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Feb 19, 2026

Dehradun Rajpur Road Car Accident: Eyewitnesses Turn Away, Accused Of Driving Drunk Car Acquitted

The court has acquitted Rohit alias Chinu, accused in the case of death of two youths in a car accident that took place seven years ago on Rajpur Road. This decision came due to important witnesses turning hostile from their statements. The incident took place on December 9, 2018, when Anil and Neeraj were killed when their car overturned at high speed while drunk after a party at Maggi Point. The court said that punishment cannot be given on the basis of doubt.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Feb 18, 2026

Threat To Bomb Courts Of Uttarakhand-UP, Police Of 22 Districts Investigating

Courts in 22 districts of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh have received bomb threatening emails. Police of four districts of Uttarakhand and 18 districts of UP including Nainital are busy tracing the unknown accused. Cyber police and SOG teams are investigating. IG has given instructions to increase security and install metal detectors. Police are investigating the emails sent from Outlook.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Feb 18, 2026

There Will Be Relief From Traffic Jam In Uttarakhand, 11 New Parking Facilities Will Come Soon On The Initiative Of CM Dhami

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Housing Department is rapidly developing parking facilities to reduce traffic jams in big cities and tourist places of Uttarakhand. New parking facilities with a capacity of 1082 vehicles will be operational soon at 11 key locations. The department has approved 114 DPRs and operations have already started at 54 locations. Secretary Housing has given instructions to complete all the projects before the upcoming travel season.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Feb 17, 2026

Uttarakhand Bar Council Elections: Advocates Of Dehradun Showed Enthusiasm, Record 76 Percent Voting

A record 76 votes were cast for the Uttarakhand Bar Council elections in Dehradun on Tuesday. Out of 5007 members, 3818 advocates exercised their franchise. The fate of 104 candidates was sealed in the ballot boxes, the counting of which will begin from February 20. Voting was peaceful and orderly, with lawyers showing great enthusiasm.

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Pragya Srishti

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Feb 17, 2026

Dehradun Gangster Vikram Murder Case: Questions Raised On Stone Crusher Permission, Suspicion Of Conspiracy From Jail

After the murder of gangster Vikram Sharma in Dehradun, questions have been raised on the permission for his stone crusher based in Bazpur. This permission was given in 2013 to the company of Vikram's brother Arvind Sharma, which is run by Vikram's wife Sonia Sharma. Vikram came to Uttarakhand after the gang war in Jharkhand. The police is investigating the murder and there is suspicion of a conspiracy being hatched from the jail, for which raids are also being conducted in Jamshedpur.

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Md Amir

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Feb 17, 2026

Adventure Tourism Will Bring Glory To The Border Villages Of Uttarakhand And Migration Will Stop.

The border villages of Uttarakhand like Neeti, Mana, Jadung and Gunji are being developed as adventure tourism hubs. Its objective is to stop migration, boost the local economy and keep the villages vibrant throughout the year. Activities like paragliding, trekking and ultra marathon are offered. The Centre's Vibrant Village Program covers 91 villages, of which Jadung is being repopulated and Gunji is being developed as Shivnagari.

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Amit Kumar

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Feb 17, 2026

Kotdwar Mohammad Deepak Case: Saints March From Haridwar To CM Residence, Police Is Searching

Sant Samaj has intensified the movement against the alleged assault and arrest of Yati Parmanand Giri in the Mohammad Deepak episode of Kotdwar. On Monday, a padyatra was started from Haridwar to the Chief Minister's residence. The saints say that the police action is against the dignity of the saint community and action should be taken against the guilty policemen. The police tried to stop the saints, but they moved ahead of the vehicles and are now being searched.

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Md Amir

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Feb 17, 2026

Even Before The Start Of The Fire Season, 42 Hectares Of Forest Turned Into Ashes In Uttarakhand, Cases Of Fire Were Reported At 56 Places.

As soon as the official fire season started in Uttarakhand, 42 hectares of forest has been burnt. More than 80 fire alerts were received in the first two days. Due to less rainfall in winter, there is less moisture in the forests, due to which the risk of fire has increased. It is a big challenge for the Forest Department to protect the forests from fire till the monsoon, although the department is claiming to be prepared.

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Pragya Srishti

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Feb 17, 2026

Industrial Training Is Now Mandatory For Students In State Universities Of Uttarakhand, Emphasis Is Being Given On This

Industrial training has been made mandatory for students in state universities of Uttarakhand. Under the new education policy, this initiative has been taken with the aim of promoting skill-based education and increasing the employability of students. Universities will have to provide practical training by entering into MoUs with industries. Higher Education Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat has talked about regular monitoring.

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Anand Kumar

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Feb 16, 2026

Congress Marches To Lok Bhavan In Dehradun, Sharp Clash With Police; 300 Workers Detained

In Dehradun, Congress marched to Lok Bhavan against deteriorating law and order, corruption and inflation. Thousands of workers started the march from the parade ground, but were stopped by the police at Hathibarkala. During this, there was a clash between the police and Congressmen, in which more than 300 workers were detained. Congress leaders called it a strong message against the anti-people policies of the government.

