Uttarakhand: Chief secy orders action against illegally parked vehicles for convenience of Chardham pilgrims Chief Secretary Radha Raturi on Friday instructed to take strict action against vehicles parked illegally on the roadside by running a campaign from Saturday to improve the traffic system in Rishikesh, Lakshmanjhula, Muni ki Reti, Tapovan and Srinagar before the start of Chardham Yatra. This campaign will also be run in Dehradun from Saturday. Taking a meeting on traffic management with Director General of Police, Commissioner Garhwal, DM Dehradun, Tehri and Pauri and Senior Superintendent of Police Dehradun, Tehri and Pauri at the Secretariat on Friday, CS Radha Raturi has directed the District Magistrates to send long-term proposals to the secretariate soon for traffic management and to take short-term corrective steps immediately. Regarding the problem of illegal parking of vehicles parked on the roadside in Rishikesh and the traffic jam caused by it, the Chief Secretary has directed to make arrangements for parking for tourist vehicles near rafting sites and camping in Rishikesh. She has also given instructions to make parking arrangements on private land. Chief Secretary Raturi has instructed the officials that the tendency of parking vehicles on the roads should not be tolerated under any circumstances and strict and immediate action should be taken against it. Along with this, action will also be taken against such hotel and restaurant owners who are not making proper parking arrangements for their employees and customers and are promoting illegal parking on the roads. CS has also given instructions to run a campaign against encroachment on the roads. To deal with the problem of traffic jams at various places, Radha Raturi has instructed to immediately send proposals for the widening of various narrow roads including Neelkanth to the secretariat. The Chief Secretary said that given the convenience of Chardham pilgrims, it is very important to improve traffic management before the Yatra. She has also instructed the District Magistrates to work on the proposals for alternative routes of Chardham Yatra routes. (ANI)
Tragic Accident: Student Run Over by Train While Filming Instagram Reel
Dehradun: A tragic incident occurred on Thursday when a 20-year-old student lost her life after being run over by a train while filming an Instagram reel near a railway track in Uttarakhand's Roorkee. According to the police, the unfortunate incident took place in the Shivpuram area of Roorkee. The victim, identified as Vaishali, was shooting the reel with her friend when the train approached, resulting in the fatal accident. While Vaishali lost her life, her friend managed to escape and immediately informed Vaishali's family members about the tragedy. Vaishali, a student at the College of Engineering Roorkee, hailed from Haripur Tongia village in Haridwar and was residing with her maternal uncle in Roorkee. The incident occurred on May 2 when Vaishali was filming the reel near the railway track and was struck by the Barmer Express. Tragically, she died on the spot, as confirmed by the police. The girl and her friend were filming a reel near the railway track when the unfortunate incident occurred. The family members of the girls were notified, and the body was sent for postmortem examination, stated Govind Ram, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Gangnahar police station. Following this tragic event, the Haridwar Police issued a statement urging people not to engage in dangerous activities while filming social media content. To gain popularity on social media, young people are risking their lives by creating dangerous reels every day. Is it worth making such a mistake? Haridwar Police posted on the microblogging site X. This incident echoes a similar tragedy from last year when a 20-year-old man fell to his death while filming an Instagram reel with his friends at Government Science College in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. The incident was captured on camera by the man's friend using a mobile phone. Election Commission Acts on BJP's Complaint, Orders Transfer of Senior Odisha Bureaucrat Tragic Collision Claims Lives of Indian Couple and Grandchild in Canada Jammu and Kashmir Police Seize Properties Worth Rs 50 Lakhs from Drug Peddler
Rahul's Strategic Chess Move: Amethi to Rae Bareli Shift in Lok Sabha Election
Rahul's Strategic Chess Move: Amethi to Rae Bareli Shift in Lok Sabha Election Rahul Gandhi describes himself as the best chess player among Indian politicians, and his latest gambit appears to be his decision to contest from Rae Bareli instead of his home ground Amethi. Gandhi obviously hopes that the move will checkmate opponents but the BJP sees it as a cowardly retreat from the battleground. ''He is an experienced player of politics and chess. The party leadership takes its decisions after much discussion, and as part of a larger strategy. This single decision has befuddled the BJP, its supporters, and its sycophants,'' Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said in a post on the much-anticipated decision. ''The BJP's self-proclaimed Chanakya, who used to talk about 'paramparagat seat' is now not sure how to respond,'' he said. The chess reference by Ramesh comes days after the Congress put out a video of Gandhi talking about his interest in the board game and its similarities with politics. In the video, when Gandhi is asked who is the best chess player among Indian politicians, he said, ''Me''. Gandhi filed his papers from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli constituency in the afternoon, barely an hour before nominations closed for the Lok Sabha seat on Friday. He was accompanied by Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as he filed his papers around 2 pm. Gandhi had made his poll debut from Amethi in 2004 and saw relative smooth sailing in the first 10 years with the UPA being in power, while the last 10 years have been challenging. He won the 2014 polls against the BJP's Smriti Irani by over a lakh votes but she had run a spirited campaign and made inroads into the Congress citadel of Amethi. She finally breached the fortress in 2019, beating the Gandhi family scion by over 55,000 votes. However, Gandhi's 'Plan B' seemed to have worked as he contested the polls from two constituencies and won from Kerala's Wayanad, ensuring that his stint in Parliament continued. Some of the earlier electoral gambles of Gandhi such as pitching the 2019 polls campaign of the Congress on the Rafale issue have not paid off but Gandhi has always stuck to his convictions and maintained his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including on the Adani issue. He has been at the receiving end of criticism from various quarters and often been dubbed a ''reluctant politician'' or ''part-time politician'', but he has remained unfazed by such criticism. At a press briefing in Ghaziabad a couple of weeks ago, Gandhi had taken a swipe at the media for dubbing him a ''non-serious'' politician. He had cited his involvement with the MGNREGA scheme, the Land Acquisition Bill, the Bhatta Parsaul movement, Niyamgiri Hills matter, and had said for the media all this was ''non-serious while talking about Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Virat Kohli was serious''. In 2004, Gandhi announced his entry into Indian politics, contesting his first election from Amethi, the same seat that was represented by his mother Sonia Gandhi (1999-2004) and his late father Rajiv Gandhi between 1981-91. Rahul Gandhi won by an overwhelming margin of almost three lakh votes. He again won in 2009 but his margin was reduced in 2014 and was defeated by Irani in 2019. He had been criticised for not spending enough time in the constituency, allowing the BJP to make inroads into the Congress fortress. Gandhi was appointed vice president of the Congress in 2013 and took over the reins of the party on December 16, 2017. He stepped down as its president in May 2019 after the drubbing in the Lok Sabha polls. Since then, he has taken out to yatras -- a cross country Kanyakumari to Kashmir march on foot and a hybrid Manipur to Mumbai yatra, initiatives which were hailed by Congress leaders for galvanising cadres and enthusing supporters. Gandhi had recently said it is now his life mission to ensure justice for the SCs, STs, OBCs and the deprived people. He has pitched the Congress campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha on five Nyays -- Yuva Nyay, Nari Nyay, Kisan Nyay, Shramik Nyay and Hissedari Nyay. Born on June 19, 1970 to Rajiv and Sonia Gandhi, he is the elder of the two siblings and spent his formative years in New Delhi, studying at St. Columba's School and then went on to study at the Doon School in Dehradun. His father Rajiv Gandhi then entered politics and became prime minister after the assassination of Rahul's grandmother and then prime minister Indira Gandhi. Due to constant security threats, Rahul and his sister Priyanka were home-schooled. A year after attending St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi, for his undergraduate studies, he moved to the US to attend Harvard University. Following the assassination of his father and the security concerns that surfaced, Rahul Gandhi shifted to Rollins College in Florida. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1994. Thereafter, he went on to pursue and complete his M.Phil. in Development Studies from the University of Cambridge (Trinity College) in 1995. Upon graduation, Rahul started his professional journey at the Monitor Group, a management consulting firm in London. He later returned to India and eventually joined politics. Gandhi is a certified scuba diver and is known for his fitness. He also holds a black belt in Aikido, a Japanese martial art.
Max Estates Strengthens Luxury Residential Presence with Strategic Joint Development Alliance in Gurugram Max Estates, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Max Estates Gurugram Two Limited, signs a binding agreement for a Residential development opportunity in Gurugram with Gross Development Value potential of over INR 9,000 Crore Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India Business Wire India Max Estates Limited (Max Estates), the real estate arm of the Max Group, today announced execution of binding agreements for a potential Group Housing Residential development on 18.23 acres of land with Gross Development Value (GDV) estimated at over INR 9,000 Crore in Gurugram at the back of ~4 mn square feet of development area. This land parcel is contiguous to its existing 11.80 acres of land on Dwarka Expressway in sector 36 A, Gurugram on which Max Estates had done a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) last year. The company is on track to launch Delhi NCRs first Intergenerational residential community in Q3 of CY 2024 with GDV Potential now re-rated to INR 4,000 Crore. This helps Max Estates consolidate its position (~30 acres) in sector 36 A on Dwarka Expressway, which with massive infrastructure upgrades has emerged as a prime luxury residential destination in Gurugram. Both opportunities imply a combined GDV potential over time of INR 13,000+ Crore in Gurugram by developing and selling an area over 6.4 mn square feet. The location stands tall as the perfect hub for premium residential projects within Gurugram owing to its vicinity to the planned Global City as well as having seamless connectivity to the International airport, different parts of Delhi as well as key commercial and residential hubs within Gurugram. With both acquisitions through the Joint Development route, Max Estates has demonstrated tremendous success in expanding through relatively light capital deployment strategies. Expressing enthusiasm about the recent transaction, Rishi Raj, COO, Max Estates said, ''We are delighted to secure this growth opportunity in a very prime residential vector in Delhi NCR within Gurugram. This is integral to our stated growth strategy of securing at least 2 mn square feet of development opportunity in Delhi NCR every year for Max Estates to emerge as a leading real estate brand anchored on its purpose of Enhancing the Quality of Life through the Spaces it creates. Post closure of this transaction, the portfolio of Max Estates will grow by 50 percent from 8 to 12 mn square feet of development potential, which is very well diversified in terms of asset classes (commercial office and residential), geographic footprint (Noida, Delhi and Gurugram) and risk spectrum (delivered and under construction).'' The binding agreement envisages securing development opportunities through JDAs over three tranches and undergoing the process of securing license under Transit Orient Development (TOD) policy in collaboration with the landowner. Given the regulatory nature of such transactions, Max Estates advises that the developments are subject to the necessary regulatory approvals. The company looks forward to navigating through the regulatory process efficiently and building near to midterm launch pipelines. About Max Estates Limited Established in 2016, Max Estates Limited is the real estate arm of the Max Group. With the purpose of Enhancing the Quality of Life through the spaces it creates, it has chosen to create premium commercial and residential spaces in Delhi NCR. The company has developed a very well diversified portfolio of real estate across the two asset classes in Delhi NCR and in this pursuit has partnered with New York Life Insurance Company (NYL) particularly for commercial office platform. Its marquee projects include a one-of-its-kind commercial office space Max Towers, on the edge of South Delhi that opened its doors in 2019, Max House a re-development of office campus, Max Square, located on a primary office vector Noida Expressway and, 222 Rajpur, a luxury residential villa community on Rajpur Road, Dehradun. It has two under construction commercial office projects Max Square Two, adjacent to Max Square and a project located on main Golf Course Extension Road marking its entry in commercial office segment in Gurugram. On the residential front, the company has successfully launched and sold its first project in Delhi NCR in CY 2023, Estate 128, which is being developed in Noida and second project is to be launched in first half of CY 2024 in Gurugram. Max Estates also has a real estate services & management company Max Asset Services. Max Estates Limited is listed on NSE and BSE. Website - www.maxestates.in Safe Harbor Statement Statements in this document relating to future status, events, or circumstances, including but not limited to statements about plans and objectives, the progress and results of research and development, potential project characteristics, project potential and target dates for project related issues are forward-looking statements based on estimates and the anticipated effects of future events on current and developing circumstances. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties and are not necessarily predictive of future results. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. The company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results changed assumptions or other factors.
Business Wire India Max Estates Limited (Max Estates), the real estate arm of the Max Group, today announced execution of binding agreements for a potential Group Housing Residential development on 18.23 acres of land with Gross Development Value (GDV) estimated at over INR 9,000 Crore in Gurugram at the back of ~4 mn square feet of development area. This land parcel is contiguous to its existing 11.80 acres of land on Dwarka Expressway in sector 36 A, Gurugram on which Max Estates had done a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) last year. The company is on track to launch Delhi NCRs first Intergenerational residential community in Q3 of CY 2024 with GDV Potential now re-rated to INR 4,000 Crore. This helps Max Estates consolidate its position (~30 acres) in sector 36 A on Dwarka Expressway, which with massive infrastructure upgrades has emerged as a prime luxury residential destination in Gurugram. Both opportunities imply a combined GDV potential over time of INR 13,000+ Crore in Gurugram by developing and selling an area over 6.4 mn square feet. The location stands tall as the perfect hub for premium residential projects within Gurugram owing to its vicinity to the planned Global City as well as having seamless connectivity to the International airport, different parts of Delhi as well as key commercial and residential hubs within Gurugram. With both acquisitions through the Joint Development route, Max Estates has demonstrated tremendous success in expanding through relatively light capital deployment strategies. Expressing enthusiasm about the recent transaction, Rishi Raj, COO, Max Estates said, We are delighted to secure this growth opportunity in a very prime residential vector in Delhi NCR within Gurugram . This is integral to our stated growth strategy of securing at least 2 mn square feet of development opportunity in Delhi NCR every year for Max Estates to emerge as a leading real estate brand anchored on its purpose of Enhancing the Quality of Life through the Spaces it creates. Post closure of this transaction, the portfolio of Max Estates will grow by 50 percent from 8 to 12 mn square feet of development potential, which is very well diversified in terms of asset classes (commercial office and residential), geographic footprint (Noida, Delhi and Gurugram ) and risk spectrum (delivered and under construction). The binding agreement envisages securing development opportunities through JDAs over three tranches and undergoing the process of securing license under Transit Orient Development (TOD) policy in collaboration with the landowner. Given the regulatory nature of such transactions, Max Estates advises that the developments are subject to the necessary regulatory approvals. The company looks forward to navigating through the regulatory process efficiently and building near to midterm launch pipelines. About Max Estates Limited Established in 2016, Max Estates Limited is the real estate arm of the Max Group. With the purpose of Enhancing the Quality of Life through the spaces it creates, it has chosen to create premium commercial and residential spaces in Delhi NCR. The company has developed a very well diversified portfolio of real estate across the two asset classes in Delhi NCR and in this pursuit has partnered with New York Life Insurance Company (NYL) particularly for commercial office platform. Its marquee projects include a one-of-its-kind commercial office space Max Towers, on the edge of South Delhi that opened its doors in 2019, Max House a re-development of office campus, Max Square, located on a primary office vector Noida Expressway and, 222 Rajpur, a luxury residential villa community on Rajpur Road, Dehradun. It has two under construction commercial office projects Max Square Two, adjacent to Max Square and a project located on main Golf Course Extension Road marking its entry in commercial office segment in Gurugram. On the residential front, the company has successfully launched and sold its first project in Delhi NCR in CY 2023, Estate 128, which is being developed in Noida and second project is to be launched in first half of CY 2024 in Gurugram. Max Estates also has a real estate services & management company Max Asset Services. Max Estates Limited is listed on NSE and BSE. Website - www.maxestates.in Safe Harbor Statement Statements in this document relating to future status, events, or circumstances, including but not limited to statements about plans and objectives, the progress and results of research and development, potential project characteristics, project potential and target dates for project related issues are forward-looking statements based on estimates and the anticipated effects of future events on current and developing circumstances. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties and are not necessarily predictive of future results. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. The company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results changed assumptions or other factors.
