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Jan 21, 2026

Amit Shah Visit: Mahila Congress State President Jyoti Rautela, Who Was Going To Submit The Memorandum, Was Stopped By The Police And Handed Over To The SDM.

Mahila Congress President Jyoti Rautela and other leaders, who were going to submit a memorandum to Home Minister Amit Shah in Haridwar, were stopped by the police. Later he submitted a memorandum in the name of Amit Shah to SDM Sadar Jitendra Kumar. The memorandum demanded a CBI investigation into the murder of Ankita Bhandari and Sukhwant, suspension of SSP Manikant Mishra and registration of a case against the husband of cabinet minister Rekha Arya. Rautela also accused the police of illegal detention.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 21, 2026

Demand To Ban Non-Hindu Entry At Harki Paidi Becomes More Vocal In Haridwar, Pilgrim Priest Will Reach With Family On January 25

A huge Hindu conference will be organized in Haridwar on January 25 at Harki Paidi. Sriganga Sabha and Tirtha priests have called for reaching the place along with the family. The main objective of this conference is to declare the Kumbh area as 'Amrit Kshetra' and ban the entry of non-Hindus. This event is part of the centenary celebrations of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, which will promote Sanatan Chetna.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 21, 2026

Third Party Monitoring Mandatory In All Projects In Uttarakhand, Irrigation Department Will Double The Irrigated Area

Third party appraisal has been made mandatory for all projects in Uttarakhand. Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan directed to create a strong mechanism to ensure transparency and quality. The Irrigation Department was given the target of doubling the irrigated area and the Drinking Water Department was given the target of zero carbon emissions. Emphasis was also laid on installing water meters in government colonies in Dehradun and making Tehri an international destination.

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Pragya Srishti

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Jan 21, 2026

Controversial Words Of Uttarakhand BJP MLA - 'The Officer Who Will Not Listen, Will Listen To My Shoes'

The party's provincial leadership will take cognizance of the controversial statement of BJP MLA Bharat Chaudhary. A video of Rudraprayag MLA Chaudhary has gone viral, in which he is seen saying that the officer who will not listen to him will listen to his shoes. The party is uncomfortable with this statement and the opposition has got an opportunity to attack. A decision on this matter will be taken after State President Mahendra Bhatt returns from Delhi.

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Pragya Srishti

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Jan 20, 2026

AIIMS Rishikesh Scam: Sweeping Machine Purchased For Rs 2.5 Crore, Gasped After Running For 24 Hours

Scams worth crores have been exposed in Rishikesh AIIMS, Uttarakhand. CBI has registered four cases so far, in which former director Ravikant is also an accused. Sweeping machines worth Rs 2.40 crore broke down within 24 hours, while equipment worth Rs 6.57 crore remained unused for three years. A scam of Rs 2.73 crore has also come to light in the Coronary Care Unit, due to which questions are being raised on health services.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 20, 2026

Dehradun: One Year Imprisonment To The Culprit In Check Bounce Case, Fine Of Rs 11 Lakh

The court of Dehradun Judicial Magistrate Bhavana Pandey has convicted Junaid Hasan in the check bounce case. He has been sentenced to one year simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs 11 lakh. Junaid had given a check of Rs 9 lakh to Rajeev Sharma, which bounced. Out of the fine amount, the complainant will get Rs 10.95 lakh.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 20, 2026

An Obscene Photo Of A Student Was Made And Posted On Instagram, The Victim Became Depressed Due To The Incident.

Indecent pictures of a Class 12 student in Dehradun were circulated on Instagram, leaving her in deep depression. The unknown person morphed his normal photo and sent it to friends. After this incident the student is mentally disturbed and her studies are getting affected. Nehru Colony Police has registered a case against unknown accused and started investigation.

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Aarav Sharma

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Jan 20, 2026

E-rickshaw Driver Commits Suicide In Haridwar, Holds Neighbors Responsible For Death In Suicide Note

Nandan Singh, an e-rickshaw driver in Sidcul, Haridwar, committed suicide accusing his neighbors of mental harassment. In the suicide note, a neighboring couple and an unknown youth are accused of assault and snatching Rs 15,000. The police have kept the body in the mortuary and started investigation. After receiving the complaint from the relatives, action will be taken against the accused.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 20, 2026

Guldar Attacked A 10 Year Old Child Playing In The Courtyard In Pithoragarh, His Life Was Saved Due To The Bravery Of The Villagers.

In Pithoragarh's GB village, a gangster attacked 10-year-old Prakash Bisht who was playing in the courtyard of his house. Due to alertness and noise raised by the villagers, Guldar left the child and ran towards the forest. The injured child has been admitted to the district hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. There is an atmosphere of panic in the area due to this incident.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 20, 2026

Accident In Gangolihat, Pithoragarh, Car Fell Into A Ditch; Death Of Two

A Swift car fell into a ditch about one km deep near Boyal village in Gangolihat, Pithoragarh. Boyal residents Shivnath 65 and Bhopal Singh 35 died in this horrific accident. Shivnath died on the way to the hospital, while the driver Bhopal Singh died on the spot. The police have filled the panchnama of the dead bodies and prepared for post-mortem.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 19, 2026

Massive Fire Broke Out In Paltan Bazaar, Dehradun, Many Fire Brigade Teams Reached The Spot.

