Diwali inspires us to move forward with mutual love, harmony: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami arrived at the BJP State Office on Balbir Road in Dehradun today, where he participated in the Deepawali Milan program. On this occasion, the Chief Minister extended warm Deepawali greetings and best wishes to BJP State President Shri Mahendra Bhatt, along with party office-bearers, organization members, and party workers. Sharing the joy of the festival with everyone, the Chief Minister stated that Deepawali symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, truth over falsehood, and hope over despair. He noted that the festival inspires us to move forward with mutual love, harmony, cooperation, and social cohesion, while infusing new energy, positivity, and enthusiasm into everyone's lives. The Chief Minister further emphasized that in Indian culture and traditions, festivals serve as a vital medium to unite society. Such gatherings further strengthen mutual dialogue, warmth, and organizational unity. Wishing everyone happiness, prosperity,...
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, along with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 62 development projects worth Rs 1,475.31 crore during the Uttarakhand State Foundation Day celebrations at Parade Ground in Dehradun on Friday.
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Delhi traffic advisory: Diversions around Anand Vihar ISBT till November 15
The Delhi Traffic Police has put in place special traffic arrangements around Anand Vihar ISBT and adjoining transport hubs from November 5 to 15 to manage the anticipated surge in passenger movement during the festive season. The arrangements have been made in view of the rush expected during Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhai Dooj and Chhath Puja, with restrictions and diversions aimed at ensuring smooth vehicular movement and preventing congestion around the interstate bus terminal and nearby railway stations. According to the advisory issued by the Delhi Traffic Police, Road No. 56 (Chaudhary Charan Singh Marg) and Road No. 57 (Swami Dayanand Marg) are among the stretches likely to be affected, while traffic diversions will be enforced at Ghazipur roundabout and Ramprastha in Vivek Vihar, according to the advisory. Commuters travelling towards NH-24, Sarai Kale Khan and Barapulla have been advised to take the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway via GT Road. Those heading towards Ghaziabad and Dilsh
'PM Modi's decisions are always in national interest': Uttarakhand CM Dhami on Agniveer move
Digital Desk | Dehradun, Nov 5 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday hailed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Centre's move to provide a second two-year service term option for 'Agniveers' after they complete their initial four years of service, saying that PM Modi's decisions are always in ational interest. CM Dhami made the remarks while speaking to reporters after flagging off medical and health equipments provided under the CSR head for the fair hospital located in Haridwar and the Bhupatwala Hospital, in view of the upcoming Kumbh Mela-2027. The Chief Minister said: Our Prime Minister believes that the nation is greater than the party, and the party is greater than an individual. All the decisions he has taken have always been in the interest of the nation, society, youth and every section of society. This decision has also been taken in the interest of our soldiers and to safeguard the rights of our Agniveers. I express my gratitude to the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) for extending the period by two years, he added. Regarding Union Home Minister Amit Shahs upcoming visit to Uttarakhand, CM Dhami said Union Minister Shah's visits have always benefited the state and have often brought major developmental initiatives. Both Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah share a special affection for Uttarakhand, he added. According to CM Dhami, Home Minister Shah will participate in two events in the state and address a public gathering in connection with the 26th State Foundation Day celebrations. The Uttarakhand CM also said that the state government had implemented the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) under Union Minister Amit Shahs guidance. Meanwhile, the Chief Minister also recalled his interaction with children before Diwali, describing it as heartfelt experience. He said he encouraged children from different parts of the state to embrace Prime Minister Modis Vocal for Local mantra. Today's children and youth will play a crucial role in realising the vision of a developed India. Their innovative thinking, creativity, hard work, and determination will form the foundation of a developed nation, he added. Our effort is to ensure that every child in the state gets equal opportunities to progress and that their talent is given wings. With this spirit and an unwavering commitment, we are continuously moving forward towards building a developed Uttarakhand and a developed India, CM Dhami said.
Abhimanyu Cricket Academy Ground: Karnataka, Vidarbha and Goa registered commanding victories by an innings, while Uttarakhand opened their account with a comprehensive 10-wicket win as the third day of the ongoing third round of the Ranji Trophy 2026 concluded on Wednesday. Karnataka produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat Assam by an innings and 314 runs in their Elite Group B encounter in Guwahati, wrapping up the contest with more than a day to spare. The eight-time champions collected seven points, including a bonus point, to move to the top of the group standings with 16 points. Resuming their first innings at 496/5, Karnataka continued their dominance as they declared at 577/6, establishing a massive lead of 442 runs. Assams batting lineup had little answer to Karnatakas spin attack, with Shreyas Gopal claiming four wickets for 39 runs and Shikhar Shetty returning figures of 3/28 to bowl the hosts out for 128 in 40.2 overs. Earlier, Manvanth Kumars unbeaten century had provided the foundation for Karnatakas imposing first-innings total. Uttarakhand also registered their first victory of the season, defeating Haryana by 10 wickets in their Elite Group D clash at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy Ground in Dehradun. After posting 305 in their first innings, Uttarakhand bowled Haryana out for 153, with Mayank Mishra picking up six wickets for 57 runs. Haryanas Nishant Sindhu had earlier claimed 5/89 for the visitors. Forced to follow on, Haryana managed 159 in their second innings, with Jagadeesha Suchith taking four wickets for 50 runs. The hosts were left with a target of just nine runs, which they chased down in 1.2 overs without losing a wicket. Dega Nischals 153 off 387 deliveries was the standout contribution in Uttarakhands first innings. Vidarbha completed an innings-and-20-run victory over Madhya Pradesh after producing a dominant bowling performance across both innings. Having dismissed Madhya Pradesh for 209 in their first innings, Vidarbha posted 334/9 before declaring their innings. The visitors struggled once again in their second innings and were dismissed for just 105. Harsh Dubey was the standout performer, taking nine wickets in the first innings, while Dubey and Parth Rekhade claimed five wickets apiece in the second to seal the victory. Goa joined the list of teams registering innings victories after defeating Bihar by an innings and 177 runs. Goa built their commanding position with a first-innings total of 397 before bowling Bihar out for 107. Following on, Bihar failed to put up a stronger fight and were dismissed for 113 in their second innings, handing Goa a comprehensive victory. Meanwhile, Mumbai strengthened their position against Railways, with a 141-run opening partnership between Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Divyaansh Saxena taking their second-innings lead beyond 300 runs. Raghuvanshi scored 79 before falling, while Tushar Deshpande, Suryansh Shedge and Musheer Khan also departed cheaply as Mumbai lost a cluster of wickets during the final half-hour of play. Off-spinner Tanush Kotian had earlier delivered an impressive performance with figures of 7/45 for Mumbai, leaving Railways with a difficult task on the final day. In the encounter between Delhi and Services, the latter held a 202-run lead at the close of play on Day 3. Delhi made an encouraging start with the ball, picking up two wickets in the first five overs, but Mohit Ahlawats impressive 142-run knock helped Services recover and strengthen their position. With only one day remaining, the contest appears to be heading towards a draw, with Delhi facing an uphill task to force a result. Bengal and Maharashtra also witnessed an eventful day, with Mohammed Shamis four-wicket haul helping Bengal dismiss Maharashtra for 218. Bengal, however, lost four wickets in their second innings and reached 76/4 at stumps, holding a slender one-run lead. Play was curtailed due to bad light. In the Gujarat-Kerala fixture, Gujarat enforced the follow-on after dismissing Kerala for 279 in their first innings. Kerala ended the day at 31/1 in their second innings, still facing a considerable deficit. Odisha remained in a difficult position against Jharkhand after the latter declared their first innings at 433/8. Having recovered from an early collapse, Jharkhand built a substantial total and left Odisha with a deficit of 410 runs. Odisha reached 23/0 at stumps and will need a significant effort on the final day to avoid defeat. Hyderabad also face a challenging task against Chhattisgarh, needing another 246 runs to win after being set a target of 259. Hyderabad were 13/2 at stumps, having lost both their opening batters for ducks in the first over. Punjab continued to hold the upper hand against Andhra, who reached 240/2 at the end of the day while chasing Punjabs first-innings total of 529/9 declared. Andhra still trail by 352 runs, with Shaik Rasheed and Karan Shinde leading their efforts to reduce the deficit. Hyderabad also face a challenging task against Chhattisgarh, needing another 246 runs to win after being set a target of 259. Hyderabad were 13/2 at stumps, having lost both their opening batters for ducks in the first over. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Uttarakhand Assembly Elections 2027: BJP Dominates Dehradun in 2022, Congress Secures Just One Seat
As political tensions rise for the 2027 Uttarakhand elections, BJPs stronghold in Dehradun remains evident from the 2022 results. Uttarakhand Assembly Elections 2027: BJP Dominates Dehradun in 2022, Congress Secures Just One Seat
Pushkar Singh Dhami Attends Gorkha Dashain Deepawali Mahotsav In Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participates in the Gorkha Dashain Deepawali Mahotsav and State Fair 2026, organised by the Veer Gorkha Kalyan Samiti at Mahendra Ground in Dehradun.
