Revoke Gautams appointment in 24 hours or face nationwide protests: Ankita Bhandaris father
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The parents of 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari, who was murdered in Uttarakhand in 2022, on Thursday issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the government, demanding that Dushyant Kumar Gautams appointment as Sikkim Governor be revoked. The development came after Delhi Police briefly detained Ankitas parents and several Opposition leaders during a sit-in protest at India Gate. Ankitas father warned that people across the country would take to the streets if the government failed to act on their demand. The family has been seeking further action in the case, particularly over allegations surrounding the identity of a purported VIP, and wants Gautams appointment put on hold until the ongoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe is completed. Speaking to IANS, Ankitas father said, We are giving the government a 24-hour ultimatum. If it does not revoke Dushyant Gautams appointment, people across the country, in every state, will take to the streets to demand justice for Ankita Bhandari. Our daughter has received incomplete justice, as the name of a VIP emerged in the case. To protect that VIP, the SIT and the government have deliberately acted in this manner. As you can see, he has been appointed Governor of Sikkim. The protest also saw Congress leaders criticise the police action and express solidarity with the family. Several party leaders alleged that the demonstrators had been manhandled while demanding justice for Ankita. Indian Youth Congress (IYC) president Uday Bhanu Chib said Ankitas parents have been fighting to secure justice for their daughter and called for accountability in the case. Ankita's parents have been fighting for four years to ensure that their daughter, who is no longer with us, gets justice and that the rapist is punished. But far from delivering justice, the BJP has appointed the perpetrator as Governor, effectively shielding him from action and granting him immunity. What could be more unjust than this? I want to tell parents across the country that what is happening to Ankitas parents today could happen to anyone tomorrow, Chib said. Congress MP Pawan Khera also questioned the appointment, alleging that the person facing accusations was being elevated to a constitutional position while those seeking justice were being detained. The person accused of rape gets to move into a Governors residence, while the rape survivor and those standing in her support end up at a police station. This is the state of affairs in the national capital, Khera said. He added that Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had assured the family of their support. Khera said the party would continue its efforts until justice was delivered in the case. Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi said the party would continue to stand with Ankitas family despite the detention of protesters. He said Congress had supported the family in the past and would continue to raise the issue, adding that detaining party leaders and workers would not end their campaign for justice. Congress leader Gurdeep Singh Sappal said the parents wanted to meet the President of India and seek the revocation of Gautams appointment, which was approved by her. Sappal questioned the circumstances, alleging that a person whom protesters identify as the purported VIP in the case would occupy a Governors residence while Ankitas parents faced police action. He also referred to the ongoing CBI investigation and the allegations surrounding the case. Congress leader Supriya Shrinate condemned the detention of the parents, saying their demand for justice had not been adequately addressed. She appealed to President Droupadi Murmu to intervene and review Gautams appointment. Shrinate questioned how a person facing allegations connected to the case could be appointed Governor, while also criticising the police for detaining the grieving parents during the early hours of the morning. All India Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba said Ankitas parents had travelled from Pauri Garhwal in Uttarakhand to Delhi to press for justice. Ankita Bhandaris parents travelled all the way from Pauri Garhwal to Delhi to demand justice while sitting at India Gate. Why? Because Dushyant Gautam, who was allegedly identified as the VIP from the BJP, has been appointed Governor instead of being summoned by the CBI or sent to jail. He has been completely protected. The parents couldnt bear this and came to Delhi. They sat there for 12 hours, from 5 p.m. to around 5 a.m., when the police suddenly arrived and dragged them away at around 4.30 a.m., she said.
The parents of 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari, who was murdered in 2022 in Uttarakhand, were briefly detained on early Thursday morning before being released following their protest at the India Gate, the Delhi Police said. Ankita's parents,...
Ankita Bhandari Case: Parents Detained in Pre Dawn Action at India Gate, Mother Threatens Fast
The parents of Ankita Bhandari were detained by Delhi Police at around 4 am on Thursday while staging a sit-in protest at India Gate against the appointment of former Uttarakhand BJP in-charge Dushyant Kumar Gautam as the Governor of Sikkim. They
Uttarakhand Murder Victim's Parents, Congress Leaders Detained Amid Protest In Delhi
Congress leaders Supriya Shrinate, Pawan Khera and Kazi Nizamuddin criticised the police action, alleging that the authorities were targeting those demanding justice for Ankita Bhandari and questioning the alleged proposed appointment of Dushyant Gautam.
Uttarakhand under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami strengthens response to Ankita Bhandari case with SIT probe, prosecution progress, family support and consideration of a CBI inquiry.
'Ensured Punishment': Uttarakhand As Murder Victim's Parents Stage Protest
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.
Uttarakhand bans sale of gutkha, paan masala, tobacco products for one year: CM Dhami
Rahul Gandhi Meets Uttarakhand Murder Victim's Parents. Government Says Firm Action Was Taken
Parents of Ankita Bhandari have been protesting the appointment of BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim governor despite his name cropping up in the September 2022 case. Bhandari's parents allege he is the VIP mentioned in the case recently.
Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Join Ankita Bhandari
Senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined a sit-in protest at New Delhis India Gate on Wednesday evening alongside the parents of Ankita Bhandari, the 19-year-old receptionist whose 2022 murder in Uttarakhand sent shockwaves across the country. The demonstration was staged to protest the recent appointment of former Uttarakhand BJP in-charge Dushyant [] The post Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Join Ankita Bhandaris Parents in India Gate Sit-In Protesting Dushyant Kumar Gautams Appointment as Sikkim Governor appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
ED attaches assets worth Rs 129 crore in TTD ghee adulteration fraud
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 14 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached immovable and movable assets worth Rs 129.85 crore belonging to Bhole Baba Organic Dairymilk, Sri Vyshnavi Dairy Specialities and other entities as part of an ongoing money laundering probe into the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) ghee adulteration fraud. The Enforcement Directorate, Hyderabad Zonal Office, attached the assets of Bhole Baba Organic Dairymilk Pvt Ltd, Sri Vyshnavi Dairy Specialities Pvt Ltd, their promoters Vipin Jain and Pomil Jain, and their family members; Sukriti Foods Pvt Ltd, its promoter Kailash Chand Mangla and his family members; and other related entities/individuals, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The Central agency said in a statement on Wednesday that it initiated an investigation on the basis of an FIR registered at Tirupati East Police Station alleging criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery and corruption in the fraudulent supply of adulterated ghee to TTD. The agency filed a chargesheet and a supplementary chargesheet before the Special Judge for SPE and ACB Cases, Nellore, disclosing a massive criminal conspiracy to supply adulterated ghee to TTD for preparation of the sacred Lord Venkateswara Laddu Prasadam, thereby cheating TTD, endangering public health and generating huge unlawful gains. Investigation under PMLA has revealed that adulterated ghee worth Rs 234.5 crore was supplied to TTD by Bhole Baba, directly and through front dairies which bid for TTD tenders in their own names for a commission, while the ghee was actually manufactured at the factories of Bhole Baba and Sukriti Foods by blending refined palm oil, palm kernel oil and palmolein with chemicals such as monoglycerides, acetic acid ester, lactic acid and betacarotene, invoiced as edible oils. To clean the books, the palm oil so consumed was shown as sold to bogus buyers, while fictitious purchases of milk and ghee and fictitious sales of byproducts such as skimmed milk were recorded to project a genuine dairy operation, said the statement. Payments made through banking channels against the fictitious purchases were returned in cash through hawala channels, and this cash was used to fund the bogus palm-oil buyers, to pay commissions to the front dairies and to pay other persons connected with the fraud, it added. Earlier, ED had conducted searches on June 3, 2026, at 16 premises in Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Delhi, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh linked to the principal conspirators, front dairies, chemical suppliers and accommodation-entry providers, resulting in seizure/freezing of cash and bank balances of Rs 2.7 crore. ED has also arrested Vipin Jain and Kailash Chand Mangla, promoters and directors of Bhole Baba Organic Dairymilk Pvt Ltd and Sukriti Foods Pvt Ltd respectively, who orchestrated the manufacturing of adulterated ghee and its fraudulent supply to TTD. Total attachments in this case, including seizure and freezing under Section 17 of PMLA, amount to Rs 132.55 crore so far. Further investigation is in progress, said the agency.
Parents of Ankita Bhandari have been protesting the appointment of BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim governor despite his name cropping up in the September 2022 case. Bhandari's parents allege he is the VIP mentioned in the case recently.
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.
Ankita Bhandari case: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi meet parents protesting at Delhis India Gate
Parents of the woman killed at a Uttarakhand resort are demanding that Dushyant Kumar Gautam's appointment as the Sikkim Governor be put on hold until the ongoing CBI probe into the 2022 murder case is complete
Rahul, Priyanka join Ankita Bhandari
New Delhi: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Wednesday, October 14, evening, reached India Gate to join the sit-in protest by the parents of Ankita Bhandari, a woman who was found dead in Uttarakhand in 2022, against the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as the Sikkim Governor. The Uttarakhand Congress has 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 .
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.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken key decisions to provide relief to farmers affected by hailstorms in the state and directed the concerned officials to take necessary action. Under the measures, farmers will receive additional financial assistance equal to the amount provided under the prescribed disaster relief norms for damage to agricultural, horticultural, and sugarcane crops. The government will also take steps to defer electricity bill payments for affected farmers and provide relief in the repayment of their Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loans. As per the Chief Minister
Uttarakhand to organise Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan-2026 on international scale
A meeting of the committee constituted to oversee preparations for Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan-2026 was held at the Secretariat on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary RK Sudhanshu. The meeting held detailed discussions on the successful organisation of the conference, extensive publicity, and ensuring the participation of Uttarakhandis living outside the state. The Principal Secretary directed officials to organise the conference on an international scale, with a youth-centric and innovative approach, so that the event establishes a distinct identity. He emphasised identifying and inviting Uttarakhandis living in different states and cities across the country and working in diverse fields. He said efforts should be made to establish meaningful dialogue with the diaspora and draw upon their experience, suggestions and contributions for the development of the state. During the meeting, officials informed that the registration process for the Third Pravasi Uttarakhan...
Dussehra Travel Tips 2026: 5 Beautiful and Budget-Friendly Hill Stations for a Perfect Holiday
Dussehra Travel Tips 2026: Planning a relaxing getaway during the October holidays? If you want to escape the noise of crowded cities and enjoy a peaceful vacation surrounded by mountains, forests and beautiful valleys, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have some wonderful destinations worth explorin...
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.
Uttarakhand bans sale of gutkha, paan masala, tobacco products for one year: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said the state government has imposed a one-year ban on the sale of gutkha, paan masala and tobacco products, stressing the need to curb addiction and protect the younger generation. Explaining the decision, Dhami said the matter is reviewed every year and the adverse effects of narcotic substances necessitate steps to restrict their use. He said, This is reviewed every year, and after the review, the conclusion that emerges is that all these things need to be stopped. The adverse effects of narcotic substances are evident to all of us, and there should be a curb on them. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also has a clear goal and resolve to prevent the country's new generation from going astray due to addiction. If the new generation veers in the wrong direction, it will undoubtedly have a negative impact on the nation's future. Uttarakhand is the land of the gods, and we are advancing this effort at every level. On the administ...
