, 2022 3:07 pm

Young artists from Uttarakhand showcase their experiences of Kumaon life on canvas

February 22, 2022 2:49 pm

The exhibition titled Pahad ke Rang featured the works of 20 young artists

Death toll reaches 52, Uttarakhand reels under rain aftermath

October 20, 2021 9:30 pm

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has rescued over 300 people from flood-affected areas of Uttarakhand.

UK Board UBSE Class 10th, 12th Result 2021: Websites to check score

July 31, 2021 12:23 pm

UK Board UBSE Class 10th, 12th Result 2021: Students of class 10 and 12 can check their results at uaresults.nic.in or ubse.uk.gov.in.

Uttarakhand glacier breaks off: See these photos of rescue operation

February 08, 2021 1:22 pm

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said seven bodies have been recovered so far. CM announced Rs 4 lakh financial assistance each for the families of those killed in the mishap

Forest fires in Himachal, Uttarakhand show signs of abating

May 03, 2016 2:30 pm

Wildfires are an annual occurrence in Uttarakhand, though they have been bigger and more widespread this year

Landslides and cloudburst in Uttarakhand

August 16, 2014 3:43 pm

At least 25 feared dead in separate incidents of landslides and cloudburst in Uttarakhand.

Modi says Congress' made a mess of Andhra bifurcation, just the way it did during Partition

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

Looking back into history, Modi said, "three states were created even under former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee but they are functioning smoothly. Congress' handling of Andhra Pradesh bifurcation is a mess, just like the Partition of India and Pakistan".

Leopards of Rudraprayag | Revisiting the man-eating leopard(s) of Rudraprayag | Uttarakhand

June 22, 2020 6:22 pm

It’s 100 years since a leopard that would become “the best-hated and most-feared animal in all India”, in Jim Corbett’s words, made its first human kill.

Harish Rawat-led Congress Govt Back Again In Uttarakhand: An Analysis

May 11, 2016 10:50 pm

Pithoragarh forest officials catch leopard from residential area

February 19, 2016 5:53 am

Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, Feb 19 (ANI): The forest officials in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district caught a leopard from a residential area. The leopard was trapped in a net after being tranquilised. Area resident Deepak Chandra said a woman was saved from being attacked by the leopard. The leopard jumped over the head of a woman while she was working in open area in her house a day before yesterday. She was saved. But since then this leopard has been roaming around the city. It has not been caught yet. Today we saw it in a residential area around 6 a.m. (GMT 00:30), from where it ran away and injured two people. We have now trapped it. Chandra added that the leopard was in search of her two cubs in the city, while one was taken to the forest, the other is still missing.

Calling Rahul a 'traitor' reflects BJP's ideology: Congress

February 18, 2016 8:14 am

Dehradun, New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Lashing out on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kailash Choudhary for calling Rahul Gandhi a 'traitor', Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Thursday said anyone who express his views against BJP's ideology and protest against it is 'traitor' for them. Echoing similar sentiments, Congress leader Shobha Oza said the BJP MLA's statement reflects the ideology of entire BJP and RSS, which intends to suppress everyone who stands against them.

Cold wave disrupts life in North India

February 15, 2016 5:03 am

Shimla/ Uttarakhand, Feb 15 (ANI): People in Shimla and upper reaches of Uttarakhand on Monday struggled to carry out their daily activities after temperatures plummeted due to a fresh spell of snowfall in the region. People lit bonfires and wore layers of clothes to keep themselves warm. The minimum temperature recorded in Shimla, which has been receiving snowfall since Saturday, was 3° Celsius and would further dip at night. Shimla is experiencing severe cold conditions throughout the day and night. It has become very difficult to work. We have to keep sitting next to bonfires to keep ourselves warm.In Uttarakhand, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) personnel were seen clearing the snow from the roads using bulldozers in Gangotri region.

Bizarre physical test: Uttarakhand DGP orders probe

January 27, 2016 11:14 am

Dehradun, Jan 27 (ANI): Uttarakhand DGP BS Sidhu on Wednesday said appropriate action would be taken against those who conducted a bizarre fitness test, where constables were told to carry cops on their backs. Last Sunday, “overweight” policemen in Uddham Singh Nagar District were summoned to the police lines in Rudrapur. They were made to go through some bizarre physical tests in the presence of the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP).

Bizarre fitness test for police constables in Uttarakhand

January 27, 2016 7:46 am

Rudrapur, Jan 27 (ANI): A bizarre fitness drill for cops was conducted by Senior Superintendent of Police in Udham Singh Nagar district. During the drill, overweight constables were summoned to the police lines and the SSP was made to go through some physical tests. The 'overweight' police constable had to carry seniors on their backs for long distances. According to sources, some of the policemen, who are overweight, have been advised to shift to armed police and reduce their weight.

Heli taxi service launched to promote state tourism

January 19, 2016 11:23 am

Haldwani, Jan 19 (ANI): A heli taxi service has been launched in Uttarakhand to promote regional tourism across the state. The taxi service was started in Haldwani city of Uttarakhand. Besides, the lake view and snowfall, now visitors can also enjoy the Himalayan view through air ride. The heli taxi service was earlier launched in the state in December but the route had no connectivity to the beautiful panoramic city of Munsiyari. The initial take off of the heli taxi included five passengers. State officials came together to start the taxi service successfully.

Ardh Kumbh Mela starts in Haridwar

January 12, 2016 9:38 am

Haridwar, Jan 12 (ANI): The Ardh Kumbh Mela 2016 started on Tuesday at Haridwar’s ‘Har ki Pauri’ ghat. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat also offered prayers. The observance of Maha Kumbh Mela has achieved international popularity as 'The biggest act of faith'. Millions of pilgrims come to participate in the holy event of Maha Kumbh with tremendous faith. The pilgrims come from all walks of life, with a belief that their sins will be washed off in the holy waters of the sacred river Ganges if they take a dip during the Kumbh. The Ardh Kumbh Mela will take place in the holy city of Haridwar from January 2016 to April 2016.