Poll-bound Uttarakhand has rich people - and children with poor health
It ranks number six in per capita income, but relatively prosperous Uttarakhand does worse than many poorer states with its infant mortality rate (IMR), ranking 18th among 29 states, an indication of its indifferent health as it prepares to choose a new government on February 15.
Feb 08, 2017, 21:16 PM IST
Satpal Maharaj says he lost out as Congress saw him as Hindu face
Satpal Maharaj, spiritual guru and former Congress MP who switched his loyalty to BJP, has alleged that he was denied higher responsibilities in Congress as the party considered him a "Hindu face".
Feb 03, 2017, 13:52 PM IST
35 nomination papers rejected in Uttarakhand
Thirty-five nomination papers have been rejected in Uttarakhand, the Election Commission said on Tuesday.
Jan 31, 2017, 12:47 PM IST
Greedy party members switched loyalties ahead of polls:Kishore
With over a dozen prominent faces of Congress in Uttarakhand switching sides to BJP since last year, state Congress chief Kishore Upadhyay said those who have joined the saffron party ahead of polls were "greedy", describing them as "Bhasmasur" who would burn themselves as well the party they have joined.
Jan 30, 2017, 15:16 PM IST
