Priests object to Eid prayers near Badrinath

“There is no tradition of offering Eid prayers as per religious beliefs,” claimed Badrish Panda Panchayat president Praveen Dhyani in a conversation with TNIE.

29 Jun 2023

Uttarkhand asks heli operators to soundproof schools in Kedarnath

In order to maintain uninterrupted academic work in schools affected by the roaring noise of helicopters flying to Kedarnath Dham, the Uttarakhand government decided to make schools soundproof.

25 Jun 2023

Joshimath observe 'bandh' to protest construction of Helang-Marwari bypass

The construction work of the Helang-Marwari bypass was suspended temporarily on January 5 this year after the subsidence problem aggravated in Joshimath.

23 Jun 2023

Experts concerned over Joshimath situation worsening during monsoon

Around 868 structures have developed cracks and 181 have been declared unsafe so far in the crisis-hit Joshimath.

22 Jun 2023

Deaths of 14 tigers in five months in Uttarakhand leave forest officials in a tizzy

Of the 14 deaths, 10 are from forest divisions in Kumaon including the Corbett Tiger Reserve.

21 Jun 2023

Dehradun diary| BJP to win over 400 seats in 2024: Ajay Bhatt

tt was speaking during an interaction during an event held in the state capital.  He said that In 2019, no one was sure that Modi would form the government again.

21 Jun 2023

Uttarakhand to raise marriageable age of girls under UCC

The final report of the draft will be submitted by the committee to the government within the next fortnight.

19 Jun 2023

Dhami govt to probe all cases of  ‘forced conversions’ since 2018

Speaking to this newspaper, additional director general of police (law & order) Dr V Murugesan said the review will focus on whether there is any case of religious conversion.

18 Jun 2023

46 lakh pilgrims register for Char Dham Yatra

In 2022, the number of pilgrims visiting during the entire yatra season was 46,27,292. 

18 Jun 2023

Uttarakhand: ‘Mahapanchayat’ against ‘love jihad’ incidents not allowed amid tension

Heavy police forces were deployed in Uttarkashi to maintain law and order after “Mahapanchayat” call against alleged “love jihad” incidents.

16 Jun 2023

Tension in U’khand town over mahapanchayat today

On the other hand, the Muslim community in Dehradun has announced a mahapanchayat on June 18. The administration has not yet taken a call on it yet. 

15 Jun 2023

Uttarakhand town on edge over communal charges 

The BJP hit back, saying  Owaisi’s advocacy of ‘love jihad’ and ‘land jihad’ was unacceptable in Devbhoomi.

14 Jun 2023

Mercury up in Uttarakhand: Over 170 forest fire incidents reported in a week

Forest fire has damaged 98 hectares of forest area. So far, 647 forest fire incidents have been reported since November 1, 2022.

14 Jun 2023

Mercury rises amid burning forests, 171 incidents of forest fires reported in Uttarakhand in a week

The forest fire has damaged 98 hectares of forest area. So far, 647 forest fire incidents have been reported in the forest fire period that began on November 1, 2022.

13 Jun 2023

Owaisi's tweet sparks Purola issue, triggers communal tension in Uttarakhand

Section 144 imposed in Purola as Hindu outfits insist on holding Mahapanchayat.

13 Jun 2023

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