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Uttarakhand forest fires fan out to populated areas
DEHRADUN: The wildfires raging in the forests surrounding Nainital city have begun to impact entrepreneurs operating within the tourism sector. Upon learning of the current situation regarding hotels in Nainital and Bhawali, approximately 250 tourists from various states across the country have decided to cancel their pre-booked accommodations for the upcoming summer holidays. For the past several days, wildfires have been burning in the forests surrounding Nainital city. The armys helicopters have been called in to help extinguish the fires. In light of this, upon receiving news through social media and other channels, tourists are cancelling their advance bookings. Based on the data collected by this newspaper, over 250 reservations have been voided within a mere two-day span as a consequence of the wildfires. A substantial 70 percent of these bookings were previously secured for the upcoming month of May. Meanwhile, within the Nainital division, a total of 300 forest workers and 300 fire watchers are diligently overseeing the ongoing fire incidents. With the help of the team, efforts are being made to control the fire. Speaking to this newspaper, Digvijay Singh Bisht, the President of the Nainital Hotel and Restaurant Association, expressed concerns regarding the impact of the forest fires in Nainital on tourism. The tourists from various regions of the country have been inquiring about the situation and some are hastily cancelling their advance bookings, said Bisht. Around 250 bookings of hotels in Nainital and nearby Bhauwali and Bhimtal areas have been cancelled. The government and local administration should provide accurate information through a bulletin to ensure that tourists can make informed decisions about visiting the area during the upcoming tourist season, and these steps will prove effective and sustain the influx of tourists, elaborated Bisht, president of the hotel association. Failure to do so could severely impact the tourism industry in Nainital. Speaking to this newspaper, Divisional Forest Officer Chandrashekhar Joshi said, Multiple forest fires occurred in the Nainital division, all of which have now been contained. Presently, there is only one fire in the Maheshkhan area, and efforts are underway to control it. Joshi reassured, The overall situation in Nainital is stable. A total of 300 forest personnel and 300 fire watchers are vigilantly monitoring any potential fire incidents within the division. A team of fire brigade personnel, led by in-charge Narendra Prasad, reached Nasul hamlet in Siloni village. The fire unit took immediate action at the houses of Khilanand Joshi and Devendra Joshi, which were hit by the fire, and effectively controlled the fire with the help of Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MFI) pumping. Over 250 hotel bookings cancelled in two days Wildfires have been burning in the forests surrounding Nainital city. The armys helicopters have been called in to help extinguish the fires. In light of this, upon receiving news through social media and other channels, tourists are cancelling their advance bookings. Over 250 reservations have been voided within a mere two-day span as a consequence of the wildfires. A substantial 70 percent of these bookings were previously secured for the upcoming month of May. A team of fire brigade personnel, led by in-charge Narendra Prasad, reached Nasul hamlet in Siloni village.
Now only a few days are left for April to end. After this, the month of May will begin, but do you know how many days banks are going to remain closed this time in May? Probably not, but like every time, this time too there will be bank holidays. In such a situation, it is obvious that you should plan your bank-related work according to bank holidays. Otherwise, you may face problems later. So let us know when the banks of your city will be closed in May. You can see the complete list of holidays for May in the next slides... Banks will remain closed for so many days in May, see the complete list:- Due to May 1st being May Day, there will be a bank holiday in all the states. At the same time, banks will remain closed in Maharashtra also on 1st May due to Maharashtra Day. Then 5th of May is Sunday, so banks across the country will remain closed. May 8 is the birth anniversary of Guru Rabindranath Tagore, due to which there will be a holiday for the banks of Kolkata. Banks will remain closed in Bengaluru on May 10 due to Basava Jayanti/Akshay Tritiya. Banks will remain closed across the country as May 11 will be the second Saturday. There will be a Sunday holiday on 12th May in all the banks of the country. Banks to remain closed in Gangtok on 16th May due to Statehood Day There will be a Sunday holiday on 19th May in all the banks of the country. Banks will remain closed in Agartala, Aizawl, Bhopal, Belapur, Dehradun, Itanagar, Chandigarh, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla and Srinagar due to Buddha Purnima on 23 May. May 25 is the fourth Saturday, hence there will be a holiday in banks across the country. (PC: ISTOCK)
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Reviews Preparations for Char Dham Yatra 2024
Dehradun: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) conducted a tabletop exercise at the Secretariat auditorium in Dehradun on Tuesday to review the ongoing preparations for the upcoming Char-Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, scheduled to commence on May 10. Earlier, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a meeting on Friday to assess preparations for the Char Dham Yatra 2024. During the meeting, CM Dhami directed officials to ensure proper arrangements for electricity, drinking water, and roads along the travel routes during the Yatra. He emphasized that security personnel deployed on Yatra duty should remain on high alert and receive rest every six hours. Arrangements for the accommodation of drivers participating in the Yatra were also discussed. Additionally, the Chief Minister highlighted the importance of utilizing social media to provide updates related to the Char Dham Yatra to passengers coming from outside the state. He directed that directories related to the Yatra be made available in different languages in hotels, guest houses, and homestays. The Char Dham Yatra is a significant pilgrimage to four holy sitesYamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. The pilgrimage begins from Yamunotri, proceeds to Gangotri, then to Kedarnath, and finally concludes at Badrinath, following a clockwise direction. The high-altitude shrines remain closed for around six months every year, opening in summer (April or May) and closing with the onset of winter (October or November). Pilgrims have the option to complete the journey by road or by air, with helicopter services available. Some devotees also undertake a Do Dham Yatra, visiting two shrinesKedarnath and Badrinathas per the Uttarakhand tourism official website. Earlier, CM Dhami assured pilgrims on Friday that all necessary preparations had been made for the Char Dham Yatra, with around 16 lakh people registered to participate. We have assessed and analyzed all the arrangements. Whatever preparations were necessary have been completed. Improvements have been made in roads, transportation systems, parking facilities, hotels, dhabas, restaurants, and the police traffic system. With the increasing number of pilgrims every year, we aim to ensure a smooth and safe Yatra... so far, around 16 lakh people have registered for the Yatra, he said. Jabalpur Blast Case: Police Announce Reward for Arrest of Scrapyard Owner Shamim Rza Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Declares Congress a Sinking Ship in Madhya Pradesh Address Unpredictable Weather in Madhya Pradesh: Heavy Rainfall and Soaring Temperatures
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Uttarakhand forest fire fallout: Hotel bookings in Kumaon witness mass cancellations
DEHRADUN: In the wake of forest fires in Uttarakhand, especially in the Kumaon region, more than 250 tourists from across the country have cancelled their pre-booked accommodations in the Nainital and Bhawali hotels. For the past several days, wildfires have been raging in the forests surrounding Nainital city. The Armys helicopters have been called in to help extinguish the inferno. Upon receiving news through social media and other channels, tourists are cancelling their advance bookings. Over 250 reservations have been voided in two days as a consequence, as per information collected by this newspaper. A substantial 70% of these bookings were previously secured for May. Meanwhile, within the Nainital division, a total of 300 forest workers and 300 fire watchers are diligently overseeing the ongoing fire incidents. With the help of the team, efforts are being made to control the fire. Speaking to this newspaper, Digvijay Singh Bisht, the President of the Nainital Hotel and Restaurant Association, expressed concerns regarding the impact of the forest fires in Nainital on tourism. The tourists from various regions of the country have been inquiring about the situation and some are hastily cancelling their advance bookings, said Bisht. Around 250 bookings of hotels in Nainital and nearby Bhauwali and Bhimtal areas have been cancelled. The government and local administration should step in and provide accurate information through a bulletin to help tourists take decisions about visiting the area during the upcoming tourist season. These steps will prove effective and sustain the influx of tourists, elaborated Bisht. Failure to do so could severely impact the tourism industry in Nainital, he added. Divisional Forest Officer Chandrashekhar Joshi said, Multiple forest fires occurred in the Nainital division, all of which have now been contained. Wildfires in Nainital For the past several days, wildfires have been raging in the forests surrounding Nainital. Army choppers have been pressed into service to contain the fires. Around 250 bookings of hotels in Nainital have been cancelled.
Manufacturing licence of 10 Patanjalis Divya Pharmacy products suspended
Dehradun: The manufacturing licence of 10 Patanjalis Divya Pharmacy products has been suspended, according to an order issued by the Uttarakhand drug licensing authority. The order was issued earlier this month taking cognisance of complaints about misleading advertisements of these products by the firm in violation of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Dhami criticizes Rahul and Akhilesh for lack of understanding of country after studying abroad
Dhami criticizes Rahul and Akhilesh for lack of understanding of country after studying abroad Uttarakhand Chief Minister and BJP leader Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday attacked INDIA bloc leaders Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, claiming that they have little understanding of the country as they have studied abroad. In an interview with PTI-Bhasha here, Dhami also alleged that the Congress wants give reservations to a ''particular community'' from the quota meant for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC). On Congress leader Gandhi and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Yadav alleging ''misuse'' of central probe agencies such as the ED, the CBI and the Income Tax Department to target leaders of opposition parties, the BJP leader said, ''These agencies are of the Congress era.'' Dhami was in the Uttar Pradesh capital for the filing of nomination papers of Defence Minister Rajanth Singh who is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Lucknow. Asked about the alleged sex scandal in Karnataka involving JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda's grandson and Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, he said the law will take its course against anyone who violates it. Dhami also targeted the INDIA bloc, formed by opposition parties to take on the ruling BJP in the Lok Sabha polls, saying, ''This is an alliance of people promoting family causes, corruption and appeasement...'' This alliance of opposition parties is to safeguard their existence and that is why the country does not believe them, he said. To a question on Gandhi and Yadav alleging that the BJP is seeking more than 400 seats in the Lok Sabha to change the Constitution and end reservations, Dhami said, ''They have studied abroad. Hence, they have no proper understanding of the country.'' ''Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP are supporters of reservations for SC, ST and OBC. The two have studied abroad. They have little understanding of the country,'' he said. The Uttarakhand chief minister exuded confidence that the BJP will win all the five Lok Sabha seats in the state. ''We don't have to fight with anybody for five Lok Sabha seats in Uttarakhand. Our fight is with ourselves as to who wins with the maximum margin,'' Dhami said. On the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), he said it has become a legislation in Uttarakhand and ''we feel happy that the BJP has taken a vow in its 'sankalp patra (manifesto)' to implement it across the country''. The Uttarakhand assembly on February 7 passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill. The Bill got the president's assent in March, making Uttarakhand the first state in the country after Independence to take a decisive step towards implementing the common law on marriage, divorce, land, property and inheritance for all citizens, irrespective of their religion. On the arrests of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader and former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, Dhami said that Prime Minister Modi has said ''na khaunga na khana doonga''. The law is taking its course, he said, referring to the BJP-led Centre's zero-tolerance towards corruption policy. The AAP and the JMM are also members of the INDIA bloc. On forest fires in Uttarakhand, Dhami said, ''We are moving towards controlling the fires''. These have been controlled to a great extent, he said and added that in some districts, ''we have controlled the fires''. Holidays of forest department personnel have been cancelled and responsibility fixed to control the fires, the chief minister said and added that the help of the army is also being taken. ''Such incidents happen every year. This time it is more. We have taken action... taking strict action by filing cases (against the guilty). The environment should be preserved,'' Dhami said while responding to a question. On Sunday, forest officials in Uttarakhand capital Dehradun said efforts have been intensified to extinguish the raging forest fires in the state, especially in the worst-affected areas of Nainital, Haldwani and Ramnagar forest divisions. The forest fires are gradually being controlled with flames already doused in many areas. The fires in Marora and Khanana civil areas in the Maniknath range of the Narendranagar forest division have been completely extinguished, the officials had said.
Uttarakhand police arrests 3 people, including two college students, involved in drug supply chain
DEHRADUN: In a major breakthrough, Uttarakhand police on Sunday arrested three people associated with an inter-state criminal syndicate named 'Cobra Gang'. Those arrested also include college students who were actively involved in supplying narcotics to students within educational institutions and at social gatherings. The Premnagar police in Dehradun city made a seizure of 2058 blots of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) and 6 grams of heroin from the trio. The estimated international market value of the confiscated drugs is approximately Rs 2.05 crore. Acting on intelligence regarding the distribution of LSD by members of the Cobra Gang in Dehradun, the Premnagar police initiated a targeted search operation which resulted in the arrest of three suspects. The individuals were identified as Rajat Bhatia and Shivam Arora, hailing from Saharanpur, and Krish Giroti from Dehradun. Senior Superintendent of Police Ajay Singh told TNIE, The suspects initially met at a social gathering and quickly developed a close friendship. Subsequently, they established connections with the Cobra Gang and began trafficking LSD and heroin to college students and various educational institutions' social events in Dehradun. SSP Ajay Singh said, Ongoing investigation has revealed that accused Rajat Bhatia procures illegal substances through courier services from a Bengaluru-based dealer. Rajat Bhatia transfers these drugs to Krish Giroti and Shivam Arora, who are college students, with the intention of distributing them among students enrolled in various educational institutions. Police sources revealed that the ongoing investigation has uncovered Rajat Bhatia's involvement in the distribution of illicit substances, including LSD and heroin, at social gatherings and parties. A case has been registered against Rajat Bhatia, Krish Giroti, and Shivam Arora under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at the Premnagar police station.
Abhinav Shukla Accuses Raghav Juyal Of Making 'Fancy Reels' That Cause Pollution In Dehradun
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Uttarakhand: Forest fires partially put out, choppers withdrawn
DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand forest department in coordination with various departments on Sunday managed to partially control the intense fire engulfing the forests of the Nanda range near Nainital to a significant extent. The forest department has resorted to employing traditional fire-fighting techniques to combat the blaze, officials said. Considering the limited efficacy of the Bambi bucket water dispersal technique employed by the Air Forces MI-17 chopper, the administration opted to resort to manual fire control measures. Additionally, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel have been deployed by the state government to combat the wildfires at multiple locations. A contingent of 41 NDRF personnel was swiftly dispatched to Nainital on Sunday to provide support to the forest officials in containing the wildfires in the region, sub-divisional magistrate Pramod Kumar told this newspaper. Nishant Verma, additional principal chief conservator of forests and state nodal officer for forest fire, said, The forest fire situation in the state is largely under control, and there is no need to panic. Miscreants involved in forest fire incidents are being dealt with strictly. So far, 29 people have been booked in 23 cases, officials said. On Sunday, the primary objective was to control the fire in the Mahesh Khan beat located in Bhouwali area, divisional forest officer Chandrashekar Joshi told this newspaper. Significant efforts were directed towards clearing the highly flammable pirul ( pine needles) that are a key contributor to rapid spread of the fire. The strategy employed involves isolating the fire-affected area to effectively contain and control the flames, he said. Uttrakhand Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal said, The state government will provide rewards ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 1 lakh to forest fire management committees for successfully extinguishing wildfires. Additionally, helicopters will be utilised in special circumstances to aid in firefighting. Minister Uniyal emphasised the crucial role of public participation in combating forest fires, highlighting the formation of 541 forest fire management committees led by village heads. These committees have been incentivised with Rs 30,000 each for the season to enhance their effectiveness in fire prevention and control.
