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India ideal investment destination: Narendra Modi

The middle class is growing and the country is full of demographic dividend.

07 Oct 2018 7:04 PM

Having invested over Rs 4,000 crore in Uttarakhand, richest Indian Mukesh Ambani on Sunday said his telecom venture Reliance Jio will in the next two years connect most of the 2,385-plus government schools and colleges with high-speed internet to make the state a 'Digital Devbhoomi'. (Photo: ANI)

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

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said it's important who occupies the seat of power and a government doing a good job should remain in office. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘Even Oppn can’t oppose Ram temple in Ayodhya’, says Mohan Bhagwat

At a function, Bhagwat said RSS and BJP are committed to construct Ram temple in Ayodhya but certain things take time.

03 Oct 2018 1:14 PM

Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims said they have returned home impressed with the infrastructure coming up on the Tibetan side of the India-China border beyond the Lipulekh pass. (Representational image)

China rapidly building robust infrastructure in Tibet, say Mansarovar pilgrims

A robust infrastructure is being built up fast by China in western Tibet, but work on Indian side is disappointingly slow, pilgrims said.

30 Sep 2018 6:35 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 controversial message sent by one of the arrested duo reads as, "Main shoot karunga Sitharaman ko, kal uska akhiri din hoga. ('I will shoot Sitharaman, tomorrow will be her last day')", police said. (Photo: File)

2 arrested in Uttarakhand for chatting about killing Defence Minister

It is being probed whether the duo had any criminal background or possessed any arms and ammunition, police said.

17 Sep 2018 8:56 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

A local said that the farmers in the area have 'lost crops in the landslides'. (Photo: ANI)

Uttarakhand: Heavy rains, landslides create 100 m long, 50 m deep lake

After finding out about the lake, district administration issued an alert in the area and asked people living near the lake to leave.

01 Sep 2018 8:37 AM

The hapless incident took place near Buda Kedar area of the village. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

4 dead, 8 feared trapped after landslides in Uttarakhand village

A search and rescue operation helmed by a team of State Disaster Response Force and several district administration officials is underway.

29 Aug 2018 11:27 AM

Two passengers died on the spot while the injured were rushed to a hospital in Rishikesh where the condition of five was stated to be serious. (Photo: Twitter | @ANI)

Two killed, 22 injured after bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

The bus was on its way to Rishikesh from Tehri Garhwal's Pavki Devi village when the accident occurred.

28 Aug 2018 6:42 PM

Late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. (Photo: File | PTI)

AIIMS Rishikesh auditorium named after Vajpayee

The auditorium will be equipped with modern lighting and sound system and its construction will be completed by March next year.

21 Aug 2018 4:45 PM

The former prime minister's ashes, which were carried in three urns, are being taken by road to Prem Ashram, then to Har-ki-Pauri in Uttarakhand's Haridwar for immersion. (Photo: Twitter | @ ANI)

Vajpayee's daughter immerses ashes in Ganga at Haridwar

Vajpayee's ashes were immersed in Ganga at Har-ki-Pauri by his daughter. BJP chief Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and other leaders were present.

19 Aug 2018 12:56 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

The court posted the matter for next hearing on July 18 and directed the Garhwal Commissioner to be present during the hearing. (Photo: File | Representational)

Priests can't deny religious rights to Dalits, tribals: Uttarakhand HC

The court also observed that a person from any caste may become a priest if qualified for the job.

13 Jul 2018 10:16 AM

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

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