Charter helicopter operations for the Char Dham Yatra from the Sahastradhara helidrome in Uttarakhand's capital, Dehradun, have been suspended, officials said on Monday. Every day, multiple private aviation companies operate charter helicopter flights from the Sahastradhara helidrome to ferry pilgrims to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri shrines. Speaking to ANI over the phone, Uttarakhand State Civil Aviation Secretary Vinay Shankar Pandey confirmed the disruption, stating that the helicopter companies have submitted a representation to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which is why the charter services are currently suspended. Further details regarding the resumption of services are awaited. This follows a major standoff between aviation authorities and private operators, where helicopter companies operating along the Char Dham pilgrimage route have collectively written to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) opposing the mandatory twin-pilot r...
Uttarakhand: Helicopter Operators To Suspend Char Dham Services From Nov 2 Over Co-Pilot Rule
Dehradun, Nov 2: Helicopter operators have threatened to suspend Char Dham charter services from Monday in protest against the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authoritys (UCADA) co-pilot rule, a move likely to disrupt the final leg of the pilgrimage before the shrines close for winter. In a letter written to the UCADA on Sunday, the [] The post Uttarakhand: Helicopter Operators To Suspend Char Dham Services From Nov 2 Over Co-Pilot Rule appeared first on Northlines .
Bodies Of Karnataka Victims In Uttarakhand Chopper Crash Reach Home
The crash occurred on Friday on a hillside near Chai village in Joshimath while the helicopter was returning to Dehradun from the Badrinath shrine
NCW Member Reviews Women Prisoners Conditions in Dehradun Jail
NCW member Nivedita Subramanian inspects Dehradun jail, focusing on womens rights, rehabilitation, and health care. NCW Member Reviews Women Prisoners Conditions in Dehradun Jail
NCW member inspects facilities for women inmates in Dehradun Jail
Digital Desk | Dehradun, Nov 1 (IANS) National Commission for Women Member Nivedita Subramanian inspected the District Jail, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on Sunday and stressed rehabilitation and meaningful reintegration of the inmates into society. Subramanian checked the facilities and assessed the living conditions of women inmates, an official statement said. She interacted with women inmates to understand their concerns, needs and challenges, with a focus on their safety, healthcare, welfare and dignified living conditions, it said. During the visit, the NCW member also emphasised strengthening rehabilitation, skill development and opportunities for their empowerment and meaningful reintegration into society, said the statement. On Saturday, the NCW organised an All-India Consultation Meeting in Dehradun to ensure the rights, safety, health, and dignity of women prisoners. The meeting was attended by Director Generals of Prisons (DG Prisons) and senior prison officials from more than 30 States and Union Territories, the statement said. The meeting was led by NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar. The primary objective of this consultation was to develop an action plan for the effective implementation of the important recommendations submitted to the Central government, based on various consultation meetings by the Commission, regarding the rights of women prisoners, their conditions in prisons and their rehabilitation, said the statement. Uttarakhand State Women Commission Chairperson Kusum Kandwal and NCW member Subramanian were also present at the event. The technical sessions of the programme discussed important issues related to legal provisions, infrastructure, sanitation, health services and security for women in prisons, said the statement. Emphasis was placed on identifying shortcomings in existing systems and ensuring facilities tailored to the specific needs of women prisoners, it said. Particular emphasis was placed on ensuring continuity of gynaecological and reproductive health services, mental health care, regular health checkups, and treatment for women prisoners, it said. In addition, issues such as cleanliness in prisons, menstrual hygiene, proper search procedures, and adequate deployment of trained female staff to maintain the safety and dignity of women were also discussed. Another session discussed the challenges related to prison administration, reforms, and good practices being adopted in various states. The participating officials shared their experiences and state initiatives. Measures to make prison management more effective and sensitive to women's needs were also discussed, the statement said. Priority issues and immediate reforms were identified with senior prison officials. Emphasis was laid on developing effective grievance redressal mechanisms within prisons, ensuring accountability of officials and adopting necessary security measures to prevent any kind of abuse, it said.
Two Suspects Shot In Dehradun Police Encounter
Two suspected thieves, Shamim and Shahzad, sustained gunshot wounds during a police encounter in Dehradun after fleeing a routine check and firing at officers. They were wanted for recent burglaries, and police recovered weapons and a motorcycle with a fake number plate.
NCB order to freeze 25 properties worth Rs 20.10 crore upheld in pharma drug diversion case
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has secured confirmation of its order freezing 25 immovable properties with an aggregate invested value of Rs 20.10 crore in an inter-state pharmaceutical drug diversion case, an official said on Sunday. The Competent Authority under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976 and NDPS Acts, New Delhi, by order dated October 30 under Section 68F(2) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, confirmed the freezing order issued by the NCB on October 2 during the investigation of the inter-state pharma diversion case, the NCB official said in a statement. Investigation in this case has so far resulted in the seizure of approximately 34 lakh psychotropic tablets, 10.57 lakh bottles of codeine-based cough syrup, 50,000 Tramadol ampoules, 5,000 Midazolam vials and approximately 2,200 kg of psychotropic powder, including raw material and formulations, said the statement. Seventeen persons have been arrested, and the network has been found to extend across seven States, namely Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Haryana, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, the NCB said. The case originated with the seizure of 5,000 Tramadol tablets at Amritsar on February 7, 2025. Their packaging identified J.R. Pharmaceuticals, Haridwar, as the manufacturer and Tiwari Medical Agencies, Dehradun, as the marketer. Enquiries established that the marketing firm did not exist, the NCB said. A Special Investigation Team constituted by NCB pursued the supply chain, leading to the detection of an inter-state network of pharmaceutical firms in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh diverting medicines to non-existent entities for illicit distribution, it said. Financial investigation revealed that the sale proceeds of diverted drugs were routed and layered through the bank accounts of the firms under investigation. The accused failed to establish lawful sources of income for acquiring the properties held in their own names and those of their family members, said the NCB. The 25 properties comprise industrial plots, commercial units, shop-cum-office units and residential apartments, including properties in Gillco Industrial Park, Mohali City Centre-3, Mohali City Centre Walk, Janta Industrial Estate, Galaxy Heights-2 and Queenstown. The confirmed freezing restricts their transfer or other dealings without prior permission, preserving the assets for proceedings under Chapter VA of the NDPS Act, said the statement. Substantial quantities of psychotropic drugs and raw material were seized from Digital Vision and Vellinton Healthcare, Kala-Amb, Himachal Pradesh. Konic Goyal, Manic Goyal and their father Parshotam Lal Goyal, residents of Ambala Cantt, Haryana, remain absconding despite repeated summons and non-bailable warrants, the NCB said. Their applications for anticipatory bail have been dismissed by the Supreme Court. The confirmed freezing covers properties held in their names and those of their family members, the NCB said.
