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Feb 22, 2026

Car Fell Into A Deep Ditch Near A Ghat On The Highway, Husband And Wife Died; The Accident Happened While Returning From The Wedding Procession.

A car fell into a deep ditch near the ghat on Tanakpur-Tawaghat Highway in Pithoragarh, resulting in the tragic death of a couple. Yogesh Kumar and his wife Nidhi Arya were returning from a wedding procession when their car went out of control and fell about 200 meters. SDRF team reached the spot after getting information and removed the dead bodies. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Feb 22, 2026

After Grandson's Marriage, Grandfather Had Gone To The Village For Puja, Both Died In The Accident; Widespread Mourning

Entrepreneur Prem Singh Rawat and his grandson Chitraharth died on the spot in a tragic road accident on Amroha-Kanth road. Prem Singh was going to his native village Khatal Almora for a religious program after the marriage of his younger son. The accident occurred when the car driver's son Lalit Singh dozed off, in which four others were injured.

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Rohan Gupta

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Feb 22, 2026

CPI (ML)'s Indresh Maikhuri Targeted The Government, Said - Bindukhatta Should Immediately Get The Status Of Revenue Village.

CPI(ML) State Secretary Indresh Maikhuri has demanded to give the status of revenue village to Bindukhatta. He said that Bindukhatta has been continuously cheated and this demand should be fulfilled immediately. Maikhuri also raised questions on keeping parents out of the CBI investigation into the Ankita Bhandari murder case and increasing crimes in the state.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Feb 22, 2026

Khatima Janaki Chand Murder Case Revealed, Nephew Had Murdered The Old Woman; You Will Be Filled With Anger Knowing The Reason

The police has revealed the murder of an old lady Janaki Chand in Khatima within 72 hours. For the sake of money, his nephew Ravi Chand had murdered him by strangulating his mouth and throat with a muffler. The police have arrested the accused. The incident took place in Devbhoomi Dharamshala Colony, where the body of the old woman was found in a locked house. Police caught the accused on the basis of CCTV footage and interrogation.

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Rohan Gupta

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Feb 22, 2026

Roadways Bus Hits KMU Bus On Almora-Haldwani Highway, Scream Among Passengers

Two separate accidents took place near Khairna and Chhada Bazar on the Almora-Haldwani highway. A roadways bus hit a KMU bus in Khairna, causing panic among the passengers, although no one was injured. Near Chhada Bazar, a pickup vehicle went out of control and collided with a truck, in which the pickup driver was injured. Both the accidents disrupted traffic on the highway, which was smoothened by the police.

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Nitu Kumari

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Feb 21, 2026

Vikram Sharma Murder Case: Police Can Reach Dehradun Today With The Accused

Police has got a big success in the murder case of gangster Vikram Sharma in Dehradun. The father of two shooters and one of the helpers has been detained. STF may bring some accused to Dehradun. Rajkumar Singh has been brought on transit remand from Jamshedpur, whose son Yashraj is suspected of providing weapons. The police is going to expose the case soon and the search for the conspirators and contract bearers is going on.

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Md Amir

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Feb 21, 2026

Threat To Bomb Dehradun Court, Case Registered Against Unknown

The city Kotwali police has registered a case against an unknown person who threatened to blow up the Dehradun District Court. This case, registered on the complaint of Neeraj Shukla, pertains to email threats received on February 17 and 19, which affected the functioning of the court and spread panic. Police and STF teams are searching for the sender of the email, although questions are being raised on the security arrangements.

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Kunal Mehta

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Feb 21, 2026

Preparations For SIR Completed In Uttarakhand, Completion Of SIR In Other States Will Provide Relief To The State.

Preparations for Special Intensive Review SIR in Uttarakhand have been completed and will begin in April. Completion of SIR in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar will provide great relief to Uttarakhand. This will make verification of native residents of these states, especially married women, easier. Voter mapping is 75 complete. SIR will reduce duplication in voter lists and increase transparency, making future elections more accurate.

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Amit Kumar

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Feb 21, 2026

Case Of Assault On Education Director In Dehradun: Strictness Of BJP Leadership, Attitude Of MLA Umesh Sharma Kau Softened

BJP has become uneasy after supporters of MLA Umesh Sharma Kau assaulted the Director of Elementary Education in Dehradun. After taking cognizance of the central leadership and strictness of the party, Kau apologized. This incident has given Congress a sitting issue, while BJP is taking it seriously in the election year. MLA Kau has a long history of being tough with officials.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Feb 21, 2026

Dehradun: Case Of Murderous Attack On MLA Umesh Sharma Kau And His Supporters

Director of Elementary Education Ajay Kumar Naudiyal has filed a case against MLA Umesh Sharma Kau and his supporters for abusing, assault and threatening to kill. It is alleged that the MLA along with his supporters entered the director's office, threw out the employees, confiscated phones and pressurized them to immediately settle the school-related matter. When he protested, they beat him up, threw chairs, tore documents and carried out a fatal attack in which the director suffered an eye injury.

