Uttarakhand: News
17 Nov 2023
UttarkashiUttarkashi tunnel rescue: After 100+ hours new machine raises hopes
The mission to rescue the 40 workers trapped in the Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi reportedly saw significant progress as the operation entered its sixth day.
16 Nov 2023
UttarkashiTrapped worker's SOS audio to family after Uttarkashi tunnel collapse
The family of Mahadev, one of the 40 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi, was relieved to learn that he was alive.
16 Nov 2023
UttarkashiUttarkashi tunnel collapse: Thai experts to assist in rescue operation
As the rescue operation for 40 trapped workers in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi entered its fifth day on Thursday, authorities have called in Thai cave experts for assistance.
15 Nov 2023
UttarkashiUttarkashi tunnel rescue operation: Plan B on after machine failure
The rescue mission to save 40 workers stuck in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi has encountered a roadblock as the plan to drill through debris with a 35 horsepower (hp) auger machine proved unsuccessful.
15 Nov 2023
Char Dham YatraUttarkashi tunnel collapse: After 70+ hours, 40 laborers still trapped
The rescue mission to save 40 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi was hampered on Tuesday night as a landslide injured two rescue workers and obstructed drilling efforts.
14 Nov 2023
UttarkashiUttarkashi tunnel collapse: Rescue operation to take 24 hours
Rescue teams are working on evacuating 40 laborers trapped inside an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district as rescue efforts entered the third day on Tuesday.
13 Nov 2023
UttarkashiUttarkashi tunnel collapse: Trapped workers safe; oxygen, food supplied
All 40 workers trapped inside the collapsed Silkyara Tunnel in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand are safe and being provided oxygen, food, and water through the debris.
12 Nov 2023
State Disaster Response ForceUttarakhand: Tunnel collapses in Uttarkashi, dozens of workers feared trapped
Dozens of workers are feared to have been trapped inside an under-construction tunnel on the Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district after a portion of it reportedly collapsed on Sunday morning.
11 Nov 2023
Pushkar Singh DhamiUttarakhand: India's first Uniform Civil Code coming up next week
Uttarakhand will likely adopt the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) next week, making it the first Indian state to do so, India Today reported.
27 Oct 2023
Harish Rawat2016 sting operation case: CBI summons ex-Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) summoned Congress stalwart and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Friday in the 2016 sting operation case pertaining to horse-trading.
25 Oct 2023
Harish RawatFormer Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat injured in road accident
Former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Harish Rawat reportedly suffered a chest injury after his car hit a divider in Bazpur.
13 Oct 2023
DehradunDehradun: 12-year-old boy sodomizes 7-year-old after showing him porn
A 12-year-old boy from Uttarakhand's Dehradun reportedly sodomized a seven-year-old boy after showing him pornographic videos on his mobile phone.
03 Oct 2023
Nepal6.2-magnitude earthquake jolts Nepal; strong tremors felt across North India
A powerful earthquake jolted Nepal on Tuesday afternoon.
18 Sep 2023
Travel And Tourism5 popular tourist places to visit in Haridwar
Also known as the "Gateway to Gods," Haridwar is a holy pilgrimage site in India that will mesmerize you with its ancient temples and peaceful ashrams.
12 Sep 2023
Uttar PradeshOver 20 dead, schools shut as rains batter Uttar Pradesh
At least 21 people died in the last 24 hours as heavy rainfall lashed Uttar Pradesh, causing waterlogging and disrupting daily life, reported The Times of India.
11 Sep 2023
Travel And TourismHere are some beautiful places to visit in Ranikhet
Located at an altitude of nearly 2000 meters above sea level, Ranikhet is a beautiful hill station to visit in Uttarakhand.
06 Sep 2023
Himalayas5 stunning places to visit in Chaukori, Uttarakhand
Located at an elevation of 2,010 meters above sea level, Chaukori is a beautiful tourist destination in Uttarakhand that offers mesmerizing views of the Panchachuli peaks.
02 Sep 2023
Pushkar Singh DhamiUttarakhand cabinet grants 10% quota for statehood agitators
The Uttarakhand state cabinet has reportedly approved a grant of 10% "horizontal reservation" for all statehood agitators and their dependents in government services.
29 Aug 2023
DengueUttarakhand: Triggered by monsoon flooding, dengue cases cross 600 mark
After braving heavy monsoon rains, Uttarakhand is now gripped by the dengue virus, as the number of cases has crossed 600 in the state.
27 Aug 2023
Food5 popular Garhwali recipes from Uttarakhand
Known for its delectable flavors and unique blend of spices, Garhwali cuisine is a regional cuisine from Uttarakhand that is characteristically cereal and grain-based.