A massive fire broke out in a clothing shop in Paltan Bazaar, Dehradun late night. Local people informed about flames rising from the shop located near RS Handloom. Police and fire department teams immediately reached the spot and started extinguishing the fire. This incident took place around 12:30 in the night, efforts are underway to control it.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 19, 2026

Two Dead Bodies Found In A Pickup Vehicle With Uttar Pradesh Number, Bhikiyasain Police Cordoned Off The Entire Area And Started Investigation.

There was a stir in Jainal area of Bhikiyasain when two dead bodies were found in a pickup vehicle with Uttar Pradesh number. Local people saw the dead bodies in the vehicle in the evening, after which the police were informed. Bhikiyasain police have taken possession of the dead bodies and started investigation. The dead have not yet been identified, nor is the reason for the bodies being there clear. SSP has assured immediate disclosure.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 18, 2026

Citrus Fruits Will Get Promotion Through Malta Mission In Uttarakhand, Draft Of Policy Ready

Uttarakhand government is starting 'Malta Mission' to promote citrus fruits in the state. The Chief Minister has announced this mission, under which a draft policy will be prepared soon. Its objective is to promote traditional species like Malta and Galgal and to provide farmers with the expected benefits of their production, as at present the fruits are wasted on a large scale.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 18, 2026

Guldar Caught On Camera Holding Dog's Neck In Uttarkashi, Video Going Viral On Internet

A henchman was caught on camera hunting a dog on Mahidanda Road in Uttarkashi. In the viral video, the henchman is seen dragging the dog by its neck into the bushes. This incident has spread panic among the local people. The Forest Department has appealed to the people not to go out alone in the evening and to exercise caution as the area is active for wild animals.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 18, 2026

Chamoli: Car Fell Into A Ditch On Nandprayag Ghat Road, Driver Died On The Spot.

A car fell into a ditch near Sera village on Nandprayag Ghat motor road in Chamoli. In this accident the driver died on the spot. Local villagers and police together took the body out of the ditch. The deceased has been identified as Surendra Singh, a resident of Sera village, who was returning home from Nandanagar. There is an atmosphere of mourning in the area due to the incident.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 18, 2026

MBBS Student Beaten With Belt And Slippers By Senior Students, Investigation Into Assault Started In Doon Medical College

Investigation has started in the case of assault and forced haircut of MBBS student in Doon Medical College. The college administration has handed over the matter to the Anti Ragging Committee. The committee headed by Dr. Ghazala Rizvi has recorded the statements of the victim and accused students. Principal Dr. Geeta Jain has adopted a zero tolerance policy towards ragging, and action will be taken based on the report.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 17, 2026

Elderly Couple Kept In Digital Arrest For 60 Days, Cyber Thugs Cheated Them Of Rs 69 Lakh

An elderly couple in Rishikesh became victims of cyber fraud. The criminals showed fear of the law by keeping him in 'digital arrest' for 60 days. A retired bank officer and his wife were duped of Rs 69 lakh by threatening them with illegal transactions of Aadhaar number. The swindlers also forced them to sell their properties, leaving them financially ruined. Cyber crime police have registered a case in this serious matter.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 17, 2026

Will Protect The Divinity Of Devbhoomi... Tampering Will Not Be Tolerated, CM Dhami Expressed His Views Openly In Jagran Forum.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his views on Uttarakhand's identity, Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and employment in the Jagran Forum. He talked about not tolerating tampering with the divinity and cultural identity of Devbhoomi. Dhami gave the government's clear stand on issues like Ankita Bhandari murder case, dissolution of Madarsa Board and love-jihad, and also accused the opposition of spreading fake narrative.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 17, 2026

Major's Car Fell Into A 50 Meter Ditch In Chakrata, Died During Treatment In Sainik Hospital

In a tragic incident at Chakrata, Dehradun, Major Shubham Saini died after his car fell into a 50 meter deep gorge. 27-year-old Major Shubham, resident of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, was posted at Chakrata headquarters of the army. Critically injured Shubham was taken to the military hospital, where he died during treatment. The causes of the accident are being investigated.

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Md Amir

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Jan 17, 2026

Two Smugglers Including B.Tech Youth From Dehradun Arrested With Hashish, Case Registered Under NDPS Act

Police have arrested two smugglers including a B.Tech youth from Dehradun with 462 grams of illegal hashish in Kapkot, Bageshwar. The value of the recovered hashish in the international market is estimated to be around Rs 1.5 lakh. Police have seized the vehicle and registered a case against the accused under the NDPS Act and are taking legal action.

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Amit Kumar

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