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January 27, 2024 22:16 IST
As part of the initiative, the tourism department aims to call back the descendants of the original homeowners, now residing in nearby villages, to revitalise the village.
Sun, Jan 28, 2024January 25, 2024 12:08 IST
The police said they suspect the boy was already dead when he was submerged in the water by his parents and relatives.
Thu, Jan 25, 2024January 12, 2024 04:00 IST
According to Dehradun police officers, the group forcefully removed the shop's sign board and religious posters.
Fri, Jan 12, 2024January 09, 2024 12:23 IST
A woman warden has gone missing, while five others who were injured in the accident in the Chilla range of Rajaji Tiger Reserve were rushed to AIIMS, Rishikesh for treatment.
Wed, Jan 10, 2024January 04, 2024 02:06 IST
Lal on Tuesday staged a protest outside Uniyal's residence, demanding a smooth relocation of the Divisional Forest Officer in Purola. Lal criticised the DFO for lack of activity and impeding developmental projects in the area.
Thu, Jan 04, 2024January 02, 2024 17:51 IST
The Pushkar Singh Dhami government has said people who are not from the state cannot purchase land for practising agriculture and horticulture till a panel submits its report on the matter
Wed, Jan 03, 2024December 30, 2023 13:07 IST
Several social organisations recently organised a rally in Dehradun, demanding a stricter land law to curb the large-scale sale of land to “outsiders”. The organisations also demanded for raising the minimum number of years required for non-Uttarakhand residents to get domicile certificates.
Tue, Jan 02, 2024December 27, 2023 15:53 IST
Efforts are underway to capture the leopard and release it in the jungle, said the forest department, adding that there are only two houses in the area where the leopard was sighted.
Thu, Dec 28, 2023December 25, 2023 04:17 IST
The body of Naik Birendra Singh, 32, from Bamiyala village in the Narayanbagar tehsil of Chamoli district, was on Sunday being brought to Roorkee, from where it will be taken to his village.
Mon, Dec 25, 2023December 22, 2023 18:08 IST
As the miners say reward amount inadequate, Congress targets Dhami government, BJP decries “propaganda”
Sun, Dec 24, 2023December 22, 2023 10:18 IST
Uttarakhand already has The Himalayan AirSafari service, and the government aims to add more elements to it. Here are the details.
Fri, Dec 22, 2023December 18, 2023 15:38 IST
Tourists will be able to fly in a gyrocopter enjoying the natural beauty of the Himalayas. According to the tourism department, the venture is a bridge connecting visitors with lesser-known places in Uttarakhand.
Mon, Dec 18, 2023December 17, 2023 16:01 IST
Then commandant Ashok Gupta, two of his subordinates and a few businessmen are the accused in the scam that took place between 2017 and 2019.
Sun, Dec 17, 2023December 09, 2023 22:05 IST
Deals worth Rs 3.5 lakh crore signed, almost double of target, says Union Home Minister
Sat, Dec 09, 2023December 08, 2023 18:38 IST
Focus on potential of middle-class, PM Modi tells investors
Fri, Dec 08, 2023December 07, 2023 12:24 IST
As 41 workers are brought out safely, questions about govt’s infra push in face of environmental concerns, and about tunnel design, lie forgotten
Fri, Dec 08, 2023December 06, 2023 08:00 IST
Outside, a monumental rescue effort was being mounted to rescue the 41 trapped workers. Inside, there was “Negi ji”, a foreman who assumed the role on a leader, motivating and inspiring the others
Wed, Dec 06, 2023November 30, 2023 22:31 IST
Keeping possible psychological issues in mind, the men have been asked to contact their nearest hospital in two weeks, or as per requirement.
Fri, Dec 01, 2023November 30, 2023 07:08 IST
The tunnel rescuers – Hasan, Munna Qureshi, Naseem Malik, Monu Kumar, Saurabh, Jatin Kumar, Ankur, Nasir Khan, Devendra, Firoz Qureshi, Rashid Ansari and Irshad Ansari – are aged between 20 and 45.
Thu, Nov 30, 2023November 29, 2023 06:00 IST
It was a test of resolve, grit and perseverance — for those on both sides of the 57 metres of debris — as the rescue operation suffered one setback after another.
Wed, Nov 29, 2023November 29, 2023 06:00 IST
At least 652 government employees were deployed in the rescue operation that lasted 17 days.
Wed, Nov 29, 2023November 28, 2023 23:35 IST
Because the workers have just come out of a very unusual environment, they will be kept under observation: CM Dhami.
Wed, Nov 29, 2023November 28, 2023 16:58 IST
Many of the relatives have been waiting near the site for several days, going through the highs and lows of the complicated rescue operation.
Wed, Nov 29, 2023November 28, 2023 15:23 IST
Since Praveen Yadav, an underground tunneling expert for Trenchless Engineering, arrived with the American Auger Machine, he and his colleagues have been spending 16-18 hours inside the tunnel without any significant break.
Thu, Nov 30, 2023November 28, 2023 14:55 IST
Around 8 pm, the first worker was taken out and ferried to a medical centre in an ambulance. Officials said it would take 3-5 minutes for each worker to be pulled out on stretchers fitted with wheels.
Tue, Nov 28, 2023