Digital Desk | Dehradun, Nov 1 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday demanded that the state Congress leadership seek an apology from its senior leaders over remarks allegedly made against the people of Uttarakhand and NSA Ajit Doval, while accusing the Opposition of attempting to create unrest in the country. BJP leaders have accused Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav of allegedly describing people from Uttarakhand living in Uttar Pradesh as infiltrators. They argue that Congress is prioritising its alliance within the INDIA bloc over the dignity and respect of Uttarakhand residents. Addressing the closing ceremony of Khel Mahakumbh 2026, Dhami criticised the Congress over its political approach and alleged that the party was frustrated after losing power. The party whose leaders have a history of undermining democracy, imposing the Emergency in the country, and dismissing elected governments from time to time has now lost power, he said. The public no longer trusts them because people have witnessed their misdeeds continuously for 60 years, both in the states and at the national level. This reflects their frustration and disappointment, the Chief Minister added. Dhami also referred to an appeal by traders asking the Congress to postpone its proposed event at Ramlila Maidan until after Diwali and the festive season, arguing that the gathering could affect businesses and inconvenience the public. They were urged not to harm businesses or inconvenience people. However, they are determined to create disorder. They want to create situations similar to those in Bangladesh and Nepal and bring about regime change, he said. Referring to the protesters, Dhami alleged that they were seeking to replicate unrest witnessed in other countries. We will create situations such as in France, and the violence that persists in European nations, he said, referring to the remarks made by the protesters. Invoking former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Dhami said, I am reminded of Atal jis wordswhen Congress is in power, they become dangerous for the people of the nation; when they are not in power, they become dangerous for the nation. He alleged that the Congress was provoking people to create situations similar to those in Nepal and Bangladesh. They are badmouthing NSA Ajit Doval, who is Uttarakhands son. Akhilesh Yadav is using words like infiltrator for people of Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand Congress should answer whether they support the comments made by him. If you dont support their comments, then you should speak up, CM Dhami said. The Chief Minister urged the state Congress leadership to clarify its position on the remarks made by Yadav and other Opposition leaders. If you dont agree with what they said, and respect Uttarakhand and its roots, then you should speak up, he said.
Pushkar Singh Dhami Highlights Role Of Sports At Khel Mahakumbh 2026
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami addresses the closing ceremony of Khel Mahakumbh 2026 in Dehradun, highlighting how sports promote discipline, courage, fitness and provide opportunities to emerging talent across the state.
Police Clash with Criminals in Dehradun, Two Arrested After Shootout
A police encounter in Dehradun resulted in the arrest of two criminals with a history of offenses. Both were injured during the shootout. Police Clash with Criminals in Dehradun, Two Arrested After Shootout
Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pramendra Dobhal on Saturday ordered a detailed investigation into allegations of non-payment of Rs 43.2 lakh in a 2021 property deal involving Jasveer Kaur Anand, alias Sonia Anand Rawat, wife of former minister Harak Singh Rawat. The complainant, an elderly differently-abled man, has also alleged threats to his life and physical assault. The complainant, Hariom Sehgal, a resident of Kandoli under the Prem Nagar police station area, alleged that he sold his property to Sonia Anand Rawat for Rs 56 lakh in 2021 but received only Rs 12.8 lakh. While speaking to ANI, he claimed that cheques issued towards the remaining payment bounced and the outstanding amount was never cleared. Speaking to ANI, Dehradun SSP Dobhal said Sehgal had submitted a formal complaint alleging that the cheques issued by the buyer had bounced and the agreed payment had not been made. The complaint states that Jasveer Kaur Anand, alias Sonia Anand, who purchased a hou...
A helicopter crash in Uttarakhand resulted in the deaths of six individuals, five of whom were from Karnataka. Congress MLA H D Ranganath reported that the victims were on a private pilgrimage tour when the accident occurred. Adverse weather conditions and snowfall contributed to the crash that took place near Dehradun. The Karnataka government is coordinating with Uttarakhand authorities to repatriate the deceased.
6 killed as helicopter crashes near Joshimath in Uttarakhand
New Delhi, Oct 30:Six people, including a pilot and five passengers, were killed after a helicopter crashed near Chayee village in the Joshimath area of Uttarakhands Chamoli district on Friday afternoon. The helicopter, operated by private aviation company Trans Bharat Aviation Pvt Ltd, was flying from Badrinath to Sahastradhara in Dehradun when it crashed near the JP Power House amid adverse weather conditions, officials said. The bodies of all six occupants were recovered from the crash site following a joint search and rescue operation involving the Army, police, district administration and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Hindustan Times reported. According to Chamoli District Disaster Management Officer NK Joshi, the helicopter, bearing call sign VT-HCX, took off from Badrinath at around 1.14 pm. It lost communication shortly afterwards while flying over the Jyotirmath valley, and its tracking system also stopped transmitting its location. The incident was reported through an Army post, following which rescue teams were mobilised. Drone teams were also deployed to assist in the search operation. Two helicopters of the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority were deployed for aerial reconnaissance as the state government launched an extensive rescue operation. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said he was personally monitoring the situation and had directed officials to ensure immediate medical assistance and airlifting of critically injured passengers, if required. In a post on X, Dhami said a joint rescue operation was being conducted by the district administration, Disaster Management Department and SDRF. The cause of the crash was not immediately known.
Possibilities of Bonding in the Age of AI
The emergence of artificial intelligence marks a turning point in human history, raising questions that extend far beyond technological innovation. At stake is the future of human agency, moral authority and social relationships. Are we moving from an age in which human beings sought to shape their own destinies to one in which they may increasingly surrender their judgement to intelligent machines? The concern is not merely that technology will replace human labour or automate decisions, but that people may gradually lose the habit of independent thinking, critical reflection and moral reasoning. The danger is that, while acquiring unprecedented power to control the world around them, human beings may become less capable of deciding what that power should serve. Modernity, which transformed European societies over the past three centuries, rested on confidence in reason, scientific inquiry and human agency. It challenged inherited authority and encouraged individuals to question established beliefs and participate in shaping their own destinies. Yet modernity was not simply a revolt against religion. Its historical development remained deeply connected to Christianity, whose moral traditions helped shape ideas of human dignity, compassion, duty and responsibility. As public institutions became increasingly secular, elements of this ethical inheritance continued to influence social life. The United States subsequently extended the influence of modernity within a society whose public culture retained a significant Christian ethos. Modernity thus combined the emancipation of human reason with a moral inheritance that continued to inform its understanding of the individual and society. The age of artificial intelligence may represent a different historical configuration. Whereas modernity sought to liberate individuals from the unquestioned authority of tradition, AI may create new forms of dependence on technological systems that increasingly mediate perception, judgement and choice. Algorithms already influence what people read, purchase and believe. As these systems become more sophisticated, decisions requiring experience, empathy and moral discernment may increasingly be delegated to computational processes designed to predict outcomes and optimise performance. Individuals may retain the formal freedom to choose while becoming dependent on systems that shape the choices available to them. Human agency may consequently be weakened without being explicitly abolished. The geopolitical context makes this transition particularly significant. If Europe was the historical centre of modernity and America substantially amplified its reach, China has emerged as one of the principal powers shaping the AI era. Its technological rise is taking place within a political system in which the state and the Communist Party exercise central authority. The governing ideology is officially atheist, and religious institutions have limited autonomy, although Chinese society retains diverse religious and philosophical traditions. This differs from the historical experience of Western societies, where Christian moral ideas continued to influence public culture even as political institutions became secular. The distinction is not that technological development without religion must necessarily lack morality. Chinese philosophical traditions possess their own conceptions of ethical conduct, social obligation and collective responsibility. The deeper question is what moral framework will govern the exercise of technological power. If efficiency, prediction and administrative control become the principal measures of progress, what place will remain for independent judgement, ethical disagreement and the search for meaning? The transition from modernity to the AI era may therefore involve more than a change in technological leadership. It may transform the relationship between human autonomy, moral authority and the purposes of social life. One particularly important question concerns the future of religious belief. Scientific and technological progress may increasingly challenge religious explanations of existence, while the authority of established religious institutions may weaken. Yet humanitys oldest questions, concerning the origins of life, the meaning of suffering and the possibility of existence beyond death, cannot simply be dismissed because they resist computational resolution. The challenge may be especially acute for confessional religions whose doctrines and claims are codified into established systems of belief. Their authority may be questioned more insistently in an age that privileges empirical verification and technological rationality. Whether religion adapts through critical reinterpretation or retreats into defensive certainty will influence how societies negotiate the relationship between scientific knowledge, moral responsibility and the human search for meaning. These questions may appear abstract, but their significance becomes tangible in the changing character of personal relationships. A friend once told me about an acquaintance who had migrated to America