BJP leader Madan Joshi has been released on bail from Haldwani jail. On reaching Ramnagar, his supporters and workers welcomed him warmly. Madan Joshi was sent to jail in the meat case. The women greeted him by applying tilak, which shows happiness on his release.
On the eve of Republic Day and National Voter's Day, the Sports Department organized a cross country race in Haldwani. 108 boys and girls players enthusiastically participated in this race that started from Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. Mayor Gajraj Singh Bisht inaugurated the event by showing the green flag and honored the winners by giving them medals and tracksuits. This event became a symbol of patriotism and sportsmanship.
The tomb of Baba Bulleh Shah located in Balahisar in Mussoorie was damaged by mischievous elements. After the incident, police force was deployed in the tomb complex. The Mazar Committee has filed a complaint in Kotwali Mussoorie, demanding strict legal action against the culprits who caused damage to the Mazar.
Due to the recent rain and snowfall in Pithoragarh, the danger of forest fire in the forests has been averted. Increasing moisture in the atmosphere will prevent incidents of fire for the time being. This year, due to less rainfall in winter, the moisture level had fallen significantly, due to which the incidents of fire were increasing. There was a fear of early start of the fire season, but now the forest department has got relief.
The period of rain and snowfall has stopped in Uttarakhand, but the weather will take a turn again. An alert has been issued for the hilly areas till January 28. The recent rains ended the drought, although rainfall was 31% less than average. Bageshwar received above average rainfall, while Tehri and US Nagar received less rainfall. There is a possibility of fog in the plains and rain in the mountains from Sunday.
The SIT investigating the Sukhwant Singh suicide case was in Kashipur. Statement of SSP Manikant Mishra could not be recorded. SIT has collected land related documents from Jaspur and Kashipur. The team had earlier also taken statements of Sukhwant's father Teja Singh and son Gursahaj. Now SIT has taken the investigation in a new direction.
Councilor Saurabh Behad has confessed to getting himself attacked. During police interrogation, he told that this conspiracy was hatched to get sympathy due to a dispute with his wife. The police called him to Awas Vikas Chowki and interrogated him rigorously, in which he remained speechless several times. Saurabh has also been served a notice to cooperate in the investigation.
There will be a zero zone around the parade ground for the Republic Day celebrations in Dehradun. The police has issued a traffic diversion plan, under which the entry of all vehicles, carts and vendors will be restricted. Separate entry and parking arrangements have been made for VIPs and participants. Routes of Vikram and city buses have also been changed, with barrier points also installed.
SSP Ajay Singh inspected the rehearsal of the 77th Republic Day Parade at the Parade Ground in Dehradun. He gave necessary instructions to the officials to ensure security arrangements, which include security of distinguished guests, checking of visitors and ban on inflammable materials. This year, 10 platoons including Army, CRPF, ITBP will participate in the parade. Parking arrangements have also been ensured.
Preparations for the 77th Republic Day celebrations are in the final stages at the Parade Ground in Dehradun. Chief Development Officer Abhinav Shah inspected and reviewed the arrangements and instructed the nodal officers to work in coordination. The celebrations will begin at 10 am, which will include flag hoisting, march past, cultural programs and tableaux. The administration has streamlined the security and meeting arrangements.
There will be major changes in ration card rules in Uttarakhand from February 1. About 10 lakh cardholders who do not get e-KYC done will not get ration. 50 thousand cards of ineligible people having four wheeler vehicles or government jobs have been cancelled. Now pulses and salt will also be available along with wheat and rice. The Food Department is running an e-KYC drive and is considering extending the deadline.
A standoff has arisen between the Hindu Raksha Dal and the administration over removal of encroachment near Inamulla Building in Dehradun. The workers of the organization themselves came to remove the encroachment, but the police stopped them at Drona Chowk. Hindu Raksha Dal accused the administration of inaction, while the administration said that action would be taken within the ambit of law. This development is intensifying the debate on encroachment and administrative role in the city.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off the Child Marriage Mukti Rath run by Samarpan Society in Dehradun. This Rath will spread public awareness against child marriage in remote areas from 24 January to 8 March 2026. Under the campaign, programs like street plays, dialogue sessions and counseling camps will be organized, which aims to end this social evil.
Pithoragarh Police has arrested warranty fraud accused Dharmesh Joshi, who was absconding for one and a half years, from Kusumkheda in Haldwani. The accused was wanted in more than a dozen cases and was constantly changing locations. He was caught with the help of technical surveillance and informers under a special operation conducted on the instructions of Superintendent of Police Rekha Yadav. He will be presented in the court.
In Raighadi village of Barakot block of Champawat on Friday night, a goon entered the cowshed and killed six goats while injuring one. This incident has spread panic among the villagers. The Forest Department has inspected the spot. The villagers and the former District Panchayat President have demanded immediate compensation to the victim's family and permanent relief from the terror of Guldar.
There has been no consensus between the committee and the rights holders of Kurud on organizing the Nanda Devi Rajjat. The committee has announced Rajjaat in 2027, while Kurud-based Nanda Siddhapeeth Committee has announced to take out 'Badi Nanda Jaat' from September 5 to September 20 this year. The Rajjat Committee has declared the event impossible this year due to calendar calculations and Malamas, while the Kurud Committee is giving priority to faith.
The temperature dropped by 12 degrees in Dehradun due to heavy rains after a long drought. There was heavy snowfall in Mussoorie, Chakrata and Dhanaulti, due to which the number of tourists has increased. Snowfall has made tourism businessmen suffer. The police administration has made special arrangements for the crowd of tourists and traffic management. There are chances of light rain even today.
An uncontrolled dumper crushed 30-year-old young businessman Luv Sah in Sadar Bazaar of Ranikhet, killing him on the spot. Luv Sah had gone out late Friday night to see the snow on the invitation of friends. Police have arrested the accused dumper driver, who is said to be a resident of Ramnagar. The post-mortem of the youth's body is being conducted.
A case of two dogs being left on the five year old son of a councilor has come to light in Raipur, Dehradun. When they protested, four women and two men abused and assaulted councilor Sanjit Kumar Bansal and his wife. After investigation, the police have registered a case against six accused. This incident happened on the evening of January 19 near Mata Wala Park.
Heavy snowfall and rain disrupted life in Bageshwar on Friday. Snowfall in Himalayan villages increased the severe cold, while low-lying areas received rainfall. Many roads were closed, power supply was disrupted and cattle herders faced fodder crisis. The district administration has issued an alert and started the work of opening the affected routes on a war footing. BSNL services were also affected.