A tragic incident happened in Haridwar. An employee of Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department was shocked when a thief entered his house in the silence of the night, due to which his breathing stopped. The incident has spread panic in the area. The police is investigating the matter
The Sports Mahakumbh in Uttarakhand will now begin from December 23 as the Chief Minister Champions Trophy 2025-26. According to Sports Minister Rekha Arya, this competition will be held in four phases, which includes 26 sports events and will conclude on January 28. The winner will receive a sum of ₹5 lakh, and the teams that win the MP and Assembly trophies will also be rewarded. There will be an additional reward of ₹ 1 lakh for breaking the national record.
Terai-Bhabar area in Nainital remained covered with fog. December 17 was the coldest day in the last 15 years. Due to drop in temperature people had to face severe cold. The Meteorological Department has predicted further cold in the coming days.
In the 2010 Anupama murder case, software engineer Rajesh Gulati cut his wife Anupama into 72 pieces, kept them in a deep freezer and disposed them in the forest of Malsi Deer Park. In 2017, the lower court sentenced Rajesh to life imprisonment, which was upheld by the high court. Rajesh and Anupama met in Delhi, got married in 1999, and later settled in Dehradun after their relationship turned sour.
A new tourism sector is emerging in Uttarakhand, in which more than 200 youth have become guides. These will show the unique world of the universe to the young tourists and promote tourism in the state. This will also create employment opportunities for the local people. This initiative is an important step for the tourism industry of Uttarakhand.
Due to increasing pollution in Delhi, the entry of 192 buses of Uttarakhand Transport Corporation has been banned. There is an atmosphere of concern in the corporation due to this decision. This step has been taken to reduce the level of pollution in Delhi, which may cause problems to passengers coming to Delhi from Uttarakhand.
The dead body of a female leopard was found in Barakot of Champawat, which created a stir in the area. The villagers immediately informed the forest department about this. The Forest Department team has reached the spot and is investigating after taking possession of the dead body. The reasons for Guldar's death are not yet known.
61,861 applications have been received for 1670 posts of primary teachers in Uttarakhand. The Education Minister has given instructions to speed up the recruitment process, so that qualified candidates can be appointed as soon as possible. This recruitment will make a significant contribution to the education sector of Uttarakhand and provide employment opportunities to the youth.
Despite the orders of the Transport Department, Vikram drivers are acting arbitrarily in Dehradun. Vikram was operating on various routes of the city with eight to 10 passengers, whereas the RTO has allowed six passengers. Even two passengers were being seated on the driver's seat, due to which a traffic jam was being created. RTO administration Sandeep Saini has warned of strict action against violators.
On Tuesday midnight, on the Rishikesh-Haridwar highway, a car collided with a truck parked on the roadside near Kale Ki Dhal, resulting in the death of four people on the spot. Only two of the dead have been identified so far. The police is investigating the matter
Documents of 2316 basic teachers recruited last year in Uttarakhand will be scrutinized. Irregularities have come to light in the permanent residence certificates of more than a hundred teachers. To do D.El.Ed from Uttar Pradesh, permanent residence certificate was made there and later he got the job by showing permanent residence of Uttarakhand. The department has decided to check the documents of all the teachers. So far, notices have been issued to more than 136 teachers.
The Air Force has started military exercises at Chinyalisaur airport in Uttarkashi district bordering China. On the first day of the exercise, Air Force transport aircraft C-295 made successful landings twice. This military exercise will last for four to five days. The Air Force keeps practicing the landing and take-off of its aircraft from time to time. This exercise is being done to deal with emergency situations in the border areas.
Kakdagad-Kund-Guptkashi National Highway in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand will remain temporarily closed for a month. This decision has been taken due to repair work. During this period, alternative routes have been arranged for the convenience of passengers. Rudraprayag administration has appealed for cooperation from the passengers.
In the 1971 war, the brave warriors of Uttarakhand proved their bravery. The sacrifice of 248 warriors of Uttarakhand is unforgettable in the victory story of the Indian Army. 78 soldiers were injured in the war and 74 brave men received gallantry medals. The then Army Chief Sam Maneksha and Lt. General Jagjit Singh Arora also saluted the courage of the brave soldiers of the state.
The Transport Department is going to tighten the noose on the delivery of food and other goods by private two-wheelers of e-commerce companies. The RTO will first issue a notice and then the vehicles along with the establishments will be seized. In verification of vehicle drivers
Firing took place in Ladpur Kalan village over a dispute over a farm ridge, in which a young man got injured by a bullet in the chest. He was admitted to the hospital in critical condition. The aggrieved party has filed a report against eight people.
Senior Congress leader Devendra Singh Jhinquan died due to heart failure in Rudraprayag. He was 74 years old. There was a wave of mourning in the area due to his demise. His health deteriorated at his Koteshwar residence on Sunday night, after which he was taken to the hospital, where he was declared dead. His last rites were performed on the banks of Alaknanda-Mandakini Sangam, which was attended by a large number of people.
The process of OBC reservation in wards for civic elections in three municipal bodies of the backward state has been completed. A single-member dedicated commission has determined the OBC reservation after survey and public hearing.
In view of the problem of Aadhar card in Rishikesh, a regular team will sit in the Municipal Corporation. The Municipal Corporation has released the roster for setting up camps in the wards. The team will also set up camps in the missing wards. Municipal Commissioner Gopal Ram Binwal said that soon a regular team will sit in the Municipal Corporation office and a place has been fixed for it.
There has been an important change in the Aadhar card. Now the name of father or husband is not appearing in the new card. UIDAI has announced this change, which will require cardholders to update the new information. This change has been made with the aim of making personal information in Aadhaar card more secure. This update is important for the residents of Nainital and Uttarakhand.