Uttarakhand imposes one-year ban on gutkha, paan masala and tobacco
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Uttarakhand Delivery Scorecard: Tracking Jobs, Roads and Public Services
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Chief Minister Dhami Sets Deadline for Infrastructure Repairs in Uttarakhand
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasizes timely completion of infrastructure projects and public services in Uttarakhand during a recent meeting. Chief Minister Dhami Sets Deadline for Infrastructure Repairs in Uttarakhand
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Ranji Trophy: Rahul's Batting Trouble Continues; Jadeja Scalps Three Wickets After Century
Emanjot Singh Chahal: India star batter KL Rahul was dismissed for another cheap score for Karnataka as he followed his four-run outing in the first innings with one run in the second against Andhra in a Group B clash in Vijayawada. Meanwhile, another India veteran Ravindra Jadeja backed his century with a three-wicket haul for Saurashtra in the clash against Chhattisgarh in Rajkot in Group B, while Punjab have started to lose the plot in their Group B encounter against Assam. Karnataka are in trouble as they ended the third day at 176/4 and have only a 32-run lead. This could have been worse if not for an unbeaten 81 from Karun Nair, while captain Smaran Ravichandran is also unbeaten on 21. Rahul was earlier dismissed for one, while Mayank Agarwal also managed to score just 18. With one day remaining, Karnataka need some magic for an outright win, or else they can at most manage one point if the match ends in a draw, as they had a first-innings deficit. Andhra will take six points if they win (seven if they win by 10 wickets) or they will take three points if the match is drawn, as they have the first-innings lead after bowling Karnataka out for 274 and putting 418 in reply. Meanwhile, Jadeja followed his 102 from the first innings with 3-40 in the first essay with the ball to bowl Chhattisgarh out for 312. Saurashtra are 45/0 in the second innings at stumps on Day 3 and would fancy three points or a win on the final day. Punjab are seemingly losing the plot in their fixture against Assam in their Group B fixture in New Chandigarh. They ended the third day at 287/5 and trail by 86 more runs. Salil Arora and Emanjot Singh Chahal are unbeaten on 25 and 28, respectively. In Group A, Madhya Pradesh are 151/5 against defending champions Jammu and Kashmir in their second innings as Shubham Sharma went back unbeaten on 51 to help the team take their lead to 227. Puducherry were dismissed for 313 in their first innings against Vidarbha on Day 3 of the clash in Nagpur. Ritesh Gudge (95), Mohit Kale (78) and Nikhil Gangta (54) scored strong fifties, but Parth Rekhade and Aman Mokhade took three wickets each. In reply, Vidarbha are 22/1 at stumps and have a lead of 137 runs. Goa are trailing Baroda by 238 runs after being asked to follow-on as they ended Day 3 at 35/1. They were earlier dismissed for 199. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh defeated Bihar by an innings and 267 runs. In Group C, Delhi trail Bengal by 88 runs after ending the day at 101/3. Bengal had earlier posted 429 on the back of Abishek Porel's 149 and Sudip Gharami's 133. Kerala are in all sorts after ending the third day at 269/6 against Jharkhand in reply to 587, trailing by 318 runs. Maharashtra lead Services in Delhi by 172 runs after ending the third day at 66/5. They had earlier bowled Services out for 227. Odisha ended Day 3 against Gujarat at 119/4 and have a four-run lead, but Gujarat took a 115-run advantage in the first innings. In Group D, Mumbai completed a stellar innings and a 155-run win over Chandigarh at Wankhede, while Rajasthan led Yamil Nadu by 170 runs after ending Day 3 at 81/4. They had a 91-run lead in the first innings. Railways have a 158-run trail against Uttarakhand as they were 34/0 at stumps. They were bowled out for 278 in the first innings, while Uttarakhand made 470. In Group D, Mumbai completed a stellar innings and a 155-run win over Chandigarh at Wankhede, while Rajasthan led Yamil Nadu by 170 runs after ending Day 3 at 81/4. They had a 91-run lead in the first innings. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Uttarakhand bans gutkha, tobacco and nicotine-containing food products for one year
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ECI Team Visits Uttarakhand To Plan Assembly Polls
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Zee's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2026: What Shagun Uniyal
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Congress Protests Appointment of Dushyant Gautam as Sikkim Governor
Congress leaders in Uttarakhand express outrage over Dushyant Gautams appointment as Sikkim Governor, citing unresolved issues in the Ankita Bhandari case. Congress Protests Appointment of Dushyant Gautam as Sikkim Governor
Uttarakhand Imposes 1-Year Ban On Manufacture And Sale Of Tobacco And Nicotine-Based Food Products
Uttarakhand has prohibited the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of gutkha, pan masala and other food products containing tobacco or nicotine for one year.
Uttarakhand imposes one-year ban on gutkha and tobacco-containing pan masala
The Uttarakhand government has imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of gutkha, pan masala and other food products containing tobacco or nicotine across the state. The ban, which comes into...
Gutka, Pan Masala Ban In Uttarakhand: What Government Order Says
Uttarakhand has prohibited the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of gutkha, pan masala and food products containing tobacco or nicotine for one year.
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Deputy ECs to visit 5 states heading for polls
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi and held detailed discussions on expanding rural road connectivity in Uttarakhand under the Pradhan ...
Newly appointed Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar maintains schedule, travels to Palakkad
Outgoing Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Tuesday took an early morning Vande Bharat train to Palakkad, continuing with his official duties hours after the announcement of his appointment as the Governor of Tamil Nadu, sources said. Arlekar boarded the 4 am Vande Bharat train from Thiruvananthapuram, despite the announcement of his new assignment, to attend his previously scheduled engagements in Palakkad, as per sources. President Droupadi Murmu on Monday announced the appointment and transfer of Governors across six states, with Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur appointed as the Governor of Keralam and Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar transferred to Tamil Nadu, according to a communique issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan. As part of the reshuffle, Braj Mohan Ram has been appointed as the Governor of Odisha, Sudha Yadav as the Governor of Karnataka, Dhal Singh Bisen as the Governor of Uttarakhand, and Dushyant Gautam as the Governor of Sikkim. The appointments wil...