in the 1960s, accumulated considerable wealth and eventually decided to settle in Dehradun during his later years. After decades abroad, he wished to return to his roots and enjoy the tranquillity of the hills. Behind this decision, however, lay a painful family experience. The couples son had separated from his wife, who had taken their child with her. He became increasingly depressed and withdrew from social life. Unable to help him regain his emotional balance, his parents eventually got him a dog, hoping that its companionship would provide comfort. The story is not an argument against keeping pets. Animals can offer genuine affection and emotional support, particularly during periods of loneliness and distress. Yet the experience raises a larger sociological question: what happens when the breakdown of an intimate human relationship leaves an individual so isolated that animal companionship becomes an important source of emotional reassurance? The issue is not the value of companionship with animals, but the fragility of the human relationships that sustain emotional security and belonging. Modernity expanded individual freedom, geographical mobility and the ability to escape restrictive relationships. These developments brought undeniable benefits, particularly where inherited family structures constrained personal choice. But greater autonomy does not automatically produce stronger social bonds. The freedom to leave unsatisfactory relationships may coexist with increasing difficulty in establishing enduring ones. Material prosperity and personal independence cannot guarantee intimacy, mutual understanding or a sense of belonging. The family experience described above illustrates how a life of considerable material comfort may nevertheless be marked by profound emotional distress. Artificial intelligence may introduce a new dimension to this problem. As machines become capable of conversation, personalised assistance and simulated emotional companionship, they may help people cope with isolation. Yet they may also make withdrawal from demanding human relationships easier. Human intimacy requires compromise, reciprocity and acceptance of another persons independent needs. Technological interactions may offer convenience without necessarily cultivating these qualities. The question is whether technology will help people rebuild relationships or encourage them to substitute predictable interactions for the difficult work of sustaining human bonds. India offers an important perspective on this dilemma. Despite persistent inequalities and social tensions, many Indian communities continue to draw support from extended families, neighbourhood networks, religious gatherings and shared celebrations. Weddings, festivals and family gatherings renew relationships across generations and provide emotional reassurance and practical assistance during illness, financial hardship and personal crises. These networks constitute social capital, the trust, reciprocal obligations and resources embedded in social relationships. They also sustain solidarity by reminding individuals that their lives are connected to a wider community. For many middle class Indians, such relationships make a fulfilling life possible without substantial wealth. Companionship, mutual assistance and shared enjoyment can be sustained through established social networks rather than purchased entirely through formal services. In some Western settings, particularly among people living alone or far from family networks, care and companionship may depend more heavily on paid arrangements. This contrast should not be overstated, since loneliness and family breakdown are also realities in India, while Western societies possess strong traditions of community support. Nevertheless, it highlights an important principle: quality of life depends not only on material prosperity and individual autonomy, but also on relationships that provide continuity, care and meaning. Indias potential contribution to the AI era lies in demonstrating that technological advancement need not come at the expense of collective belonging. Its religious traditions, philosophical schools and cultural diversity offer resources for thinking about duty, compassion and mutual responsibility. Yet India must not romanticise its social inheritance. The same family and community structures that provide support can reproduce patriarchy, caste discrimination, hierarchy and pressure to conform. Family cohesion cannot be preserved at the cost of individual freedom, and social solidarity should not require submission to oppressive expectations. The task is to preserve the supportive dimensions of tradition while challenging practices that undermine equality and human dignity. Tradition is valuable not merely because it has endured, but because its ethical resources can be critically reinterpreted for changing social conditions. India must strengthen its democratic institutions, protect pluralism, reduce structural inequalities and ensure that technological progress benefits society broadly. Only then can its traditions of collective life become a resource for the future rather than an idealised image of the past. The transition from modernity to the AI era ultimately raises two interconnected questions: whether human beings will retain control over the technologies they create, and whether they will preserve the relationships that give their lives meaning. Modernity expanded human agency while drawing, in part, upon moral traditions that helped shape its understanding of human worth and responsibility. The AI era is emerging within a different geopolitical order, with China occupying a leading technological position. Its defining challenge will be to ensure that technological power remains subject to ethical judgement rather than allowing efficiency and control to become ends in themselves. Prof. Ashok Kaul, Retired Emeritus Professor of Sociology at Banaras Hindu university
AAIB to probe what caused Uttarakhand helicopter crash
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will investigate the helicopter crash in Uttarakhand that killed six people, including the pilot, on Friday. The helicopter, operated by Trans Bharat Aviation, crashed into a hillside in Joshimath an hour after taking off from Badrinath en route to Dehradun.
Passenger's Take-Off Selfie Video Before Deadly Chopper Crash In Uttarakhand
Pratap Bachihalli Ningaraju, 41, had recorded the video as the helicopter prepared to take off from the Badrinath helipad for Dehradun.
Helicopter crash: DGCA team dispatched to Dehradun to conduct preliminary assessment
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Civil Aviation Ministry said on Friday that a team from Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been dispatched to Dehradun for conducting the preliminary/regulatory assessment into into the tragic helicopter crash near Chai village, close to Joshimath, which killed all six on board, including the pilot. The ministry said that a helicopter being operated by Transbharat Aviation Pvt Ltd bearing registration VT-HCX (type AS350B3) was involved in an accident and crashed in the forest area near Chai village (Joshimath). The helicopter got airborne from Badrinath helipad at 1314 hrs and was enroute to Sahastradhara helipad (Dehradun) with one pilot and five passengers onboard. The wreckage of the crash has been located and the search and rescue operations are under progress, the ministry added. Earlier, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami ordered a probe into the tragic helicopter crash. The Chief Minister also expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and directed officials to provide all possible assistance. Chief Minister Dhami directed the concerned authorities to conduct a detailed investigation into the causes of the accident. He said all aspects of the crash should be examined thoroughly and with utmost seriousness. The Uttarakhand CM also instructed the district administration to ensure that every possible assistance is extended to the families of the victims and that all necessary relief and support measures are provided promptly. The bodies of all six individuals, including the pilot, have been recovered from the crash site by joint teams of the Uttarakhand Police, the State Disaster Response Force, and the Army, which swung into action for rescue and recovery operations after receiving the news of the accident. The operation to transport all the bodies from the difficult-to-access crash site to a location connected by road is underway, officials said.
Pilot, all five pilgrims killed in Badrinath-Dehradun helicopter crash
Six people, including the pilot, die after a helicopter operated by Trans Bharat Aviation crashes near Joshimath; AAIB to investigate as the operator's fleet is grounded
Uttarakhand CM Dhami orders probe into helicopter crash, assures assistance to bereaved families
Digital Desk | Dehradun, Oct 30 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday ordered a probe into the tragic helicopter crash near Chai village, close to Joshimath, which killed all six on board, including the pilot, and assured all possible assistance to the kin of the deceased. The helicopter was on its way from Badrinath to Sahastradhara and crashed around 2 p.m. on Friday, officials said. Praying for peace for the departed souls, the Chief Minister also expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and directed officials to provide all possible assistance. Chief Minister Dhami has directed the concerned authorities to conduct a detailed investigation into the causes of the accident. He said all aspects of the crash should be examined thoroughly and with utmost seriousness. The Uttarakhand CM also instructed the district administration to ensure that every possible assistance is extended to the families of the victims and that all necessary relief and support measures are provided promptly. The bodies of all six individuals, including the pilot, have been recovered from the crash site by joint teams of the Uttarakhand Police, the State Disaster Response Force, and the Army, which swung into action for rescue and recovery operations after receiving the news of the accident. The operation to transport all the bodies from the difficult-to-access crash site to a location connected by road is underway, officials said. Meanwhile, the Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) said that the bodies are being taken to Joshimath for post-mortem examination. The Karnataka Chief Ministers Office, Relief Commissioner and Resident Commissioners Office at Karnataka Bhavan are coordinating with the Uttarakhand authorities to facilitate the transportation of the mortal remains to Karnataka at the earliest. The state government has assured all possible assistance to the families of the deceased, an official statement said. The pilot of the helicopter, was identified as Captain Himanshu Sabharwal, who hailed from Delhi, while the passengers were Pratap, Arun, Shankar Gowda, Sudheer K., and H.S. Natraja, all from Karnataka, police said. According to official information, Shankar Gowda was an advocate, while H.S. Nataraj ran a poultry business in Karnataka's Huliyurdurga. Another victim, Pratap, was a businessman in state's Hassan district. There were no women or children on board the helicopter, officials said. Addressing the media earlier, Chamoli Superintendent of Police Surjeet Singh Panwar said: One helicopter belonging to 'Trans Bharat Aviation' took off from the Badrinath Civil Helipad for the Sahastradhara Helipad at around 1.12 p.m. At around 1.14 p.m., contact with the aircraft was lost near Joshimath. Local personnel stationed in the nearby area reported that the helicopter was seen heading into a valley below while flying at a considerable height, he added.
