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Major Shake-up in Uttarakhand Congress: Ganesh Godiyal Reappointed as State President; 27 District Chiefs Announced

12Nov

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Politics, State, Uttarakhand

Major Shake-up in Uttarakhand Congress: Ganesh Godiyal Reappointed as State President; 27 District Chiefs Announced

Dehradun: In a significant organizational reshuffle, the Indian National Congress has once again appointed Ganesh Godiyal as the President of the Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC). The decision, announced on Tuesday through an official press release by AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, has injected fresh energy into the party’s state unit ahead of the 2027 Assembly Elections. Alongside Godiyal’s appointment, the party also announced 27 new district presidents and constituted two crucial committees to gear up for the upcoming polls. Former state president Pritam Singh will head the Campaign Committee, while senior leader and former cabinet minister Dr. Harak Singh Rawat has been tasked with leading the Election Management Committee. Outgoing state president Karan Mahra...

Uttarakhand Emerges as Investors’ Hotspot Under CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bags Five National Awards in BRAP 2024

12Nov

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Politics, State, Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Emerges as Investors’ Hotspot Under CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bags Five National Awards in BRAP 2024

Dehradun: In a remarkable achievement, Uttarakhand has strengthened its position as one of India’s most business-friendly states by winning five top national awards under the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) 2024. These recognitions, the highest received by any state or Union Territory, highlight Uttarakhand’s rapid transformation into a preferred destination for industrial investment under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The awards were presented during the ‘Udyog Samagam 2025’ held in New Delhi, where Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal felicitated State Industries Secretary Vinay Shankar Pandey and Director General & Commissioner of Industries Dr. Saurabh Gaharwar. Union Minister of State Jitin Prasada was also present on the occasion. ...

Ganesh Godiyal Appointed as Uttarakhand Congress President Again

12Nov

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Politics, State, Uttarakhand

Ganesh Godiyal Appointed as Uttarakhand Congress President Again

Dehradun: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has made a major organizational reshuffle in Uttarakhand ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Senior party leader Ganesh Godiyal has been appointed as the new Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President, replacing Karan Mahara. This marks the second time Godiyal has been entrusted with the state leadership, as he previously served as PCC Chief in 2021. His reappointment has sparked enthusiasm among party workers, who view it as a strategic move by the Congress high command to strengthen the party’s position in the hill state. According to an official letter issued by Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, several other key appointments were also made: Pritam Singh, MLA from Chakrata and former PCC Chief, has been n...

Cold Intensifies Across Uttarakhand as Minimum Temperatures Drop; Dry Weather to Persist

12Nov

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State, Uttarakhand

Cold Intensifies Across Uttarakhand as Minimum Temperatures Drop; Dry Weather to Persist

Dehradun: The chill across Uttarakhand is steadily increasing as minimum temperatures continue to drop across both the plains and the hill regions. Despite dry weather conditions prevailing throughout the state, the fall in nighttime temperatures has intensified the cold, particularly in the mountainous areas where bone-chilling conditions are being reported. According to the Meteorological Department, dry weather is expected to continue over the next few days. However, the difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures is likely to widen further. In Dehradun, bright sunshine was seen throughout Tuesday, but as evening approached, the mercury dipped sharply, increasing the cold. The city’s minimum temperature fell below 12°C, while the maximum was recorded at 28.4°C. Temper...

“If Not Koli, Then Who Killed Our Children?” — Nithari Victims Still Seek Justice

12Nov

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Uttar Pradesh

“If Not Koli, Then Who Killed Our Children?” — Nithari Victims Still Seek Justice

Noida: Nearly two decades after the horrific Nithari killings, the Supreme Court’s recent verdict has once again reopened old wounds for the victims’ families. The court’s decision to acquit one of the prime accused, Surinder Koli, has left many parents devastated and searching for answers. Among them is 63-year-old Jhabbulal and his wife Sunita (60), who lost their daughter Jyoti in 2006 — one of the many innocent victims whose remains were found near house number D-5 in Noida’s Nithari village. “If Koli didn’t kill them, then who did?” Jhabbulal asks, his voice trembling with emotion. “If he’s been acquitted, then why was he kept in jail all these years? Who will tell us the truth?” The couple, originally from Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, had moved to Nithari four decades ago in ...

