Uttarakhand

Amid protests by locals, the nearly century-old Laxman Jhula bridge in Rishikesh, was closed for pedestrians on Sunday after a ban was imposed on vehicular movement earlier. (Photo: ANI)

After ban on vehicle, Rishikesh's Lakshman Jhula shut for public

On Saturday, Uttrakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat had said that the government will take substantial steps to preserve the bridge.

16 Jul 2019 9:17 AM

Under the notice, Champion has been asked to reply within 15 days as to why the licences of all the three weapons should not be cancelled, he added. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

‘Sports future of my son looks bleak’: U'khand BJP MLA after gun licence revoked

Suspended from party for an indefinite period after video came out, the MLA also got notice from the party why he should not be expelled.

14 Jul 2019 12:37 PM

Champion landed in a controversy recently after a video showing him dancing to a Bollywood number brandishing guns in both his hands hand went viral. (Photo: ANI)

Weapon licenses of suspended BJP MLA Pranav Champion revoked

The suspended BJP MLA on Thursday wrote to Uttarakhand Police seeking security at his residence.

13 Jul 2019 4:04 PM

The bridge has been used to shoot documentaries and Bollywood songs drawing many foreign visitors too. (Photo: ANI)

Iconic suspension bridge 'Lakshman Jhula' closed for public

The closure, however, poses a challenge to the administration in managing pilgrims during the upcoming Kanwar Yatra.

13 Jul 2019 3:39 PM

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Haridwar has been ordered to check violation of rules in the issuance of weapon licenses to suspended BJP MLA Pranav Singh Champion and his family. (Photo: File)

Cops to check violation of rules in issuing weapon licenses to U'khand sacked BJP MLA

This comes after Champion on Thursday wrote to Uttarakhand Police seeking security at his residence.

12 Jul 2019 8:56 AM

He said he had been playing with guns since his childhood. (Photo: Screengrab)

Video edited, intrusion into my privacy: U'khand's suspended BJP lawmaker

Accusing the media of not showing the positive side of his personality, he claimed at the age of 53 he was fittest lawmaker in the country.

11 Jul 2019 9:36 AM

The video showed Champion dancing with more than two pistols and an automatic rifle. (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch: With 4 guns, a glass of alcohol, U’khand's sacked BJP MLA dances to Hindi song

Meanwhile, the BJP said it has taken notice of the video.

10 Jul 2019 2:54 PM

'Negligence of the officers will not be tolerated at all in the implementation of the Chief Minister level announcements. All announcements should be 100 per cent complete in time. So far, 910 announcements have been completed out of 1641, the work on the rest is in progress,' Rawat tweeted after the meeting. (Photo: ANI)

Uttarakhand CM Rawat reviews progress, says 910 of 1641 projects completed

The Chief Minister went on to say that by the end of this year, Gaurikund reservoir will be brought to the earlier position.

10 Jul 2019 10:04 AM

The injured have been admitted to the hospital and are undergoing treatment. (Photo: ANI | Representative)

Uttarakhand: One dead, 9 injured in car accident

The travellers were on their way to Kunjo village in Chamoli district when their car met with an accident.

09 Jul 2019 6:47 PM

Standing at a height of 25,643 feet, Nanda Devi is the second highest mountain in India and 23rd highest overall. (Photo: ANI)

Bodies of 7 Nanda Devi climbers brought to Pithoragarh in Uttrakhand

These climbers were killed by an avalanche a month ago near Nanda Devi.

03 Jul 2019 4:33 PM

Forces used two IAF choppers - Cheetah - for carrying out the operation. (Photo: ANI)

Nandi Devi avalanche: Bodies of 7 mountaineers brought to Munsyari

Out of seven, three bodies will be brought to Pithoragarh later in the day, officials said.

03 Jul 2019 1:08 PM

The accused was arrested and the survivor was rescued by police on Saturday after receiving information about the same from members of child welfare committee (CWC). (Representational Image)

47-yr-old Dehradun man arrested for raping his 16-yr-old daughter for a year

He also gave her birth-control pills to prevent pregnancy, police said on Monday.

25 Jun 2019 5:11 PM

The municipal corporation has deployed 20 workers to clear the waste lying around in the area. (Photo: ANI)

U'khand: Gupta family to pay entire cost of waste disposal in Auli

They have agreed to pay the entire cost of cleaning up after their mega wedding functions left Auli with major waste management problems.

25 Jun 2019 9:27 AM

Earlier, a PIL was also filed stating the extensive wedding preparations were damaging the environment. (Photo: ANI)

U'khand: Dual Gupta-weddings leave Auli with tons of garbage

Supervisor of the Nagar Palika Parishad of Joshimath, Anil, along with a team of 20 men, has been given the task to deal with the waste.

24 Jun 2019 10:33 AM

They were on an expedition to a Nanda Devi East peak when they met the tragic fate.(Photo: ANI)

Nanda Devi: 7 bodies recovered; search for eighth tourist to be carried out on Monday

These tourists were hit by an avalanche on May 26 and were missing since then.

23 Jun 2019 8:12 PM

According to the schedule this year, 18 batches will trek across the Lipulekh pass in Uttarakhand while 10 other batches will go via the Nathula route to Sikkim. Each batch comprises of 50 people. (Photo: ANI)

First batch of pilgrims for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra reach Uttarakhand's Kathgodam

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar flagged-off the first batch of pilgrims for this year's Kailash Mansarovar Yatra on Tuesday.

13 Jun 2019 2:52 PM

Patanjali’s sales plunged 10 per cent to 81 billion rupees, according to its annual financial report.

Dash for growth at yoga guru Baba Ramdev's company Patanjali leads to stumbles

The company says its rapid expansion did bring some teething problems, but that they had been overcome.

12 Jun 2019 9:10 AM

Ramdev was to perform yogic kriyas at the event along with thousands of enthusiasts, including Bollywood celebrities, to mark the occasion which would have been the first of its kind to be held on the banks of the Ganga. (Photo: File)

Ramdev's International Yoga Day programme at banks of Ganga cancelled

However, other programmes scheduled to mark the occasion will be held at Patanjali Yogpeeth and its affiliated wings.

11 Jun 2019 6:57 PM

Four British mountaineers were rescued from the Nanda Devi base camp on Sunday. (Photo: Representative image)

Rough weather halts Nanda Devi rescue operation

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are likely to aid in the rescue efforts.

05 Jun 2019 11:21 AM

All the passengers in the bus hail from Aurangabad, Maharashtra. (Photo: ANI)

Bus accident on Badrinath highway; 16 injured

The police have reached the spot and started the rescue operation.

04 Jun 2019 8:18 PM