Uttarakhand's New Governor Was Walking With Grandson When He Heard The News
Dhal Singh Bisen was among 6 new Governors appointed by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday.
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.
Uttarakhand Congress chief to protest appointment of Dushyant Gautam as Sikkim governor
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President Murmu appoints six Governors in major reshuffle
President Droupadi Murmu appointed four new Governors for the states of Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Odisha, and Sikkim. Om Prakash Mathur has been reassigned as Governor of Keralam while Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar is now Governor of Tamil Nadu. Sudha Yadav, an OBC leader, will head Karnataka after her tenure in the Lok Sabha. Dhal Singh Bisen, an Ayurveda practitioner, will take charge of Uttarakhand.
Rajendra Arlekar moves to Tamil Nadu, Om Prakash Mathur appointed Keralam Governor
The appointments cover six states, with changes in leadership across Tamil Nadu, Keralam, Sikkim, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Odisha
President Murmu appoints new Governors for six states
President Droupadi Murmu has announced a major gubernatorial reshuffle, appointing new governors for Tamil Nadu, Keralam, Sikkim, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, and Odisha. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar moves from Keralam to Tamil Nadu, while Om Prakash Mathur becomes the new Keralam Governor. Dushyant Gautam, Sudha Yadav, Dhal Singh Bisen, and Braj Mohan Ram are among the new appointees, bringing diverse political experience to their roles.
President appoints 6 Governors
New Delhi, Oct 12: The President of India has approved the appointment of six Governors across different states, according to a press communiqu issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. The appointments include changes in the governorships of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Sikkim. The new appointments will take effect from the dates on [] The post President appoints 6 Governors appeared first on Northlines .
Kumaraswamy congratulate Sudha Yadav on appointment as Ktaka Guv
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 12 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday congratulated Sudha Yadav on her appointment as the Governor of Karnataka by the President of India and welcomed her to the state. In a post on social media platform X, Kumaraswamy said he hoped that her political experience and strong academic background would help strengthen constitutional values and contribute to Karnatakas overall development. I warmly welcome her to Karnataka. With her political experience and strong academic background, I hope her tenure will further strengthen the states constitutional values and contribute to Karnatakas all-round development, he said. Kumaraswamy also wished Yadav a successful tenure and expressed confidence that her guidance would contribute to the service and welfare of the people of Karnataka. BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra stated, Heartiest congratulations to Dr Sudha Yadav ji on being appointed the Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka. A gold-medallist chemist from IIT Roorkee, former MP from Mahendragarh, and wife of Kargil martyr Dy. Commandant Sukhbir Singh Yadav ji, she brings decades of public service and personal sacrifice to Raj Bhavan. We are confident that under her stewardship as the constitutional head of the State, constitutional values and the rule of law will be firmly upheld for every Kannadiga, Vijayendra stated. Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour & Employment Shobha Karandlaje stated, Heartiest congratulations to Sudha Yadav Ji on her appointment as the Governor of Karnataka, Shri Om Prakash Mathur Ji as the Governor of Kerala, Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar Ji as the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri Braj Mohan Ram Ji as the Governor of Odisha, Dhal Singh Bisen Ji as the Governor of Uttarakhand, and Shri Dushyant Gautam Ji as the Governor of Sikkim. Wishing all the distinguished appointees a successful tenure marked by wisdom, integrity, dedicated public service, and valuable contributions to the nations progress and prosperity, she stated. Dr Sudha Yadav has become the second woman to be appointed Governor of Karnataka. V.S. Ramadevi was the first woman to hold the post, serving from 1999 to 2002. The appointment comes nearly five years after Thawar Chand Gehlot became Karnataka Governor in 2021, making Sudha Yadav the second woman to hold the post in the state. Yadav hails from Motla Kalan village in Haryanas Rewari district. She holds an MSc degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, and a PhD in Chemistry. She is the wife of Sukhbir Singh, a deputy commandant who was killed during the Kargil War. Yadavs appointment brings a new chapter to Karnatakas gubernatorial history, following Ramadevis tenure more than two decades ago.
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President Appoints Braj Mohan Ram as Odisha
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday appointed senior Jharkhand BJP leader Braj Mohan Ram as the new Governor of Odisha. He will take over from the incumbent Governor, Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati. The appointment was part of a larger reshuffle of Governors announced by Rashtrapati Bhavan for six states Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Karnataka, Uttarakhand [] The post President Appoints Braj Mohan Ram as Odishas New Governor, Succeeds Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
President appoints 4 new state governors; switches governors for 2 states
Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has been appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu, as part of a major gubernatorial reshuffle effected by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. Om Prakash Mathur, Governor of Sikkim, will be the new Governor of Keralam in place of Arlekar, a communique issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Dushyant Gautam has been appointed the Governor of Sikkim, it said. Senior BJP leader from Jharkhand, Braj Mohan Ram, has been appointed as the Governor of Odisha. Sudha Yadav has been named the Governor of Karnataka and Dhal Singh Bisen will be Uttarakhand Governor, the communique said. These appointments will take effect from the dates they will assume charge of their respective offices, it added.
Govt appoints four new state governors; switches governors for two states
The President's office announced the appointment of new governors for multiple Indian states on Monday. Braj Mohan Ram, Dr Sudha Yadav, Dr Dhal Singh Bisen, and Dushyant Gautam were appointed as governors for Odisha, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim, respectively. Om Prakash Mathur was appointed as the new Governor of Kerala after serving in Sikkim. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu after serving in Kerala.
Mountaineer Wallambok Lyngdoh scales 6512m mountain in Uttarakhand
Shillong, Oct 12: Meghalaya mountaineer Wallambok Lyngdoh has summitted Mt Bhagirathi II, a 6512m peak in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. This was announced by the Meghalaya Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Association (MeSCMA) today. Lyngdoh is the General Secretary of the association. This remarkable achievement marks his 18th successful summit out of 25 mountaineering expeditions [] The post Mountaineer Wallambok Lyngdoh scales 6512m mountain in Uttarakhand first appeared on Highland Post .