Uttarakhand: 8 fresh forest fires in 24 hrs, IAF assists in firefighting for 2nd day
Dehradun: The firefighting operation in Uttarakhands forests with the help of an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter continued for the second day on Sunday with the blaze being brought under control in several areas, officials said. The state reported eight fresh forest fires in the last 24 hours, gutting 11.75 hectares, compared to the 23 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Forest Fires Subside in Most of Uttarakhand, Rain Provides Relief in Dehradun
Dehradun: Forest fires, which have been raging through most parts of Uttarakhand, showed signs of abating on Sunday as rain helped bring down the flames in many regions, including Dehradun. However, the fires continued to rage in Kumaon and Garhwal districts of the hill state. Forest and fire department officials remain on high alert, working tirelessly to control the flames in Nainital, Bhimtal, Ranibagh, Jyolikot, Kotabag, and Betalghat regions.Yesterday, the fires reached Nainital, enveloping the hill town in smoke. The efforts to fight the fires were aided by Army helicopters that were pressed into service. The rain on Saturday evening brought relief by extinguishing the fires in most regions of Uttarakhand, including Dehradun.However, the firefighting operations are still ongoing in Nainital, Bhimtal, Ranibagh, Jyolikot, Kotabag, and Betalghat regions.Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted a review meeting on Saturday to discuss the forest fire situation in Nainital. He cancelled leaves of concerned officials and urged them to remain vigilant while efforts were underway to tackle the forest fires. To aid in relief and rescue operations, two government vehicles were provided to each of the Nainital, Haldwani, and Ramnagar forest divisions.District officials have imposed a ban on the construction of houses and car washing until the situation is brought under control. Additionally, they are working to create awareness and educate people about the dangers of lighting garbage on fire. Tragic Electrocution Incident Claims Lives of Three Children in Nalanda Speeding Vehicle Kills Two Friends Riding a Motorcycle in Begusarai, Bihar Tragic Incident in Dhiraimajuli: Wild Elephant Attack Claims Four Lives
Arvinder Singh Lovely Resigns as Delhi Congress President Over AAP Alliance Disagreement
New Delhi: Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely has resigned from his post, party officials announced on Sunday.In his resignation letter, Lovely cited the party's decision to ally with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi as the reason for his resignation. He expressed his disagreement with the alliance, stating, The Delhi Congress Unit was against an alliance with a party which was formed on the sole basis of leveling false, fabricated, and malafide corruption charges against the Congress Party. Lovely, who was appointed to the post in August 2023, highlighted several issues in his letter to Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge. He mentioned that the unanimous decisions taken by senior Delhi Congress leaders were unilaterally vetoed by the AICC General Secretary (Delhi In-charge).He further stated, Since my appointment as DPCC President, the AICC General Secretary (Delhi In-charge) has not allowed me to make any senior appointments in the DPCC. My request for the appointment of a veteran leader as Media head of DPCC was blatantly rejected. To date, the AICC General Secretary (Delhi In-charge) has not allowed the DPCC to appoint all Block presidents in the city. Resultantly more than 150 blocks in Delhi do not presently have a Block President. Lovely also criticized the decision to ally with the AAP despite corruption allegations made against them. He mentioned, Despite that, the Party decided to ally with the AAP in Delhi. He added that he had publicly supported the decision and ensured that the entire state unit followed the high command's orders.He also pointed out that as a result of the alliance, the Delhi Congress was allotted three parliamentary seats to contest in the current general elections. Lovely expressed his disapproval of comments made by the North-East Delhi candidate, Kanhaiya Kumar, praising the Delhi Chief Minister and endorsing the works done by AAP in various sectors.In conclusion, Lovely stated, Since I cannot protect the interests of the Party Workers, I see no reason to continue in the said post. Forest Fires Subside in Most of Uttarakhand, Rain Provides Relief in Dehradun Actor Sahil Khan Arrested in Mahadev Betting App Case Tragic Electrocution Incident Claims Lives of Three Children in Nalanda
ED Summons AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan Again in Money Laundering Case
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan again next week in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board during his chairmanship, official sources reported on Saturday. Khan has been asked to appear on April 29 to continue the recording of his statement under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The 50-year-old Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator from the Okhla assembly seat was questioned by the central agency for about 13 hours last week.In a related development, a Delhi court on Saturday granted bail to Khan in this money laundering case for allegedly evading its earlier summons. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Divya Malhotra granted bail to Khan on a personal bond of Rs 15,000 and one surety of the like amount after he appeared before the court.AAP leader and Delhi Cabinet Minister Atishi had earlier stated that the Enforcement Directorate case against Khan was fake and reiterated the party's support for its legislator.Khan's first deposition on April 18 came after the Supreme Court refused to entertain his anticipatory bail application in this case, directing him to join the investigation. Speaking to reporters before entering the Enforcement Directorate office on that day, Khan claimed that he followed the rules when he was the chairman of the Waqf Board and did everything after taking legal opinion and in accordance with the new Act for the board that came into effect in 2013.The money laundering case against Khan and his alleged associates stems from a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) FIR and three complaints filed by the Delhi Police. The Enforcement Directorate, which had conducted raids on his premises, alleged that Khan acquired huge proceeds of crime in cash through the illegal recruitment of staff in the Delhi Waqf Board and invested those to purchase immovable assets in the name of his associates.The agency claimed that illegal recruitment of staff took place in the Waqf Board and illegal personal gains were made by unfairly leasing the Waqf Board properties during Khan's chairmanship (2018-2022). Arvinder Singh Lovely Resigns as Delhi Congress President Over AAP Alliance Disagreement Forest Fires Subside in Most of Uttarakhand, Rain Provides Relief in Dehradun Actor Sahil Khan Arrested in Mahadev Betting App Case
DK Shivakumar Slams Centre for Inadequate Relief Funds
Bangalore: Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, expressed disappointment over the fact that the Supreme Court had to intervene to ensure the release of drought relief funds from the Centre to the state. Following the Supreme Court's intervention, the Union Finance Ministry agreed to release Rs 3,498.82 crore as drought relief funds to Karnataka. However, Shivakumar criticized the amount, labeling it as inadequate. He stated that the state government had initially demanded Rs 18,000 crore as relief funds but was only sanctioned Rs 3,454 crore. In response, he announced plans for a protest near the Gandhi statue of the Vidhana Soudha on April 28, denouncing what he called injustice. Shivakumar highlighted the severity of the drought situation in Karnataka, stating that 223 taluks were currently affected. He pointed out that despite resolving the crisis in Bengaluru, farmers had suffered significant losses, estimating a total loss of Rs 35,161 crore due to the drought. Earlier, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had tweeted, This is perhaps the first time in the history of India that a state was driven to the Supreme Court to get its rights enforced. He also criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah, stating that he finally woke up when the Supreme Court rang the bell. DK Shivakumar further accused the Centre of failing to release an additional Rs 5,000 crore for water projects in the state, despite provisions being made for it in the Union Budget. He also criticized JD(S) leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy for not raising the Mekedatu issue before his party formed an alliance with the BJP for the Lok Sabha elections, despite making a promise to do so. Regarding the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the state, the Deputy Chief Minister expressed satisfaction with the polling process, despite a few incidents of minor scuffles and boycotts. He expressed confidence that Karnataka would achieve double-digit seats in the Lok Sabha, but refrained from commenting on the significance of the voter turnout. Arvinder Singh Lovely Resigns as Delhi Congress President Over AAP Alliance Disagreement Forest Fires Subside in Most of Uttarakhand, Rain Provides Relief in Dehradun Actor Sahil Khan Arrested in Mahadev Betting App Case
Uttarakhand burns, IAF steps in
DEHRADUN : With forest fires engulfing the Nanda range in Nainital district of Uttarakhand, the Centre deployed a Air Force helicopter on Saturday to control the blaze. Parallelly, the state government requested the assistance of the Army. The IAFs Mi-17 helicopter did 13 sorties, drawing water from the Naini and Bhimtal lakes in a Bambi bucket and emptying it over the flames in the Pines, Bhumiadhar, Jyolikot, Narayan Nagar, Bhawali, Ramgarh and Mukteshwar areas. Fire-fighting operations are expected to continue on Sunday as well. Nainital Sub-Divisional Magistrate Pramod Kumar said, The wildfire is spreading uncontrollably from the pine forests to the Lariyakanta forests. Efforts are on with the assistance of an IAF helicopter to extinguish it. An ITI building was partially burnt in the massive fire in the pine forest near Nainital. The fire also reached dangerously close to the High Court Colony in Nainital but hasnt caused any damage so far. The forest of Ladiyakanta in Nainital was also in flames. The fire brigade barely managed to control it. Dense smoke enveloped the road from Nainital to Bhawali, disrupting movement of vehicles for hours. Forest department sources said wildfires are spreading due to limited rainfall. An IAF helicopter fills water from the Bhimtal lake in Nainital district to douse the fire | Express Nishant Verma, nodal officer of Uttarakhands forest department for forest fires, said, As of April 25, the forest department has recorded 146 cases of man-made fires. Of these, 17 individuals have been identified. As for 129 other cases, the perpetrators are unknown. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said all efforts are being made to control the fires. He did an aerial survey of the affected region and reviewed efforts to douse the fires with officials of the Kumaon division at the Forest Training Academy in Haldwani. 544 cases of forest fires in five months Uttarakhand witnessed 544 incidents of forest fire from November 1, 2023 to April 25,this year, of which more than 656.55 hectares of forest land was destroyed
IAF helicopter roped in to douse forest fires in Uttarakhand
DEHRADUN: An IAF helicopter was pressed into service on Saturday to extinguish the raging forest fires in Uttarakhands Nainital district, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said. The situation in the district worsened on Friday with the flames reaching the High Court Colony in the Pines area. An MI-17 helicopter collected water in a Bambi Bucket []
The heat has increased a lot. People have started getting troubled by the scorching sun and heat. Going to a cool place can be a better option in this season. You can go for a trip to hill stations on weekends. However, traveling requires both time and money. In such a situation, if you are a resident of Delhi NCR, then you can visit some special places near the capital. The special thing is that it will take less time to reach and visit these cool places near Delhi and the money will also be less. If there is a holiday in the office on Saturday and Sunday, then on weekends you can visit such places near Delhi where you can easily enjoy your holiday for just Rs 2,000. Here some cheap and nearby places are being told. Nainital The journey from Delhi to Nainital is approximately 7 hours. It is easy to travel to Nainital from the capital. Nainital can be reached by bus, taxi, or private vehicle. Choose a bus or train for budget trips. Catch Ranikhet Express from Delhi at 10 pm and travel to Kathgodam for Rs 200. From there you can get a bus to Nainital for Rs 100. You can stay in a hostel for Rs 200, a hotel room, or a homestay for Rs 500. The cost of staying in Dharamshala will be even less. Local food will be available in the budget. The cost of visiting there for a day can be around Rs 300. The temperature of Nainital in this month is around 18 to 20 degrees. To feel cool in the summer season, you can visit Nainital. Mussoorie The journey from Delhi to Mussoorie is 8 hours. You can take a bus from Delhi to Mussoorie whose fare will be around Rs 300. Whereas the fare from the train to Dehradun will be up to Rs 150 in the general compartment. You can get a bus from Dehradun to Mussoorie for Rs 50. Cheap hotels can also be found here. For budget travel, you can stay in Dharamshala for Rs 200. You can also search for cheap homestays online. You won't have to spend much on food here either. You can rent a scooter to roam in Mussoorie. Whose cost per day will be around Rs 300. Lansdowne The distance from Delhi to Lansdowne is approximately 280 kilometers. Lansdowne can be reached by traveling for seven hours. To reach Lansdowne you can travel by Mussoorie Express to Kotdwar. Lansdowne is 40 km from Kotdwar. You can get a cheap bus from here. The journey may cost around Rs 500. Book a hotel or homestay online in advance within your budget. Accommodation and food can cost up to Rs 1,000. Kasauli Nearest to Delhi is Kasauli, which is about 290 km away. This hill station is present in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. The cool weather and calm atmosphere here can make your weekend trip relaxing. Apart from this, you can also go for a trip to Bhimtal. (PC: ISTOCK)
Army deployed in Uttarakhand as forest fire spreads to Nainital
DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand government has mobilized the Air Force's Mi-17 helicopter to combat the intense fire raging in Nainital and the surrounding forests. The helicopter quickly engaged to draw water from the Bhimtal lake and douse the flames in the Pines area. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Pramod Kumar told TNIE, The wildfire has been spreading uncontrollably from the pine forests to the Lariyakanta forests. Efforts are being made with the assistance of a helicopter to extinguish and contain the fire. The forests of Pines, Bhumiadhar, Jyolikot, Narayannagar, Bhouwali, Ramgarh, Mukteshwar, among others, located near Nainital, are currently engulfed in severe blazes. A massive fire broke out in pine forests near Nainital, causing a large part of the forest and a nearby ITI building was partially burnt. The forest of Ladiyakanta in Nainital was also engulfed in fire. After receiving information from the locals, the fire brigade team reached the forest fire and barely controlled the fire. Due to the fire, the road from Nainital to Bhawali has been filled with dense smoke, due to which the movement of vehicles was disrupted for hours. Forest department sources revealed that the wildfires are spreading rapidly due to limited rainfall, affecting dry forests in the region. To address this escalating threat, the fire department and forest department have intensified their efforts. The severity of the situation has led to the deployment of army personnel to assist in containing the fires. Nishant Verma, the Uttrakhand's forest department's nodal officer for forest fires, told, As of April 25, the forest department has recorded 146 cases of 'man-made' fire incidents. Of these, 17 individuals have been identified, leaving 129 cases where the perpetrators remain unknown. Active measures are underway to uncover the identities of the remaining individuals involved in these incidents, added Verma. Nodal officer Nishant Verma said, Forest fire incidents have increased since the second week of April and they are making every effort to stop it. Most of the cases are being reported from the Kumaon region, for which our teams are actively working to control the forest fires with the participation of the villagers According to official data from the forest department, Uttarakhand witnessed 544 incidents of forest fire from 1 November 2023 to 25 April this year, of which more than 656.55 hectares of forest land was destroyed. Out of the total damaged land, 234.45 hectares was in Garhwal region, 370.45 hectares in Kumaon region and 51.65 hectares in administrative wildlife area.
Forest fire reaches Nainitals High Court Colony; army called in
Dehradun: Forest fires in Uttarakhand became more severe on Friday with the flames reaching the High Court Colony in Nainital. Three persons were arrested in Rudraprayag on Friday while trying to set fire to the forests. In the last 24 hours, 31 new incidents of forest fire were reported from various parts of the state, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Uttarakhand: Muslim vendor harassed for naming shop Lakshmi
A Muslim fruit vendor in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, was recently harassed by members of a right-wing group, led by its leader, Radha Semwal Dhoni, for naming his shop Lakshmi. The incident took place on Thursday, April 25, at Dharampur Chowk, where the group created a ruckus outside the shop. A video of the incident is doing Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
2022 batch IFS officer from AP receives seven medals
VIJAYAWADA: The 2022 Indian Forest Service batch officer Md Abdul Rawoof of Andhra Pradesh was awarded the All round outstanding performance medal for securing highest overall aggregate marks in the professional training course. He also bagged seven other medals during his training. President Droupadi Murmu conferred Rawoof with medals at the convocation ceremony held by the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy in Dehradun on Wednesday. Rawoof bagged awards for Distinction in Personality Development, Academic Excellence, Best working plan, All Academic Subjects, Nilgiri Wildlife Club essay writing and Best Communication Skills. Rawoof has completed BTech in Civil Engineering from IIT-Bombay and MS in Transportation Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), USA. Before joining the IFS, he worked at NABARD in Chennai.
Vijayawada IFS Officer Bags Medal
Vijayawada : The 2022 batch of Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers attended their convocation on Wednesday at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy in Dehradun. An officer from Vijayawada Md. Abdul Rawoof received the All Round Outstanding Performance Medal for securing the highest aggregate marks in the professional training course. President Droupadi Murmu had been the chief guest on the occasion. She presented awards to various winners, including Abdul Rawoof. Before joining the IFS, Rawoof had worked with NABARD, Chennai, for over two years. The 2022 IFS batch is set to join the respective state cadres in the first week of May 2024 for on-the-job training and subsequent allotment of duties.
Now only a few days are left for April to end. After this, the month of May will begin, but do you know how many days banks are going to remain closed this time in May? Probably not, but like every time, this time too there will be bank holidays. In such a situation, it is obvious that you should plan your bank-related work according to bank holidays. Otherwise, you may face problems later. So let us know when the banks of your city will be closed in May. You can see the complete list of holidays for the month of May in the next slides... Banks will remain closed for so many days in May, see the complete list:- Due to May 1st being May Day, there will be a bank holiday in all the states. At the same time, banks will remain closed in Maharashtra also on 1st May due to Maharashtra Day. Then May 5 is Sunday, so banks across the country will remain closed. May 8 is the birth anniversary of Guru Rabindranath Tagore, due to which there will be a holiday for the banks of Kolkata. Banks will remain closed in Bengaluru on May 10 due to Basava Jayanti/Akshay Tritiya. Banks will remain closed across the country due to May 11 being the second Saturday. There will be a Sunday holiday on 12th May in all the banks of the country. Banks to remain closed in Gangtok on 16th May due to Statehood Day There will be a Sunday holiday on 19th May in all the banks of the country. Banks will remain closed in Agartala, Aizawl, Bhopal, Belapur, Dehradun, Itanagar, Chandigarh, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla and Srinagar due to Buddha Purnima on 23 May. May 25 is the fourth Saturday, hence there will be a holiday in banks across the country. (PC: ISTOCK)
President Murmu Graces Convocation Ceremony Of Officer Trainees Of IFS At IGNFA In Dehradun
Dehradun: Human society is making the mistake of forgetting the importance of forests. Forests are life-givers. The reality is that forests have preserved life on earth, said the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu while addressing the officer trainees of Indian Forest Service (2022 batch) at their convocation ceremony at the Indira Gandhi National Forest [] The post President Murmu Graces Convocation Ceremony Of Officer Trainees Of IFS At IGNFA In Dehradun appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Dehradun set to become international airport, seeks direct flights to Kathmandu
In a significant development for Uttarakhands tourism industry, plans are underway to elevate Dehraduns Jolly Grant Airport to international status. This transformation will be accompanied by the introduction of direct flights connecting Dehradun to Kathmandu, Nepal. The state government, with backing from the Union government, has initiated the process by inviting proposals from airlines to... The post Dehradun set to become international airport, seeks direct flights to Kathmandu first appeared on India's Top Travel News Source: TravelBiz Monitor .
