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Kanpur/Dehradun: In a significant development for Kedarnath Temple’s prasad preparation, a research scholar at IIT Kanpur is designing a machine to automate the making of laddus, traditionally prepared from chulai (amaranth) and jaggery. This innovation aims to reduce the physical strain on women who currently prepare these sweets manually. Simplifying Traditional Laddus MakingFor decades, women in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, have been hand-pressing laddus using molds. The jaggery-based mixture tends to stick to the molds, making the process labor-intensive and often causing hand pain. Professor Satyaki Roy, Head of the Design Department at IIT Kanpur, explained that the idea for a mechanized solution arose after observing self-help groups preparing laddus for Kedarnath Temple during a fi...

Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 17 November 2025: The son of former Uttarakhand BJP MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion, Divya Pratap Singh, is embroiled in a serious controversy after allegedly assaulting the son of ex-Chief Secretary S. Ramaswamy, R. Yashvardhan, and threatening him with a pistol. Overtaking Leads to Assault AllegationAccording to the complaint filed at Rajpur Police Station, the incident occurred on the night of 14 November. Yashvardhan stated that while traveling from Dilaram Chowk towards Sai Mandir, his car was approached aggressively by a Land Cruiser and a Bolero near Pacific Mall. The road being narrow, Yashvardhan could not give way, which allegedly provoked the occupants of the vehicles. It is claimed that near Mussoorie Diversion, the two cars overtook and blocked Y...

Haldwani, Uttarakhand – 18 November 2025: A seemingly minor incident involving a dog triggered a major communal scare in Haldwani city, forcing police to resort to a lathi-charge to control the crowd. Seven people have been arrested in connection with the unrest. Animal Head Sparks Communal ClashThe trouble began near Ujaleshwar Temple on Bareilly Road in Ujala Nagar, when the head of an animal was found at the site on Sunday night. Social media amplified the news, causing tensions to rise between two local communities. CCTV footage later revealed that the incident was caused by a dog placing the animal head near the temple, unintentionally igniting fear and suspicion. Violence and Property DamageFollowing the incident, Hindu groups took to the streets, and clashes broke out between ...