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Jan 16, 2026

Important Changes In Uniform Civil Code, One Mistake Of Married And Live-in People Will Send Them To Jail

Important amendments have been made to the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand. Now there will be strict action against those who enter into marriage or live-in relationship by hiding their identity, which will include provision of fine and imprisonment. This amendment will be brought in the form of an ordinance. Additionally, the deadline for marriage registration has been extended and changes have also been made in the rules regarding the appointment of the Registrar General.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 16, 2026

Rudrapur News: Loan Of Rs 6.18 Taken From The Account Of A Person In Transit Camp, Five Lakhs Withdrawn

A loan of Rs 6.18 lakh was fraudulently taken from the HDFC Bank account of Kaushal Gangwar, a resident of Transit Camp, Rudrapur. Immediately after this, five lakh rupees were withdrawn from the account. The victim came to know about this through a message on his mobile. The bank said that the mobile was hacked. Kaushal has lodged a complaint on the cyber crime portal and demanded action from the police, on which an FIR has been registered and investigation has been started.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 16, 2026

Forest Fire Continues To Wreak Havoc In Uttarakhand, Kathpudiya Forest Blazes On Ranikhet Highway

Forest fire incidents continue in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand. After the Ududa forest in Almora, now the forest area of Kathpudiya on Ranikhet Highway has come under fire. Due to strong winds, the fire started moving towards the GIC complex, due to which pollution is also increasing. The forest department and fire brigade brought the fire under control after a lot of effort.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 16, 2026

Uttarakhand Weather: Alert Of Severe Cold In Dehradun, Ban On Holidays Of Officials

Due to severe cold, fog and cold wave in Dehradun, the district administration has adopted a strict stance. To deal with possible disaster, casual and earned leaves of all district level officers have been banned till further orders. On the instructions of District Magistrate Savin Bansal, it will be mandatory for the officers to remain at the headquarters to ensure quick action in case of any emergency.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 15, 2026

Fight For Train Tickets On Holi, Waiting Tickets Not Available In Rapti Ganga And Kumbh Express.

On Holi, there is a huge rush for tickets in trains going from Haridwar to Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Major trains like Rapti Ganga and Kumbh Express are completely full, even waitlisted tickets are not available. SIDCUL employees are worried about going home. The railway administration is considering running special trains for the festival.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 15, 2026

STF Active To Bring Yagyaraj, Who Is Absconding In Angel Chakma Murder Case, From Nepal, Extradition Process Started

The police have laid an all-round trap to bring Yagyaraj Awasthi, the absconding accused in the murder case of 24-year-old student Angel Chakma in Dehradun, to India. Uttarakhand STF has been fielded and SOG teams have been sent to Nepal, where the location of the accused has been found. Extradition proceedings have been initiated due to treaty issues.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 15, 2026

Guldar Is Seen Roaming In The Populated Area, Video Of Him Turning A Dog Into A Meal Is Going Viral

In Grastganj of Kotdwar, there is panic among the ward residents due to the continuous threats of Guldar. A video of a henchman roaming in a populated area turning a pet dog into a bite is going viral. It has become difficult for people to leave their homes as the evening approaches. Ward residents have accused the Forest Department of not taking the problem seriously.

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Aarav Sharma

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Jan 15, 2026

Farmer Sukhwant Singh Suicide Case, Police Team Camped In Uttarakhand-UP And Delhi

Police have not yet been able to arrest the accused in the farmer Sukhwant Singh suicide case. Police teams are camping in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and other states including Delhi in search of him. To arrest the 26 accused, three teams of 21 police officers have been formed, which are headed by Inspector-in-Charge and supervised by Crime SP Niharika Tomar.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 15, 2026

Horrific Road Accident In Almora: Car Fell Into Ditch On Jihar-Taradi Road, Driver Died

Driver Kuber Singh, 40, died on the spot in a tragic road accident on Jihad-Taradi road in Almora. The Ertiga car went out of control and fell into a 300 meter deep gorge. Bhatraujkhan police, fire station and SDRF teams took out the body with the help of villagers. Police are investigating the cause of the accident, which has caused a wave of mourning in the area.

