Uttarakhand

Dehradun: Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Harish Rawat has once again stirred political discussions within the party with an unconventional demand—he wants to be appointed as the president of his own polling booth. Rawat has also requested that his brother, Jagdish Rawat, be made booth president in their ancestral village, Mohanri. A Social Media Statement that Shocked ManyIn a post on Facebook, Rawat expressed uncertainty about his role in the party under newly appointed state president Ganesh Godiyal and the election management committees. He wrote that having served in senior positions for decades, he now wishes to contribute from the grassroots level. He specifically requested that he be assigned as booth president of the polling station in the Dharmapur...

Dehradun: In a major breakthrough under ‘Operation Kalnemi’, Dehradun police and the Local Intelligence Unit (LIU) have arrested Bangladeshi national Mamun Hasan (28), also known as Sachin Chauhan, along with his accomplice Reena Chauhan, a resident of Tyuni, for using fake identities and illegally residing in India. The incident has sent shockwaves due to its extraordinary circumstances. Reena Chauhan reportedly gave her ex-husband’s identity to her Bangladeshi partner, enabling him to settle illegally in Dehradun. SSP Ajay Singh stated that the operation aims to crack down on individuals residing in the state with forged documents and fake identities. Police received information about a Bangladeshi man living illegally in the Nehru Colony area with a local woman. Facebook Connectio...

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: The horrifying ONGC Chowk accident that shook Dehradun on the night of 11 November 2024 claimed the lives of six friends and left one critically injured. After over a year, the police have filed a 500-page chargesheet in the case, citing 60 witnesses. The Tragic Incident On that fateful night, an Innova car carrying seven friends collided with a container near ONGC Chowk in the Cantonment police area. The impact was catastrophic — human bodies were strewn across the road, with severed limbs and two heads lying on the pavement, leaving onlookers traumatized. Six youths — Guneet, Kunal Kukreja, Rishabh Jain, Navya Goyal, Atul Agrawal, and Kamakshi — were killed instantly, while Siddhesh Agrawal, seated at the rear, survived but sustained severe injuries and remai...

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: For the first time in years, villagers in Uttarakhand’s remote settlements along the India-China border are choosing to stay in their homes through the winter, instead of migrating to lower-altitude areas as they normally do. Traditionally, heavy snowfall, lack of electricity, and limited medical facilities forced these communities to move to safer, warmer regions during the cold months. Improved Facilities Keep Villagers at Home Officials say the primary reason for this shift is the government’s Vibrant Village Program and other local administrative initiatives. These schemes have improved roads, healthcare, electricity, employment opportunities, and tourism facilities in high-altitude villages, giving residents reasons to remain in their native homes even dur...

0 Chamoli/Dehradun, Uttarakhand: In a terrifying incident in Chamoli district, a woman was viciously attacked by a bear while collecting grass in a forested area. The animal mauled her face severely, leaving her critically injured. Despite her condition, the woman bravely spent the entire night clinging to a tree for safety. She was found by villagers the next morning and airlifted to AIIMS Rishikesh for advanced treatment. Incident Details The victim, Rameshwari Devi (42), a resident of Pav village in Pokhri block, had gone into the nearby forest to collect grass. When she did not return home by afternoon, her family grew worried and, along with villagers, began searching for her. Locals discovered her tools—including a sickle, comb, and rope—abandoned in a single spot along the ...

Chamoli/Dehradun, Uttarakhand: In a chilling reminder of the dangers on mountain roads, Chamoli Police released a video of an overloaded vehicle narrowly avoiding a plunge into a deep gorge. The footage, shared on the police department’s Instagram page, has left viewers shocked and sparked widespread reactions online. Video Shows Life-Threatening Negligence The video captures a vehicle moving recklessly along a steep hill road, dangerously close to the edge. Police officials say such overloading and overspeeding are among the leading causes of road accidents in hilly regions. The driver in the video narrowly escaped a fatal accident, prompting authorities to urge immediate corrective action from all motorists. Police Advisory and Safety Measures Chamoli Superintendent of Police...

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand: A shocking incident unfolded on the holy banks of the Ganga River in Rishikesh when three men were caught consuming alcohol, violating both law and religious sanctity. The men—identified as Amit Kumar, Om Chaudhary, and Pintu Chaudhary from Ghaziabad—were apprehended by Munikireti Police while sitting near the river. Police Action and Viral Video Upon being caught, the men apologized on the spot, acknowledging their mistake. Police officers reprimanded them for their actions, pointing out that children and pilgrims frequent the area and should not be exposed to such behavior. A video of the incident, which has gone viral on social media, shows the officers questioning the men about their identities and warning them about the consequences of repeating such acts...

Dehradun: Residents across Uttarakhand are feeling the bite of dry cold weather as the state continues to experience a lack of rainfall, leading to health concerns and rising patient numbers in hospitals. With maximum temperatures dropping, even daytime is feeling noticeably cold, while the minimum night temperatures are adding to the chill. Weather Overview The dry cold is affecting areas from mountainous regions to plains, causing discomfort among locals. Meteorologists report that the weather is expected to remain dry for the next few days, with a significant day-night temperature variation. In the plains, early morning and evening fog is becoming more common due to the cooler temperatures. The maximum temperature decline is making days colder than usual, while minimum temperat...

Dehradun: Uttarakhand is witnessing a surge in wild bear attacks, posing a serious threat to both humans and livestock in hill districts including Uttarkashi, Pauri, Pithoragarh, Chamoli, and Rudraprayag. In a recent incident in Chamoli’s Pokhri block, a woman collecting fodder in the forest was severely mauled by a bear. Despite her injuries, she managed to cling to a tree overnight until villagers found her the next morning. She was airlifted to AIIMS Rishikesh due to the severity of her wounds. In another instance, a woman successfully defended herself against an attacking bear using a sickle, forcing it to flee. Statistics Paint a Grim Picture Data from the past 25 years indicates 2,081 bear attacks in Uttarakhand, leaving 2,009 people injured and 71 dead. In 2025 alone, the fore...

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: In Dehradun, District Magistrate (DM) Savin Bansal has won the hearts of the common people with his proactive approach toward public welfare. Known for his empathetic and hands-on governance, DM Bansal has become a trusted figure for both the elderly and young women, helping them navigate challenges ranging from education to healthcare. People-Centric Initiatives Since assuming office in September 2024, DM Bansal has taken several remarkable steps: Healthcare Oversight: He personally inspected facilities at Coronation Hospital, standing in line to experience the public perspective and identifying administrative shortcomings. Consumer Rights Enforcement: In an unusual move, he visited a liquor shop incognito and penalized the licensee ₹50,000 for overchar...