Uttarakhand Cabinet Expands Minority Status for Educational Institutions
In a pivotal move set to reshape the landscape of education, the Uttarakhand Cabinet has given its nod to the Uttarakhand Minority Educational Institutions Bill. This landmark legislation proposes to extend the benefits of minority status beyond the Muslim community, now encompassing Sikhs, Jains, Christians, Buddhists, and Parsis. This initiative aims to foster a more…
Punjab Police Intensifies Anti-Drug War with Massive Raids
Chandigarh – The Punjab Police has escalated its ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ (War Against Drugs) campaign, conducting extensive raids across 286 locations and apprehending 57 drug smugglers. This latest push, part of the 169th consecutive day of the initiative, underscores the Bhagwant Mann government’s unwavering resolve to rid the state of the drug menace. Officers seized…
मुंबई में भारी बारिश, स्कूल-कॉलेजों में छुट्टी:कई इलाकों में जाम, लोकल ट्रेन और फ्लाइट्स डिले; इंदौर में बारिश से दीवार गिरी, 3 की मौत
हाल ही में मुंबई और आसपास के इलाकों में हुई मूसलाधार बारिश ने आम जनजीवन को बुरी तरह प्रभावित किया…
पश्चिम बंगाल के एक स्कूल के पास भीषण बम विस्फोट: एक की मौत, एक गंभीर घायल, इलाके में तनाव
आज पश्चिम बंगाल से एक बेहद दुखद और चिंताजनक खबर सामने आई है। राज्य के एक स्कूल के ठीक पास…
Uttarakhand Monsoons: 245 Villages Ravaged, ₹111 Crore Expended on Rehabilitation
DEHRADUN, Uttarakhand: The annual monsoon season continues to unleash its fury on Uttarakhand, leaving a trail of devastation that has displaced thousands and ravaged numerous communities. Over the past 14 years, a staggering 245 villages have been lost to landslides, floods, and cloudbursts, equating to an average of 17 villages annually. The state government has…
Central Government Boosts Uttarakhand Power Infrastructure with ₹547.83 Crore Sanction
DEHRADUN, Uttarakhand: In a major fillip to the state’s development, the central government has sanctioned a substantial ₹547.83 crore for two pivotal power infrastructure projects in Uttarakhand. This significant funding will facilitate underground cabling work in the holy city of Rishikesh, enhancing safety and aesthetic appeal, and the implementation of a state-of-the-art SCADA (Supervisory Control…
Uttarakhand Cabinet Approves Stricter Anti-Conversion Law, Agniveer Quota
DEHRADUN, Uttarakhand: In a pivotal session, the Uttarakhand Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has given its nod to the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill. This legislation introduces stringent provisions to combat unlawful religious conversions, including penalties as severe as life imprisonment for certain offenses, aligning with measures akin to the Gangster…
Security Forces Engage Maoists in Intense Chhattisgarh Gunfight
A fierce gun battle erupted in Chhattisgarh’s Kondagaon district, part of the sensitive Bastar division, as security forces engaged Maoist insurgents in a late-night encounter. The clash, which reportedly injured a civilian, underscores the relentless and perilous efforts to maintain peace and order in the region. [6]
Monsoon Fury Cripples Uttarakhand Tourism as Nainital Bookings Plummet
DEHRADUN, Uttarakhand: The recent spate of intense monsoon rains and devastating landslides, particularly the calamity in Uttarkashi’s Dharali, has cast a long and foreboding shadow over Uttarakhand’s renowned tourism industry. Hoteliers in popular destinations like Nainital are reporting a staggering 80% cancellation rate in bookings, sending shockwaves through the local economy. The industry, which had…
Fatal Highway Collision Claims Six Lives in Chhattisgarh
A horrific road accident on the Raipur-Nagpur National Highway has plunged Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon district into mourning, claiming the lives of six individuals. The devastating collision underscores persistent challenges in road safety and calls for immediate attention to preventative measures. [5, 7, 14]
