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Uttarakhand Forest Fire: Uttarakhand burning since 4 days, nearly 50 acres of land destroyed?

1 day ago
Uttarakhand has been burning since 4 days, as per individual accounts on social media. This is the second major tragedy to hit India in less than 10 days after Cyclone Amphan.

Gairsain to be summer capital of Uttarakhand, announces CM Trivendra Singh Rawat

Mar 5, 2020
Gairsain will be the summer capital of Uttarakhand while Dehradun will be another capital of the state.

Lok Sabha Election 2019: States where BJP has high stakes including UP, Bihar, MP, Odisha, West Bengal, Maharashtra

May 21, 2019
The 2019 elections are extremely significant for the ruling NDA government, which hopes to replicate its 2014 performance.

How to vote in Uttarakhand: Lok Sabha Elections-2019 for 5 seats

Apr 11, 2019
To know how to vote in Uttarakhand, details of Lok Sabha seats and guidelines can assist voter to understand constituency.

Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery Project: India, World Bank sign USD 96 million loan for financing project

Mar 6, 2019
In June 2013, a heavy torrential rain caused devastating floods and landslides in Uttarakhand. The disaster, the worst of its kind since the 2003 tsunami, had hit more than 4,200 villages, damaged 2,500 houses, and killed over 4,000 people.

Six states sign agreement for Renukaji Multipurpose Dam Project

Jan 12, 2019
Six states - Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand signed an agreement for Renukaji Dam Multipurpose Project on January 11. The project is aimed at meeting the drinking water needs of these states.

Uttarakhand HC directs state to provide reservation to transgenders in educational institutions

Oct 1, 2018
The Uttarakhand High Court has the state government to provide reservation to transgender in educational institutions and public appointments. The direction is a part of a slew of directions issued by the court for the welfare of transgender persons in the state.

Uttarakhand HC declares fatwas as unconstitutional

Sep 1, 2018
The Uttarakhand High Court has declared fatwas as unconstitutional and illegal. The high court banned all the religious bodies and statutory panchayats in the state from issuing fatwas. The issuance of fatwa infringes upon the statutory rights, fundamental rights, dignity, status, honour and obligation of individuals.

Northern states to set up joint secretariat to fight drug menace

Aug 21, 2018
The Chief Ministers of the Northern States have unanimously decided to set up a joint secretariat at Panchkula for data and information sharing to effectively tackle the issue of drug menace in their respective states.

Uttarakhand High Court declares itself legal guardian of cows in state

Aug 14, 2018
Cases shall be registered against the owners of any cattle which are found on the streets under sections 289, 428 and 429 of the IPC as well as various provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals Act, 1960 and section 7 of the Uttarakhand Protection of Cow Progeny Act, 2007.

Uttarakhand HC bans commercial use of elephants in state

Aug 6, 2018
The court asked the state government to ensure that “not more than 100 vehicles are permitted to enter in Sitabani, Bijrani and Dhela zones of Corbett including Kalagarh and Rajaji National Park, in a day.”

Animals declared as ‘legal persons’ in Uttarakhand

Jul 5, 2018
In a first, the Uttarakhand High Court has accorded the status of ‘legal person’ to the animals in the state. With the ruling, the entire animal kingdom in the state, including the avian and aquatic animals, will be treated as legal entities having a distinct persona with corresponding rights, duties and liabilities of a living person.

NMCG approves setting up of community toilets, procurement of dustbins for Kumbh Mela 2019

Jun 27, 2018
Following the success of the Ghat Cleaning Project in Varanasi, NMCG approved two more ghat cleaning projects in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand at an estimated cost of Rs 14.26 crore and Rs 15.90 crore respectively.

NGT directs hill states to file report on forest fires

Jun 11, 2018
The National Green Tribunal has directed the hill states to file a report on the steps taken by them to control recurring forest fires. The tribunal was hearing a plea by NGO Friends that had alleged that a ‘nexus of timber mafia, villagers and officials’ was suspected to be behind the fire incidents.

Uttarakhand government makes LED bulbs compulsory in all government offices

Dec 11, 2017
The state government of Uttarakhand has taken a new initiative for energy conservation by making it compulsory for all government offices to install LED bulbs. The move is expected to reduce the consumption of electricity in offices and civic areas.

AAI signs MoU with Uttarakhand government for development of civil aviation sector

Jul 26, 2017
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed a MoU with the Uttarakhand government and Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) to develop the state’s civil aviation sector

President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurates Ashiana Annexe in Dehradun

Jul 12, 2017
The Ashiana Annexe comprises of twelve low cost dwelling units constructed to accommodate officers and staff of Rashtrapati Bhavan during Presidential visits to the Retreat at ‘Ashiana’.

Uttarakhand becomes 4th state to be open defecation free

Jun 22, 2017
Uttarakhand has become the fourth state to be open defecation free (ODF) in the country.

Uttarakhand High Court banned river mining across the state for four months

Mar 29, 2017
The committee will prepare a comprehensive action plan for mining in the state that will act as a blueprint for next 50 years.

Uttarakhand HC accords human status to Ganga, Yamuna

Mar 21, 2017
The court in its landmark judgement said, “Chief Secretary and the Advocate General of Uttarakhand will act as the "legal parents" of the holy rivers”.

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