22 Aug 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD predicts second 'break monsoon' phase, hills on high alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a second phase of "break monsoon" for several parts of India this week, attributing the weather phenomenon to the El Nino episode.
19 Aug 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD predicts heavy rains in Himachal, Uttarakhand until Tuesday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall in numerous parts of India, including Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, until Tuesday.
17 Aug 2023
Himachal PradeshUttarakhand: Landslide destroys 15 houses in Dehradun, relief work underway
As Uttarakhand continues to feel the wrath of the ongoing monsoon, nearly 15 houses and seven cowsheds were reportedly destroyed in a landslide on Wednesday in Vikasnagar's Langha Jakhan village in Dehradun.
17 Aug 2023
Himachal PradeshWhy rains are ravaging Himachal, Uttarakhand
Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand has led to devastating landslides, flash floods, and widespread destruction.
17 Aug 2023
Himachal PradeshHimachal needs 1-year to rebuild infrastructure from rain damage: CM
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Congress leader Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday revealed that it would take the hilly state almost a year to rebuild the infrastructure damaged by the heavy rainfall this monsoon.
17 Aug 2023
MonsoonMonsoon mayhem: Death toll rises to 82 in Himachal, Uttarakhand
The death toll from rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh rose to 72, with 13 people still missing. Whereas in neighboring Uttarakhand, the death toll climbed to 10 on Wednesday.
16 Aug 2023
Himachal PradeshMonsoon fury: Death toll in Himachal Pradesh climbs to 60
The death toll in Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rains rose to 60 on Tuesday after a fresh landslide in Shimla's Krishna Nagar locality caused several houses to collapse and killed two people.
15 Aug 2023
Himachal PradeshMonsoon fury: Landslides kill 50+ in Himachal, 3 in Uttarakhand
Heavy rains wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh, causing landslides and destroying homes, killing over 50 people.
14 Aug 2023
DehradunUttarakhand: College building collapses, washes away amid heavy rainfall
As heavy downpours continue to batter many parts of Uttarakhand, a building of the Dehradun Defence College in the Maldevta village of Dehradun reportedly collapsed on Monday morning.
13 Aug 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Weather update: Uttarakhand on alert as IMD predicts heavy rainfall
In its latest weather alert, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that very heavy to heavy rains will persist over Uttarakhand for five days and over Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Sub Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim for the next two days.
12 Aug 2023
KedarnathUttarakhand: 5 Kedarnath pilgrims dead after landslide debris hit car
At least five pilgrims, on their way to Kedarnath, have reportedly lost their lives after the vehicle they were traveling in was crushed under debris from a landslide in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand.
06 Aug 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Heavy rainfall predicted in Uttarakhand, UP; light showers in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand, northern Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and parts of Northeast India for the next four-five days.
30 Jul 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Weather update: IMD issues red alert in Uttarakhand, Himachal, Mumbai
In its latest weather forecast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reportedly predicted light to moderate rains in Mumbai for the coming four days.
29 Jul 2023
MussoorieNGT-appointed panel suggests regulating tourists in Mussoorie: Know why
An expert panel constituted by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has urged authorities to regulate the tourist inflow to the hill station of Mussoorie, considering the carrying capacity of the region to avoid a Joshimath-like situation.
28 Jul 2023
Dehradun#NewsBytesExclusive: Three-time national winner sells food to fund upcoming championship
Several athletes have made India proud internationally. However, what one doesn't know is how life isn't a cakewalk for most of them with the kind of struggles they experience.
25 Jul 2023
HaridwarGanga breaches danger mark in Haridwar, may affect UP districts
The Ganga River was flowing at 293.25m at 9:00pm on Monday, breaching the 293m danger level mark after incessant rainfall in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, reported ANI.
24 Jul 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Weather update: IMD issues fresh alerts for Gujarat, Maharashtra
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh alert for some parts of the country amid the monsoon fury.
22 Jul 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Weather update: Orange alert in Himachal, cloudburst reported in Uttarakhand
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an "orange" alert for Himachal Pradesh on Saturday and predicted heavy to very heavy rains in some parts of the state.
19 Jul 2023
Pushkar Singh DhamiUttarakhand: 17 people killed after power transformer explosion
As many as 17 people died and several others sustained injuries after a power transformer exploded at the Namami Gange project site in Uttarakhand's Chamoli on Wednesday, reported News18.
18 Jul 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Weather update: Heavy rainfall forecast in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Himachal
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in several states for the next five days.