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'One after another...': Former CM Rawat flags concerns with Uttarakhand's aviation safety
Digital Desk | Dehradun, Oct 30 (IANS) The helicopter crash near Uttarakhand's Joshimath on Friday that killed all six people on board, brought into focus the multiple aviation disasters that have rocked the state in recent times, citing which former Chief Minister Harish Rawat sought an enquiry into the incidents. The bodies of all six individuals, including the pilot, have been recovered from the crash site by joint teams of the Uttarakhand Police, the State Disaster Response Force, and the Army, which swung into action for rescue and recovery operations after receiving the news of the accident. Following Friday's crash, former CM and senior Congress leader Harish Rawat said, Along with making our helicopter services competitive, we also need to make them safe and secure. An enquiry should be conducted and improvements should be made, based on the probe. This is extremely necessary because one after another, such incidents are taking place, which is alarming. A similar disaster was reported from Uttarakhand in 2022 when seven people were killed, including the pilot, after a private helicopter ferrying pilgrims to Kedarnath crashed on a hill in Rudraprayag district on October 18. Multiple helicopter-related incidents were reported from Uttarakhand just in the month of May in 2025. On May 8, a helicopter, operated by a private company, crashed in Uttarkashi district while en route from Kharsali (Yamunotri) to Jhala (Gangotri) due to weather-induced hillside collision, resulting in six deaths. Another major tragedy was averted in the same month after a helicopter's blades hit a nearby parked vehicle at Badrinath helipad, as the pilot lost control just after the aircraft left the ground. No one was hurt in the incident. Similarly, on May 17, a 'Sanjeevani' heli ambulance operated by AIIMS Rishikesh made an emergency landing in Kedarnath after developing a technical snag, averting a possible disaster. Officials had then said that two doctors and a pilot on board the helicopter were safe. In another incident, a helicopter en route to Kedarnath made an emergency landing on a highway in Rudraprayag district on June 7, 2025, after developing a technical issue during takeoff from the Sirsi helipad in Uttarakhand. A portion of the aircraft had crashed into an empty stationary car below, officials said. All six people on board the private aircraft, including the pilot, were reported to be safe. In the same month last year, seven people, on board a privately operated helicopter, were killed after the aircraft crashed near Gaurikund in Uttarakhands Rudraprayag district. The victims included a 23-month-old infant. According to officials, the chopper went down around 5:30 a.m. on June 15, 2025, while ferrying pilgrims from Kedarnath Dham to Guptkashi in Uttarakhand, reportedly due to adverse weather conditions. On October 30, 2026, a helicopter operated by a private aviation company crashed near Chai village, close to Joshimath in Uttarakhand, claiming six lives, including the pilot.
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helicopter on way from Badrinath to Dehradun with 6 on board crashes
Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Oct 30 (PTI) A helicopter on the way from Badrinath to Dehradun carrying six people crashed near Joshimath on Friday afternoon, Uttarakhand disaster management officials said. Officials in Chamoli district said that teams have rushed to the spot to conduct rescue operations. One pilot and five passengers were on board. It is not yet known if there were any casualties. The helicopter, belonging to a private company, was returning to Dehradun from Badrinath when it crashed around 2.20 pm near Chai village in Chamoli districts Joshimath area, they said. It is not confirmed yet whether the chopper was
Harish Rawat expresses concern over missing helicopter in Uttarakhand, stresses aviation safety
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and Congress leader Harish Rawat on Friday expressed concern over the missing helicopter carrying six people in Chamoli district and stressed the need to prioritise passenger safety. Reacting to the incident, in which a helicopter carrying five passengers and a pilot went missing while travelling from Badrinath to Dehradun, Rawat extended condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones, although there has been no confirmation of any lives lost because the helicopter remains missing at the time of reporting. Rawat also called for greater attention to aviation safety. It is very tragic. Our condolences go out to the families who have lost their loved ones. Along with making our air services competitive, we must also ensure they are safe, Rawat said. Earlier today, a helicopter carrying six people, including five passengers and a pilot, went missing while en route from Badrinath to Dehradun in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, with a s...
A helicopter carrying six people, including the pilot and five passengers, has reportedly crashed near Chai village in Joshimath, Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, on Friday afternoon. The aircraft was travelling from Badrinath to Dehradun when authorities lost contact with it.
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Digital Desk | Dehradun, Oct 30 (IANS) National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya K. Rahatkar chaired a public hearing organised in Dehradun during which 26 cases were heard, an official said on Friday. Cases related to the police department primarily included incidents of domestic violence, dowry harassment, sexual harassment, and betrayal in pre-marital relationships. Meanwhile, cases related to the district administration involved hearings on property disputes and rental disputes between house owners and tenants, the NCW said in a statement. In a message on X, the NCW wrote, Through this public hearing, the Commission reiterated its commitment to the effective and timely resolution of women's complaints and ensuring them justice. Earlier in the day, the NCW, in association with Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, announced plans to organise Yuva Samwaad Mock NCW Advisory Committee on the theme Representation of Women on OTT Platforms. The two-day event which started on Friday aims to engage young minds in meaningful dialogue on women's representation in digital entertainment, encouraging critical thinking, gender sensitivity, and youth participation in shaping a more inclusive media landscape, said a statement. The NCW has planned a series of activities and engagements across Dehradun and Rishikesh from October 30 to November 2, focusing on womens empowerment, youth participation, grievance redressal and institutional accountability, it said. Key engagements include the inauguration of a Mock Parliament at a university in the presence of Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami; the She Is a Changemaker programme at Doon Medical College; and an interaction at the Indian Military Academy, it said. The visit will also feature the All-India Consultation on Strengthening Gender-Responsive Prison Administration for Women in Custody, chaired by Rahatkar, along with an inspection of District Jail, Dehradun, it said. Other engagements include a Jansunwai at Police Lines Auditorium, inspections of a One Stop Centre and a hospital by NCW Members Nivedita Subramanian and Archana Mishra, and an SHG Women Conclave at AIIMS Rishikesh, highlighting womens economic participation and collective leadership. Through these initiatives, NCW reaffirms its commitment to advancing womens rights, dignity, safety and empowerment, the NCW said in a statement.
Badrinath-Dehradun chopper goes missing near Joshimath; six on board, Trans Bharat fleet grounded
Chopper With 6 On Board Crashes near Uttarakhand
Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Oct 30: A helicopter on the way from Badrinath to Dehradun carrying six people crashed near Joshimath on Friday afternoon, Uttarakhand disaster management officials said. Officials in Chamoli district said that teams have rushed to the spot to conduct rescue operations. One pilot and five passengers were on board. It is not [] The post Chopper With 6 On Board Crashes near Uttarakhands Joshimath appeared first on Northlines .
Uttarakhand CM Dhami Confirms Helicopter Crash Near Joshimath; 6 On Board, Rescue Ops Underway
A helicopter carrying five passengers and a pilot crashed near Joshimath in Uttarakhand while travelling from Badrinath to Dehradun, prompting an emergency rescue operation as authorities assessed the situation.
Helicopter Missing on Route from Badrinath to Dehradun, Search Operations Underway
A helicopter carrying six people has gone missing during a flight from Badrinath to Dehradun. Search efforts are currently ongoing. Helicopter Missing on Route from Badrinath to Dehradun, Search Operations Underway
Chopper on way from Badrinath with 6 on board crashes
A helicopter carrying six individuals from Badrinath to Dehradun tragically crashed near Joshimath.
Chopper with six on board crashes near Uttarakhands Joshimath
Rescue operations under way; the helicopter, belonging to a private company, was returning to Dehradun from Badrinath when it crashed around 2.20 p.m., officials said
Uttarakhand: Helicopter carrying 6 people missing near Joshimath in Chamoli; aerial search launched
Chamoli , October 30 : A helicopter carrying six people, including five passengers and a pilot, went missing while en route from Badrinath to Dehradun in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, with a search operation launched to trace the aircraft. The helicopter, reportedly operated by a company named Charlie X-Ray, lost contact near Hathi Parvat (Hathi Pahad), close to Joshimath. The district administration has deployed an aerial search team in another helicopter to locate the missing aircraft. The incident comes amid adverse weather conditions in Uttarakhand, with rainfall and snowfall reported in several parts of the state. Meanwhile, Kedarnath Dham witnessed the season's first heavy snowfall following continuous snowfall since Thursday (October 29). The surrounding hills were covered in a thick blanket of snow, while temperatures in the region dropped significantly. Dr CS Tomar, Director of the Meteorological Centre, Dehradun, said rainfall activity was expected to continue over the next few days, particularly in the hilly districts, with light to moderate showers likely at several places. Speaking to ANI, Tomar said heavy rainfall was recorded at eight to nine places across the state on October 29, particularly in Uttarkashi, Tehri and Haridwar districts. He added that similar weather conditions were expected on Friday, with higher chances of rainfall activity in the Kumaon region. Tomorrow, on the 31st, chances of light to very light rain will persist, especially in the hilly districts. Similarly, on the 1st and 2nd (of November), light to very light rain may be witnessed at isolated places, particularly in our northern hilly districts, he said. In view of the weather forecast, district administrations have been placed on alert to ensure the safety of pilgrims and commuters. On Thursday, District Magistrate Prashant Arya directed the activation of the District Emergency Operations Centre (DEOC) in alert mode to monitor weather conditions and oversee precautionary measures. Authorities are also monitoring road conditions and the Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines through live CCTV cameras. The administration has appealed to devotees and pilgrims to take precautions against the cold and follow advisories issued by the administration and police. (ANI)
Helicopter Carrying Six People Crashes in Uttarakhand
SRINAGAR: A helicopter carrying six people crashed near Chayee village, close to Joshimath in Uttarakhands Chamoli district, while flying from Badrinath to Dehradun, media reports said on Friday. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami confirmed the crash in a post on X, saying a joint rescue operation had been launched by the district administration, disaster []
Chopper En Route from Badrinath to Dehradun Crashes Near Joshimath
Rescue teams rushed to the crash site; number of passengers on board yet to be confirmed.
