Uttarakhand

RSS Pushes For Phased Rollout Of Uniform Civil Code, Backs Uttarakhand Model To ‘Ease Transition’

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RSS Pushes For Phased Rollout Of Uniform Civil Code, Backs Uttarakhand Model To ‘Ease Transition’

Last Updated:November 13, 2024, 09:41 IST The Uttarakhand approach, RSS argues, balances uniformity with regional sensitivity, making UCC adoption more achievable across diverse demographics By supporting a gradual, region-specific approach, the RSS now aims to tackle potential resistance head-on. (PTI) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has called for a phased, state-by-state rollout of the Uniform … Read more

Far-right groups vandalize shops amid ‘love jihad’ allegations

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Far-right groups vandalize shops amid ‘love jihad’ allegations

The incident was famed by the Hindutva groups as a case of “love jihad”, leading them to demand the closure of all Muslim-woned shops in the area. (PhotoX-screengrab) Communal tension erupted in Uttrakhand’s Tehri on Tuesday, October 29, after a Hindu far-right group attacked and vandalised stores owned by Muslims in response to the alleged … Read more

Nakshatra Mahotsav: A Thrilling Celebration of Astronomy in Uttarakhand | Dehradun News

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Nakshatra Mahotsav: A Thrilling Celebration of Astronomy in Uttarakhand | Dehradun News

Nainital: The annual Nakshatra Mahotsav, organised by Nainital tourism and Astrostops Observatory, concluded in Takula village in the district on Saturday. The three-day event featured a plethora of activities centred around stargazing and astronomy.Many participants from across the country, including youths and girls from rural areas in Uttarakhand engaged in activities, including constellation exploration, planet … Read more

Stranded at 12,000 ft in abandoned Uttarakhand village, CEC had instant noodles, dry fruits for food

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Stranded at 12,000 ft in abandoned Uttarakhand village, CEC had instant noodles, dry fruits for food

Pithoragarh: Stranded in a deserted Uttarakhand village at a height of 12,000 feet for 17 hours in sub-zero temperature, it was an experience that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar may never forget for the rest of his life. The top election official was en route Milam to visit some remote polling stations in the … Read more

Gurfateh Pirzada and Parul Gulati commence shoot for untitled series on Uttarakhand; Gangs Of Wasseypur writer to helm project : Bollywood News

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Gurfateh Pirzada and Parul Gulati commence shoot for untitled series on Uttarakhand; Gangs Of Wasseypur writer to helm project : Bollywood News

Bollywood’s newest and trendiest on-screen pair, Parul Gulati and Gurfateh Pirzada are set to dazzle audiences with their presence in an exciting new untitled project. The shoot for the series has already commenced in a confined location in Uttarakhand, marking the first time the duo will share screen space together. Gurfateh Pirzada and Parul Gulati … Read more

A historic first: Pilgrims gaze at Mount Kailash from Indian Soil!

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A historic first: Pilgrims gaze at Mount Kailash from Indian Soil!

For the first time, pilgrims on Thursday saw the sacred Kailash peak from the Old Lipulekh pass within Indian territory. This pass is in the Vyas valley of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, which holds religious importance. Previously, pilgrims had to travel to the Tibet Autonomous Region to view the peak. The current batch of pilgrims … Read more

Uttarakhand’s GSDP increases 1.3 times in 20 months

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Uttarakhand’s GSDP increases 1.3 times in 20 months

Dehradun: Uttarakhand’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has increased by 1.3 times in the last 20 months, the state government said on Wednesday. New policies brought by the state government, amendments in the old ones besides employment and self-employment programmes underway have contributed to the GSDP growth, Secretary energy, housing and planning R Meenakshi Sundaram … Read more

Delhi weather: Delhi rains: IMD issues yellow alert, predicts wet weather until Friday

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Delhi weather: Delhi rains: IMD issues yellow alert, predicts wet weather until Friday

Delhi woke up to a cloudy sky and light rainfall on Wednesday morning. The Indian Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the city has forecasted more rains until Friday. The weather department cited multiple reasons for the weather, which might cause water logging in low-lying areas that could result in traffic disruptions. … Read more

Uttarakhand: Over 200 homes in Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district cracked, locals blame mining

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Uttarakhand: Over 200 homes in Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district cracked, locals blame mining

Severe landsusidence has endangered more than 200 homes in villages in Bageshwar district of Kumaon in Uttarakhand. There are widespread cracks seen in roads, fields and houses. Heavy rains, along with extensive mining in the area, have worsened the situation, reportedTOI. The Uttarakhand Disaster Management Authority (UDMA) has identified 11 villages across the district as … Read more

Cow slaughter suspect drowns after jumping into pond to evade arrest

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Cow slaughter suspect drowns after jumping into pond to evade arrest

Haridwar: A man suspected of being involved in illegal cow slaughter drowned in a pond after he jumped into it while trying to run away from the police. The incident happened in Madhopur area near Roorkee late on Saturday night, Haridwar’s Senior Superintendent of Police Pramendra Dobhal said on Monday. The Cattle Protection Squad (CPS) … Read more