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Reliance Jio to make Uttarakhand 'Digital Devbhoomi', says Mukesh Ambani

It will in the next two years connect most of the 2,385-plus government schools and colleges with high-speed internet.

07 Oct 2018 6:18 PM

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani met on Wednesday Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat to discuss investment possibilities in the state in different sectors, including agriculture, communication, tourism and energy.

Adani meets Uttarakhand CM to discuss investment potential

Rawat said the state government's impetus to investments was being appreciated by entrepreneurs across the country.

27 Sep 2018 4:58 PM

Giving the status of 'rashtra mata' to the cow will further strengthen cow-conservation efforts all over the country, Uttarakhand minister said. (Representational Image | Pexel).

Cow only animal that exhales oxygen, make it ‘rashtra mata’: U'khand minister

Uttarakhand Assembly passed resolution, seeking status of 'rashtra mata' to the cow. It will now be sent to Centre.

20 Sep 2018 11:26 AM

After 16-year-old survivor, who lived in the school hostel, fell sick, she told her sister that she was raped. (Representational Image)

Class 10 girl gangraped by 4 students in Dehradun school

Along with gangrape accused, 5 staff members of boarding school have also been arrested for destruction of evidence.

18 Sep 2018 2:19 PM

The combined exercise will simulate a scenario where both nations are working together in counter insurgency and counter terrorism environment in mountainous terrain. (Representational Image)

India, US to carry out joint military training exercise on September 16

Yudh Abhyas 2018, one of the longest running joint military training exercises, is a major bilateral defence cooperation endeavour with US.

11 Sep 2018 7:15 PM

The vehicle fell into the gorge as the driver lost control over it following landslide which brought a heap of debris on the road. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

13 killed, 2 injured as vehicle falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

The incident occurred at Shanglai, about 8 km beyond Bhatwari in the district on the Rishikesh-Gangotri highway.

03 Sep 2018 6:05 PM

The bus was coming from Uttarkashi’s Badkot area. State Disaster Response Force stated that the bus tumbled into a gorge around 7:54 am. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

14 dead, 18 injured after bus fell into gorge in Uttarakhand

State government has announced that victim’s next of kin would be given Rs 2 lakh each and Rs 50,000 for those injured in this accident.

19 Jul 2018 12:44 PM

'One of the boys stood to guard house’s main door while other took turns to rape her,' police said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

After watching porn, five minor boys rape 8-yr-old in Uttarakhand

Police said that the girl was lured into one of the accused house with a chocolate as boys had planned the rape.

17 Jul 2018 11:22 AM

The notification also directed that the charges should be implemented with immediate effect. (Photo: File/Representational)

Uttarakhand govt to now charge for helicopter rides during rescue operations

This is the first time any state has issued an order to charge people during rescue operations.

15 Jul 2018 2:06 PM

Uttara Bahuguna, the teacher who was suspended after she 'violated the decorum' of a Janata Darbar session. (Photo: ANI)

Why Education Minister, its CM’s fault and should apologise, says suspended teacher

This came after Uttarakhand Education Minister Arvind Pandey on Saturday apologised and assured Bahuguna a quick solution to the matter.

01 Jul 2018 1:00 PM

In video, Uttarakhand CM is seen losing his temper and directing the police to suspend the teacher, after she allegedly used abusive language and showed indecency, while seeking transfer from a remote location. (Photo: Screengrab | ANI)

CM Rawat's wife posted at same school for last 22 years, reveals RTI query

Sunita Rawat is currently posted in a school in Dehradun's Ajabpur Kalan since 1996 despite receiving promotion in 2008.

30 Jun 2018 9:32 PM

PM Modi said from Dehradun to Dublin, from Shanghai to Chicago, from Jakarta to Johannesburg, Yoga is everywhere. (Photo: ANI)

Yoga one of most powerful unifying forces: PM Modi on Int'l Yoga Day

PM said world has embraced Yoga and glimpses can be seen in manner in which International Yoga Day is marked every year.

21 Jun 2018 7:58 AM

However, a letter with a query on the matter was received by the Department of Personnel and Training on May 14 this year, which sought the declaration of property of IAS officers posted in the state. Representational Image (Photo: File)

Only 7 of 50 IAS officers in Uttarakhand have declared assets: RTI query

As per protocol, IAS officers have to declare their assets on Sparrow Web site and upload it with their E Sign, in January of each year.

18 Jun 2018 11:13 AM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat (in yellow) and State Water Resource Minister Prakash Pant flash a victory sign after the party's success in Tharali Assembly by-elections. (Photo: PTI)

After bypoll defeat in neighbouring UP, BJP manages to retain Tharali seat in U'khand

BJP's Munni Devi Shah defeated Congress nominee Jeetram by 1,981 votes.

31 May 2018 7:29 PM

The victim, Rahul, is a student of Class 5 at Government Primary School in Dehradun district's Old Dalanwala area. (Representational Image)

Dehradun: 11-yr-old boy thrashed with iron rod for mid-day meal complaint

The victim is undergoing treatment at the Coronation Hospital and police said his condition was stable.

22 May 2018 4:18 PM

Adequate electricity, water, health and safety arrangements have been made on the trek route from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Kedarnath Yatra 2018: New features to attract more pilgrims, includes laser show on Lord Shiva

The portals of Kedarnath will be thrown open to devotees ceremoniously today amid the chanting of Vedic hymns.

29 Apr 2018 8:26 AM

Adding to the list of statues of leaders being vandalised in various parts of the country, another sculpture of Dr BR Ambedkar was damaged by miscreants in Haridwar. (Photo: ANI)

'Unidentified miscreants' vandalise Ambedkar's statue in Haridwar

Local authorities took cognizance of the situation and within few hours installed a new idol.

09 Mar 2018 8:19 PM

'We have been married for two years and I found the truth about her later, I did not register a complaint. I don't want to live with her now,' said another victim. (Photo: ANI)

Smoked, drank, abused like men: Victim on partner who 'deceitfully' married 2 females

One of the victims said that the accused used to behave like a man and had also threatened to kill her after marrying another woman.

15 Feb 2018 8:58 PM

'I celebrate Holi, Diwali and all other festivals in the same house. My family has loved me and supported me in everything, including my marriage,' Rakesh said. (Photo: ANI)

Muslim family raises Hindu boy, marries him off as per his religious customs

Rakesh's marriage was commemorated pompously and they received her daughter-in-law as per Hindu traditions.

12 Feb 2018 9:14 AM

Prakash Pandey, a resident of Haldwani, the largest city in the Kumaun region, had recounted his story to Uniyal during a Janata Darbar programme at the BJP office in the state capital on Saturday. (Photo: File | Representational)

U'khand man who consumed poison to protest against note ban, GST, dies

The victim said he had to consume poison as his attempts to draw the attention of Modi, Arun Jaitley and Amit Shah through letters failed.

09 Jan 2018 7:56 PM

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