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Dec 30, 2025

Horrific Bus Accident In Almora, Six Passengers Died; The Train Going To Ramnagar Fell Into The Ditch

A passenger bus fell into a ditch near Sailapani in Bhikiyasain, killing six people. The bus was going towards Ramnagar. As soon as information about the accident was received, police, administration and disaster management teams reached the spot and started rescue operations with the help of local people. The injured have been sent to nearby health centres. Due to the depth of the ditch, rescue work is becoming difficult.

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Rohan Gupta

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Dec 30, 2025

Those Who Drive Drunk Will Not Fare Well On New Year...will Have To Pay Heavy Fine, License Will Also Be Cancelled.

Strict action will be taken against those who drink alcohol or drive at high speed on Thirty First in Dehradun. Teams of transport and police departments will start checking on major routes from the morning of December 31. If caught, there can be a heavy fine, license cancellation and up to six months in jail. RTO Enforcement Dr. Anita Chamola said that special teams will be deployed at many places including Mussoorie Road.

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Rohan Gupta

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Dec 29, 2025

Rudra Sena Demonstrated In Vikas Nagar Against The Violence In Bangladesh, Demanding Strict Action Against The Culprits.

Rudra Sena took out a rally in the city and demonstrated against the violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. He demanded the Bangladesh government to ensure security and take strict action against the culprits.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Dec 29, 2025

Approval Of Rs 25 Lakh For 53 New Posts And Construction Works For Chaukhutia Sub District Hospital.

The state government has taken steps to strengthen Chaukhutia Sub District Hospital. The Health Department has created 53 new posts and has ordered to release an amount of Rs 25 lakh for building expansion, capacity increase and modern facilities.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Dec 29, 2025

Tragic Accident In Dehradun: A Person Traveling On A Bicycle Was Crushed By A Truck Filled With Bricks, Died Before Reaching The Hospital.

A brick laden truck crushed cyclist Mahavir Singh at ISBT Chowk in Dehradun, resulting in his death. Seriously injured Mahavir was taken to the hospital, but he died on the way. The accused truck driver fled from the spot. Police have seized the truck and started interrogating the owner. This is the second accident at the same place, raising questions on the traffic system.

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Nitu Kumari

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Dec 29, 2025

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan Made Big Announcements For Farmers, Clean Plant Center Worth Rs 100 Crore Will Be Built In Mukteshwar.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan made several announcements for farmers on Farmers Day in Gauchar. He announced a Clean Plant Center in Mukteshwar at a cost of Rs 100 crore and an additional budget of Rs 90 crore for protection from wild animals. Crop insurance amount of Rs 65.12 crore was transferred to 88 thousand farmers through DBT. Also announced the creation of Kiwi Center of Excellence in Uttarakhand in collaboration with New Zealand.

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Anand Kumar

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Dec 29, 2025

The Black Himalayan Bear That Created Terror In Uttarakhand Is Enjoying The Taste Of Apple And Guava In Dehradun Zoo.

A black Himalayan bear which was creating terror in Pokhri area of Chamoli has been caught by the Forest Department and brought to Dehradun Zoo. This bear is now eating apple and guava in the zoo. According to experts, due to food shortage in the mountains and climate change, bears are coming towards villages, increasing human-wildlife conflict. The behavior of the bear is being monitored in the zoo.

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Nitu Kumari

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Dec 29, 2025

CM Dhami Spoke On Phone To The Father Of Tripura Student, Assured To Give Strict Punishment To The Accused Of Murdering His Son.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke on phone to Tarun Prasad Chakma, father of Tripura student Ingel Chakma. Expressing grief over the murder of Ingel, he said that five accused have been arrested and efforts are on to nab one absconding accused. The Chief Minister assured the family of strict punishment and all possible assistance. He said that the Uttarakhand government stands with the victim's family.

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Anand Kumar

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Dec 29, 2025

Fog Hits! 5 Trains Cancelled, Many Trains Including Kumbh Express Reached Haridwar Late By 1 To 10 Hours

Due to fog, the movement of trains at Laksar Railway Station in Haridwar has been affected. Five trains were canceled on Sunday, while several other trains were delayed by one to 10 hours. Kumbh Express was delayed by 12 hours. Passengers faced a lot of trouble as dense fog remained throughout the day.

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Rohan Gupta

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Dec 29, 2025

Uttarakhand Weather Today: Dry Weather In Uttarakhand Today, Fog In Plains; Chances Of Rain And Snowfall From Tomorrow

The weather will be dry in Uttarakhand today, there will be sunshine in the mountains and dense fog in the plains. Yellow alert for cold day has been issued in Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar. There is a possibility of light rain or snowfall at altitudes above 3200 meters in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag and Pithoragarh on Tuesday, while the weather will remain dry in the remaining districts.

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Amit Kumar

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Dec 28, 2025

Protest Against Forest Survey In Rishikesh: Administration Could Not Sense The Anger That Started 65 Hours Ago

Protests against forest land survey in Rishikesh began on Friday and turned into stone pelting by Sunday. People opposed this survey, which was being conducted on the orders of the Supreme Court, from the very first day, which gradually became violent. Despite the deployment of police force, the administration was not able to assess the situation correctly. To maintain law and order, police had to be called from Dehradun, Haridwar, Tehri and Pauri and a flag march had to be taken out. About one lakh people are estimated to be affected.