23 days without food, then a sprint through heart of Delhi: Meet Neha Bora
A soldiers daughter from Uttarakhands Khatima, a theatre scholar at JNU, and president of AISA, Neha Bora was detained after a dramatic dash through central Delhi towards Connaught Place. Weeks after a 23-day fast, she is back on the streets, with Jantar Mantar no longer a protest venue. Here is how a stage actor became the face of a student agitation.
Uttarakhand Cabinet Meeting in Haridwar Aims to Connect Governance with the Public
Uttarakhands CM Dhami emphasizes outreach through cabinet meetings in Haridwar, discussing key development initiatives. Uttarakhand Cabinet Meeting in Haridwar Aims to Connect Governance with the Public
Ranji Trophy: Deshpande's Hat-trick Wrecks Chandigarh, Jadeja Slams Century For Saurashtra
Ranji Trophy Elite Division: Mumbai pacer Tushar Deshpande took a hat-trick and a five-wicket haul as Chandigarh were bundled out for 78 on Day Two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Deshpande tore through the top order to pick 5-17, and Mohit Avasthi backed him with figures of 3-9. Mumbai, who had made 429 on the back of half-centuries from Tanush Kotian and Avasthi, enforced the follow-on, and Deshpande struck again in the second innings to leave Chandigarh at 0/1. Veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, resuming on 72, scored 102 off 209 balls with seven fours as Saurashtra, who began the day on 308/4, were bowled out for 392 in 110.4 overs against Chhattisgarh in an Elite Group B clash at Rajkot. Jadeja fell to his former state-mate Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, who took 2-106 in 25.4 overs. Prerak Mankad went on to make 129 off 150 balls with 15 fours and a six, after starting the day on 92. Dev Aditya Singh was the pick of the Chhattisgarh bowlers with 5-67 in 24 overs, four of them maidens. Chhattisgarh were 122/3 in 55 overs at stumps. Anuj Tiwary was unbeaten on 72 and Mayank Verma on 32, with Ayush Pandey out for 13. Captain Jaydev Unadkat, Chetan Sakariya and Chirag Jani took a wicket each. Elsewhere, in the Elite Group A clash in Nagpur, Vidarbha captain Akshay Wadkar was dismissed two short of a maiden first-class double hundred, and his side finished on 428 against Puducherry after Yash Rathod hit 134 earlier in the day, with the visitors reaching 102/1 at stumps. In Goa, Atit Sheth was bowled for 99 as Baroda declared on 472/8 against Goa, who reached 5/1 at stumps. In Rajgir, Uttar Pradesh were bowled out for 540 against Bihar, with Aaradhya Yadav and Zeeshan Ansari scoring fifties after Madhav Kaushik (150) and Rinku Singh (112) fell. In Kalyani, West Bengal, Sudip Kumar Gharami (122 not out) and Abishek Porel (114 not out) hit centuries each and are unbroken in a 199-run stand as Bengal reached 304/3 against Delhi at Kalyani and have their lead currently at 64 runs. Jharkhand were bowled out for 587 against Kerala in Jamshedpur, with Aditya Singh's 147 and captain Virat Singh's 108 being strong contributions. Assam captain Denish Das (103) and Sibsankar Roy (143) also hit tons against Punjab in New Chandigarh, and Assam were bowled out for 373. For Punjab, veteran pacer Umesh Yadav took 5-70. In Ahmedabad, Gujarat's Vedant Trivedi (94 not out) and Aarya Desai (94) responded strongly to Baroda's 324 and took the hosts to 205/2 at stumps. In Vijayawada, SV Rahul, two days after turning 19, made a hundred on his first-class debut and shared a 202-run stand with wicketkeeper Revanth Reddy (97) that gave Andhra a 57-run lead over Karnataka, after ending day two at 331/6. Akash Vasisht's unbeaten 113 revived Himachal Pradesh, who had been 119/7, against Haryana and took them to 253. In reply, Haryana reached 178/4 in 46 overs and trailed by 75 runs, with Yashvardhan Dalal unbeaten on 69. Narayan Jagadeesan (55) and Pradosh Ranjan Paul (58) put on 104 for Tamil Nadu against Rajasthan, as they reached 167/4 and trailed by 196 runs. Rajasthan had been bowled out for 363, losing five wickets for 16 after Mahipal Lomror hit 66. B. Sai Sudharsan had gone down while fielding, and though he came out to bat, he made just three. Uttarakhand need 18 runs to match Railways' score of 78, with Avneesh Sudha unbeaten on 75. Tripura offspinner Sandip Sarkar took eight wickets in a 41.2-over spell, but Hyderabad still lead by 160 runs and need three wickets to move closer to an innings win. Fast bowler Avesh Khan's three wickets helped Madhya Pradesh bowl out defending champions Jammu and Kashmir for 120 to take a 76-run first-innings lead. But MP ended day twos play in Srinagar at 59/4, and are ahead by 135 runs overall, with fast-bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabis late strikes keeping the hosts in the contest. Uttarakhand need 18 runs to match Railways' score of 78, with Avneesh Sudha unbeaten on 75. Tripura offspinner Sandip Sarkar took eight wickets in a 41.2-over spell, but Hyderabad still lead by 160 runs and need three wickets to move closer to an innings win. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Weather Tomorrow: On October 13, diverse weather patterns are anticipated across India. Delhi-NCR is set to encounter a mix of clouds and isolated showers along with vigorous winds. In Himachal Pradesh, light rains may occur in specific areas while Haryana could witness thundershowers. Additionally, Bihar and Uttarakhand are likely to have scattered rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms.
Uttarakhand CM credits Centre for OROP and defence reforms
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Haridwar Kumbh 2027 gets new identity as Uttarakhand CM Dhami unveils logo, website and anthem
With the aim of showcasing the religious, spiritual, and cultural identity of Haridwar Kumbh Mela-2027 on a wider platform, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today unveiled the official logo, website, and anthem of the...
