Dehradun

3.7 magnitude tremors felt in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag

A mild quake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale jolted Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand and adjoining areas in the wee hours today.

Sep 26, 2016, 13:45 PM IST

Heavy rains forecast for Uttarakhand in 48 hours to Friday

The regional Met department on Wednesday forecast heavy rains in the Kumaon region in the next 48 hours, an official of the state government said.

Sep 21, 2016, 13:57 PM IST

Cong to seek answers from Modi during vikas sankalpa yatra

The ruling Congress in Uttarakhand will seek answers from the centre for allegedly meting out step-motherly treatment to the hill state and inflicting on it the "wound of defection", during its 'Satat Vikas Sankalpa Yatra' starting September 10.

Sep 06, 2016, 20:51 PM IST

Dehradun, Nainital to receive heavy rainfall

More than 50 roads in the state continue to be blocked by landslides, leading to problems for people living in some towns and villages.

Sep 06, 2016, 09:05 AM IST

Three low-intensity earthquakes hit Himachal Pradesh, no casualties

Three medium intensity earthquakes, epicentered in Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh today jolted the Himalayan state.

Aug 27, 2016, 08:42 AM IST

Heavy rain alert in Uttarakhand

Rishikesh-Gangotri National Highway is blocked by debris near Helgugad, Laldhang and Gangnani in Uttarkashi district.

Aug 08, 2016, 12:29 PM IST

Dehradun to get country's first tiger cell at Wildlife Institute of India campus: Report

Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and National Tiger Conservation of Authority (NTCA) will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) over setting up of a tiger cell in the northern state of the country.

Aug 05, 2016, 11:01 AM IST

Cloud burst causes havoc in Uttarkashi

 Rains continued to wreck havoc in Uttarakhand on Thursday as destruction was reported from two villages after a cloud burst in Yamuna and Ganga valleys.

Jul 28, 2016, 10:20 AM IST

AAP bats for 'Annual Statewide Corruption Index' to curb graft

 AAP unit of Uttarakhand today asked the Centre to publish an 'Annual Statewide Corruption Index' ranking states in accordance with their levels of corruption, in a bid to develop an institutional mechanism to discourage graft.

Jul 26, 2016, 16:05 PM IST

Heavy rains lash most parts of Uttarakhand, normal life hit

Heavy rains lashed most parts of Uttarakhand, affecting normal life and disrupting pilgrimage to Badrinath.

Jul 16, 2016, 14:27 PM IST

Rain alert issued in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand government asked district authorities to take necessary precautions in the wake of MeT reports.

Jul 15, 2016, 15:13 PM IST

Statue of police horse Shaktimaan removed on advise of astrologer?

On Monday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat was scheduled to unveil the statue of Shaktimaan at the police lines, where it is buried, in Dehradun. 

Jul 12, 2016, 13:25 PM IST

Ready for open debate with opposition on sting CD case: Harish Rawat

Uttarakhand BJP president Ajay Bhatt had recently dared Rawat to an open debate on the sting CD case.

Jul 09, 2016, 12:05 PM IST

Modi govt to commence 'Namami Gange' programme today with launch of 300 projects

In Haridwar, the function will be attended by Uttrakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat and Union Minister Uma Bharti.

Jul 07, 2016, 08:45 AM IST

Eight dead, seven injured as vehicle falls into gorge - Know what led to mishap

Eight people have been killed and seven injured when their vehicle fell into a deep gorge in Kalsi area of the district, police said on Sunday.

Jul 03, 2016, 13:26 PM IST

Uttarakhand: Landslide, storm kill 11, injure many in Chakrata

At least 11 people, including a woman and two children, have been killed and many injured in Uttarakhand in a storm, police said on Monday.

May 23, 2016, 14:15 PM IST

Three men held for attacking BJP MP Tarun Vijay

Three persons have been arrested for attacking BJP MP Tarun Vijay when he was coming out of a temple with some Dalit leaders in Chakrata, 180 km from here, an official said today.

May 22, 2016, 20:14 PM IST

Uttarakhand Assembly floor test: Supreme Court to officially announce result today

The BJP has admitted defeat after 33 legislators reportedly voted for Congress leader Harish Rawat.

May 11, 2016, 08:55 AM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: Cong won floor test through power of money, claims BJP

With the conclusion of the crucial floor test in the Uttarakhand Assembly on Tuesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party claimed that the Congress managed to grab the majority of votes in the confidence motion through the sheer power of money.

May 10, 2016, 14:05 PM IST

Uttarakhand political crisis: Harish Rawat will not appear before CBI on Monday

Ousted Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat, who was summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with a sting operation which shows him negotiating a price to lure back the legislators, will not be appearing before the investigative agency, said former state parliamentary affairs minister Indira Hridayesh.

May 08, 2016, 23:56 PM IST