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Md Amir

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Feb 21, 2026

Attack On Education Director In Dehradun Controversy: Teacher Organizations Blocked Nanurkheda, Surrounded The Police Station

Teachers protested against the deadly attack on Director Ajay Kumar Naudiyal by the MLA and his supporters at the Directorate of Elementary Education, Nanurkheda, Dehradun. They blocked the road and surrounded Raipur police station. After four hours of uproar, the teachers calmed down when a case was registered against the MLA. He warned of agitation if action was not taken.

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Md Amir

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Feb 21, 2026

Fighting In Education Directorate: MLA Kau's Gunner Filed A Case, Alleging Sloganeering Against CM

Gunner Sudhir Bahuguna of MLA Umesh Sharma Cow has filed a case against unknown people in the case of assault in the Directorate of Education, Nanurkheda. The MLA had gone to inquire about the progress of a letter when some people created a ruckus, threw phones and raised slogans against the Chief Minister. It is alleged that he was locked in the room and chairs were also thrown there. The police have registered the case.

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Aarav Sharma

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Feb 21, 2026

Rs 2.25 Crores Received From Dubai Into Indian Accounts, FIR Lodged Against 11 People In Roorkee

There has been a stir in the police department on the information of Rs 2.25 crore coming into Indian bank accounts from Dubai. A case has been registered in Jhabreda police station on charges of depositing benami money and acquiring benami property by an organized gang. Police have registered a case against 11 people including Sonu Malik and started investigation.

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Kunal Mehta

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Feb 21, 2026

Ayushman Yojana: All Pending Claims Will Be Paid In Uttarakhand Till March 31

State health authority SHA has set a deadline of March 31 for settlement of pending claims of hospitals under the Ayushman scheme. Chairman Arvind Singh Hyanki said that the claims were halted due to technical problems and portal upgrade. Now the process has been expedited by activating daily monitoring, special meetings and committees. Around 8,000 claims have been paid, the remaining will also be ensured to be settled on time.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Feb 21, 2026

Sensation Over Allegations Of Harassment Against Assistant Professor In Haldwani Medical College, Students Complain

An assistant professor at the Government Medical College, Haldwani, has been accused of misbehaving, abusing and harassing students, especially girl students. The students met Principal Dr. G.S. Titiyal, which included use of caste based words, derogatory comments and threat of failure. The Principal has assured to conduct a high level inquiry into the matter, due to which mental stress is increasing among the students.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Feb 21, 2026

Cyber fraud Of Rs 37.85 In The Name Of Share Trading, Know The Modus Operandi Of The Fraudsters And Be Alert

Cyber thugs duped a person from Haldwani of Rs 37.85 lakh by luring him with huge profits in share trading. The fraudsters used Facebook links, WhatsApp groups and a fake trading app. The victim has lodged a complaint with the cyber police, on the basis of which an FIR has been registered against unknown accused and investigation has been started.

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Amit Kumar

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Feb 21, 2026

CDS Anil Chauhan Reached Srinagar, Uttarakhand, Gave 227 Books Of Garhwal University.

CDS Anil Chauhan will reach Chauras campus of Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal Central University today. They will arrive by helicopter at 9:45 am. During this, he will inaugurate the Central Library, release the book 'Ranbhoomi Darshan' and interact with the students on strategic thinking and national security. The university has made grand welcome and tight security arrangements for him, which is expected to inspire the students.

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Anand Kumar

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Feb 21, 2026

Chief Minister Dhami Will Lay The Foundation Stone Of Ardh Kumbh Works In Haridwar Today, Will Also Review The Preparations.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will review the preparations for Ardh Kumbh Mela 2027 in Haridwar. He will also lay the foundation stone of many important works today. After reaching CCR Bhawan at 11 am, the Chief Minister will inaugurate the schemes and then hold a meeting. The fair administration has completed all preparations for the proposed tour program of the Chief Minister. Fair Officer Sonika and District Magistrate Mayur Dixit inspected the venue.

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Anand Kumar

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Feb 21, 2026

Good News For Those Traveling By Rail, Special Trains Will Run In Haridwar, Will Stop At These Stations

Railways has announced to run reserved special trains between Amritsar and Mansi for the convenience of passengers. Train 04610 will leave from Amritsar on 24, 28 February and 4 March, while 04609 will leave from Mansi on 26 February, 2 and 6 March. These trains will stop at different stations, which will provide ease of travel for the passengers.

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Kunal Mehta

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Feb 21, 2026

Uttarakhand Weather Today: Temperature Rises, There May Be Snowfall In The Mountains On Sunday

After two days of clouds and light rain and snowfall in Uttarakhand, the weather cleared on Friday. There was sunshine from the mountains to the plains and an increase of 3-5 degrees Celsius was recorded in the temperature, which gave a feeling of warmth. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather will be dry on Saturday, while there is a possibility of light rain or snowfall in the hilly areas on Sunday.

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Kunal Mehta

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