A helicopter carrying five pilgrims from Badrinath to Dehradun crashed near Joshimath on Friday, Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said. In a post on X, he said, We have received the unfortunate news of a helicopter crash near Chayee village,
A commercial helicopter carrying six people, including five pilgrims and one pilot, crashed near Chaien village close to Joshimath in Uttarakhands Chamoli district on Friday afternoon, October 30, 2026. The aircraft, operated by Trans Bharat Aviation, had taken off from Badrinath Dham at 1:12 PM IST and was en route to Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun [] The post Helicopter Crashes Near Chaien Village in Joshimath With 6 Onboard; CM Dhami Orders Emergency Airlift appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Eyes on Ardh Kumbh: Uttarakhand CM Dhami presents Rs 7,844 crore supplementary budget
Digital Desk | Dehradun, Oct 27 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday presented a supplementary budget of Rs 7,844.18 crore, making additional financial provision for the upcoming Ardh Kumbh Mela and other welfare schemes. Talking to reporters, the Chief Minister said, Funds have been allocated in this supplementary budget to ensure the completion of schemes for which provisions were made in the general budget. Additionally, several new and innovative schemes have been included. These encompass provisions for the construction of a lake in Gairsain, water management, and the organisation of the Kumbh Mela. Furthermore, funding has been increased for ongoing schemes across all sectors, he said. In a message on X, the Chief Minister wrote, In Gairsain, a supplementary budget of Rs 7,844.18 crore for the financial year 2026-27 was presented. This budget is a significant step toward accelerating development works and effectively advancing public welfare schemes. Our resolve is to build a strong, prosperous, and self-reliant Uttarakhand. By infusing new momentum into the state's development journey through education, health, employment, women's empowerment, and the expansion of basic infrastructure, we are steadfastly moving forward to establish Uttarakhand among the leading states of the country, wrote the Chief Minister. He said earlier, Our government is committed to the honour and welfare of brave soldiers, ex-servicemen, Agniveers, and their families. The formation of the Agniveer Employment Cell is an important initiative in this direction, which will ensure new opportunities for the rehabilitation, employment, and self-reliance of retired Agniveers, he said. Before the session commenced at the Vidhan Sabha Bhawan, Bhararisain (Gairsain), the Chief Minister offered floral tributes and paid homage to former Chief Minister late Major General Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri (Retd.), and former Cabinet Minister late Hira Singh Bisht, said an official statement. He said Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is not merely our identity but our soul, culture, and pride. Salutations again and again to this sacred land.
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Digital Desk | Dehradun, Oct 18 (IANS) Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his official residence in Dehradun on Sunday, and both discussed and explored ways to enhance film production in the hilly state, given its myriad scenic beauty and picturesque locations. The actor, currently shooting for his upcoming film in Mussoorie and the Landour area, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Minister. During the meeting, discussions were held regarding Uttarakhand's film policy, the potential for film production in the state, and ways to promote the film industry, read an official statement. The Chief Minister stated that Uttarakhand has established itself as a premier film-shooting destination in the country. The state's natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, diverse geographical landscape, and film-friendly environment continue to attract filmmakers. The Chief Minister noted that 'Uttarakhand Film Policy-2024' is yielding positive results, stating that film shoots have only strengthened the state's reputation as a preferred film destination. Under the policy, filmmakers are being provided with various facilities, including shooting permits granted through a 'single-window system'. Additionally, provisions for financial grants have been introduced to encourage film production. The Chief Minister further emphasised that the state government's objective is not only to promote more film shoots in Uttarakhand but also to create new employment and self-employment opportunities for local artists, technicians, and the youth. The growth of film production activities has also benefitted multiple associated sectors including tourism, the hospitality industry, transportation, and other local businesses. The Chief Minister reiterated that the state government remains committed to providing all possible support to filmmakers. Notably, the hilly state of Uttarakhand is renowned for its beautiful valleys, mountains, rivers, and natural landscapes -- locations offering excellent backdrops for film shoots. If the state is developed as a film production hub, it could prove significant in generating both tourism and employment in the state.
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Ensured punishment for accused in Ankita Bhandari's murder, says Uttarakhand's Dhami govt
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Dehradun, Oct 14 (IANS) As parents of Ankita Bhandari, who was allegedly murdered at a resort in Uttarakhand in 2022, staged a protest near the India Gate here on Wednesday, the Pushkar Singh Dhami-led government asserted that ensuring the sentencing the guilty to life imprisonment in the case proves that it worked with utmost seriousness from day one to ensure punishment for the perpetrators. The statement came as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, went to meet Bhandari's family, who are staging a sit-in near the India Gate. An Uttarakhand government statement noted that the accused in the case were sent to jail within 24 hours, and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted to conduct a fair and thorough probe. Action was also taken against the accused under the Gangster Act. During the investigation, a detailed charge sheet spanning approximately 500 pages was prepared, incorporating crucial evidence and statements from around 100 witnesses. It noted that a strong case presented by the prosecution led to the repeated rejection of the accused's bail pleas and ensured that they remained behind bars throughout the trial. Subsequently, Bhandari's killers were sentenced to life imprisonment. Throughout the entire process, the state government accorded the highest priority to the sentiments of Bhandari's parents and family, the statement said. It mentioned that public prosecutors were changed three times in accordance with the family's requests. Furthermore, after her parents demanded a CBI inquiry, Chief Minister Dhami ordered the same. Further, the state government provided financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh to the family. Additionally, it also provided government jobs to the victim's brother and father. Moreover, Chief Minister Dhami had maintained that no matter how influential the perpetrator might be, they would be brought to justice and given the strictest punishment. Amidst questions raised regarding the investigation, the process was deemed satisfactory at the judicial level as well, and the prosecution ensured that the guilty were punished. Meanwhile, the Uttarakhand government accused certain Congress leaders and journalist Ashutosh Negi of attempting to spread confusion among the public by repeatedly raising questions about a so-called 'VIP'. If anyone possessed concrete facts or evidence regarding this matter, it should have been presented before the investigative agencies and the court. Making allegations outside the court for political gain and misleading the public is not a fight for justice, but rather the politicisation of a highly sensitive case involving Ankita, the statement said. It further said that the Dhami government did not limit itself to mere assurances in the fight to secure justice for Bhandari and instead, it stood firmly with the family, backing its stance with concrete action, robust legal representation, and decisive results.