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Pragya Srishti

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Feb 16, 2026

Decision Will Be Taken After Discussion On The Entry Of Non-Hindus At Harki Paidi, CM Dhami Announced In Haridwar.

On the demand of ban on entry of non-Hindus in Harki Paidi and Kumbh area, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the government will take the decision only after consultation with sages, saints, Shri Ganga Sabha and other concerned organizations. He listened to the problems of the public at 'Mukhya Sevak Jan Chaupal' in Shyampur and instructed the officials for quick solution. Dhami also reviewed the preparations for the Ardh Kumbh Mela, emphasis is being laid on making it grand.

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Aarav Sharma

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Feb 16, 2026

Loader Pickup Vehicle Falls Into Tons River In Dehradun, Driver Missing; Search Operation Continues

A loader pickup vehicle going from Rohru in Himachal to Vikasnagar-Sahaspur went out of control near Rishanu in Dehradun and fell into the Tons river. In the accident, the driver of the vehicle went missing in the strong current of the river. Police and SDRF teams are conducting a search operation to find the missing driver. This incident happened on JPRR Highway.

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Anand Kumar

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Feb 16, 2026

In Uttarakhand, After The Strictness Of CM Dhami, Officers Came Into Action Mode, Said- 24-hour Campaign Of Police On Overloaded Vehicles.

Taking cognizance of Dainik Jagran's campaign, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has given instructions to take strict action against overloaded and speeding vehicles in Udham Singh Nagar. SSP Ajay Ganapathy has ordered police officers to conduct 24-hour surveillance and operations. He clarified that in case of an accident, the concerned police station in-charge and area officer will be responsible. This initiative has been taken after several accidents involving dumpers in the district.

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Pragya Srishti

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Feb 16, 2026

Uttarakhand Weather: Now Cold Will Reduce In Nainital, Heat Will Increase; The Weather Will Be Dry

According to NCMRWF and IMD, the weather in Nainital will remain dry in the coming days. Due to weak western disturbance, snowfall or heavy rain is not expected. Only areas with altitude above 3000 feet may receive light rain or snow. By the end of February the temperatures will start increasing, which will make you feel hot. The winter season is mostly spent in drought.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Feb 15, 2026

100 Days Mega Campaign Will Be Run Against TB In Haridwar, Patients Will Be Identified From Door To Door

A 100-day campaign has been started in Luxor to prevent TB infection and identify patients. Health workers will go door-to-door and examine people. There are currently 300 TB patients being treated in Luxor, and new cases are continuously increasing. The aim of this campaign is to curb the increasing cases of TB by identifying potential patients, because more patients with breathing problems are coming to the OPD.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Feb 15, 2026

India Crushed Pakistan In T-20 Cricket World Cup, Late Night Celebration In Dehradun On Victory

India registered a spectacular victory by defeating Pakistan in the T-20 match in Colombo. After this victory, there was an atmosphere of celebration in Dehradun late at night. People came out on the streets, raised slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and fireworks were set off. A huge crowd gathered at the clock tower, youth took out bike rallies carrying the tricolor. There was Diwali like enthusiasm in the entire city, everyone was enjoying this historic victory.

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Amit Kumar

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Feb 15, 2026

Forest Department Encounter With Smugglers In Bajpur, Bullets Fired; Well Wood Seized

An encounter took place between the forest department and wood smugglers in Barhaini range. In the incident that took place on Saturday morning, five rounds of bullets were fired from both sides, although no one was injured. The smugglers fled leaving behind the well wood and three bikes. The forest department seized 20 Khair logs and registered a case against four unidentified people, including Daljeet. Teams are busy searching for the absconding smugglers.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Feb 15, 2026

Fire Blazes In The Forests Of Bajuda Village Of Almora, Causing Panic Due To Rapid Increase In Population.

A massive fire broke out in the forests of Bajuda village on Someshwar Kausani road in Almora. The fire was rapidly moving towards populated and residential areas, causing panic among the people. On receiving information from the local people, the fire team reached the spot and controlled the fire, thereby saving the forest property and residential areas from major damage.

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Aarav Sharma

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Feb 15, 2026

Mahashivratri Celebration In Haridwar: Maha Aarti Held At Midnight, Crowd Of Devotees At Harki Paidi

On Mahashivratri, the religious city of Haridwar is engrossed in devotion to Shiva. The temples are lavishly decorated. There will be a special Maha Aarti at midnight, and a Shiva procession will take place during the day. There is a provision for Jalabhishek and four-hour puja in major Shiva temples. Elaborate security arrangements have been made, and devotees thronged Harki Paidi at the conclusion of the Phalguni Kanwar Mela.

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Anand Kumar

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Feb 15, 2026

Auli Winter Games: Many Competitions On The Third Day, Himachal At The Forefront

Many exciting competitions took place on the third day of the Winter National Skiing Championship in Auli. Himachal Pradesh leads the medal tally with a total of six medals including three gold. Indian Army is in second place by winning two gold medals, while Jammu and Kashmir won one gold medal. Host Uttarakhand opened its account by winning a bronze medal in the ski mountaineering event.

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Amit Kumar

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