A group of young men in a Bolero marked with a “Government of Uttarakhand” sticker were seen waving a pistol from their moving car in Dehradun. It felt like a scene straight out of a Bollywood movie on the streets of Dehradun today. A group of young men in a Bolero marked with a “Government…
A major blaze broke out near the popular Maggi Point along the Mussoorie-Dehradun road With the fire season looming in Uttarakhand, incidents of forest fires are once again making headlines. A major blaze broke out near the popular Maggi Point along the Mussoorie-Dehradun road, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky and alarming nearby…
Chamoli, Uttarakhand – A shocking discovery early Sunday morning has left residents of Chamoli district in deep concern. A burnt car was found on the Jyotirmath-Subhai motor road, and inside it was a completely charred human body. Locals spotted the burnt vehicle around dawn, abandoned by the side of the road. At first, many assumed…
The district administration is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that pilgrims have a smooth and safe Kedarnath Yatra. With the sacred Kedarnath Yatra scheduled to begin on May 2, preparations along the route have entered their final phase. One of the major challenges ahead of the pilgrimage is the thick blanket of snow that…
A tragic accident near Lachhiwala Toll Plaza, where a dumper truck lost control due to brake failure and crashed into a car, claimed two lives! In the wake of this incident, authorities moved swiftly to address the issue of vehicle speed in the area. The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) conducted a detailed inspection and submitted…
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami had ordered the renaming of 17 areas including Miyanwala, Dehradun. Residents push back against the rename of Miyanwala as Ramjiwala, arguing that the original name has Rajput roots, deriving from “Miyan,” a noble title and deny connection with any other community. Locals emphasize that Miyanwala’s existence predates Dehradun’s, tracing back to…
SDRF Uttarakhand Police jawan Rajendra Singh Nath hoists the tricolor on Mount Kosciuszko, the highest peak in the Australian continent. Rajendra Singh Nath is a head constable appointed in SDRF Uttarakhand Police. He has achieved another milestone in the field of mountaineering by successfully climbing Mount Kosciuszko which is the highest peak in the Australian…
With just a month left for the Char Dham Yatra, the Animal Husbandry Department, Rudraprayag administration, and panchayat are on high alert to ensure the health and well-being of mules. Registration of mules has been made compulsory in Kedarnath, and during the registration process, 12 mules tested positive for H3N8. Veterinary doctors from IVRI Mukteshwar…
Chaitra Navratri has finally begun, marking the start of a divine and vibrant celebration across India. This year, the festival takes on a unique twist – instead of the usual nine days, it will be an eight-day extravaganza. And if that’s not exciting enough, it also coincides with the start of the Hindu New Year,…
Over the past few years, Uttarakhand has been experiencing a trend of year-on-year rising temperatures. It’s just the beginning, and 2025 is already showing signs of being one of the hottest years. Last year, Dehradun witnessed around 22 days of extreme heat conditions, with temperatures peaking at 43.2°C in May. Scientists have figured out various…