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Rohan Gupta

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Dec 28, 2025

New Address Of Sunday Market In Dehradun ISBT, Traffic Jam Followed; There Will Be Trouble Every Week

Dehradun's Sunday market has now shifted to ISBT area, causing huge traffic jams in this already busy area. Due to the market being set up on the plot in front of MDDA HIG Society, the traffic system has completely broken down. Residents have raised questions on the choice of location, as unorganized parking and additional pressure of vehicles is making the situation worse. The situation is likely to become more serious after the opening of Delhi-Dehradun Expressway.

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Md Amir

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Dec 28, 2025

E-rickshaw Driver Murdered Due To Rivalry, Police Arrested Two Accused

Police have arrested two rickshaw pullers, Bhuvanesh alias Joni and Nathiram, in connection with the murder of e-rickshaw driver Deepak, who was found dead on December 24 in Lachchiwala, Doiwala. The wife of the deceased had filed a case in Raipur police station. The accused told during interrogation that they had an old enmity with Deepak regarding the passengers, due to which they took him to Lachhiwala and killed him. Police have also seized the e-rickshaw used in the incident.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Dec 27, 2025

There Is A Snow Famine In The Himalayas, The Vegetation Is Suffering The Blow Of Dry Wind And Severe Cold.

There is 'snow famine' in the Himalayas, December is about to pass but there has been no snowfall. The loss of snow is threatening delicate bio-networks, damaging soils and impacting alpine flora and fauna. Experts are warning that if snowfall does not happen soon, there could be an ecological disaster, as the absence of snow is disrupting the natural insulation and protection of the ecosystem.

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Nitu Kumari

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Dec 27, 2025

CM Dhami's Bulldozer Roared Early In The Morning: Illegal Tomb Built On Government Land In Gadarpur Demolished, Heavy Police Force Deployed

The administration removed an illegally built tomb in the government garden of Gadarpur by using a bulldozer. The action started at 5 am and ended at 8 pm in the presence of heavy police force under the leadership of Deputy District Magistrate Richa Singh, Tehsildar Leena Chandra and Area Officer Vibhav Saini. The police stopped anyone from moving forward by barricading all the roads. This action is part of the campaign to remove encroachment on government land.

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Nitu Kumari

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Dec 26, 2025

Bank Employees Opened Account With The Toe Of Brutality Victim Angrez Singh, MLA Helped With Rs 31 Thousand

Angrez Singh of Lasiyal village of Bhilangana, Tehri, whose hands were chopped off by his brother and sister-in-law, is now getting help. The bank employees have opened an account for Angrez Singh admitted in the district hospital with his toe. Pratapnagar MLA Vikram Singh Negi gave him financial assistance of Rs 31 thousand. People from across the country and abroad are also coming forward to help them.

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Anand Kumar

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Dec 26, 2025

Winterline Carnival In Mussoorie, Confluence Of Folk Culture And Taste Seen

The third day of Mussoorie Winterline Carnival witnessed a wonderful confluence of folk culture, music and hill cuisine. Garhwali, Jaunpuri, Jaunsari folk songs and dances on various stages mesmerized the tourists. Local dishes like Manduve's Pizza, Momos and Bhaddu Dal were much appreciated at the Food Festival on Mall Road. Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi said that such events will promote culture and cuisine. The artists performed till late night.

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Nitu Kumari

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Dec 26, 2025

Uttarakhand Weather Today: Fog Can Increase Problems In The Plains, Yellow Alert For Three Days Due To Cold Day

Dense fog and cold day conditions are prevailing in the plains of Uttarakhand including Dehradun, due to which life is affected. There was fog in Udham Singh Nagar, Haridwar and Dehradun since morning. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for the next three days. Due to low visibility, flight to Pantnagar was canceled and a road accident also occurred in Bazpur. The weather is clear in the hilly areas.

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Aarav Sharma

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Dec 26, 2025

Decision On Suspension Of IAS Officers To Be Taken On January 2, Serious Allegations Regarding Land Purchase In Haridwar

A decision will be taken on January 2 on the suspension of two senior IAS officers suspended in the Haridwar Municipal Corporation land case. This will be considered in the review committee meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan. Former Haridwar District Magistrate Karmendra Singh and Municipal Commissioner Varun Chaudhary are accused of purchasing 35 bighas of land in Sarai village at rates higher than the market price. The Chief Minister will take further decisions on the recommendation of the committee.

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Aarav Sharma

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Dec 26, 2025

Both The Accused Who Shot At Gangster Vinay Tyagi Were Presented In Court, Sent To Haridwar Jail.

Sunny Yadav and Ajay, arrested for shooting at gangster Vinay Tyagi in Luxor, were presented in the court on Friday. Due to security reasons, he was sent to Haridwar jail instead of Roorkee. After interrogation, the police recovered the jacket worn in the crime at the behest of the accused. Vinay Tyagi was hit by three bullets, after which the police took immediate action and arrested the attackers.

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Rohan Gupta

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