Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced ‘Operation Kalanemi’, a police operation that is set to take strict action against people pretending to be saints, and who are cheating people, and tarnishing the name of Sanatana Dharma. The decision comes after discussions with the Chief Minister about ensuring religious harmony, and stopping fraud in the name… Read More »
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the renaming of 15 places across Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar districts, aiming to align with public sentiment and Indian cultural heritage. The move seeks to honor great historical figures and inspire the people of the state. Chief Minister Dhami emphasized that the renaming of these locations is intended to honor personalities who contributed to the preservation of… Read More »
The Government of India has approved a 12.4 km ropeway project from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji in Uttarakhand, as part of the National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana. This significant initiative aims to offer all-weather, last-mile connectivity to one of India’s most esteemed pilgrimage locations, while also fostering tourism and generating local job… Read More »
The Uttarakhand government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has announced a budget of ₹1,01,175.33 crore for the financial year 2025-26. This budget was presented by Finance Minister Prem Chandra Aggarwal in the State Assembly in Dehradun and emphasizes infrastructure, welfare, and economic growth while maintaining fiscal stability. The financial plan is… Read More »
In an effort to fight the increasing number of forest fires, Vaibhav Singh, an officer with the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) in Uttarakhand, has created an advanced Forest Fire App. This innovative tool, inspired by technologies from Canada, Australia, and South Africa, significantly improves fire detection, enhances response efficiency, and provides real-time tracking of firefighting… Read More »
The Uttarakhand government organized India’s first-ever astro-tourism event called ‘Nakshatra Sabha’ in Mussoorie, the ‘Queen of Hills’, on June 1 and 2, 2024. The inaugural event was held at the George Everest Peak, famous for its breathtaking views of the Doon Valley and the snow-capped Himalayas. Boosting Tourism in the Himalayan State Uttarakhand, known for its spiritual tourism and popular Hindu pilgrimage… Read More »
The Uttarakhand government has launched the ‘Pirul Lao-Paise Pao’ campaign to contain the raging forest fires in the state. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the campaign in the Rudraprayag district on May 8, 2024. He urged the people to actively participate in the campaign and stated that cooperatives, Yuva Mangal Dal, and Van Panchayat… Read More »
BRO puts up signboard describing Mana as ‘First Indian Village’: Mana village in Uttarakhand, which was previously recognized as the last Indian village, will now be acknowledged as the “first Indian village.” The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has built a signboard at the border village’s entrance to proclaim Mana’s upgraded status. This decision comes after… Read More »
Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag, Tehri top landslide index: ISRO report- According to satellite data collected over the last two decades, the two districts in Uttarakhand most at risk of landslides are Rudraprayag and Tehri. Data collected by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has highlighted that Rudraprayag and Tehri Garhwal are at the highest risk of facing… Read More »
Uttarakhand CM Dhami announced the launch of self-employment scheme for single women: Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, announced the launch of the Mukhyamantri Ekal Mahila Swarozgar Yojana in the state at the end of Women Empowerment and Safety Week. Women in remote villages of the state are giving impetus to the rural… Read More »