Uttarakhand starts work to make Dehradun international airport starting with Kathmandu flights
BJP sure of winning all seven LS seats in Delhi: Piyush Goyal
BJP sure of winning all seven LS seats in Delhi: Piyush Goyal Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked for the resurgence of India's culture and faith while making the nation prosperous, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday and exuded confidence that the BJP would win all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi. Addressing a gathering at the IGI stadium on the occasion of the 'Hindu Nav Varsh Function', he said it is a matter of pride that India has entered an era when work is being done to make the country prosperous and developed. ''The BJP is very sure that it will win all the seven Lok Sabha seats of Delhi,'' Goyal said. PM Modi has worked for the resurgence of India's culture, faith, and heritage. It is a matter of pride that the country has entered an era when the focus is on making it a prosperous and developed nation, the Union minister said. At the event, Uttrakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami alleged that the previous government at the Centre did nothing for the development of the country. It is Prime Minister Modi who implemented several schemes for the welfare of all communities, he said. ''Before 2014, no government did anything for Lord Ram. It is the BJP government which brought Lord Ram back to his palatial house in Ayodhya,'' Dhami said. ''Recent elections in Uttarakhand were peaceful and I am sure that the BJP will all five seats in the state by huge margins,'' he said. Polling in all five parliamentary constituencies in Uttarakhand was held in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 19. Highlighting the development works in Uttarakhand, Dhami said, ''Work on ropeways in Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib is almost complete while an elevated road from Delhi to Dehradun is being built. Once completed, it will take only two and a half hours to reach Dehradun.'' Besides Goyal and Dhami, senior BJP leaders, including Om Prakash Dhankhar, Virendra Sachdeva and Karnail Singh, also addressed the gathering. The party's candidates for all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi were also present at the event. Voting in Delhi will be held in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls on May 25.
BJP sure of winning all seven LS seats in Delhi: Piyush Goel
BJP sure of winning all seven LS seats in Delhi: Piyush Goel The BJP will win all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Piyush Goel said at an event here on Sunday. Uttrakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami who also attended the ''Hindu Nav Varsh Function'' at the IGI stadium here, said that before 2014 no government did anything for Lord Ram. ''It is the BJP government that brought back Lord Rama to his palatial house in Ayodhya.'' ''Recent elections in Uttarakhand were peaceful and I am sure that the BJP will all five seats in the state by huge margins,'' he said. About the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi, Goel said, ''The party is very sure that all the seven Lok Sabha seats of Delhi will be won by the BJP only.'' In his address at the event, the Uttrakhand chief minister said Kedarnath had witnessed a massive tragedy, but it was PM Narendra Modi who personally monitored the situation and now Kedarnath is again welcoming devotees. ''Work on ropeways in Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib is almost complete while an elevated road from Delhi to Dehradun is being built. Once completed, it will take only two and a half hours to reach Dehradun,'' Dhami said.
Polling underway in five Uttarakhand LS seats, Harish Rawat casts vote in Dehradun
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The temperature starts increasing from April. Mild summer starts from this month. The normal temperature in most of the plain areas is more than 30 degrees Celsius. Although there is not very humid heat. For those who hesitate to step out of the house in the severe cold of January- February, the month of April is a better time to travel. There is neither too much cold nor too humid heat in this month. Due to this, one does not have to face the problem of sweat and dehydration while traveling. You can also go on a weekend trip this month. There is a chance to travel and the weather is also suitable for traveling, in such a situation, if you are planning a trip but are worried about the budget, then there is no need to worry. In this article, you are being told about some such tourist places, that you can visit in April, that too in a budget of just Rs 5000. Pachmarhi Pachmarhi is the only hill station in Madhya Pradesh. Located on the Satpura hills, away from the peaks of Pachmarhi, one can see only greenery at this hill station. The month of April is suitable to see the magnificent carvings and waterfalls in the caves of Pachmarhi. Here you can also enjoy hiking and trekking. The nearest railway station to reach Pachmarhi is Pipariya. Bhopal or Jabalpur are the nearest airports by flight. Although there is a good road to Pachmarhi, you can enjoy the natural views while going by road. It will not cost much to visit and stay here. Hospice Dharamshala, a beautiful hill station located in the valleys of Himachal, is the best place to visit in April. Dharamshala is also called Mini Tibet. Tibetan flags keep waving all around here. You can visit this relaxing place amidst the mountains to see bustling markets, museums, and monasteries. Bus to Dharamshala is easily available from Delhi, Shimla, and Dehradun, which is also within budget. Hotel rent is also not very high. Mussoorie Mussoorie of Uttarakhand is also called the 'Queen of Hills'. Cold winds blow in Mussoorie in April. While roaming the streets of Mussoorie on Scooty during the day, the cool breeze amid the golden sunshine makes for a wonderful journey. Here you can visit Lal Tibba, Kempty Fall, Company Garden, and Dalai Hills. Apart from this, one can also visit Dhanaulti and Surkanda Mata temples. For adventure, you will also be able to enjoy many sports on a budget. The cost of living, traveling, and eating in this hill station can be less than Rs 5000 thousand. Buses and taxis are easily available from Dehradun or Rishikesh to Mussoorie. Mount Abu The month of April is also a better time to visit Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan. There are dense forests around Mount Abu surrounded by a peak made of granite. There are many holy and ancient temples of Jains and Hindus here. Away from the scorching sun and heat, Mount Abu is a cool and close-to-nature city, with Abu Road being the nearest railway station to reach it. One can also reach here by road. Other places If the budget is high then the month of April is best suited to visit Darjeeling, Ravangla, Cherrapunji, Gulmarg, Ooty, and Tawang. Apart from this, the month of April is the right time to visit Nainital and Ooty. (PC: ISTOCK)
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Pehle matdaan phir jalpaan... Uttarakhand CM Dhami urges people to vote in large numbers
Pehle matdaan phir jalpaan... Uttarakhand CM Dhami urges people to vote in large numbers As voting for the Lok Sabha elections began on Friday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami appealed to the people to vote in large numbers and choose a good government. Urging the people to prioritize their right to vote, CM Dhami said, Pehle Matdaan Phir Jalpaan'. Today is the mega festival of democracy. I appeal to everyone to cast their votes and choose a good government. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has seen new heights in the last 10 years and our country has got global recognition. PM Modi wants to create a strong India and a strong Uttarakhand. Meanwhile, former Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Haridwar seat Trivendra Singh Rawat cast his vote along with his family at DAV School Defence Colony Dehradun polling booth. Polling for Uttarakhand's five Lok Sabha seats is underway, with the BJP hoping to retain all five seats for the third time and the Congress attempting to reclaim lost momentum in the state. Uttarakhand has traditionally witnessed a close contest between the BJP and Congress. Both parties see the state as an essential battleground for displaying and gaining supporters for their national narratives. In Uttarakhand, the BJP had won all the Lok Sabha seats in the elections in both the 2014 and 2019 elections. With 47 out of 70 assembly seats, the BJP dominated in the 2022 assembly polls, while Congress got 19 seats. BSP and Independents hold 2 seats each. This election, to be conducted from April 19 to June 1, is set to be the second longest polling exercise in the country's electoral history after the first general election, which was held over five months between September 1951 and February 1952. The last general elections in 2019 were also held in seven phases. A total of 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories will vote in the first phase today. Vote counting will be done on June 4. Those voting in the first phase include seats in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhatisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. (ANI)
Congress not going to get even 30 seats...: BJP candidate Anil Baluni
Congress not going to get even 30 seats...: BJP candidate Anil Baluni Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Pauri Garhwal constituency, Anil Baluni, said on Friday that the Congress is not going to get even 30 seats in the Lok Sabha elections. Polling on all five seats in Uttarakhand is underway in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Congress is not going to get even 30 seats in this election, and it is going to drop to its lowest level in this election, Anil Baluni said. Further, Baluni appealed that today is the biggest festival of the world's largest democracy. We request that the voters come out in large numbers and vote, especially the youth. Anil Baluni offered prayers at Kandoliya Devta temple before casting his vote. Congress has fielded its former chief of the Pradesh Congress Committee Ganesh Godiyal from this seat. The BJP has been winning the seat for the last two consecutive parliamentary elections, in 2014 and 2019. The Garhwal constituency is currently being held by the senior BJP leader and former Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat. Meanwhile, Dehradun District Magistrate Sonika cast her vote at GRD Polytechnic Rajpur Road. Chief Electoral Officer Dr BVRC Purushottam was the first to cast his vote at Flower Dale School located in Mussoorie Assembly Constituency of Dehradun. While the BJP would be aiming to repeat its 2019 performance and sweep the state, the Congress would look to improve its tally and make a dent into the BJP's stronghold. Notably, the BJP is also in power in the state assembly in Uttarakhand since 2017. The first phase elections to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha started on Friday. The results will be announced on June 4. (ANI)
Women, first-time voters hold the key in five-seat Uttarakhand Lok Sabha polls
SRINAGAR/DEHRADUN: Sakshi Dhasmana, 19, is excited about voting for the first time in the April 19 Lok Sabha elections. The first-year BA student of Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University and her mother and grandmother wait anxiously for BJP candidate Anil Baluni to arrive at her village. Baluni is fighting his maiden election from Garhwal. Besides women voters, the state has a substantial section of floating voters who can play a pivotal role in determining the outcomes in the five parliamentary constituencies. When Baluni arrives, she and many others, mostly women, wave the BJP flag with full-throated BJP slogans. Sakshi is the first-time voter. I am going to follow my mother and grandmother, indicating where her voting preference lies. Besides first-time voters like Sakshi, there are other women who hold the key to the Uttarakhand elections. Of the total 83.37 lakh voters, 40.20 lakh are women. Their number has steadily increased over the years. In 2019, there were 77.65 lakh voters 40.53 lakh male and 37.11 lakh women voters. Though womens political representation is still low nine in the state assembly, the highest female representation so far in the 70-member legislature since the state was carved out in the year 2000 they are the deciding factor in these elections. Thats the reason BJP and Congress are doing everything to garner their support. BJP is facing pro-incumbency, says Anil Baluni Baluni in his campaign addresses women voters directly. He is facing Congress Ganesh Godiyal. Congress has always ignored the womens welfare. Modji has constantly worked for mothers and daughters, Baluni tells women voters. The BJP appeal to young voters is also aimed at floating voters the ones who are undecided about their voting preference. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP secured all five seats with significant margins, benefiting from the Modi wave. The partys vote share rose to 60.7%, up by five percentage points from 2014. A total of 55 candidates are in the fray for five seats in the state. There are 11 candidates in Tehri, 13 in Pauri Garhwal, seven in Almora, 10 in Nainital and 14 in Haridwar, which will go to polls on Friday. Manveer Singh Chauhan, the partys media in-charge, dismisses the concept of floating voters. The Modi wave has settled the voter preferences. Currently, the electorate is decisively inclined towards a particular choice, and we will win all five seats again, said Chauhan.
RBI imposed fine of lakhs of rupees on five banks for violating rules
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed penalty on Rajkot Citizens Co-operative Bank, Kangra Co-operative Bank (New Delhi), Rajdhani Nagar Co-operative Bank (Lucknow), District Co-operative Bank Garhwal and District Co-operative Bank Dehradun. RBI has imposed a total fine of Rs 60.3 lakh on these five banks. The central bank said that penalties have been [] The post RBI imposed fine of lakhs of rupees on five banks for violating rules first appeared on informalnewz .
Polling begins for Uttarakhands 5 Lok Sabha seats
Dehradun: Polling began Friday morning for the five Lok Sabha seats in Uttarakhand, election officials said. The voting across 11,729 polling stations began at 7 am and will go on till 5 pm, they said. Apart from 40,000 police, home guard and Prantiya Raksha Dal personnel, 65 companies of central paramilitary forces have been deployed []
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IHGHotels & Resorts,one of the worlds leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with IVY Hotels & Resorts to bring the first Crowne Plaza hotel to Uttarakhand. Scheduled to open in April 2028, Crowne PlazaDehradunRajpur Roadhotel will add 110 keys to IHGs portfolio in the state and build on IHGs commitment... The post IHG Hotels & Resorts expands premium portfolio in India with signing of Crowne Plaza Dehradun Rajpur Road first appeared on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analysis . The post IHG Hotels & Resorts expands premium portfolio in India with signing of Crowne Plaza Dehradun Rajpur Road appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analysis .
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Elect govt capable of making India superpower, Ramdev asks voters
Dehradun: Yoga guru Ramdev on Wednesday, April 17, appealed to people to cast their votes in national interest and elect a government that is capable of making the country an economic and strategic superpower. You must cast your vote in the national interest. Elect a government that is capable of making India an economic and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Dehradun: 30-yr-old woman gets 20-yr rigorous imprisonment for getting pregnant with teenage nephew
A Pocso court in Dehradun sentenced a 30-year-old woman to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) after finding her guilty of sexually assaulting her 16-year-old step-nephew in 2022. Pocso court judge Archana Sagar has also imposed a fine of her Rs. ...
BJP unlikely to contest 3 Valley seats, Shah drops broad hint at Jammu rally
JAMMU/DEHRADUN: Union Home Minister Amit Shah hinted at not fielding candidates for three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir and assured that assembly polls would be held on time. Speaking on Tuesday during a poll campaign in the Paloura area of Jammu in support of BJP candidate Jugal Kishore, Shah accused the National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party of introducing the gun culture in Kashmir. I have come here to tell all voters of Kashmir that we are not in a hurry. When we receive your love, the lotus will also bloom in the Valley. We dont have any worries, said Amit Shah. Of the five Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP has so far named candidates only for Udhampur and Jammu LS seats, which are going to polls in the first and second phases. There is speculation that the saffron party wont field candidates in the Valley and might support non-NC, non-PDP, and non-Congress party candidates there. I have come to appeal to the voters of Kashmir, especially the young voters, to vote for anybody but not for three dynastic parties NC, PDP, and Congress. Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, and Sonia Gandhi work for their daughters and sons and not for the people, Shah emphasized. Holding another rally at Durgapur in the Kotdwar area in Uttarakhand on the final leg of campaigning ahead of the initial phase of Lok Sabha polls on April 19, Shah emphasized the significance of the upcoming Ram Navami celebration on Wednesday, highlighting that it will be a momentous occasion as it commemorates the birthday of Ram Lalla at a magnificent temple after a hiatus of 500 years. This event marks the transition from the previous temporary structure that served as the deitys abode to the grand temple. Union Minister Shah was addressing an election rally at Durgapur when he said, We are fortunate to witness this historic occasion. The Congress has prolonged the Ram temple issue for numerous years. However, the Modi government has successfully fulfilled its commitment.
Step-aunt gets 20-year rigorous imprisonment in Pocso case for sexually assaulting boy
A 30-year-old woman in Dehradun was sentenced to 20 years of RI for sexually assaulting her 16-year-old step-nephew. The case marks the first Pocso Act conviction in Uttarakhand, with significant forensic evidence presented during the trial.