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Discusses Road Proposals with Central Minister in New Delhi
Chief Minister Dhami seeks approval for 315 rural road projects in Uttarakhand to enhance connectivity and development. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Discusses Road Proposals with Central Minister in New Delhi
The Armies of India and UAE are conducting joint tactical drills, operational planning and integrated training activities during the ongoing joint military exercise MOUNTAIN GUARDIAN 2026 at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubatia, Uttarakhand, to enhance interoperability and strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries. In a post on X, the Indian Army said the exercise was progressing in full swing, with troops from both armies leveraging modern technology to improve interoperability and refine tactics, techniques and procedures for sub-conventional operations.
Pushkar Singh Dhami Highlights 30% Reservation For Women In Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted the state's 30% horizontal reservation for women in government jobs, saying womens empowerment remains a priority. He also outlined initiatives supporting women from birth and education to skill development and employment.
Odisha Thrashes Kerala In Hockey Nationals
Odisha secured a dominant 9-0 victory over Kerala in the Hockey India Senior Men National Championship, marking their second consecutive win. Other teams like Uttarakhand, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Jharkhand, and Himachal also registered wins in their respective Pool B matches.
Lad leads Mumbai's Ranji fight as Jaiswal falls for a duck
Skipper Siddhesh Lad's unbeaten 80 and Musheer Khan's 65 guided Mumbai to 249 for five against Chandigarh. Karan Lamba's unbeaten 103 and Rohan Rajbar's 95 propelled Rajasthan to 286 for 4 against Tamil Nadu. Elsewhere, Anshul Kamboj took four wickets for Haryana, and Devendra Singh Bora claimed five wickets for Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand college students meet Bengal Governor under Yuva Sangam initiative
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 11 (IANS) A delegation of college students from Uttarakhand interacted with West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi on issues like learning and cultural exchange as part of the Union Education Ministry's Yuva Sangam initiative, an official said on Sunday. The interaction on October 8 provided the students and faculty members of the Uttarakhand delegation with an opportunity to experience West Bengals cultural identity and traditions, the official said in a statement. The students engaged in a discussion on the importance of strengthening connections among young people from different parts of the country, it said. The visit was organised by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, as part of Yuva Sangam Phase VII under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme, it said. The objective of the programme is to foster national integration and strengthen people-to-people connections among the youth of the country, it said. The interaction provided the students and faculty members of the Uttarakhand delegation with an opportunity to gain valuable perspectives while experiencing West Bengals distinctive cultural identity and traditions. The programme provides participants from 20 paired States and Union Territories with opportunities to engage with Indias diverse cultural traditions, educational institutions, innovation ecosystems and developmental initiatives, thereby deepening their appreciation of the nations unity amidst diversity. The visit of the Uttarakhand delegation, with Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University as its nodal institute, to West Bengal commenced with a warm welcome on October 7. The delegation is being hosted by IIT Kharagpur, which is facilitating opportunities for the young participants to explore the States rich cultural and spiritual heritage, vibrant traditions and educational landscape, said the statement. The visit reflects the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat by encouraging young people to explore new places, interact with diverse communities and build lasting friendships beyond geographical boundaries, said the statement. Through such immersive experiences, Yuva Sangam Phase VII continues to promote national integration, cultural understanding and appreciation of Indias rich diversity, it said.
Uttarakhand Students Explore the Cultural Richness of West Bengal
A group of students from Uttarakhand is discovering West Bengals culture and heritage through the Youth Sangam initiative. Uttarakhand Students Explore the Cultural Richness of West Bengal
Recognising women as Shakti important part of our culture: CM Dhami on International Day of Girl Child Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday highlighted the importance of respecting and empowering girls, saying that reverence for daughters and recognition of women as embodiments of strength have been integral to Indias cultural heritage. His [] The post Recognising women as Shakti important part of our culture: CM Dhami on International Day of Girl Child appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
4.2-magnitude earthquake hits Uttarkashi, second in Uttarakhand in four days
Officials of the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) said no damage had been reported so far
Light Earthquake Hits Uttarkashi, Measuring 4.2 on Richter Scale
A mild earthquake measuring 4.2 struck Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on October 10, causing no reported damage or injuries. Light Earthquake Hits Uttarkashi, Measuring 4.2 on Richter Scale
India-UAE Joint Military Exercise Mountain Guardian 2026 Underway in Uttarakhand
The India-UAE joint military exercise Mountain Guardian 2026 focuses on enhancing mountain warfare skills and cooperation between the two nations. India-UAE Joint Military Exercise Mountain Guardian 2026 Underway in Uttarakhand
ASI Caught Red-Handed In Bribery Case
A woman Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, was arrested by the Vigilance Department on Saturday for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 to settle a dispute. The ASI, identified as Sonia, was caught red-handed after a complaint was verified, and a case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Pushkar Singh Dhami Targets Rahul Gandhi Over Constitutional Institutions
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami criticised Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of wanting to control the countrys constitutional institutions and saying India is moving forward on the aspirations of its 140 crore citizens.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 hits Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on Saturday night, with its epicentre around 2 km northwest of the district headquarters and a focal depth of 11 km.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has targeted the Congress and Rahul Gandhi, claiming they are unable to accept that PM Narendra Modi, who was born into an ordinary family, is leading the country. Dhami...
Pushkar Singh Dhami Highlights Traders Role In Building Viksit Bharat
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami praised the trading communitys contribution to the economy and urged collective efforts towards Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Woman killed in leopard attack near Khandah village in Uttarakhand
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IMD weather forecast for October 10, 2026, predicts rain and thunderstorms in several states, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of northern and eastern India. Mumbai is facing high temperatures and elevated AQI, while Delhi-NCR residents should monitor air quality.