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Md Amir

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Jan 15, 2026

Theft In Broad Daylight, 50 Meters Away From IG Residence In Haldwani, Thief Said - 'I Am From Almora, Need A Room On Rent'

In Haldwani, an elderly woman's house was stolen in broad daylight, just 50 meters away from the IG office. The thief duped the woman by posing as a tenant and ran away with a box full of jewellery, cash and documents. CCTV footage of this incident which took place at the house of Daya Negi, resident of Badripura Ward 11, has also surfaced. Police are investigating the matter and the search for the thief is ongoing.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 15, 2026

Uttarakhand Crime: Youth Murdered By Hitting Head In Ramnagar, Chaos Among Relatives

In Puchhadi village of Ramnagar, a youth named Sameer alias Lucky was murdered by crushing his head with a stone. His body was found on the banks of an irrigation canal, causing deep shock to the family. Police have sent the body for post-mortem and called a forensic team. The police are investigating the case by interrogating the friends and family members of the deceased.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 15, 2026

Special Campaign To Resolve Land Disputes In Uttarakhand, More Than 50 Thousand Cases Pending In Revenue Courts

Uttarakhand government has launched a one-month special campaign to resolve pending land disputes. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police to bring all pending cases to zero level by the end of the campaign. More than 50 thousand cases are pending in revenue courts. At the Tehsil level, special committees will be formed under the chairmanship of the Sub-Collector, which will be reviewed weekly by the Chief Secretary.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 15, 2026

Hearing In Sukhwant Singh Suicide Case In Nainital High Court, This Order Given To Uttarakhand Government

The High Court has asked the Uttarakhand government to clarify the situation regarding the stay on the arrest of accused Kulwinder Singh and others in the suicide case of Haldwani farmer Sukhwant Singh. Six accused including Kulwinder Singh filed a petition declaring themselves innocent. Before committing suicide, farmer Sukhwant Singh had made a video accusing the police of collusion.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 15, 2026

Air Force Controlled Forest Fire In Nanda Devi Area Of Uttarakhand, Major Loss Averted.

The Indian Air Force took immediate action and controlled the forest fire in Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve of Uttarakhand. On the request of the state government, Mi-17 V5 helicopters reached Joshimath and bucketed water in the fire-affected area. This action enabled effective control of the fire in difficult terrain, preventing major damage to wildlife and the environment. This reflects the important role of the Air Force in operational readiness and disaster management.

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Pragya Srishti

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Jan 15, 2026

Why Are Forests Burning Even In Extreme Cold, Who Is Responsible? Uttarakhand Government Will Conduct Investigation

The Uttarakhand government is concerned about the incidents of forest fires during winter. Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal has directed the head of the department to conduct an in-depth scientific study of the causes of fires in the high Himalayan regions. Based on the study report, effective steps will be taken so that such incidents can be prevented in future. This initiative is important towards environmental protection.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 14, 2026

Internet Media Operators Beware! Police Are Marking The Names Of Trolling Users

Juhi Chufal, who filed an FIR against blogger Jyoti Adhikari, is being trolled on the internet media. People are also commenting on her old pictures and hairstyle. Nainital SSP Dr. Manjunath TC has said that the police is identifying such trollers and strict action will be taken against them. Those committing personal harassment will not be spared.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 14, 2026

In Uttarakhand, Three People Beat A Young Man Badly On Suspicion Of Theft, He Died After Some Time

A laborer Pappu Verma was brutally beaten by three people on suspicion of theft in the transit camp of Rudrapur, after which he died. In the post-mortem report, the cause of death was said to be heart attack due to cold, but the police have arrested the attackers Yogesh Pandey, Sujit Saroj and Abu Talib on charges of culpable homicide.

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Aarav Sharma

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Jan 14, 2026

Haldwani Vegetable Prices: Cauliflower Became Twice As Expensive, Potato And Tomato Became Cheaper.

The prices of cauliflower have doubled in Haldwani mandi, while potatoes and tomatoes have become cheaper. The reason for increase in the price of cauliflower is the stoppage of supply from Rampur and expensive arrival from Punjab. Its prices have fallen due to the arrival of local tomatoes. There is no significant change in the prices of peas, hill peas are being sold at a higher price. The prices of other vegetables have also decreased.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 14, 2026

Random Parking Of Vehicles In Uttarakhand Will Be Costly, Transport Department Will Soon Implement New SOP.

Uttarakhand Transport Department is preparing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to crack down on vehicles parked randomly on the roads. Divisional transport officers have been instructed to prepare SOP in collaboration with the police. Its objective is to reduce traffic jams and accidents. This initiative is being taken following the instructions of the High Court, so that parking rules are followed in the entire state.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 14, 2026

Now Dangerous Plastic Pollutants Can Be Removed From Water, Scientists Of IIT Roorkee Developed Nano Technology

Scientists at IIT Roorkee have developed nano-enabled technology to remove toxic plastic pollutants from water. This innovation uses nanophosphates to stimulate bacteria, allowing harmful chemicals like phthalates to be removed in just a few hours. This technology provides sustainable nutrition without any burden on the environment, which is an important step against water pollution.

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Kunal Mehta

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