Gujarat's Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026 has received President Droupadi Murmu's assent, making the state the second after Uttarakhand to clear the presidential approval stage.
Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken immediate cognisance of the disaster-induced damage to the road connecting Khainuri village in Dasholi block of Chamoli district. He has directed the Chamoli District Magistrate and concerned departmental officials on Monday to restore the road on a priority basis and ensure the early resumption of traffic..
District Magistrate Vishal Mishra inspected the affected stretches of the highway to assess the ground situation and directed officials to restore connectivity at the earliest.
CM Dhami said that while development is crucial, public sentiments will not be ignored and directed the officials to establish a dialogue with the locals.
Dehradun: The investigation into alleged irregularities in the handling of devotees’ donations at the Badrinath Temple has intensified, with police registering an FIR against a suspended employee of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC). The action comes as both the temple committee and the Uttarakhand government conduct separate inquiries into the matter. Suspended employee booked.
New Delhi: Intelligence agencies have issued a high-alert advisory over a possible Khalistani terror threat targeting temples and other sensitive public places in Delhi and Uttarakhand, prompting security agencies to step up surveillance and preventive measures across the two regions. According to intelligence inputs, temples, crowded public places, government establishments, railway stations and police installations.
Dehradun: The Uttarakhand Government on Friday has recommended the dismissal of former Municipal Commissioner Varun Chaudhary immediately from his service. The action has been taken against the Haridwar Land Scam. Further, the Government also imposed a major punishment on former District Magistrate (DM) Karmendra Singh after he was found guilty of serious negligence in discharge.
One pilgrim died, and another sustained serious injuries after the two fell into a deep gorge while descending through a shortcut route on the Kedarnath trekking path in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, officials said on Wednesday.