Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand's New BJP President Bansidhar Bhagat Elected Unopposed

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 16, 2020

Bansidhar Bhagat, an MLA from Kaladhungi, was elected unopposed on Thursday as the new president of Uttarakhand BJP.

Uttarakhand Government Introduces Pension Scheme For Acid Attack Survivors

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 13, 2020

Inspired by the movie ''Chhapaak'' which revolves around the life of an acid attack survivor, the Uttarakhand government proposes to introduce a pension scheme for such victims in the state to help them lead a dignified life.

Heavy Snowfall Causes Water Supply, Electricity Disruption In Uttarakhand

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday January 12, 2020

More than 900 villages are facing electricity cut and water shortage as unprecedented heavy snowfall has disrupted normal life in Uttarakhand over the past few days.

Uttarakhand ACF Prelim Result Announced On Official Website

Jobs | Edited by Anisha Singh | Friday January 10, 2020

UKPSC prelim result has been announced for Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) recruitment announced in 2019.

Delhi Shivers Again, Mercury Dips To 5.3 Degrees After Brief Respite

Delhi News | Reported by Divya Wadhwa, Edited by Arun Nair | Friday January 10, 2020

With heavy snowfall in neighbouring Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Delhi on Friday witnessed a sudden dip in temperature, recording 7.4 degrees Celsius.

Fresh Snow In Kashmir, Himachal; Rain Across North India

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 8, 2020

Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand experienced fresh snowfall on Tuesday and rainfall and thundershowers hit most states in northern India.

Uttarakhand Board High School, Intermediate Exams In March

Education | Edited by Anisha Singh | Tuesday January 7, 2020

Uttarakhand Board of School Examination (UBSE) has announced the board exam dates for class 10 and 12 students.

Snowfall In Uttarakhand, Mukteshwar Records Low Of Minus 2.2 Degrees

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 6, 2020

Fresh snowfall occurred in the high altitudes of Uttarakhand on Monday while bone-chilling winds coupled with intermittent showers swept the plains.

Over 400 Stranded Due To Snowfall In Uttarakhand Rescued By ITBP

India News | ANI | Sunday January 5, 2020

Over 400 people, stranded on the Suakholi-Mussoorie road, have been rescued by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel since Saturday night.

Man, Missing For 6 Years After Floods In Kedarnath, Reunited With Family

India News | ANI | Friday January 3, 2020

Jameel Ahmed Ansari, who was presumed to be dead by his family, was reunited with them after six years due to ''Operation Smile'' conducted by Uttarakhand police to trace missing persons.

Uttarakhand Woman Injured After Guard Shoots Arrow At Her Over Drying Clothes: Cops

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 22, 2019

In a bizarre incident, a security guard in Uttarakhand's Pauri injured a woman by firing an arrow at her for allegedly drying clothes on the boundary wall of the plot he was manning, police said on Sunday.

Section 144 In Uttarakhand's Haridwar Ahead Of Citizenship Protest

Cities | ANI | Saturday December 21, 2019

Section 144 has been imposed in Haridwar in view of the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act, scheduled to be held on Sunday in the city.

Junior Badminton Player Alleges Sex Assault During Uttarakhand Tournament

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday December 19, 2019

A Kolkata Police team reached Uttarakhand's Almora on Wednesday on a complaint of sexual assault by a junior female badminton player against two senior male players and a female player.

Congress Dissolves Uttarakhand Unit, New Committee To Be Formed Soon

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday December 17, 2019

The Congress dissolved its Uttarakhand unit today, a statement by the state party chief said. The Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee issued a statement saying the party unit has been dissolved and a new committee will take over soon.

Uttarakhand Receives Season's Heaviest Snowfall; Schools Closed

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 12, 2019

Uttarakhand recorded the season's heaviest snowfall as an intense cold wave gripped the hill-state, leading to closure of schools in several districts, the Met office said.