Sarmang Dehradun Marathon Opens Registrations for Third Edition
Sarmang Dehradun Marathon Opens Registrations for Third Edition VMPL Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 15: Sarmang Adventure Tours and Sarmang Society are pleased to announce the opening of registrations for the third edition of the Sarmang Dehradun Marathon. This annual international event, held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, attracts runners from around the world, making it a truly global celebration of athleticism and sportsmanship. We are excited to open registrations for the third edition of the Sarmang Dehradun Marathon, said Anil Mohan, Race Director of the event. This marathon has become a hallmark of sporting excellence, bringing together runners from diverse backgrounds to experience the beauty of Dehradun while showcasing their athletic prowess. We look forward to welcoming participants from around the world to this year's event. The Sarmang Dehradun Marathon is the only event in Uttarakhand certified by both the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) and World Athletics, underscoring its commitment to upholding the highest standards of excellence in distance running. This year's event will take place on 29 September 2024, with registrations officially opening on 17 April 2024, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. To kick off the registration period, the organizing team is offering a special 40% discount to all participants who register on 17 April 2024. This opening discount is a token of appreciation for early registrants and is valid only for 17 April 2024. Following the opening discount, a regular early bird discount of 30% will be available for the first 100 registrations throughout the month of April 2024, providing participants with an excellent opportunity to secure their spot in this iconic marathon. Participants can choose from five race categories, including the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a fun run/walk of 2K. Awards will be given to the top three winners in each competitive race, with overall winners in the full marathon, half marathon, and 10K races receiving cash prizes. Key Highlights of the Sarmang Dehradun Marathon: * Authentic and Certified Route: The marathon course is measured and certified by World Athletics, ensuring accuracy and authenticity for participants. * Abbott World Marathon Majors Qualifier Race: The Sarmang Dehradun Marathon is recognized as an Abbott World Marathon Majors qualifier race, providing participants with an opportunity to qualify for prestigious international marathons. * Scenic Route: The certified route will take participants through the beautiful landscapes of Dehradun, showcasing the city's natural beauty and cultural heritage. * Community Engagement: Local businesses, schools, and organizations are actively participating in the event, contributing to a sense of community pride and involvement. * Entertainment and Refreshments: Along the route, participants and spectators can enjoy live music, refreshment stations, and a vibrant atmosphere to keep spirits high. * Finisher Medals and Certificates: Every participant will receive a unique finisher medal and a certificate to commemorate their achievement. * Health and Fitness Expo: Leading up to the marathon, a Health and Fitness Expo will be held, featuring fitness experts, nutritionists, and sports equipment vendors, offering valuable insights and products for fitness enthusiasts. Sarmang Adventure Tours, the brains behind this event and directed by RRCA certified race director and founder of Sarmang Dehradun Marathon, Anil Mohan, expressed their excitement about the Sarmang Dehradun Marathon, saying, We believe that this marathon will not only provide a platform for runners to test their limits but also create a sense of unity and pride in our beautiful city of Dehradun. We invite everyone, from seasoned athletes to first-time runners, to join us in this celebration of fitness, community, and the bravery of our soldiers. Registration for the Sarmang Dehradun Marathon will open on 17 April 2024 on the official website https://sarmangdehradunmarathon.sarmang.com. For more information, please visit the official website or follow us on social media https://www.facebook.com/sarmangDehradunMarathon for the latest updates and announcements. Contact: Anil Mohan Race Director Email: marathon@sarmang.com #sarmangDehradunMarathon We invite all running enthusiasts to join us for an unforgettable experience at the Sarmang Dehradun Marathon on 29 September 2024. Lace up your running shoes and be a part of this remarkable event! About Sarmang Adventure Tours and Sarmang Society: Sarmang Adventure Tours and Sarmang Society are leading organizations dedicated to promoting adventure sports and fitness activities in India. With a strong commitment to excellence and innovation, they strive to create memorable experiences for participants while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by VMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
Uttarakhand | Online Registrations For Char Dham Yatra Begin On Tourism Portal
Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Apr 15: The online registration for the Char Dham Yatra started on Monday on the tourism departments portal, according to the Uttarakhand tourism department. The pilgrims can register themselves on the official website from April 15 to visit the revered shrines. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Char-Dham yatra in Uttarakhand consists of visiting four temples, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. This year, Char Dham Yatra will begin on May 10, with the opening of three [] The post Uttarakhand | Online Registrations For Char Dham Yatra Begin On Tourism Portal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Haridwar: BJP fights for prestige on its turf as son of former CM locks horns with ex-CM
DEHRADUN: Haridwar in Uttarakhand, renowned for its spiritual significance, is poised to witness a keen electoral battle. Virendra Rawat, son of former Congress CM Harish Rawat, who is making his political debut, has been pitted against former BJP CM Trivendra Rawat in Haridwar, which will go to polls on April 19 on the first phase. According to the poll data, the BJP has a strong track record in this constituency, having secured victory six times from 1977 to 2019, with one win each for the BLD, JNP-S, and Samajwadi Party. The Congress last emerged victorious in Haridwar in 2009. As the BJP aims for a hat-trick of wins, the Congress is optimistic of repeating a victory after 15 years. In the last two consecutive elections, the BJP secured over 50 per cent of the votes and elected Ramesh Pokhriyal as the MP. Harish Rawats wife, Renuka Rawat, had lost the election from here in 2014. Harish Rawat, who was MP from here in 2009, had expressed his unwillingness to contest the election and got his son a ticket and started campaigning for it. The Congress is not just pitted against the BJP; there is a larger battle unfolding where the public stands in opposition to the BJP, a contest that has captured everyones attention, Harish Rawat told this newspaper. Power crisis and Ganga conservation are key issues in the constituency, according to analysts. Despite being an energy state, frequent power cuts in Haridwar have affected the general public as well as the industrial sector. Ganga conservation movement against pollution and illegal mining on the riverbed, incomplete highway, payment of dues of sugarcane farmers, and lack of adequate security arrangements for flood-affected areas are other key issues. Key issues Power crisis and Ganga conservation are key issues in the constituency, according to analysts. Despite being an energy state, frequent power cuts in Haridwar have affected the general public as well as the industrial sector.
Fatal Car Accident Claims Four Lives in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar District
Dehradun: Tragedy struck Uttarakhand on Sunday morning, claiming the lives of four individuals in a devastating accident. The incident unfolded in the picturesque district of Bageshwar, where a car tragically plummeted approximately 250 meters from the roadside, sending shockwaves through the local community. Among the victims were two brothers, adding a poignant layer of sorrow to the already heart-wrenching event. The accident occurred around 4 am on the Reema-Gharamghar motor road near Chidag, according to Bageshwar Kotwali Station House Officer (SHO) Kailash Negi. The car, veering off course, tumbled down into the river below, leaving its occupants gravely injured and in dire need of assistance. Responding swiftly to the distress call, both the police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) sprang into action, rallying support from nearby residents to aid in the rescue operation. Despite the valiant efforts of all involved, the injuries sustained proved fatal, with the victims succumbing to their fate upon arrival at the hospital. The loss reverberated through the community as the identities of the deceasedKamal Prasad, Neeraj Kumar, Deepak Arya, and Kailash Ramcame to light. Particularly poignant was the revelation that Neeraj and Deepak were siblings, underscoring the devastating toll of the accident on familial bonds. In the wake of the tragedy, the families of the victims, hailing from the village of Dofad, were plunged into grief as they grappled with the sudden and profound loss of their loved ones. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment with those we hold dear. Rahul Gandhi promised to end the Agnipath scheme and conduct a caste census if voted to power International Diplomats attends Varanasi's Spectacular Ganga Aarti Ceremony Tragic Lightning Strike Claims Lives of Two Children in Madhya Pradesh
Four killed as car falls into river in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar
DEHRADUN: Four people, including two brothers, were killed when their car fell into a river in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district in the early hours of Sunday. The accident occurred on the Rima-Gharamghar motor road, near Chidag, at around 4 am, Bageshwar Kotwali Station House Officer (SHO) Kailash Negi said. The car fell about 250 metres down the road into the river, he said. All occupants of the car were seriously injured in the accident. Police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel, with the help of locals, pulled them out of the river and rushed them to a hospital where they were declared dead, the officer said. The victims were identified as Kamal Prasad, Niraj Kumar, Dipak Arya and Kailash Ram, who were aged between 25 and 30 years, Negi said. Niraj and Dipak were brothers, the SHO added. The families of the victims have been informed. The victims were residents of Vadyuda Rima and Junyal Dofad, the officer said.
Deserted lands: No polling booth in 24 Uttarakhand villages
DEHRADUN : Despite the Election Commission of Indias diligent efforts to enhance voter participation in the Lok Sabha elections, for the first time since independence, 24 villages in Uttarakhand will not have a single polling booth on April 19, the election-day. Referred to as deserted villages in official terms, these are known to locals as ghost villages. As per the data provided by the State Election Commission, the 24 villages which have been active participants in the past 16 Lok Sabha elections since independence, will not be able to exercise their franchise this time around. The surprising factor leading to their exclusion from the electoral process is the recent designation of these villages as uninhabited villages, as reported by the State Migration Commission. According to the commissions findings, These villages are now deemed uninhabited, located in the districts of Almora, Tehri, Champawat, Pauri Garhwal, Pithoragarh, and Chamoli. The second report released in February 2023 brought forth a significant trend of temporary migration from 6,436 gram panchayats in the state between 2018 and 2022. The report explicitly states that Over three lakh individuals departed their villages in pursuit of employment. Nevertheless, these individuals sporadically returned. Concurrently, permanent migration occurred in 2067 gram panchayats within the state. Residents departed their villages in quest of employment, education, healthcare, and did not return. The migration commissions study, as referenced in the report, revealed that numerous individuals sold their ancestral lands, leaving many plots barren. Notably, a staggering 80 gram panchayats in the Almora district were abandoned due to permanent migration. A significant finding highlighted in the commissions report is that between 2018 and 2022, as many as 24 villages in the state became entirely uninhabited. In this scenario, the deserted villages will not witness the vibrancy of the general elections this time. Since no polling booth will be established in the areas, hence there is no rationale for candidates to campaign there. Speaking to this newspaper, Uttarakhands Chief Electoral Officer, BVRC Purushottam pointed out, While this issue is linked to migration, the Election Commission has established polling booths even in extremely remote regions of the state inhabited by as less as 50 voters. The Commissions aim is to facilitate inclusive voting in hard-to-reach areas. As per the information gathered, Between 2018 and 2022, a total of 28,531 individuals residing in 2,067 gram panchayats in the state underwent permanent migration, relocating to district headquarters or other districts. The highest proportion, at 35.47 per cent, opted for nearby towns. 23.61 per cent of individuals moved to other districts while 21.08 per cent went beyond state boundaries.
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In remote hilly terrain, palanquins for pregnant women to polling booths
DEHRADUN : As part of an initiative to maximise voter turnout in the April 19 Lok Sabha elections in Uttarakhand, the health department will offer palanquin services to pregnant women and elderly people above 85 years, to the polling booths of the difficult terrain. The initiative was based on the directions of chief electoral officer BVRC Purushottam. According to State Election Commission sources, In the hilly and inaccessible areas, people aged 85 years and above besides those with disabilities who choose to visit polling stations voluntarily will receive full assistance from the Commission. Speaking to this newspaper, Purushottam pointed out, The health department has been directed to collect information about the people eligible to avail the service. Instructions have been issued to the health department to ensure smooth functioning of the palanquin service in the remote hilly areas of the state so that the voting percentage is not affected in any way. This ensures that elderly citizens and pregnant women are not deprived of their democratic right to vote, he added. Director General of Health Dr Vinita Shah said, Chief Medical Officers of eleven districts barring Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar districts, have been asked to arrange for a sufficient number of palanquins. Besides, he said, provisions are also being made to extend the service to the disabled and elderly voters aged over 85 years. The Director General of Health has instructed all Chief Medical Officers to coordinate with the respective District Election Officers to facilitate the provision of palanquins for eligible voters. Expressing enthusiasm over the innovative palanquin service, 87-year-old Omar Hussain, a resident of Niazganj in Almora district, said, I am delighted that I will be able to exercise my democratic right to vote with ease, even at this age. There are more than 83.21 lakh voters in the state, including 43.08 lakh males, 40.12 lakh females, and 1.45 lakh young voters. In addition, there are 79,900 physically disabled voters, and over 6,500 voters aged 85 and above, as per state Chief Electoral Officer BVRC Purushottam. A total of 11,729 polling centers have been set up for the voting process.
When bigwigs migrate from hills to plains
DEHRADUN : In the hills of Uttarakhand, migration of people is the biggest obstacle in its development. Since hundreds of people have shifted to the plains in the last few years, politicians too are gone, leaving their constituencies in the remote hills. At least six former chief ministers left their parliamentary and assembly constituencies along with other leaders and migrated to the states plains. Formed more than 23 years ago as the 27th state of the country, Uttarakhand was supposed to amplify the demand for the representation from the hilly regions in the assembly and Parliament. After the Almora parliamentary seat was reserved in 2009 and the Haridwar seat was generalized, veteran leaders of Almora seat and Garhwal region had moved to Haridwar. Bharat Ratna recipient Govind Ballabh Pant, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna and Narayan Dutt Tiwari were the first to start this tradition. BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi, Harish Rawat, Bachi Singh Rawat, Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt are also on the list of migrants from the hills. One of the prominent leaders in the hilly regions, Govind Ballabh Pant originally hailed from Almora district. He practised law in Ranikhet. After independence, in the first Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in 1951, he contested from Bareilly. Despite being able to contest from Almora or Ranikhet, he became the first UP CM. Speaking to this newspaper, analyst Anoop Nautiyal said: Whether we view the migration as a challenging problem or an undeniable reality, the fact is that both leaders and residents have chosen to leave these areas. He said the trend is due to leaders predilection to stay in the plains. It is difficult to garner peoples support in remote hilly areas. In the plains, it is easier to chart out ones political career, said Nautiyal. Historian Jai Singh Rawat said the exodus from the hills has become common, with leaders also descending to the plains out of necessity. It is a harsh reality. As flies are drawn to honey, individuals too shift to areas of perceived benefits.
