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Uttarakhand grapples with a black bear problem: 5 people killed in attacks, authorities scramble for solutions

November 22, 2025 7:41 am

Climate change, habitat degradation among reasons cited by forest department for increased conflict between humans and the Asiatic black bear

Amid extreme weather events, Uttarakhand needs to rethink its highways

September 17, 2025 7:04 am

In their zeal to expand tourism in the state, Centre and Uttarakhand government have shown inadequate sensitivity to the idiosyncrasies of the mountains

Topography, climate change: Behind the heavy rain in Uttarakhand, Himachal

September 17, 2025 5:11 pm

Extreme rainfall or cloudbursts have led to landslides, mudslides, flash floods, and swollen riverbanks, resulting in large-scale destruction, loss of life, and communication disruptions.

After Haridwar stampede, Uttarakhand has a 'masterplan’ for religious sites

July 31, 2025 8:46 am

According to officials, the master plan will include nine points, which includes access to clean drinking water, toilets, first aid, well-structured information and guidance systems, parking arrangements, and adequate security. 

Uttarakhand govt makes biometric mandatory for Char Dham registration offline

April 10, 2025 10:40 am

According to Joint Director, Tourism, Yogendra Kumar Gangwar, for online registrations, a registrant has to log in with his Aadhaar number, while those going for offline registrations will be registered on the spot.

Miyawala to Ramjiwala: Uttarakhand CM’s rename pitch runs into opposition from unexpected quarters

April 07, 2025 2:39 am

Members of the Rajput community write to Dehrarun DM against move, say ‘politically motivated individuals attempting to change the name of our area’

In Uttarakhand forest fire season, plans to reduce damage focus on community participation, tech

March 31, 2025 7:05 am

The department has also announced that fire lines, which have been inactive since a Supreme Court order prohibiting the felling of trees at more than 1,000 metres above sea level in the 1980s, will be revived.

Stung by ex-CM’s remarks, Uttarakhand IAS body fires back: ‘Expect respectful behaviour’

March 31, 2025 8:03 am

The row started when Trivendra Singh Rawat, the BJP MP from Haridwar, spoke of illegal mining in his state, prompting the mining secretary to release a video statement

Uttarakhand’s per capita income higher than national average, grew 11.3%, economic survey shows

February 16, 2025 9:40 am

Sundaram also said that the Gross State Domestic Product at current prices is projected to reach `3.78 lakh crore in FY 2024-25, compared to an estimated `3.32 lakh crore in 2023-24, with a projected growth of 13.59%.

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