Uttarakhand Moves to Stricter Anti-Conversion Law
The Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved a new bill aimed at making the state’s anti-conversion laws significantly more stringent. The proposed Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, will introduce longer jail sentences and broaden the definition of ‘conversion.’ This legislative move comes amidst ongoing debates over religious conversions and is consistent with the ruling party’s broader ideological…
Monsoon Fury Displaces Thousands as Uttarakhand Villages Vanish
Uttarakhand continues to bear the brunt of the annual monsoon season, with alarming statistics revealing that 245 villages have been ravaged by landslides, floods, and cloudbursts over the past 14 years. This recurring natural fury has forced thousands of families to abandon their ancestral homes, seeking refuge in safer locations. Despite substantial governmental efforts and…
Land Subsidence Sparks New Fears on Crucial Uttarkashi Route
A fresh wave of concern has swept through Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district as significant land subsidence has been reported on a key road connecting Bhatwari to Gangnani. Visible cracks and caving sections now mar this vital route, which serves both local villages and pilgrims en route to Gangotri and Yamunotri. This development underscores the ongoing geological…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Uttarkashi Reels as Flash Flood Aftermath Worsens; Rescue Efforts Intensify
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand: A catastrophic flash flood, triggered by torrential rains on August 5, has wreaked havoc in the picturesque Dharali village and neighboring Harsil. Initial reports confirmed fatalities, but with many feared missing and entire sections of the village submerged under a massive debris field, the true human cost is still unfolding. Rescue operations by…
IMD Issues Orange and Yellow Alerts as Heavy Rain Forecast for Uttarakhand
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued critical orange and yellow alerts for several districts across Uttarakhand, anticipating heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. These warnings, valid between August 10 and August 14, come as the state continues to grapple with the aftermath of recent flash floods. [16] Districts such as Bageshwar, Dehradun, Tehri,…
Uttarakhand Cabinet Passes Key Bills: Agniveer Quota, Stricter Anti-Conversion Law Approved
In a significant move, the Uttarakhand Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has approved two pivotal proposals. The first grants a 10 percent horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in direct recruitment for Group ‘C’ government services, offering exemptions in physical efficiency tests and age relaxation. [8] Concurrently, the Cabinet also sanctioned…