Dhami govt approves Rs 70 crore for development and construction works
Digital Desk | Dehradun, Oct 14 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday approved financial sanctions totalling Rs 70 crore for a slew of developmental schemes and construction works across the state. The approvals cover a multitude of projects related to road repair, drain and dharmshala construction, pedestrian bridge, residential buildings and other civic works across several districts. The revamp of road infrastructure, within the campus of Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Udham Nagar, at an estimated cost of Rs 19.99 crores, accounts for the largest allocation of the financial sanction. A series of Dharamshalas (community halls) is set to be built in various villages and gram sabhas in Udham Singh Nagar district at a cost of Rs 2.67 crore. The Chief Minister granted approval for Rs 76.60 lakh for construction of CC (cement concrete) roads and drains in Sahaspur region of Dehradun. Funds amounting to Rs 77.22 lakh have been allocated for the maintenance of the Maa Purnagiri Fair area and the construction of rest sheds and a culvert in Champawat, with an initial instalment of Rs 46.33 lakh. Approval of Rs 5.38 crore has also been granted for the construction of Pokhari-Chandikaghat motor road in Gangolihat. The Chief Minister also approved funds amounting to Rs 9.34 crore for construction of 250-meter-long steel truss pedestrian bridge over the Rawasan Riverconnecting Rasulpur-Mangolpura-Aryanagar and Laldhang, in Haridwar. Various residential and non-residential buildings are set to come up at the Police Training College in Narendra Nagar (Tehri Garhwal), for which Rs 9.71 crore has been allocated. Approval was also granted for Rs 3.80 crore to construct residential buildings at the Salt Police Station of Almora. Funds totalling Rs 5.35 crore have been earmarked for the treatment of a chronic landslide-prone zone at the 9th kilometre of the Mori-Netwar-Jakhol motor road (State Highway No. 48) in the Purola region of Uttarkashi, alongside approval of Rs 14.50 crore for two construction projects related to the treatment of chronic landslide-prone zones. The Chief Minister further approved funds, amounting to Rs 78.50 lakh, for the installation of irrigation systems in 10 nurseries of the Eco Task Force.
Digital Desk | Dehradun, Oct 14 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Wednesday hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's allegations that Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was attempting to shield infiltrators, urging for the deportation of illegal Bangladeshis staying in the country. Rawat also said that there is no point in questioning Rahul Gandhi as it is the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA which has been in power for the past 12 years. On Tuesday, Home Minister Shah said: I want to tell Rahul Gandhi that his strategy to protect infiltrators through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), has been very well understood by the people and they will now not fall into your trap. Also, I want to tell Rahul Gandhi to prepare himself for losing in the 2029 (Lok Sabha) polls. Union Minister Shah's reaction came as Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar continues to face heat over allegations of irregularities in the SIR of electoral rolls. Speaking to IANS, Harish Rawat said: Border security is in your (BJP-led Centre's) hands. No matter how strict the steps you take, we will support those actions. If infiltration is increasing and terrorism is still flourishing inside Kashmir, then questions should be asked to those who have been in power for the last 10 to 11 years. What is the point of directing these questions at Rahul Gandhi? Strict action should be taken against infiltrators. If possible, as we have been saying, deport them. There are crores of illegal Bangladeshis residing in India, why are you not deporting them? he added. Further referring to the BJP's counters against the Opposition's vote chori allegations, Rawat said: Their anger is understandable as their (BJP's) vote theft has been caught. Rahul Gandhi has been raising his voice against it earlier as well, and today, he is leading the INDIA bloc. Now, the one who was made to carry out the theft stands openly exposed as a perpetrator, and the faces of those who were orchestrating the theft are also becoming clear, the former Uttarakhand CM remarked, targeting the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the BJP-led Union government. Meanwhile on Tuesday, Home Minister Shah had lashed out at Rahul Gandhi, who had asserted that he would continue the fight to restore democracy in the country, saying that the Congress has been losing polls ever since he assumed the party's leadership.
Who is the lady hiding in Dehradun? Rahuls cryptic remark sparks questions, promises surprise
'Lady hiding in Dehradun': Who was Rahul referring to at INDIA bloc presser?
During the INDIA bloc's press conference, Rahul Gandhi's reference to a lady hiding right now in Dehradun raised questions about whom he was referring to. The remark came amid the opposition's campaign against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral-roll irregularities.
Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee (UKPCC) President and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Ganesh Godiyal on Tuesday announced a one-hour silent fast in Dehradun to protest the appointment of a person as Governor, whom the parents of Ankita Bhandari had named as the VIP in her alleged murder case. In a post on X, Godiyal said the appointment had deeply hurt the sentiments of the common people of the state.
ISSF World Cup: Udhayveer Singh clinches gold in men's 10m air pistol
Digital Desk | Cairo, Oct 11 (IANS) India's Udhayveer Sidhu clinched the gold medal in the Men's 10m Air Pistol at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol on Sunday. The 24-year-old produced a determined performance in the medal match to finish with a score of 240.6. He edged past Germany's multi-Olympic medallist Christian Reitz by 0.5 points in a dramatic finish. Reitz secured the silver medal with a tally of 240.1. Italy's Paolo Monna took bronze with 219. 8. Udhayveer held his nerve during the closing elimination stages. Trailing Reitz by 0.3 points going into the final two shots, the Indian fired 10.2 and 9.8. Reitz recorded twin scores of 9.6, handing Udhayveer victory on the final shot. Earlier in the day, Udhayveer qualified for the eight-man final in fourth position. He posted a total of 585 across six series (99, 98, 98, 97, 97, 96). India's Jonathan Gavin Antony, competing for Ranking Points Only (RPO), shot an impressive 586 to tie for the top score in qualification with Monna. Among the other Indian participants in the field, Ajendra Singh Chauhan finished 14th with a score of 580. Olympic medallist Sarabjot Singh placed 31st with 574, while Kumar Yogesh posted 573 in the RPO section. The final also featured Turkey's Paris 2024 Olympic medallist Yusuf Dikec, who finished seventh with 138.0. Greece's Georgios Gampierakis placed fourth on 198.7, followed by Latvia's Emils Vasermanis in fifth position with 177.6. The ISSF World Cup is being held from October 8 to October 16, 2026, in which India has sent a 24-member team. The squad travelled to Cairo after completing an intensive national camp in Dehradun. The camp was held from October 1 to October 7, 2026, at the Maharana Pratap Sports College. Shooters spent the week working on match simulations and fine-tuning technical routines. India is competing across eight individual Olympic disciplines and two mixed team events.
NCB Strengthens Inter-Agency Coordination to Combat Drug Trafficking in Dehradun
NCB discusses strategies to enhance inter-agency coordination against drug trafficking in Dehradun during a quarterly meeting. NCB Strengthens Inter-Agency Coordination to Combat Drug Trafficking in Dehradun
Shooting: Swapnil Kusale, Sarabjot Singh to spearhead India at ISSF World Cup
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Olympic bronze medallists Swapnil Suresh Kusale and Sarabjot Singh will lead a 24-member Indian contingent at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Cairo, Egypt. The international event is being held from October 8 to October 16, 2026. The squad travelled to Cairo after completing an intensive national camp in Dehradun. The camp was held from October 1 to October 7, 2026, at the Maharana Pratap Sports College. Shooters spent the week working on match simulations and fine-tuning technical routines. India will compete across eight individual Olympic disciplines and two mixed team events. The contingent combines seasoned Olympians with promising young shooters. Swapnil Kusale headlines the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions squad alongside Akhil Sheoran and Adriyan Karmakar. Olympian Arjun Babuta leads the Men's 10m Air Rifle unit alongside Deaflympics champion Dhanush Srikanth and Paarth Makhija. Babuta won silver at the 2026 Asian Shooting Championships in New Delhi. In the women's rifle events, two-time Olympian Anjum Moudgil anchors the 50m Rifle 3 Positions team with Ayushi Podder and Manini Kaushik. Emerging shooter Arya Rajesh Borse, who won silver at the Buenos Aires World Cup, features in the Women's 10m Air Rifle alongside Khyati Chaudhary and Ismita Bhowal. In the men's pistol section, Paris 2024 bronze medallist Sarabjot Singh will spearhead the Men's 10m Air Pistol line-up alongside Ajendra Singh Chauhan and Udhayveer Sidhu. Vijayveer Sidhu will lead the challenge in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol alongside Suraj Sharma and Ankur Goel. The women's pistol unit features Asian Games champion Palak, who will contest the Women's 10m Air Pistol alongside Muskan and Surbhi Rao. Olympian Rhythm Sangwan, former World Cup gold medallist Chinki Yadav and Divya TS form the line-up in the Women's 25m Sports Pistol. Following official pre-event training and technical meetings today, competitive firing begins on Saturday. The opening day features finals in both the 10m air pistol mixed team and the 10m air rifle mixed team competitions. Ajendra Singh Chauhan will partner Palak, while Udhayveer Sidhu teams up with Muskan in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event. Paarth Makhija and Arya Rajesh Borse, alongside Dhanush Srikanth and Khyati Chaudhary, will contest the 10m air rifle mixed team event. Individual qualification rounds and finals across the 10m, 25m and 50m ranges will continue through 15 October 2026. Indian Squad for ISSF World Cup Cairo 2026: 10m Air Rifle Men: Paarth Makhija, Dhanush Srikanth, and Arjun Babuta 10m Air Rifle Women: Arya Rajesh Borse, Khyati Chaudhary, Ismita Bhowal 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men: Akhil Sheoran, Adriyan Karmakar, Swapnil Suresh Kusale 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women: Anjum Moudgil, Ayushi Podder, Manini Kaushik 10m Air Pistol Men: Sarabjot Singh, Ajendra Singh Chauhan, and Udhayveer Sidhu 10m Air Pistol Women: Palak, Muskan, Surbhi Rao 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men: Suraj Sharma, Vijayveer Sidhu, Ankur Goel 25m Sports Pistol Women: Divya TS, Rhythm Sangwan, and Chinki Yadav 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team: Paarth Makhija and Arya Rajesh Borse; Dhanush Srikanth and Khyati Chaudhary 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team: Ajendra Singh Chauhan and Palak; Udhayveer Sidhu and Muskan
Swapnil Kusale and Sarabjot Singh to Spearhead India at ISSF World Cup in Cairo
Olympic bronze medallists Swapnil Suresh Kusale and Sarabjot Singh will lead a 24-member Indian contingent at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Cairo, Egypt. The international event is being held from 8 October to 16 October, 2026. The squad travelled to Cairo after completing an intensive national camp in Dehradun, according to a press release. The camp was held from October 1 to 7, 2026 at the Maharana Pratap Sports College. Shooters spent the week working on match simulations and fine-tuning technical routines. India will compete across eight individual Olympic disciplines and two mixed team events. The contingent combines seasoned Olympians with promising young shooters. Swapnil Kusale headlines the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions squad alongside Akhil Sheoran and Adriyan Karmakar. Olympian Arjun Babuta leads the Men's 10m Air Rifle unit alongside Deaflympics champion Dhanush Srikanth and Paarth Makhija. Babuta won silver at the 2026 Asian Shooting Championships in New Delhi. In the w...