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Atankwaadiyon Ko Ghar Mein Ghus Ke Mara, Says PM Modi In Uttarakhand
Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Apr 11: Referring to Uri surgical strike and Balakot air strike, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that in the 10 years of the BJP government at the Centre terrorists are being killed in their own homes Addressing a public rally in Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, the Prime Minister highlighted the major decisions taken by his government emphasising that it was under the NDA regime that Article 370 was abrogated from Jammu and Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior [] The post Atankwaadiyon Ko Ghar Mein Ghus Ke Mara, Says PM Modi In Uttarakhand appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Uttarakhand: 8 killed as Nepal-bound vehicle falls into gorge
Dehradun, April 9 (UNI) Eight people were killed on Tuesday when a vehicle from Nainital district of Uttarakhand headed to neighbouring Nepal fell into a deep gorge. Eight, including the driver, died on the spot, while two passengers were saved. Apart from the driver, all killed are residents of Nepal. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF)... The post Uttarakhand: 8 killed as Nepal-bound vehicle falls into gorge first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Commencement of Chardham Yatra Registration: Key Dates and Details
Dehradun: Chardham Yatra registration is set to commence from April 10, with the official announcement pending the determination of the opening date for Gangotri Temple's doors. While the dates and times for the opening of doors at Shri Badrinath Dham and Shri Kedarnath Dham have already been finalized, the schedule for Gangotri Dham is yet to be confirmed. The Tourism Department, along with the Shri Panch Temple Committee Gangotri, has completed preparations for the opening of Gangotri Dham's doors, with the official announcement expected on Tuesday, April 9. It is informally decided that devotee registration for all Dhams will begin from April 10. Authorities have instructed relevant departments to ensure all arrangements are in place before the commencement of the Yatra. This includes strengthening power supply, installing street lights, and ensuring adequate drinking water facilities along the Yatra route. Snow removal work in Kedarnath Dham is underway, with major roads cleared for movement. The doors of Kedarnath Dham will open for devotees on May 10, followed by the opening of Badrinath Dham on May 12. Anticipating a record number of tourists, preparations are being made diligently to accommodate the surge in visitors. Once the opening date for Gangotri Dham is confirmed, the registration website for the Yatra will be launched, with all formalities already completed at the department level. ED Arrests Cyber Fraudster Punit Kumar in a scam Worth Rs 4,978 Crore Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's Judicial Custody Upheld by Delhi High Court Bengal Police Summons NIA Officers Involved in West Bengal Incident
Shooter involved in killing Nanakmatta Gurudwara dera chief dies in police encounter
Dehradun: Amarjeet Singh, alias Bittu, who shot dead Baba Tarsem Singh, the Karseva head of Nanakmatta Gurudwara in Uttarakhands Udham Singh Nagar district, was killed by a team of Special Task Force and Haridwar police in an encounter on Tuesday, officials said. Bittus other accomplice is still absconding, the police said. Police Headquarters spokesperson, Inspector []
Climate change impacts constitutional guarantee of right to equality: SC
NEW DELHI: Climate change impacts the constitutional guarantee of the right to equality, the Supreme court has said while constituting a committee to find a balance between conservation of critically-endangered Great Indian Bustard and renewable energy infrastructure in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The top court recalled an earlier order of April 2021 that required undergrounding of overhead transmission lines across an area of over 80,000 sq km in the two states. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said a blanket direction for undergrounding high voltage and low voltage power lines needs recalibration. Climate change may impact the constitutional guarantee of the right to equality. Without a clean environment which is stable and unimpacted by the vagaries of climate change, the right to life is not fully realised. The right to health (which is a part of the right to life under Article 21) is impacted due to factors such as air pollution, shifts in vector-borne diseases, rising temperatures, droughts, shortages in food supplies due to crop failure, storms, and flooding, the bench said. Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) are especially found in Rajasthan and Gujarat, and the alarming decrease in their numbers is attributed to frequent collisions with overhead power transmission lines, including those of solar plants, near their habitats. GIBs have lateral vision as their eyes are on the sides of their head and they find it difficult to change their course of flight when confronted with a live wire. The apex court said lack of reliable electricity supply for many citizens not only hinders economic development but also disproportionately affects communities, including women and low-income households, further perpetuating inequalities. The bench in an order, passed on March 21, formed an expert committee comprising Director, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, Dr Hari Shankar Singh, member, National Board for Wildlife, Dr Niranjan Kumar Vasu, former Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, B Majumdar, former Chief Wildlife Warden and Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Maharashtra, Dr Devesh Gadhavi, Deputy Director, The Corbett Foundation, Lalit Bohra, Joint Secretary (Green Energy Corridor), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy; and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. The work of the committee would also traverse the area of the setting up of transmission lines to facilitate solar power generation. The right to a healthy environment encapsulates the principle that every individual has the entitlement to live in an environment that is clean, safe, and conducive to their well-being. By recognising the right to a healthy environment and the right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change, states are compelled to prioritise environmental protection and sustainable development, thereby addressing the root causes of climate change and safeguarding the wellbeing of present and future generations. It is imperative for states like India, to uphold their obligations under international law, including their responsibilities to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate impacts, and protect the fundamental rights of all individuals to live in a healthy and sustainable environment, the bench said. The judgment came on a petition by wildlife activist MK Ranjitsinh and others to protect the GIB. The top court, in its 2021 judgement on the PIL, had passed a slew of directions to save the GIB. It had earlier directed the governments of Gujarat and Rajasthan to replace overhead electric cables with underground cables, wherever feasible, and install bird diverters in priority areas where GIBs live.
Former Uttarakhand minister Dinesh Agarwal quits Congress to join BJP
DEHRADUN: Senior Uttarakhand Congress leader and former cabinet minister Dinesh Agarwal officially joined the BJP on Sunday along with his supporters. Agarwal, who had served as a cabinet minister in the Congress-led government, had contested the state assembly elections seven times under the Congress. Agarwal had tendered his resignation from the party on Saturday evening. In an unexpected turn of events, former chief minister Harish Rawat expressed his surprise at Dinesh Agarwal's decision to join the saffron party. Rawat remarked, We must seriously and thoroughly investigate the reasons behind why someone who has received the party ticket seven times and held such important positions as a minister chose to leave the party. People like him, who have maintained a strong hold in their constituency should not be left behind. They should definitely not be going to the BJP, Rawat added. On Saturday evening, senior Congress leaders, including a former minister, attempted to dissuade Dinesh Agarwal from leaving the party after hearing of his decision. Despite their efforts, Agarwal resigned from the Congress later that same evening. Since the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections, there has been a continuous trend of Congress leaders joining the BJP in Uttarakhand due to changing political dynamics. Uttarakhand is set to go for Lok Sabha elections in the first phase on April 19, leaving just 10 days for campaigning. While PM Modi and party president J P Nadda have already conducted their public rallies in the state, and the Congress party is yet to kick off its campaign. Congress leaders have voiced concerns, claiming that We are alone and BJP are engaged in campaigning with a lot of money, ED, CBI and 'other' full force. A senior Congress leader, who has remained in the party for over four decades told the New Indian Express, Our state in-charge is also under unprecedented pressure in this election. She (Shelja Kumari) comes to Uttarakhand for four hours and returns back to Delhi by evening flight. Unlike her predecessors, Kumari's reluctance to establish a presence in the region during the election season has sparked doubts about the party's ability to navigate through these challenging times. How will the Congress manage to overcome such formidable obstacles? he said. Meanwhile, the BJP denied allegations of trying to induct Congressmen into its party, BJP's state media in-charge Manveer Chauhan told TNIE, The BJP has not done anything in this, it is the result of the Congress's deeds, which they are suffering from. The MLAs, former MLAs and leaders of other parties who joined the BJP have now fully understood that no one except the BJP has a 'blueprint and layout plan' for national interest, added Chauhan.
Best Waterfall In Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand is a major state of the country as well as a world-famous tourist destination. This beautiful state is also known as the land of Gods. Uttarakhand is famous all over the world due to its immense beauty, enchanting views, religious places and attractive places. Therefore, thousands of tourists come here every day to visit. Just as Uttarakhand is famous for its high mountains covered with clouds, dense forests and huge cedar trees, in the same way, it is famous for some spectacular and beautiful waterfalls. In this article, we are going to tell you about some top and beautiful waterfalls of Uttarakhand, below which you can also have fun. Kempty Waterfall in Mussoorie If the name of the most famous and popular waterfall of Uttarakhand is taken, then the name of Kempty Fall is included. This beautiful waterfall is situated at a distance of about 15 km from Mussoorie, famous by the name of Queen of Mountains. In Kempty Waterfall, when water falls on the ground from a height of about 40 feet, the surrounding view is simply worth admiring. This waterfall is also famous because thousands of people come here every day to take a bath. Let us tell you that the author has also reached here to take a bath. The real form of this waterfall can be seen during monsoon. Corbett Waterfall You must have gone to visit the beautiful valleys of Nainital not once but many times, but have you ever explored Corbett Waterfall during your trip to Nainital? Corbett Waterfall situated in Ramnagar Forest of Nainital district is no less than a beautiful paradise. Being in the middle of the forest, this waterfall attracts a lot of tourists. Along with local tourists, foreign tourists also come to see the beauty of this waterfall. Many people come here during the summer season to enjoy the cold. Neergarh Waterfall Rishikesh of Uttarakhand is a city where thousands of domestic and foreign tourists come every day to visit. This beautiful city situated on the banks of river Ganga is also known by the name of Yoga City throughout the world. Just as Rishikesh is famous for River Ganga and Yoganagari, similarly it is also famous for Neergarh Waterfall. More than a dozen people come here every day to take a bath. Apart from this, people also come here to enjoy the natural beauty. The real form of this waterfall can be seen during monsoon. Tiger Waterfall Situated amidst high mountains, dense forests and huge pine trees, Tiger Waterfall is a hidden treasure of Uttarakhand. This beautiful waterfall is in Chakrata, Uttarakhand. Chakrata is a very beautiful and charming hill station. When water falls from a height of more than three hundred feet in Tiger Waterfall, the surrounding view is simply worth seeing. The crystal water of this waterfall attracts a lot of tourists. After taking a dip in the Tiger Waterfall in Chakrata, you can explore the best places like Chilmiri Garden, Deoban, Ram Tal Horticultural Garden, Koti-Kanasar and HathniKund. Sahastradhara Falls Sahasradhara is one of those waterfalls of Uttarakhand that almost everyone would like to visit. Yes, Sahasradhara, located at a distance of about 16 km from Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, is no less than a paradise for nature lovers. There is also a waterfall nearby, Sahasradhara Waterfall, which is visited by thousands of tourists every day during the summer season. Sahasradhara Waterfall is also considered a sacred stream. It is said that many skin-related problems are cured by water. Let us tell you that water from this stream is also sold in nearby shops.
Uttarakhand: Navigating an uphill path
DEHRADUN: Even as the five seats of Uttarakhand are all set to go to polls in the first phase on April 19, the political mood of the voters remains a mystery this time too, as has been the trend. Over 10 veterans in the state have faced a crushing defeat in the electoral history. These include the leaders who contested the Lok Sabha elections from Uttarakhand, hoping for easy access to Parliament but were disappointed. Ram Vilas Paswan, Mayawati, Satpal Maharaj, Lt-Gen (Retd) Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri, Bhagat Singh Koshyari, ND Tiwari, Maharaja Manvendra Shah of Tehri, and Harish Rawat were rejected at one time or the other. The state has a long and storied history of delivering surprising election outcomes where voters have not hesitated to shift their allegiance. With a commendable literacy rate, Uttarakhand residents have consistently exercised their voting rights after thoughtful deliberation on national and significant issues. Amarjeet Singh, spokesperson for Congress in Uttarakhand, underscored the impact of literacy in the state, stating, The high literacy rate plays a key role in voters making informed decisions by considering national issues during elections, reflecting their concern for serious matters at a national level. This time, the public is going to vote on issues like inflation, unemployment, security, migration, and law and order, and after seeing the political situation, Uttarakhand may give results similar to 2009, he said. History of victories, defeats A glance into the electoral history of Uttarakhand brings forth some intriguing results. In 1984, Harish Rawat defeated BJP stalwart Murli Manohar Joshi. In 1989, the then Congress veteran Satpal Maharaj was defeated by Janata Dals Chandramohan Singh Negi. In 1989, Ramvilas Paswan suffered a decisive defeat from the Haridwar seat. BSP supremo Mayawati faced a crushing defeat from Haridwar in 1990 and 1991. Similarly, in 1989, independent candidate Kashi Singh Aeri defeated Bhagat Singh Koshyari in the Almora seat. During the Ram mandir wave in 1991, the strong contender for the PMs post from the Congress ND Tiwari was defeated by by BJPs Balraj Pasi. In 1996 and 2009, B C Khanduri, who served as an MP four times on the Pauri seat, also faced defeat. Similarly, Maharaja Manvendra Shah, an eight-time MP, was unseated on Tehri by independent candidate Paripurnanand Panuli in 1971. Also, Bachhi Singh Rawat, a former BJP minister, secured win over Harish Rawat on three consecutive occasions from Almora. In 2019, Ajay Bhatt emerged victorious over Harish Rawat on Nainital seat. Current state of affairs The primary contest is expected between the BJP and the Congress in all the five seats. Although Umesh Kumar from Haridwar and Bobby Pawar from Tehri are both strong independent candidates, as per the assessment of the previous election results, even in these elections, these independent candidates can be limited to affecting the margin of victory of the winning candidate. One of the two independents, Umesh Kumar, is an MLA from Khanpur constituency. In Tehri, three-time BJP MP Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah will face Congresss Jot Singh Gunasola, a two-time MLA from Mussoorie, this time. Berojgar Sangh chief Bobby Pawar is contesting as an independent candidate with many youth supporters. The contest in Garhwal is between Congresss Ganesh Godiyal and BJPs Anil Baluni. The BJP has fielded Rajya Sabha MP in place of Tirath Singh Rawat. Godiyal has previously served as a legislator. The BJP has pitted former CM Trivendra Singh Rawat against Congresss Virendra Rawat in Haridwar. The BSP also commands a significant vote bank in this region, and independent candidate Umesh Kumar from Khanpur is also vying for victory. Umesh currently serves as an independent MLA from Khanpur. In Almora, two old rivals, Ajay Tamta of BJP and Pradeep Tamta of Congress, will once again come face to face. In Nainital, MoS Ajay Bhatt will be challenged by a new face, Prakash Joshi of Congress.
CAA doesnt exclude, India doesnt need sermons from other countries: Dhankhar
Dehradun: Asserting that the CAA is a reprieve for persecuted religious minorities in neighbouring countries, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said India does not need any sermons from other countries on the issue. Dhankhar also said there were false narratives and misinformation on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which was notified last month. Also Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Helping Modi return for 3rd term your national responsibility: Nadda to Uttarakhand voters
Helping Modi return for 3rd term your national responsibility: Nadda to Uttarakhand voters BJP president J P Nadda Thursday asked the people of Uttarakhand to again give all the five Lok Sabha seats in the state to the BJP to help Narendra Modi return as prime minister for a third term and make India the third biggest economy in the world. ''It is your national responsibility,'' Nadda told his first election meeting at Pithoragarh in the state in support of Ajay Tamta, the BJP candidate from the reserved Almora Lok Sabha seat. Prime Minister Modi made the country the fifth biggest economy in the world despite the challenges of the Covid pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, he said. ''If you help him get a third term as PM by ensuring the BJP's victory in all the five seats, he will make India the third biggest economy,'' Nadda said. Later addressing another election meeting at Vikasnagar in Dehradun in support of party candidate from Tehri Lok Sabha seat Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, the BJP president said Modi has introduced the politics of performance in the country. ''Modi has replaced vote bank politics of caste and appeasement which was going on in the country for decades with the politics of performance and development,'' he said. ''Your vote to Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah will be your stamp of approval on Modi's brand of performance-based politics,'' he said. Terming the opposition INDIA bloc as an alliance of family-centric parties, he said it is INDI alliance versus the BJP in these elections. Citing examples, he named the Abdullahs and the Muftis of Jammu and Kashmir, Karunanidhi-Stalin family in Tamil Nadu, Pawar and Thakre families in Maharashtra, Mamata-Abhishek family in West Bengal and the Yadav families of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. ''They (INDIA block constituents) have nothing to do with you. They only have to protect the corrupt and serve themselves,'' Nadda said in Vikasnagar. In the Lok Sabha elections, the people have to choose between the scammers and those who understood their pain and took major steps towards development, empowering the poor and the women, he said. ''Women in the hills earlier had to go to the forest each morning to collect firewood and walk miles to fetch water. Modi rid them of the daily grind through schemes like Ujjwala and Har Ghar Nal se Jal,'' he said. Besides, 11 crore 'izzat ghars' (toilets) were made which eased the lives of the people, especially the women, he added. The BJP chief also spoke of the Ayushman scheme under which the people can avail of free medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh in case of major illnesses, and the PM Awas Yojana under which four crore pucca houses have been built for the poor in the country. One lakh such houses have been built in Uttarakhand of which 11,000 are located in Pithoragarh alone, he said. Under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, India has seen unprecedented growth in various sectors including mobile phone manufacturing, automobile and steel industries, and road, rail and air connectivity infrastructure, he said. Naming the various scams during the Congress-led UPA, he spoke of the Bofors, AgustaWestland, coal block allocation, Commonwealth and submarine cases. Nadda said the Congress had only cheated the servicemen for decades over 'one rank one pension', a demand fulfilled only after Modi became the prime minister. The BJP chief targeted the Congress for raising doubts over the surgical and Balakot air strikes which he described as the results of Modi's bold and courageous leadership. Rapid development is possible only under Modi. Press the lotus button on April 19 to give him another term as the prime minister so that he steers India to being the third largest economy in the world. Nadda is on a two-day visit to the state during which he will hold a roadshow in Haridwar on Friday.
