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February 13, 2024 16:34 IST
The deceased had suffered a gunshot injury to the head and had been in a coma since Thursday, when violence broke out in Haldwani.
Wed, Feb 14, 2024February 13, 2024 02:31 IST
The mosque and madrasa, whose demolition spiralled into violence last week, were run by Malik. State police have so far refrained from commenting on his whereabouts.
Thu, Feb 15, 2024February 12, 2024 16:59 IST
Posting a clip of his speech on his X account, he also said, “This is a clear message from our government to the miscreants and rioters that no one who plays with the peace of Devbhoomi will be spared, there is no place for such miscreants in Uttarakhand.”
Tue, Feb 13, 2024February 12, 2024 02:16 IST
The body of Prakash Kumar Singh was found more than 2 km from the epicentre of the violence, with gunshot wounds to the head
Tue, Feb 13, 2024February 11, 2024 22:14 IST
The Nainital SSP said the body was recovered 2-3 kilometres from the spot with gunshot wounds to the head.
Tue, Feb 13, 2024February 11, 2024 12:02 IST
Uttarakhand government has asked the Centre for four additional companies of Central paramilitary forces.
Mon, Feb 12, 2024February 11, 2024 04:04 IST
Talking to The Indian Express, Anas’s brother Mohammad Aman recounted what happened that day. He said both he and his father, Zahid Hussain, were working at a construction site before the chaos erupted. While Aman returned home, his father stayed back to complete some tasks.
Tue, Feb 13, 2024February 10, 2024 22:25 IST
On February 2, the Local Intelligence Unit is learnt to have sent a letter to the District Magistrate and the Senior Superintendent of Police, warning about the possibility of protests by locals
Tue, Feb 13, 2024February 10, 2024 12:19 IST
Talking to The Indian Express on Saturday morning, ADG Law and Order, A P Anshuman said that so far, three FIRs have been registered – for the attack at the police station, violence during the anti-encroachment drive and vandalising parked vehicles.
Sat, Feb 10, 2024February 09, 2024 19:40 IST
The district, meanwhile, remained under curfew, with movement restricted, police deployed at every corner, and internet services suspended.
Tue, Feb 13, 2024February 09, 2024 09:17 IST
Uttarakhand DGP Abhinav Kumar told Express five were dead and three critical. The district continued to be under curfew and heavy police deployment
Sat, Feb 10, 2024February 09, 2024 00:38 IST
DGP says High Court had ordered removal of illegal encroachment, councillor says final order was awaited.
Tue, Feb 13, 2024February 08, 2024 20:47 IST
Locals say authorities conducted the drive at land where a mosque and madrasa are located; CM Dhami appeals for calm
Fri, Feb 09, 2024February 08, 2024 18:12 IST
The meeting on Thursday at Paltan Bazar Jama Masjid was attended by the Shahar Qazi, Imam Sangathan president Mufti Raees Qasami, and several other prominent members of the Muslim community.
Thu, Feb 08, 2024February 07, 2024 18:32 IST
Although Goa is governed by a UCC (Portuguese Civil Code), the Assembly did not pass any law. The code was retained after its liberation in 1961.
Thu, Feb 08, 2024February 07, 2024 13:23 IST
ED alleges irregularities during Rawat's tenure as forest minister under the previous Dhami govt, had joined Congress days after BJP removed him then for party over indiscipline
Wed, Feb 07, 2024February 07, 2024 10:27 IST
The ED raids against Harak Singh Rawat relate to the alleged felling of thousands of trees, financial irregularities, and illegal construction in the Pakhro Tiger Reserve range of Corbett National Park in 2019.
Wed, Feb 07, 2024February 06, 2024 13:53 IST
Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill: Provisions of the UCC Bill do not apply to tribal communities and the Bill aims to regulate live-in relationships. Here are some of the major provisions.
Thu, Feb 08, 2024February 06, 2024 08:29 IST
Tribals kept out, no tampering with customs of any religion, caste, sect, says state govt
Wed, Feb 07, 2024February 03, 2024 04:31 IST
The committee conducted a mammoth public outreach for 20 months. The report submission was delayed because the document, originally in English, had to be translated into Hindi.
Wed, Feb 07, 2024February 02, 2024 17:20 IST
Not targeting anyone, hope it’s a model for other States: Dhami; Bill in state Assembly next week
Mon, Feb 05, 2024February 02, 2024 03:58 IST
Earlier, the five-member expert committee said it will submit UCC draft to the government on February 2. After the draft is submitted, it will be placed before the cabinet and later in the Assembly.
Fri, Feb 02, 2024February 01, 2024 20:34 IST
The ADG also directed that in addition to the police and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) forces available in the districts, the police force made available to Dehradun district should be properly utilised for maintaining peace and implementing law and order during the session.
Fri, Feb 02, 2024January 29, 2024 14:01 IST
CM Dhami say his government is determined to implement the UCC before the Lok Sabha elections.
Mon, Jan 29, 2024January 28, 2024 20:54 IST
According to board chairman Shadab Shams, they will implement the changes in four madrasas from March this year and later extend it to all 117 madrasas under them.
Mon, Jan 29, 2024