Chhindwara Cough Syrup Case: Medical Store Owner Arrested After 4-Year-Old Girl’s Death; Sold ‘Coldrif’ Without P

12Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Chhindwara Cough Syrup Case: Medical Store Owner Arrested After 4-Year-Old Girl’s Death; Sold ‘Coldrif’ Without P

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh): In a shocking development, police have arrested the owner and pharmacist of Aashirwad Medical Store in connection with the suspicious death of a 4-year-old girl, Ambika Vishwakarma, in Chhindwara’s Kundipura area. The action was taken after laboratory tests confirmed that the cough syrup Coldrif (Batch No. SR-13) sold to the child was adulterated. According to police, the syrup was sold without a doctor’s prescription, violating the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The arrested individuals have been identified as Anil Kumar Mishra, the store owner, and Ashok Kumar Mishra, the pharmacist. This marks the ninth arrest in the ongoing toxic cough syrup investigation that has shocked the entire district. Toxic Syrup Confirmed in Lab TestsThe forensic test reports revea...

38 Kg of Hazardous Hydrofluoric Acid and 1 Kg Sulphur Powder Seized in Hapur Amid Delhi Blast

12Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

38 Kg of Hazardous Hydrofluoric Acid and 1 Kg Sulphur Powder Seized in Hapur Amid Delhi Blast

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh): In a major security operation following the Delhi Red Fort blast, Hapur Police have arrested three men found in possession of large quantities of dangerous chemicals, including 38 kilograms of hydrofluoric acid and 1 kilogram of sulphur powder. The arrests have triggered a wave of concern across Western Uttar Pradesh as national security agencies remain on high alert. According to police reports, the arrests were made in the Pilkhua area of Hapur early Wednesday morning. Around 2:30 AM, a police patrol team noticed two men behaving suspiciously near RKG School. Upon being challenged, the duo attempted to flee but were caught after a brief chase. A search of their bags revealed a strong-smelling yellow powder, which was later confirmed to be sulphur (gandhak). T...

Six Extortionists Arrested in Hazaribagh: Police Seize Country-Made Pistol and Eight Live Cartridges

12Nov

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Jharkhand, State

Six Extortionists Arrested in Hazaribagh: Police Seize Country-Made Pistol and Eight Live Cartridges

* Hazaribagh (Jharkhand): In a major breakthrough, Hazaribagh Police have arrested six criminals involved in two separate cases of extortion and intimidation. The accused had allegedly demanded ₹10 lakh from a local doctor and later opened fire outside his residence to spread fear when their demands were not met. According to Barhi Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ajit Kumar Vimal, the gang contacted the doctor on October 30, demanding ₹10 lakh as extortion money. On November 6, the miscreants allegedly fired at the doctor’s parked vehicle to threaten him. Following an intensive investigation, police conducted coordinated raids and arrested all six accused. During the operation, officers recovered one country-made pistol, eight live cartridges, a motorcycle, and six mobile pho...

Bageshwar Yatra: Baba Dhirendra Shastri Issues Stark Warning — “Wake Up Today or Your Neighbourhoods Will Hear Bombs Tomorrow

12Nov

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Bageshwar Yatra: Baba Dhirendra Shastri Issues Stark Warning — “Wake Up Today or Your Neighbourhoods Will Hear Bombs Tomorrow

Palwal (Haryana): Hindu preacher Baba Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, leader of the Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padayatra, on Tuesday delivered a hard-hitting speech in Palwal in which he urged Hindus to unite and issued a pointed warning to critics and what he described as “non-Sanatan” elements. Shastri’s procession entered the Hodal assembly area after starting from Senior Secondary School in Palwal. The marchers spent the night in Mitrol village, where the evening programme included bhajans and discourses. Addressing supporters, Shastri said the pilgrimage aims to bring together “150 crore Sanatan Indians” and warned that failure to “wake up” now would bring grave consequences. “Wake up today or you will have to regret it later,” he told the crowd. “If you wake up now, your children will not h...

Al-Falah University Denies Any Link to Detained Doctors in Delhi Blast Case — Vice Chancellor Issues Strong Rebuttal

12Nov

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Al-Falah University Denies Any Link to Detained Doctors in Delhi Blast Case — Vice Chancellor Issues Strong Rebuttal

Following the inclusion of its name in connection with the Delhi blast case, Faridabad-based Al-Falah University has issued an official statement categorically denying all allegations made against the institution. In a firm response, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Bhupinder Kaur Anand clarified that the university has no association whatsoever with the two doctors who have been detained by investigating agencies. “We are deeply saddened and distressed by this unfortunate incident and strongly condemn it. Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with all the innocent people affected by these tragic events,” said Dr. Anand. “False and Misleading Reports Being Circulated” The Vice Chancellor further stated that certain online platforms are deliberately spreading false and misleading infor...