Over 7,500 trees cut for 16-km section of Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: RTI response
Noida, Apr 4 (PTI) As many as 7,575 trees have been felled on a nearly 16-km-long section of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway and over 1.76 lakh are to be planted in compensation for it, according to the National Highways Authority of India. Of the felled trees on the Ganeshpur-Dehradun section of the project, 4,983 were in Uttarakhand, while 2,592 were in Uttar Pradesh, the NHAI said in response to a query filed under provisions of the Right To Information (RTI) Act. In the RTI query, Noida-based social activist Amit Gupta also sought to know the status of replantation and survival of
India head of ISIS grilled by NIA team at his hometown Dehradun
DEHRADUN: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted extensive questioning of Haris Farooqui, the chief of ISIS in India, at multiple locations in Dehradun. Accompanied by the investigative team, Haris Farooqui alias Harish Ajmal Farukhi, a resident of Chakrata in Dehradun, was also taken to his residence in Dehradun for further inquiries. Additionally, the NIA also questioned Haris at the Lakhibagh police post. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Haris and his associate Anurag Singh alias Rehan from Muslim-dominated Dhubri district in Assam on March 21. Following the extensive rounds of questioning, Haris was subsequently taken from Dehradun to Delhi on Tuesday by the NIA. ISIS India head, associate arrested in Assam after crossing over from Bangladesh According to police sources, based on credible information, it was found that Haris had identified several targets for blasts across the country. The police's intelligence branch also got a whiff of it and local police and the special task force (STF) of the state were also looking for Haris. Meanwhile, it also came to light that Haris had also come to Dehradun in July last year. The Assam STF handed over Haris to the NIA after necessary interrogation. A senior Uttarakhand Police officer, citing information from the NIA, said, Haris had been taken into custody by the NIA for extensive interrogation. Subsequently, the NIA later took Haris to Dehradun on Monday, where he was revisited the locations he had previously frequented in July. Investigative agencies also accompanied Haris to his residence in Pachvadoon of Dehradun for further inquiry. A senior Uttarakhand police official revealed that the NIA has gathered information from Haris' family in his presence. It is a significant development for the investigative authorities as Haris had been out of touch with his family for the past decade. Following thorough questioning, the NIA transported him to the Lakhibagh police outpost in Dehradun for further interrogation. Subsequently, he was taken to Delhi by the NIA on Tuesday for additional inquiries.
BJP national president Nadda on two-day visit to Uttarakhand from tomorrow
BJP national president Nadda on two-day visit to Uttarakhand from tomorrow BJP National President JP Nadda will be on two-day visit to Uttarakhand from Thursday ahead of Lok Sabha polls. He will address public rallies in Pithoragarh and Vikas Nagar under Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency on April 4. On April 5, he will hold a road show in Haridwar, BJP said in a release. National President of Bharatiya Janata Party, Jagat Prakash Nadda will be in Uttarakhand on a two-day visit from Thursday (April 4 and 5), where he will address two huge public meetings, a grand road show and meet saints. He will also hold many organizational meetings, the BJP said in a statement. Nadda will reach Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand on Thursday at 12:25 pm from where he will directly reach Dev Singh Maidan, Pithoragarh, he will address a huge public meeting at 12:40 pm. After this he will address another huge public meeting at Main Bazaar Chowk, Vikas Nagar (Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha) at 03:15 pm. At 5:30 pm he will hold the BJP core committee meeting of Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency at Hotel Madhuvan, Dehradun. Next day, on Friday, April 5, the BJP National President Nadda will visit Maya Devi Temple in Haridwar at 10:50 am and offer prayers there. Immediately after this, he will seek blessings from sages and saints in Maya Devi temple. At 12:20 pm, Nadda will hold a grand road show in Haridwar from Aryan Nagar to Rishikul Ground. After this, at 01:20 pm, he will hold discussions with the booth president, Shakti Kendra coordinator and additional officials of the state office bearers conference at Rishikul University, Haridwar. Notably, among the 543 Lok Sabha seats, Uttarakhand contributes just five seats and the BJP has fielded Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, Anil Baluni, Ajay Tamta, Ajay Bhatt, and Trivendra Singh Rawat for these seats. The people of Uttarakhand will cast their votes in a single phase on April 19, according to the Election Commission of India. Uttarakhand has traditionally witnessed a close contest between the BJP and Congress. Both parties see the state as an essential battleground for displaying and gaining supporters for their national narratives. The BJP had won all the Lok Sabha seats in the elections in both the 2014 and 2019 elections. With 47 out of 70 assembly seats, the BJP dominated in the 2022 assembly polls, while Congress got 19 seats. BSP and Independents hold 2 seats each. (ANI)
The temperature starts increasing from the month of April. Mild summer starts from this month. The normal temperature in most of the plain areas is more than 30 degrees Celsius. Although there is not very humid heat. For those who hesitate to step out of the house in the severe cold of January-February, the month of April is a better time to travel. There is neither too much cold nor too humid heat in this month. Due to this, one does not have to face the problem of sweat and dehydration while travelling. There are also festivals like Chaitra Navratri, Eid Al Fitr, Baisakhi, Ram Navami in the month of April. Holidays for these festivals are also available in some offices. Apart from this, you can also go on a weekend trip. There is a chance to travel and the weather is also suitable for travelling, in such a situation, if you are planning a trip but are worried about the budget, then there is no need to worry. In this article, you are being told about some such tourist places, where you can visit in the month of April, that too in a budget of just Rs 5000. Pachmarhi Pachmarhi is the only hill station in Madhya Pradesh. Located on the Satpura hills, away from the peaks of Pachmarhi, one can see only greenery at this hill station. The month of April is suitable to see the magnificent carvings and waterfalls in the caves of Pachmarhi. Here you can also enjoy hiking and trekking. The nearest railway station to reach Pachmarhi is Pipariya. Bhopal or Jabalpur are the nearest airports by flight. Although there is a good road till Pachmarhi, you can enjoy the natural views while going by road. It will not cost much to visit and stay here. Dharamshala Dharamshala, a beautiful hill station located in the valleys of Himachal, is the best place to visit in April. Dharamshala is also called Mini Tibet. Tibetan flags keep waving all around here. You can visit this relaxing place amidst the mountains to see bustling markets, museums and monasteries. Bus to Dharamshala is easily available from Delhi, Shimla and Dehradun, which is also in budget. Hotel rent is also not very high. Mussoorie Mussoorie of Uttarakhand is also called 'Queen of Hills'. Cold winds blow in Mussoorie in April. While roaming on the streets of Mussoorie on Scooty during the day, the cool breeze amid the golden sunshine makes for a wonderful journey. Here you can visit Lal Tibba, Kempty Fall, Company Garden, Dalai Hills. Apart from this, one can also visit Dhanaulti and Surkanda Mata temples. For adventure, you will be able to enjoy many sports in the budget. The cost of living, traveling and eating in this hill station can be less than Rs 5000. Buses and taxis are easily available from Dehradun or Rishikesh to Mussoorie. Mount Abu The month of April is also a better time to visit Mount Abu, the only hill station of Rajasthan. There are dense forests around Mount Abu surrounded by a peak made of granite. There are many holy and ancient temples of Jains and Hindus here. Away from the scorching sun and heat, Mount Abu is a cool and close to nature city, with Abu Road being the nearest railway station to reach it. One can also reach here by road. Other places If the budget is high then the month of April is best suited to visit Darjeeling, Ravangla, Cherrapunji, Gulmarg, Ooty and Tawang. Apart from this, the month of April is also the right time to visit Nainital and Ooty. (PC: iStock)
Parityaj Welfare Foundation Founder Amit Singh honoured at International Buddhist Conference
Parityaj Welfare Foundation Founder Amit Singh honoured at International Buddhist Conference PNN Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 3: Amit Singh, the Founder of Parityaj Welfare Foundation, an organisation committed to educational initiatives, was honoured at the International Conference on Theravada Buddhism and Social Engagement in Dehradun by former President Ram Nath Kovind for his contribution to social work. Buddhist monks and scholars from 11 countries participated in the conference on Monday and commended Singh for his noble endeavours. Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Gurmit Singh also graced the occasion. Singh received the honour in recognition of his efforts to ensure access to education for underprivileged children. It is my privilege to receive this honour at this international conference. I believe that education is the building block of society, and it is my commitment to ensure that every single child receives the education he deserves. Singh is also the founder and CEO of Canada-based technology firm AllHeart Web Inc. AllHeart Web Inc., which has a presence in 120+ countries, specialises in offering versatile SaaS solutions across various sectors. It has more than 6,000 clients, including some of the leading global giants. The company has recently launched a new product - SyberFort - which works to safeguard websites and data from spoofing attacks. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by PNN. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
PM blames Congress for Ram temple delay
JAIPUR/DEHRADUN : Kicking off the BJP campaign in Rajasthan and Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said INDIA bloc is an alliance of the corrupt. It is the first time in the countrys history that corrupt individuals are banding together to thwart action against corruption. They argue that because I have no family, I have no reason to engage in corruption. But just because they have families, they dont have the licence to indulge in corruption, said the PM. In his first election rally in Uttarakhand ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Modi accused the Congress of spreading instability in the country. He urged the people to wipe out parties and elements who want to sow divisions and turmoil in the country. He said the aim of the Congress was to plunge India into anarchy and instability. In Rajasthans Kotputli, the PM questioned the Opposition for the governments action against corruption. I strongly favour removing corruption, while they advocate saving the corrupt. Today, Congress members are revealing their perilous intentions. This election is pivotal for safeguarding the nation. The necessity for a robust and decisive BJP government in the nation has only grown. I challenge divisive groups and corruption, which is why they target me, he said. Modi specifically targeted the Congress, blaming it for the delay in the Ram temple construction and raising unfounded fears about it. The temple has come up amid the lighting of lamps without any chaos, he said. The PM said that the Congress and others were raising false alarms, alleging that the country would erupt in flames if the BJP regained power. As a nationalist force, the BJP will undoubtedly return to power, he said and emphasized that decisions made in his third term would propel the country towards progress and development. The PM said he believed the nations politics appeared divided into two camps. On the one side stands the BJP, advocating the nations interests first. On the other stands the Congress, seeking opportunities to plunder its resources. The BJP considers the nation as its family, whereas the Congress prioritises its own family over the country, he said and sought to juxtapose the BJPs efforts in making India proud globally with the Congresss tendency to disparage India on foreign soil. He also highlighted Rajasthans historical role in shielding against such anti-national dynastic forces. PM on a tour Raj The PM has embarked on a tour of Rajasthan, beginning his campaign from the Jaipur Rural constituency. The state has been a BJP stronghold. In 2019, the BJP made a clean sweep in the state, winning all 25 seats. Modi draws a contrast The PM said he believed the nations politics is divided into two camps. On the one side stands the BJP that puts the nations interests first. On the other stood Congress, he said, seeking opportunities to plunder the countrys resources.
Every vote for PM Modi will play role in development of India: Pushkar Singh Dhami
Every vote for PM Modi will play role in development of India: Pushkar Singh Dhami Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday participated in a public meeting organized in favour of BJP candidate Ajay Tamta from Almora Lok Sabha seat at GIC Sports Ground, Nachni, Pithoragarh. In his address, the Chief Minister said that there is a wave running across the country to make Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Prime Minister of the country for the third time. He said that in the 14 assembly constituencies coming under Almora Lok Sabha, people have to vote in favor of Ajay Tamta and make the Prime Minister win with a huge majority. He said that every vote from the Nachni and Didihat area will go to Prime Minister Modi and will play a role in the development of India. With the blessings of the people, everyone is going to vote for the Prime Minister. He said that whenever I come among you people, I feel like I am at home and my family. He said that he was overwhelmed by the welcome given by the elders, women and children of the Nachni area. The Chief Minister said that the development of Almora Lok Sabha constituency is continuing. Approval has been given for the construction of a 110-meter bridge over Ramganga connecting Kapkot and Nachani. The work of building a bridge connecting Berinag to Pithoragarh is in progress. Helicopter service from Haldwani to Munsiyari, Pithoragarh has started. Now you can go directly from Pithoragarh to Dehradun by plane. Soon, plane service from Pithoragarh to Delhi will also start. Construction work of the medical college in Pithoragarh is in progress. Mobile towers are being installed in various areas. Under the Manaskhand Mandir Mala Mission, reconstruction work of temples here is being done. The Chief Minister further said that under the leadership of the Prime Minister, India has reached the pinnacle of the world. India's respect, power and self-respect has increased in the world. The resolution of developed India is being fulfilled under his leadership. India is becoming a hub of technology, medical science, innovation and infrastructure. India is a country of Ganga, Yamuna, four dhams, Adi Kailash, Jageshwar, deities, water, forest, land, and mountains. Dhami said that the Prime Minister has worked to provide houses to the poor in the country through various schemes. Toilets have been constructed in every village. The work of providing electricity and water to every house is going on. After the Corona period, poor families were given free rations and vaccines. Every year Rs 6000 are coming to the accounts of farmers through DBT. Under the Atal Ayushman Yojana, the countrymen have been guaranteed free treatment up to 5 lakhs. Uttrakhand CM further said, Today gas connections are being given to every house in every village. The Prime Minister is taking care of every poor of the country. The work of improving the lives of the countrymen is going on. CAA has been implemented in the country under the leadership of the Prime Minister. Section 370 of Kashmir has ended. Giving Muslim sisters their rights, the evil practice of triple talaq has ended. The dream of building a grand temple of Lord Shri Ram in Ayodhya has come true. He said that the state government has taken tough decisions while facing many challenges. He said that as per the promise made before the elections, the bill including Equal Citizen has been passed by the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly. Anti-copying law has been implemented. Which is being conducted in a completely transparent and safe examination. The game of cheating has ended in the state. Encroachment is being removed from government land. Anti-riot law has been implemented to prevent riots in the state. Anti-conversion law has been implemented. Along with this, 30 per cent horizontal reservation is being given to women. Work is going on on many schemes along with old age pension scheme, home stay scheme. A 10 per cent horizontal reservation is being given to the state agitators. Better health and future of the child and mother is being ensured by giving Mahalakshmi kit on the birth of the child. Under the Lakhpati Didi scheme in the state, women are being made financially prosperous. Poor families in the state are being provided 3 cylinder refills free of cost in a year. In the last 10 years, PM has done every possible cooperation to make Uttarakhand a developed and leading state, CM added. Dhami said that 10 years ago, during the rule of Congress, only scams and corruption used to happen in the country. Nepotism, corruption and looting continued during the Congress rule. The Congress people are working to reduce the country's prestige. Congress party has displayed anti-women thinking and has not given the ticket to any woman candidate in Uttarakhand. There is no end to the sins of Congress. They made fun of Ram bhakts. They rejected the invitation for Ram Mandir Praan Pratishtha. They supported the party which fired bullets at Ram bhakts. He said that in the upcoming elections, such a Congress party should not even have its account opened at any booth, he added. Lok Sabha elections in the five parliamentary constituencies of Uttarakhand will be held on April 19. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has a strong presence in Uttarakhand, the BJP has won all five seats in the hilly state in both the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The 2024 general elections will be held in India in seven phases, from April 19 to June 1, to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha. The results will be announced on June 4. (ANI)
Prayas Rasal Wins EverestBKCC Season 5 Grand Finale