Harish Rawat airs grouses, may pause his 'yatra' as Kumari Selja tells him to join teamwork
Selja, who had earlier written to Rawat to stop his parallel show, is learnt to have urged the former chief minister to cancel his independent yatra and join official Uttarakhand Congress campaigns, stressing that party unity is essential to defeating the BJP in the upcoming election. She is also learnt to have made it clear that being part of collective work is the norm for all senior Uttarakhand state Congress leaders. ETs calls to Seljas office evoked no response.
BJP wins 10 Rajya Sabha seats unopposed across three states; SP gets 2, Congress draws a blank
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won 10 Rajya Sabha seats unopposed across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal, while the Samajwadi Party (SP) secured two seats in Uttar Pradesh. The Congress failed to win a seat in the elections.
JP Nadda reviews major infrastructure projects in Himachal
Digital Desk | Shimla, Oct 9 (IANS) Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday reviewed major infrastructure and development projects in Himachal Pradesh, including national highway projects involving investments of Rs 55,103 crore and the Rs 15,624 crore Kishau Multipurpose Project, which has gained fresh momentum following its declaration as a national project. The comprehensive review covered national highways, rural roads, railway connectivity, healthcare infrastructure, hydropower, water resources and industrial development, with a focus on accelerating execution, resolving pending issues and ensuring that sanctioned funds translate into tangible benefits for the people. Nadda said the Union Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remains committed to strengthening connectivity, expanding modern healthcare services and creating economic opportunities in the hill state through sustained investment and support. He emphasised that the state government must ensure effective utilisation of approved funds, timely administrative decisions and regular monitoring to prevent delays in projects of public importance. Highlighting the importance of infrastructure in a mountainous state, Nadda said road and rail connectivity were critical not only for mobility but also for enabling patients to reach hospitals, helping farmers and horticulturists access markets, promoting tourism and employment, and facilitating relief operations during natural disasters. He stressed that safety, construction quality and adherence to timelines must remain key priorities. The Rs 15,624 crore Kishau Multipurpose Project emerged as a key focus of the review following its declaration as a national project in September. An agreement signed on September 15 among Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi has paved the way for taking forward the long-pending project. Located on the Tons River along the Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand border, the project is expected to boost water storage, irrigation and hydropower generation. Under the national project funding arrangement, the Centre will bear approximately 90 per cent of the financial burden, while the remaining cost will be shared by the participating states. Once implemented, the project is expected to provide irrigation facilities to around 97,000 hectares and generate an estimated 1,476 million units of clean hydropower. The review also took stock of other major water resources and energy projects, including the approximately Rs 7,000 crore Renukaji Dam Project and the Rs 1,800 crore Luhri Stage-I Hydropower Project.
BJP wins eight, SP two of UPs 10 Rajya Sabha seats unopposed
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) Eight candidates of the BJP and two of the Samajwadi Party (SP) have been declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha in Uttar Pradesh. The unopposed elections were declared after the nomination papers of two Independent candidates were rejected during scrutiny, and no other candidate remained in the fray. As a result, the voting scheduled for October 16 will no longer be required. The outcome also brings an end to the Bahujan Samaj Partys (BSP) representation in the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh. The eight BJP candidates who have been elected to the Upper House from Uttar Pradesh are state Minister Dharm Pal Singh, BJP state OBC Morcha President Prakash Pal, Shruti Gangwar, Vidyasagar Sonkar, Priyanka Singh Rawat, Radhakant Ojha, Gopi Krishna Pandey, and Ram Pratap Singh Chauhan. The SPs two successful candidates are senior party leader and General Secretary Ram Gopal Yadav and industrialist Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani. Returning Officer Ajit Kumar Verma completed the formalities for the unopposed elections on Friday and issued certificates to the newly elected members. Most BJP candidates were present at the state Assembly complex on Friday to receive their certificates. A representative collected the certificate on behalf of Ojha, while former MLC Rakesh Yadav received the certificate on behalf of Ram Gopal Yadav. After being elected to the Rajya Sabha, Prakash Pal said he had served the party in various capacities for the past 36 years and would now shoulder the responsibility of raising issues concerning the people of Uttar Pradesh and the country in Parliament. Describing the BJPs victory on eight seats, he claimed that the party would win 80 per cent of the seats in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls, while the opposition alliance would secure 20 per cent. Newly elected BJP MP Rawat said the party has given a grassroots worker a major responsibility. She described her election as an example of the BJPs worker-oriented organisational system, saying that dedicated party workers could rise to senior positions. She also expressed confidence that the BJP would form a government with a full majority in Uttar Pradesh in 2027. The outcome has also altered Uttar Pradeshs representation in the Rajya Sabha. With two seats going to the SP, its strength in the Upper House has risen to five. The partys other members are Javed Ali, Ramji Lal Suman, and Jaya Bachchan. The re-election of Ram Gopal Yadav and the entry of Nathwani into the Rajya Sabha for the first time have strengthened the partys position. Nathwani, in a post on X, thanked SP President Akhilesh Yadav for reposing faith in him. He said he would remain committed to advancing Akhilesh Yadavs vision for Uttar Pradeshs holistic development, modern infrastructure and a brighter future for the youth in the Parliament The tenure of the current members ends on November 25. Of these 10 seats, the BJP earlier held eight, while the SP and BSP held one each. From Uttarakhand, BJPs Dinesh Kumar Arya, a Dalit leader from Kumaon, has been elected unopposed to the upper house of the Parliament. There was no other nomination from any other political party. Similarly, Rukmini Mallik, also known as Koel Mallik, a Bengali film actress who recently joined the BJP, has been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from West Bengal
ED raids 10 places in Odisha, Bengal over Odisha Police SI exam paper leak
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 9 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Bhubaneswar Zone, on Friday launched a search operation at ten places located in Odisha and West Bengal in connection with the leak of the question paper for the Sub-Inspector Recruitment Exam-2024 in Odisha. Sources revealed that searches were being carried out at premises linked to the alleged prime accused Shankar Prusty and his associates involved in the multi-crore SI recruitment scam. The case emanates from an FIR filed by Orissa Police in October 2025 when Orissa Police, on 30.09.2025, intercepted three buses carrying 114 candidates near the bordering area of Ichhapuram (Border town of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha) for leaking the question paper of SI Recruitment Exam scheduled to be conducted on 5th and 6th October 2025, in lieu of cash ranging between Rs.15 to Rs.30 Lakh per candidate, informed ED sources. On the recommendation of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the case, which was being investigated by the Odisha Police Crime Branch, was subsequently transferred to the CBI. ED sources also added that the question paper was allegedly leaked by the persons associated with the entities to whom the work of conducting the exam was assigned. Candidates were approached by the associates, and they were lured for providing the question paper in lieu of money and their original certificates were taken as a guarantee. During the searches, the role of agencies and associate persons are being examined. M/s Silicon Techlab Private Limited and M/s Panchsoft Technology Private Limited and their directors, along with other persons are being covered during the searches, noted ED sources. It is worth noting that the alleged mastermind behind the multi-crore Odisha Police SI recruitment examination scam, Shankar Prusty, was arrested by the Crime Branch team from Uttarakhand in November 2025. Shankar Prusty, a director of Panchsoft Technologies, was nabbed by the sleuths from near the Nepal border in Uttarakhand on Saturday while he was trying to flee the country.
