Dehradun, Uttarakhand: A persistent cold wave has deepened the chill in the hilly regions of Uttarakhand, while the plains are expected to experience dry weather from November 7 to 12. Clear skies and bright sunshine in the plains will cause a slight rise in daytime temperatures, providing some warmth during the day despite the ongoing cold spell. Weather Update The Meteorological Centre reports that the mountain areas have been experiencing colder conditions due to recent snowfall and a prevailing cold wave. In the plains, early morning shallow fog has intensified the chill, although sunshine during the day will keep maximum temperatures around normal levels. On Thursday, Dehradun recorded a maximum temperature of 29.8°C, an increase of 3°C from the previous day, while the minimu...

Mussoorie/Dehradun: A horrifying road accident on the Mussoorie-Dehradun route claimed the life of a father while leaving his 14-year-old son critically injured. The duo, who were en route to Mussoorie for painting work, lost control of their bike, which slipped off the road and fell into a 300-meter deep ravine near Galogi. The incident sent shockwaves through the local community. Accident Details According to Mussoorie Kotwal Devendra Chauhan, the bike, a Bajaj Platina (UK07-AB-7926), was traveling towards Mussoorie when it skidded near an area under recent roadside construction. The father, Aswak Ahmed (40), son of Farooq Ahmed, a resident of Raipur Adhovala, Jain Plot, Dehradun, died on the spot. His son, Faizan Ahmed (14), fell off the bike but was trapped on the hillside. Local...