Muzaffarnagar's Urban Transformation: How Numax City is Shaping a New-Age Integrated Township
Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 8: Muzaffarnagar is witnessing a gradual transformation in its urban and real estate landscape, driven by improving connectivity, changing consumer aspirations and the growing demand for organised, well-planned communities. As the city and surrounding regions evolve, integrated developments that bring residential, commercial, lifestyle and social infrastructure together are emerging as an important part of this transformation. At the centre of this shift is Numax City Muzaffarnagar, a 100-acre integrated township located along the Delhi-Dehradun Highway.
Weather Tomorrow: Heavy Rain Likely In Tamil Nadu, Kerala. Yellow Alert In 8 Uttarakhand Districts
In Uttarakhand, Dehradun, Haridwar, Tehri, Pauri Garhwal, Almora, Nainital, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar are likely to get moderate rain over the next four days.
ECHS Dehradun Recruitment 2026
Ex Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for 4 vacancies, including Medical Specialist, Female Attendant, Safai Wala, and Peon posts. Offline applications will be accepted till 23 October 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit echs.gov.in.
An 80 year old retired ordnance factory manager, his wife and their house help were murdered at their Dehradun home on Tuesday after a plumber got into an argument over payment for repair work he had done. Accused allegedly stabbed all three with a screwdriver before fleeing with a gold chain, and was caught by neighbours soon after.
Char Dham Yatra Sets Record With 56.18 Lakh Pilgrims
Dehradun, Oct 7: The ongoing Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has set a new record with more than 56.18 lakh pilgrims visiting the four Himalayan shrines so far this season, surpassing the previous all-time high recorded in 2023. According to a statement issued by the State Government, the number of devotees undertaking the pilgrimage to [] The post Char Dham Yatra Sets Record With 56.18 Lakh Pilgrims appeared first on Northlines .
UK07 Rider Case: What Happened Between Anurag Dobhal And His Wife's Cousin In Dehradun
A fight on Dehradun's Haridwar Bypass Road has put YouTuber Anurag Dobhal, better known as UK07 Rider, back at the centre of a family dispute that has played out in public for months. Dobhal, who rose to wider fame on Bigg
YouTuber and Bigg Boss 17 fame Anurag Dobhal, aka UK07 Rider, has been arrested by Dehradun Police along with three others for allegedly assaulting his wife Ritika's cousin, Raj Singh Chauhan.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami interacts with SC, ST communities; directs officials to resolve issues
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami interacted with members of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities at Mukhya Sevak Sadan at the Chief Minister's residence and directed officials to ensure the early resolution of their concerns. On Tuesday, people from various parts of the state, particularly remote and hilly areas including Tehri, Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Chakrata and Kalsi, apprised the Chief Minister of issues related to development, roads, education, employment, drinking water, livelihoods and basic infrastructure. Dhami heard their concerns and directed the concerned officials to resolve the issues on priority, as far as possible. The Chief Minister said the state government's primary objective is to bring every section, region and individual of Uttarakhand into the mainstream of development. The government is working with a mission of integrated and inclusive development, with ensuring that welfare schemes reach the last person in society among its t...
Dehradun Home Invasion: Elderly Couple, Help Killed
An elderly couple and their domestic help were allegedly stabbed to death with a screwdriver by an intruder in their Raipur home in Dehradun. All three victims succumbed to their injuries after being rushed to the hospital. Police and forensic teams are investigating the scene.
Bus conductor took his suitcase, it vanished: 11 years later, commission orders Rs 43k
The Uttarakhand state consumer commission found the bus conductor negligent for losing a passenger's suitcase. The passenger filed a complaint after his suitcase went missing on a Delhi-Dehradun bus journey in 2015. Initially awarded Rs 57,500, the compensation was reduced to Rs 25,000 when the passenger failed to prove actual costs. The transport corporation must pay Rs 43,000 in total compensation and litigation charges.
Weather Shift in Dehradun: Yellow Alert Issued for Eight Districts
Dehradun experiences weather changes post-monsoon, with a yellow alert for rain and strong winds across eight districts. Weather Shift in Dehradun: Yellow Alert Issued for Eight Districts
BJP's Dinesh Arya to file nomination for RS seat in Uttarakhand today
Digital Desk | Dehradun, Oct 6 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha candidate Dinesh Arya will file his nomination for the Upper House election in Uttarakhand at the state Assembly here on Tuesday. According to the schedule, all BJP MLAs are expected to reach the Assembly by 10 a.m., following which Arya will submit his nomination papers at 11 a.m. for the Rajya Sabha election. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with senior BJP leaders and key office-bearers of the party, will be present during the nomination process. Arya's nomination is being viewed as an important show of the BJP's electoral strategy and organisational unity in the state. The presence of the party's legislators and senior leadership during the filing of the nomination is also expected to underline the BJP's coordinated approach towards the Rajya Sabha election. Earlier on Sunday, the BJP announced Arya as its candidate for the 2026 Rajya Sabha biennial election in Uttarakhand. The election in Uttarakhand has been necessitated by the completion of the term of sitting Rajya Sabha member Naresh Bansal. The Election Commission of India (ECI), on September 22, announced the schedule for biennial elections to 11 Rajya Sabha seats, along with a by-election for one seat from West Bengal, to be held on October 16. Of the 11 seats going to polls in the biennial elections, 10 are from Uttar Pradesh, and one is from Uttarakhand. The election in West Bengal is being held to fill a casual vacancy in the Upper House. As per the election schedule, the scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducted on October 7. Candidates will be able to withdraw their candidature until October 9. Polling for the Rajya Sabha seats will be held on October 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Counting of votes will begin at 5 p.m. on the same day. With Arya's nomination, the BJP is set to formally begin the electoral process for the Uttarakhand Rajya Sabha seat.
Haryana Hurricanes Wrap Up Training Camp Ahead of VCL Season 1
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 5: The Haryana Hurricanes have completed an intensive training camp in Dehradun, marking an important phase in their preparations for the inaugural season of the
A man was admitted to a Dehradun wellness facility by his wife amid their ongoing divorce dispute. After spending 42 days there, he approached the Uttarakhand High Court through a habeas corpus petition. The court found that the facility could not produce the medical certification required under the Mental Healthcare Act and ordered his immediate release.
BJP Picks Dhamis Former PRO for Rajya Sabha
A senior state BJP organisation secretary in Dehradun said even senior leaders were taken aback by the decision and had no inkling that Aryas name was under consideration.