UKMSSB Medical Officer Result 2026 Out - Check Selected Candidates List, Category-wise Cut-Off Marks
UKMSSB has released the final result for 47 Medical Officer (Allopathic) posts under Employees' State Insurance Scheme, Labour Medical Services Uttarakhand on 8 October 2026. See the selected roll numbers with marks, category-wise cut-off, important notes and the official PDF link.
IMD forecasts rain in several states, warm weather in Delhi
Delhi is likely to remain warm, with partly cloudy skies and no rain forecast by the India Meteorological Department . Rainfall is expected over several parts of the country, with the MeT department forecasting heavy rainfall at isolated places over Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Uttarakhand, West Bengal and Sikkim. Rainfall is likely over []
Uttarakhand BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate Dinesh Arya elected unopposed
Dinesh Arya was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha seat from Uttarakhand on Friday. The election was confirmed by Hem Chandra Pant, the returning officer for the Uttarakhand Assembly. There were no other candidates from Congress or other parties for this position. Arya has been associated with the BJP since 1985 and has held various party roles.
School Holiday Today? Check Latest State-wise Updates for October 9, 2026
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Mayawati demands Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram, affirms Bahujan Samaj as her true family
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National President Mayawati reiterated her demand to confer the Bharat Ratna upon party founder Kanshi Ram on his Mahaparinirvan Diwas (death anniversary). Describing the Bahujan Samaj as her true family, she reaffirmed her resolve to keep the party and the movement free from dynastic politics and to transform the Bahujan Samaj into a ruling class through the master key to power. Mayawati appealed to party workers to mobilise with full vigour in view of the upcoming Assembly elections. She also highlighted issues such as poverty, inflation, unemployment, and illiteracy, urging governments to fulfil their responsibilities in key areas of public welfare. Mayawati paid floral tributes to Kanshi Ram's statue at an event held at the BSP's central camp office at 9 Mall Avenue, Lucknow, and pledged to carry forward his ideas and mission. Several senior party office-bearers, including BSP National Coordinator Akash Anand, were present on the occasion. Mayawati stated that for her, the crores of people belonging to the Bahujan Samaj constitute her true family, and the interests, welfare, and dignity of this community are paramount. She noted that Kanshi Ram dedicated his entire life to advancing the caravan of self-respect and dignity championed by Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar. She added that Kanshi Ram struggled throughout his life to transform the Bahujan Samaj from an exploited class into a ruling class and to realise the constitutional Bahujan Era on the ground. She affirmed that she would never let the trust he placed in her by declaring her his successor be compromised. Referencing Kanshi Ram's teachings, she emphasised that the Bahujan Samaj would attain power not through anyone's mercy or benevolence, but through the strength of the voting rights granted by the Constitution; therefore, safeguarding the right to vote is crucial. Referring to the upcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab, Mayawati urged party office-bearers and workers to dedicate themselves fully, in body, mind, and resources, to the cause. She remarked that taking Kanshi Ram's mission to its ultimate goal would be the true tribute to him. Mayawati reiterated her demand that the Central government confer the country's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, upon Kanshi Ram. She argued that this honour should be bestowed in recognition of his historic contribution to the movement for social change and out of respect for the sentiments of the Bahujan Samaj. Citing the conferment of the Bharat Ratna upon Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, she noted that Kanshi Ram was also a key figure in the movement for social change and that his contributions deserved appropriate national recognition. Mayawati asserted that the BSP must be strengthened to such an extent that issues concerning the self-respect and dignity of the Bahujan Samaj could no longer be ignored. Mayawati stated that the entire nation cannot be made prosperous and happy merely by creating a feel-good atmosphere for a handful of people while serious issues like poverty, inflation, unemployment, illiteracy, and backwardness persist. She emphasised that governments must take concrete and sustainable measures to provide employment, empower the people, and strengthen the nation. Describing education, healthcare, roads, and employment as fundamental areas of public interest and welfare, she asserted that governments should act based on their own responsibilities and capabilities rather than relying on the private sector in these matters. According to her, public welfare should be prioritised in line with constitutional principles, rather than viewing every service solely through a commercial lens of profit and loss. The BSP chief noted that the new generation, particularly Gen Z and Gen Alpha, is becoming vocal about issues such as education, employment, and better infrastructure. She urged governments to take concrete action on these matters instead of merely making claims. She added that accountability to the public must be ensured regarding election promises, administrative mismanagement, and corruption.