Prayas Rasal Wins EverestBKCC Season 5 Grand Finale NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1: In a thrilling conclusion to the Everest Better Kitchen Culinary Challenge (EverestBKCC) Season 5, Prayas P Rasal from Sheila Raheja IHM, Mumbai, emerged as the Grand Finale winner. Prayas not only secured the coveted trophy but also earned a prestigious scholarship worth USD 5750 under the USA J1 Chef Exchange Visitor Program for 12 months from Wisdom Career Education. The competition, which took place at IHM, Dadar, Mumbai, showcased exceptional culinary talents from across the country. Srishti Sen, a student of Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts, Pune, and Jatin Kumar Dhiman, a student of SRM University, Sonepat, secured the first and second runner-up positions, respectively. The Everest Better Kitchen Culinary Challenge is India's largest culinary competition for hospitality students, held in 15 cities across India, with the grand finale in Mumbai. It not only provides a platform for budding chefs to showcase their talents but also aims to create awareness about regional cuisines, promote Indian food globally, and revive lost regional recipes. The Grand Finale comprised five rounds, including a written Q&A, aptitude test, mystery basket challenge, replicating a chef's recipe using an LG Microwave, and creating a dessert. A couple of rounds were very well curated by Chef Sudhir Pai. The distinguished jury panel included renowned chefs such as Sudhir Pai, Sidney Dcunha, Parimal Sawant, Altamsh Patel, Aungshuman Chakraborty, Abhijeet Bagwe, Rohit Gujral, Anees Khan, Vivek Kadam, Shantanu Gupte, and Bimba Nayak. The event received support from various organizations, including Incredible India - Ministry of Tourism, National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Uttar Pradesh Tourism, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Hotels & Resorts, Indian Culinary Forum, Western India Chefs' Association (WICA), Chefs Association of Five Rivers, Varanasi Chef's Association, Telangana Chef's Association, Culinary Forum of Goa, Royal Rajasthan Chefs Society, and Hospitality Purchasing Managers' Forum (HPMF). Ekkta Bhargeva, Publisher of Better Kitchen, emphasized that the event aims to prepare students for future challenges and promote Indian regional food using local ingredients globally. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi graced the event as the chief guest. He praised the participants for their passion and dedication to the culinary arts, inspiring a new generation of chefs. In addition to the culinary challenge, the event also featured the Better Kitchen Bakery Champion (BKBC) competition, won by Deepanshu Sati from Kukreja IHM, Dehradun. Priya Pansuriya from Florence Academy, Ahmedabad, and Prerana E from PES University, Bengaluru, secured the first and second runner-up positions, respectively. The event also honored outstanding educators in hospitality education with the Better Kitchen Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Education. Chef Ajay Sood received the Chef Soundrarajan Memorial Award, Chef Viswanatha K Iyer was recognized for Butchery Education, Chef Balaji Krishnamoorthy for South Indian Authentic Cuisines Education, Chef Sunit Sharma as a Culinary Mentor, Dr. Chef Amol Abhimanyu Rawool as a Promising Mentor, and Dr. Nisheeth Srivastava as Principal of the Year. Everest Spices served as the Title Partner for the competition, with other sponsors including Wisdom Career Education (International Placement & Study Abroad Partner), MYMENU365 (Trophy Partner), Chefs Unlimited (Uniform Partner), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (Energy Partner), LG (Cooking Partner), Coca Cola (Beverage Partner), Amul (Dairy Partner), Tabasco, Barilla, and Ovamaltine (Gift Hamper Partners), Tasty Kiwi by QualityNZ (Meat Partner), and Cornitos (Munching Partner). (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by NewsVoir. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
Rajiv Yadav Leads the Charge: 'Fusion Mavericks' to Revolutionize Uttarakhand's Sports and Leisure Land! VMPL New Delhi [India], April 1: Uttarakhand's sporting and leisure landscape is on the cusp of a monumental transformation with the introduction of Fusion Mavericks by Criezkit Pvt Ltd, spearheaded by the visionary Founder Director Rajiv Yadav. Nestled along the bustling Delhi-Dehradun highway in the scenic district of Haridwar, Roorkee, this pioneering project spans over 35 bigha of prime land, with an array of offerings poised to captivate both sports enthusiasts and leisure seekers alike. Cricket Stadium: At the core of Fusion Mavericks lies a cutting-edge cricket stadium, positioned to become the nucleus of sporting fervor in Uttarakhand under the leadership of Rajiv Yadav. Boasting world-class amenities and a capacity to host exhilarating matches and events, this stadium is set to propel the state's cricketing prowess to unprecedented heights, attracting attention from across the nation. Cricket Practice Arena: Complementing the stadium is a meticulously designed cricket practice arena, tailored to nurture talent and cultivate excellence in the sport, a vision championed by Rajiv Yadav. From budding youngsters to seasoned professionals, this state-of-the-art facility will serve as a nurturing ground for future cricketing stars, firmly establishing Uttarakhand on the global cricketing map. Sports Arena: However, the allure of Fusion Mavericks extends beyond cricket, encompassing a comprehensive sports arena replete with diverse athletic facilities, guided by the vision of Rajiv Yadav. From basketball courts to tennis courts, this inclusive approach to sports ensures individuals of all ages and interests can partake in the thrill of physical activity and competition, fostering a culture of health and wellness within the community. Bamboo-themed Resort: Adding to the project's allure is a captivating bamboo-themed resort, offering a tranquil retreat amidst the natural splendor of Uttarakhand, a vision brought to life by Rajiv Yadav. Surrounded by lush bamboo groves and panoramic views of the Himalayas, this resort promises an immersive escape for travelers seeking solace and rejuvenation, blending luxury with eco-conscious design principles. Community Development and Economic Growth: Beyond its recreational offerings, Fusion Mavericks endeavors to stimulate economic growth and foster community development in Uttarakhand, driven by the leadership of Rajiv Yadav. With its strategic location and unparalleled amenities, the project is poised to attract sports enthusiasts and leisure travelers from far and wide, injecting vitality into the local economy and positioning the state as a premier destination for sports tourism. As construction commences on this transformative project, anticipation mounts for the dawn of a new era in Uttarakhand's sporting and leisure legacy, guided by the unwavering vision of Rajiv Yadav. Stay tuned as Fusion Mavericks sets the stage for a paradigm shift in the region's recreational landscape, promising an unparalleled fusion of sports, leisure, and natural splendor unlike any other. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by VMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
Uttarakhand Congress in turmoil as another prominent leader quits party to join BJP
DEHRADUN: The Congress party, which is currently grappling with a tumultuous period marked by a steady departure of its leaders in Uttarakhand, faced another blow on Sunday as senior Congress leader Mahesh Sharma from Kaladhungi bid adieu to the party. Sharma tendered his resignation on Sunday and made the switch to the BJP. Sharma, who has been associated with the Congress for over two decades and contested elections twice from Kaladhungi constituency, and is said to be close to Harish Rawat. Mahesh Sharma contested the 2022 Uttarakhand Assembly election from Kaladhungi constituency on a Congress ticket unsuccessfully. Additionally, his wife, Kamlesh Sharma, has previously served as the district panchayat president. For the upcoming elections, Sharma had sought a ticket from the Congress, strongly claiming candidature for the Nainital parliamentary seat. Despite his efforts, the party opted to nominate Prakash Joshi instead of Sharma. Disappointed with this decision, Mahesh Sharma bid a final farewell to the Congress. Efforts made by Congress veterans like Harish Rawat, Yashpal Arya and Sumit Hridayesh to persuade Sharma proved futile, as he eventually moved to the BJP. Mahesh Sharma was formally inducted into the BJP by State President Mahendra Bhatt. It has been revealed that another influential BJP figure, Mahendra Adhikari of Haldwani, played a pivotal role in facilitating Sharma's transition to the party. The increasing attraction of leaders from other political factions towards the BJP is a testament to our party's commitment to transparent governance, remarked Bhatt. State Congress chief Karan Mahara shared his perspective with The New Indian Express on the recent wave of party defections, The Congress party is a vast ocean with a history spanning over a century. Those who have chosen to leave the party for opportunistic reasons will inevitably face consequences in due time. Over the course of the last month, there has been a notable exodus from the Congress party, with a sitting MLA, Rajendra Bhandari, and two former MLAs among the 16 leaders who have decided to part ways with the party.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami slams Congress for derogatory remarks on Kangana, calls it 'regressive mindset'
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has characterized the derogatory remarks made by Congress national spokesperson Supriya Shrinate about Kangana Ranaut, the Mandi parliamentary seat candidate from Himachal, as indicative of the Congress party's 'cheap mentality'. Dhami emphasized that Supriya's comments blatantly reveal the Congress party's stance on women's dignity and respect. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed a public meeting in support of Tehri Lok Sabha candidate Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah at Krishi Mandi premises in Kalsi block of Dehradun on Sunday. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is asserting its presence globally. The BJP has successfully passed the Nari Vandan Bill. The construction of the Ram temple, a long-standing aspiration, was realized by the BJP government, claimed CM Dhami. Chief Minister Dhami emphasized that India's armed forces have achieved greater self-reliance under the current administration. He highlighted the Modi government's commitment to the well-being and advancement of soldiers, stating, I hail from a military background myself. Dhami asserted that in today's geopolitical landscape, no nation dares to challenge India's strength and sovereignty. Congress drops Supriya Shrinate from LS candidates list amid uproar over remarks on Kangana Ranaut Earlier speaking at an election rally in Lambgaon, Pratapnagar assembly constituency, in support of BJP candidate Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah for the Tehri Lok Sabha seat, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasized the enhanced global recognition, respect, and dignity of every Indian. He credited Prime Minister Modi's leadership for lifting 25 crore people out of poverty line and issuing Ayushman cards to 50 crore individuals. Chief Minister Dhami highlighted India's remarkable advancements across various sectors and hailed the government's significant accomplishment in revoking Article 370 from Kashmir as a historic milestone. Taking a dig at the opposition Congress, Chief Minister Dhami said, The Congress regime has been synonymous with corruption scandals, including the Bofors scam, 2G spectrum scam, Commonwealth Games scam, and other scandals that occurred during the Congress government's tenure. Congress practices the politics of appeasement for votes. EC issues show-cause notices to Dilip Ghosh, Supriya Shrinate for remarks targeting women
Tragic Accident Claims Four Lives in Moradabad District
Lucknow: Four individuals tragically lost their lives, and two others sustained injuries in a car accident that occurred in the Kanth area of Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. The Superintendent of Police (SP) of Moradabad, Sandeep Kumar Meena, reported that the incident took place around 2 a.m. when a vehicle traveling from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, collided with an electric pole near Kanth. According to Meena, the collision resulted in the immediate death of four individuals from the same family, while two others were injured and subsequently admitted to the district hospital. Postmortem examinations are being conducted for the deceased, while the injured are receiving medical treatment. Further investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle, also a member of the affected family, had fallen asleep at the wheel, leading to the loss of control and collision with the electric pole. Currently, the driver is in a state of shock and is undergoing questioning by authorities. Authorities have initiated further investigations into the incident, and additional details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses. Amit Shah Criticizes Congress Over Katchatheevu Island Surrender BJP Criticizes INDIA Bloc's Rally at Ramlila Ground as Save Family Rather Than Save Democracy NCP Leader Jitendra Awhad Questions AAP's Raghav Chadha's Absence Amid Arvind Kejriwal's Custody
Dehradun: Police in Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar district have filed a case against five individuals, including a retired IAS officer, in relation to the murder of the dera kar seva chief at the Nanakmatta Sahib Gurdwara. Baba Tarsem Singh was fatally shot on the shrine's premises by two assailants on Thursday. The FIR, lodged on Friday, names the two attackers - Sarabjit Singh and Amarjeet Singh - along with IAS officer Harbans Singh Chugh, who heads the Nanakmatta Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, Baba Anup Singh, and Pritam Singh Sandhu, the vice-president of a regional Sikh outfit, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Manjunath TC. Sarabjit Singh is a resident of Tarn Taran in Punjab, while Amarjeet Singh is from Rampur in Uttar Pradesh. Both have been charged under sections 302 (murder), 120b (criminal conspiracy), and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code, confirmed the SSP. Additionally, three others, including the retired IAS officer, have been implicated in the FIR based on suspicions raised by the complainant, stated the SSP. The incident occurred when Baba Tarsem Singh was seated in a chair on the gurdwara's premises and was shot with a rifle by one of the assailants riding pillion. He was rushed to a hospital in Khatima for treatment but succumbed to his injuries. The Nanakmatta Sahib Gurdwara, situated approximately 50 km from Rudrapur, holds significant reverence among Sikh devotees and is located on the Rudrapur-Tanakpur route in Udham Singh Nagar district. Congress Receives Fresh Notices: Income Tax Department, Total Demand Surpasses Rs 3,500 Crore Mamata Banerjee Challenges BJP's Electoral Ambitions: Targets 200 Seats Over 400-Plus Slogan Rahul Gandhi's Sharp Critique: BJP's 400 Paar Slogan Tainted by Allegations of Match-Fixing
4 dead, 2 injured as car collides with electric pole in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad
4 dead, 2 injured as car collides with electric pole in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad Four people have died and two are injured after a car collided with an electric pole in the Kanth area of Moradabad district in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, an official said. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Moradabad, Sandeep Kumar Meena, at around 2 a.m. late night, a vehicle travelling from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, collided with an electric pole near the Kanth area of Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, around 5 a.m. Four persons lost their lives on the spot, while two sustained injuries. All belonged to the same family. The injured are being treated at the district hospital, and postmortem examinations are being conducted for the deceased, he added. Further, Meena said that the driver of the vehicle, who was a member of the family, is currently in shock and undergoing questioning. It was revealed during interrogation that he had fallen asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to lose balance and collide with the pole. Further investigation into the incident is underway, and more details are awaited. (ANI)
Tragic Accident in Uttarakhand: Car Plunges into Gorge, Two Dead, Eight Injured
Dehradun: On a fateful day in Duwakoti village, located in the Gaja sub-district of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, a horrifying accident unfolded as a car lost control and plummeted into a gorge. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of two lives, while eight other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries. The vehicle, carrying a total of ten individuals, found itself in a precarious situation that led to this devastating outcome. Upon receiving news of the accident, swift response teams, including the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police, rushed to the scene. Their immediate priority was to provide assistance and aid in the rescue efforts. In a show of solidarity, local residents joined forces with the authorities, pooling resources and manpower to retrieve the bodies of the deceased from the steep gorge. Amidst the chaos and urgency, the injured individuals received prompt attention, and efforts were made to transport them to the nearest medical facility for urgent treatment. District Disaster Officer Brijesh Bhatt confirmed that the eight injured individuals were swiftly taken to Gaja hospital for medical attention, underscoring the collaborative efforts undertaken to address the aftermath of this tragic accident. Tragic House Fire Claims Lives of Family of Four in Gujarat's Dwarka District Massive Fire Engulfs Scrap Godown in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi Area ED Interrogates Suspended TMC Leader Sheikh Shahjahan Over Land Grab Allegations
PM Modi to kickstart BJP's poll campaign for Uttarakhand on Apr 2
PM Modi to kickstart BJP's poll campaign for Uttarakhand on Apr 2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kickstart the BJP's Lok Sabha poll campaign in Uttarakhand by addressing a public meeting at Rudrapur in Udham Singh Nagar district on April 2. Elections to the five Lok Sabha seats in Uttarakhand are scheduled to be held in the first phase on April 19. All the five seats are with the ruling BJP since 2014. Pradesh BJP general secretary Khilendra Chaudhary and Cabinet Minister Saurabh Bahuguna have been made coordinators for Prime Minister Modi's programme at Rudrapur on April 2, Pradesh BJP media in-charge Manveer Chauhan said. BJP president JP Nadda will address a public meeting in Pithoragarh and Vikasnagar in Dehradun district just a day later on April 3 and follow it up with a roadshow and a meeting with the sant samaj (saints and seers) in Haridwar on April 4, he said. State BJP general secretaries Rajendra Bisht and Aditya Kothari have been appointed conveners for the party national president's programmes in Pithoragarh and Vikasnagar respectively, Chauhan said.
Dehradun Airport: 25 air flights will be operated from Dehradun Airport to various cities in summer. The summer timetable will be effective from March 31. At present 18 flights are being operated daily from here. In view of the increasing number of passengers, seven flights are being increased in the summer timetable. In this, seven [] The post New Flights Update: 25 new flights will start from this airport to different cities from March 31, order issued first appeared on informalnewz .
BSP's sudden entry may alter the dynamics of 2 Lok Sabha seats in Uttarakhand
DEHRADUN: Election enthusiasm is increasing across the country, and the hill state of Uttarakhand is not left out. Voting for the five seats in Uttarakhand is scheduled for April 19, in the first phase of elections. Wednesday marked the deadline for filing nominations, with Saturday set as the final day for withdrawal of candidatures. A total of 56 candidates are vying for the five parliamentary seats in the state. Here, although the main contest was considered to be between the Congress and BJP, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has now stepped in unexpectedly. BSP has suddenly become a third player in the competition by fielding candidates in all five seats. The move by BSP has distressed the calculations of Congress in Haridwar and Tehri. However, the grand old party is hopeful, despite the dominance of BJP which add to the challenges. Political analyst and social activist Anoop Nautiyal expressed optimism on BSP's significant involvement. Despite not securing any seats in the state during the last Lok Sabha elections, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) wielded considerable influence through their substantial vote share, he said. In two out of five seats, BSP candidates had garnered more votes than the winning margin. This suggests that if these votes had gone to other candidates, the results could have been altered. Speaking to TNIE, author and analyst Jai Singh Rawat said, Since the inception of Uttarakhand as a state, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has consistently held the position as the third-largest party in terms of both vote share and parliamentary seats. Following the state's formation, in the first legislative assembly elections held in 2002, apart from BJP and Congress, the BSP displayed a notable performance, winning seven seats and garnering 10.79% of the votes. According to data, BSP's share of votes in parliamentary elections from Uttarakhand over the past 20 years has been as follows: 6.8% in 2004, 15.2% in 2009, 4.8% in 2014, and 5.3% in 2019.
