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Uttarakhand Police Busts Drug Factory Raised In Poultry Farm

Uttarakhand Police Busts Drug Factory Raised In Poultry Farm In a significant breakthrough under the “Drugs-Free Devbhoomi” initiative led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand Police has dismantled a major interstate and international drug syndicate. The State Task Force (STF), in coordination with local police units and Nepalese authorities, arrested the main accused, Kunal…

Elephants Trap Car Near Kotdwar, Video Goes Viral

Elephants blocked a car travelling A major scare unfolded on the Kotdwar-Dugadda road near Lalpul on Sunday morning when a herd of elephants suddenly emerged from the nearby forest and blocked the road. The unexpected appearance of the elephants led to a traffic jam on both sides of the road, with one car getting trapped…

CM Dhami’s Crackdown Intensifies: 209 Arrested So Far in Operation Kaalnemi Across Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s zero-tolerance approach to crime continues to make waves as Operation Kalnemi entered its third day on Sunday, pushing the total number of arrests across the state to 209. The coordinated multi-district campaign—aimed at rooting out history-sheeters, wanted criminals, and anti-social elements—has seen a strong show of force by the…

Fake Sadhus Crackdown: Uttarakhand CM Vows Action, Dehradun Police Detain 25 Under Operation Kaalnemi

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that Operation Kaalnemi has only just begun. He stated that the government will now take strict action against those posing as sadhus to mislead people. “We were receiving continuous complaints from the genuine sadhu-saint community,” CM Dhami said. “Now, action will be taken against imposters hiding behind religious…

Peepal Tree Collapse Shocks Devotees at Tapkeshwar Temple

A deep sense of sorrow has gripped devotees after a 100-year-old Peepal tree collapsed outside the revered Tapkeshwar Temple following continuous heavy rains. The tree, considered sacred by many, had been a silent witness to countless prayers, rituals, and memories across generations. The incident not only caused physical damage—crushing a nearby prasad shop and injuring…

World Police Fire Games

9-Medal Glory for India at World Police Fire Games

The Uttarakhand Police Fire Service has created history at the World Police & Fire Games 2025 held in Birmingham, Alabama (USA) with personnel winning a remarkable total of nine medals for India.  This exceptional achievement has brought immense pride to both the state of Uttarakhand and the entire nation, marking the first time that an…

Himachal Crisis

Himachal Crisis Flash Floods Leave State in Ruins 78 Deaths

The monsoon season of 2025 has unleashed devastation across Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand leaving communities grappling with loss of life, widespread destruction, and economic devastation. With 78 people confirmed dead in Himachal Pradesh alone and mounting infrastructure damage exceeding ₹572 crore, the region faces one of its most challenging monsoon seasons in recent memory. The…

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Joins Farmers for Hudkiya Baul

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami engaged in the traditional practice of rice planting in the fields of Nagra Terai in Khatima personally experiencing the agricultural lifestyle that forms the backbone of the state’s economy. The 49-year-old leader stepped into the muddy, waterlogged fields to transplant rice seedlings, describing the experience as a reminder of his…

Kanwar Rescue Ongoing

Kanwar Rescue Ongoing as Truck Overturns in Tehri

A truck carrying Kanwar overturned on the Rishikesh‑Chamba Route in Tehri Garhwal district prompting an immediate rescue operation by the State Disaster Response Force and local authorities. The accident occurred near Jazal and Tachala villages under Narendra Nagar police station when the vehicle lost control while traveling from Rishikesh to Chamba carrying between 15 to…

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