Uttarakhand

Mussoorie: A teacher remains a teacher, no matter the setting. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh proved this at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie on Saturday, where he engaged with over 600 trainee IAS officers. During the session, Rajnath Singh used a simple mathematical problem to underline the importance of faith and trust in solving problems. He posed the following question to the officers: "A person had a certain sum of money. He gave half of it to A, one-third to B, and the remaining amount of 100 to C. What was the total sum?" Several trainees attempted to solve it but struggled. One answered 3,000, which the minister gently corrected as wrong. Another trainee answered 600, to which Rajnath Singh nodded approvingly, saying, "Ab...

Dehradun/Ramnagar: A spine-chilling moment unfolded in Amanagarh Tiger Reserve, Bijnor, when a tusker elephant suddenly chased a jeep carrying tourists on a jungle safari. The incident, captured on video, has gone viral on social media, sending shivers down viewers’ spines. The footage shows tourists enjoying a safari when a massive tusker emerged from the forest and began running after their jeep. Alarmed by the approaching elephant, the tourists shouted repeatedly at the driver, urging him to speed up. One female tourist can be heard pleading, “Run, please… the elephant is coming!” Driver shows presence of mindDisplaying calm and courage, the jeep driver maintained control, keeping a safe distance from the aggressive elephant while moving the vehicle forward. Nature guide Rishabh e...

Dehradun/Nainital: Investigations into the Delhi terror attack have revealed possible connections to Uttarakhand, prompting the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to detain several suspects for questioning. The individuals were taken into custody from Nainital and Haldwani. Details of the DetentionsPolice initially detained Imam Aasim from Haldwani due to his links with accused Dr. Umar. After preliminary questioning revealed no active involvement, he was released. In total, two suspects were detained from Banbhoolpura, Haldwani, and one from Tallital, Nainital. Following the arrests in Banbhoolpura, police heightened security measures in Haldwani and Nainital. The NIA, along with Delhi Police, STF, and local authorities, conducted a joint operation after the investigation traced co...

Dehradun: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Sunday broadcast of the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program, highlighted Uttarakhand’s winter tourism and urged citizens to experience the Himalayan valleys during the colder months. Devoting around two and a half minutes to the state, Modi spoke about Uttarakhand’s potential for winter tourism, adventure sports, and wedding destinations. He noted that winter tourism is increasingly attracting visitors, with destinations like Auli, Munsiyari, Dayara, and Chopta becoming particularly popular. High-Altitude Ultra Marathon Draws EnthusiastsThe Prime Minister also mentioned the state’s first ‘High Altitude Ultra Run Marathon’ held at Adi Kailash, Pithoragarh, situated at over 14,500 feet. Despite the freezing 5 a.m. temperatures, more than 750 athletes f...

Dehradun: November in Uttarakhand has passed unusually dry. Typically, higher-altitude areas witness early snowfall, but this year, precipitation remained minimal. However, the Meteorological Department has forecast light rain and snowfall in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh starting December 4, while other districts are expected to remain dry. Nighttime Temperatures PlummetThe state is experiencing biting cold during the night, with a sharp drop in minimum temperatures leading to increased chill from the hills to the plains during mornings and evenings. Daytime sunshine provides temporary relief from the cold. According to the Meteorological Centre, the weather is unlikely to change significantly over the next two days. Western Disturbance Brings Snow and RainThe activation of a...

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: Notorious Dehradun-based builder Shashwat Garg, along with his wife Sakshi Garg, has reportedly fled to Nepal after allegedly defrauding investors of crores of rupees. Despite continuous monitoring, authorities were unable to apprehend the couple. Following complaints from investors, the Regional Passport Office, Dehradun, has immediately cancelled the passports of both Shashwat and Sakshi Garg. Timeline of EventsOn 17 October, Shashwat Garg visited his in-laws in Hapur and told his family he would return to Dehradun in the evening. However, both his and Sakshi’s phones went unreachable shortly afterward. Police in Hapur and Dehradun launched searches but failed to locate them. Escape via Mumbai to KathmanduInvestigations revealed that Shashwat left his luxury ...

Mussoorie, Uttarakhand: The Queen of Hills, Mussoorie, is facing a silent but growing crisis as roads and buildings in the historic Landour market show signs of severe subsidence. Residents report a climate of fear, questioning whether the government is waiting for a major disaster before taking action. In the past two years, parts of the road have sunk nearly a foot, cracks have spread across buildings, and accidents have become increasingly frequent, leaving the community in uncertainty. Even more alarming is that scientific reports prepared by expert agencies have not been made public, raising concerns among locals about transparency and preparedness. Cracks in the Ground, Cracks in TrustThe deep fissures in Landour market roads indicate that the problem is far from superficial. S...

Dehradun: Uttarakhand continues to experience dry weather as November progresses, with no significant rainfall reported across most regions. According to the Meteorological Center, the coming days are expected to remain dry, with daytime temperatures slightly higher, offering temporary relief from the morning chill. Dense fog in the plains and frost in the hilly areas are causing additional hardships for residents, while bright sunshine during the day is pushing maximum temperatures upward. However, temperatures drop sharply in the evening, leading to cold nights. Udhamsingh Nagar, for instance, has experienced nights colder than Mukteshwar due to a steep drop in minimum temperatures. On Friday, Dehradun and surrounding areas enjoyed bright sunlight during the day, but the temperatur...

The haunting last words of the Aryan Aviation helicopter pilot, who perished in the Kedarnath crash on June 15, have come to light: “I can’t see anything, turning…” The tragic incident near Guptkashi claimed the lives of all seven people on board. The interim report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) confirms that the pilot’s statement reflected the sudden loss of visibility, which led to the helicopter colliding with a mountain during the first morning flight of the day. The helicopter, registration VT-BKA, was scheduled for the first flight under the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) slot system, which permits flights at sunrise. Retired Army aviator Captain Rajveer Singh Chauhan reached Guptkashi around 4:30 AM, underwent a breathalyzer test, ...

Dehradun: A devastating incident occurred in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun district when an elephant attacked a scooter-riding family, killing their 12-year-old son. The parents narrowly escaped by jumping into a roadside drain, while locals managed to drive the elephant back into the forest. The incident took place on Thursday evening near Kalu Wala on the Dehradun-Raipur road. According to reports, Kamal Thapa, a resident of Kothari Mohalla, Jollygrant, was traveling on a scooter with his wife Neelam and their son Kunal, a sixth-grade student. They were returning home after picking up Kunal’s medication. Suddenly, an elephant carrying a calf appeared on the road ahead. Before the family could react, the elephant grabbed Kunal with its trunk and threw him onto the road. The child sustained...