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Ashoka Buildcon shares rally 10% after securing Rs 602 crore order from RVNL

Ashoka Buildcon shares surged over 10% after the company received a Rs 602.16 crore order from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited for electro-mechanical works across four railway tunnels in Uttarakhand. The 30-month project is expected to strengthen the company’s order book, while the stock’s technical setup also remains in focus.

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Weather update tomorrow: IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in 8 states on August 31

On Monday, eight states in India are set to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, with other areas also bracing for substantial rainfall and thunderstorms. The west coast and southern parts of the country will witness widespread precipitation. This robust monsoon activity is projected to persist throughout the first week…

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India steps up monitoring after Nepal disaster – but what are ‘hanging glaciers’ and should we be worried?

Mountainous northern Indian state of Uttarakhand asks teams to monitor glaciers and glacial lakes after flash floods that struck Nepal

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'BJP has nothing to do with it': U'khand Minister Khajan Das rejects Cong's claim of Kharge's insult in Haldwani purification ritual

Uttarakhand minister Khajan Das firmly rejected Congress accusations about a purification ceremony at Haldwani's Ramlila Ground, asserting that the BJP has no links to the event and accusing the opposition of distorting facts to mislead the Dalit community. Rahul Gandhi condemned the act, labeling it as untouchability and a violation…

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Uttarakhand SIR: The unsolved mystery of BJP agents’ ‘forged’ objections against Muslim voters

In Uttarakhand’s Jhabrera constituency, 35 people listed as applicants in 1,657 objections to the draft electoral roll say they never filed them and that their identities were misused. Most of the voters targeted were Muslim.

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Jubilant Generics receives show-cause notice demanding over Rs 105 cr

Jubilant Generics received a Rs 105.5 crore GST show-cause notice from Uttarakhand authorities. The notice alleges improper availment of tax refund and Advance Authorisation Scheme benefits. This action pertains to the fiscal years 2020-21 and 2021-22. The company plans to contest the notice and file a detailed reply soon. Jubilant…

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Schools closed tomorrow, August 28? Check state-wise Raksha Bandhan, rain holiday list

Schools holiday tomorrow, August 28: Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on Friday, August 28, with schools in several states set to observe a holiday. Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Uttarakhand are expected to remain closed, while Jharkhand has restored its holiday. Schools in several southern and northeastern…

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Uttarakhand students stage protest outside DFO office, beat drums over dangerous trees along school route

Frustrated over the lack of action for nearly a year, the students staged the protest by beating drums outside the office and demanding the immediate removal of the hazardous trees.

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School holiday tomorrow, August 27: State-wise update on closures amid heavy rainfall

School holiday tomorrow, August 27: While the monsoon shows no signs of slowing down, whether schools stay open on August 27 depends on where you live, and the answer isn't as simple as a single announcement. From Uttarakhand's landslide-prone hills to Gurugram's new school bus safety rules, several states are…

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Why Raksha Bandhan Is Also Called Janeu Purnima Here

What if Raksha Bandhan is not just about tying a thread to the wrist of your brother? In Uttarakhand, this festival is marked with one more ritual which is firmly established in this part of India. In Uttarakhand, Raksha Bandhan is associated with the day of Janeu Purnima when there…

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BSP to contest Punjab assembly polls alone, no alliance with any party: Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati reviewed party organisation and mass base expansion efforts in Punjab. She emphasised fielding honest candidates for upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The BSP will contest the Punjab elections independently, without any electoral alliances or compromises. This strategy aims to boost party morale…

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Weather Today (August 26): IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning across several states; check state-wise forecast for Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Himachal Pradesh and more

The India Meteorological Department has predicted significant rainfall and thunderstorms across various regions of India. Today's forecast shows isolated heavy to very heavy rains for several states. In Delhi-NCR, light rain is expected from morning to afternoon, while Uttarakhand is bracing for strong downpours. Additionally, Bihar is under a heavy…

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Uttarakhand government approves 25-year power procurement from Adani Power

The Uttarakhand Cabinet approved a 25-year power purchase agreement with Adani Power for 1,320 MW of coal-based electricity at ₹5.746 per unit. The power will come from a plant being set up in Chhattisgarh and is expected to be supplied to the state from FY30.

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India's Terai Grasslands Are Vanishing, And Taking Species Found Nowhere Else With Them

A Strip of Land That Shouldn't ExistThe terai is a geographical accident. Where the Himalayan rivers slow down and drop their sediment load onto the plains, they created a belt of waterlogged grasslands, sal forests, and oxbow lakes stretching from Uttarakhand through Bihar and into the lowlands of Nepal. It…

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Siwalik Hills Fossils Reveal the Prehistoric Megafauna That Lived Alongside India's Earliest Ancestors

The Hills Named After ShivaThe Siwalik Hills stretch in a long arc from Pakistan through northern India and into Nepal, running along the base of the Himalayan range. The name comes from Shiva, "Siva" in Sanskrit, and the range was once thought to be the matted hair of the god…

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Weather today (August 24): Delhi-NCR may get light rain; IMD warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Uttarakhand, Odisha, Telangana

Weather today (August 24): Delhi-NCR may see light rain and thunderstorms on August 24, while the IMD has warned of heavier rainfall in Uttarakhand, Odisha and Telangana. Odisha faces a heavy to very heavy rain threat, while thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are likely across several regions as monsoon activity…

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Sivatherium: The Prehistoric Giant Giraffid That Roamed India Before Humans Hunted It to Extinction

What Sivatherium Actually WasSivatherium giganteum stood roughly two metres at the shoulder and is estimated to have weighed between 1,200 and 1,250 kilograms, making it the largest giraffid known to science. For scale, a modern giraffe averages around 800 kilograms. Sivatherium carried four ossicones on its skull: two large, palmate…

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Weather Tomorrow August 24: Heavy rain alert for Odisha, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh; Check state-wise forecast

Weather Tomorrow: On Wednesday, August 24, the Meteorological Department has flagged a severe weather warning across the nation. Regions such as Uttarakhand and Odisha are predicted to face intense downpours, while Delhi and Punjab might see lighter rains mixed with thunderstorms. Individuals in susceptible hilly areas should take precautions to…

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India's Himalayan Wildlife Is Climbing Higher as Temperatures Rise, What the Surveys Show

What the surveys are actually recordingA 2020 study published in the journal Global Change Biology, drawing on decades of bird census data from the western Himalayas, found that high-altitude species had shifted their ranges upward by an average of 75 to 150 metres over a 20-year period. That number sounds…

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Weather Today August 23: Heavy rain alert for Uttarakhand, Odisha, Delhi, Northeast; check state-wise forecast

Weather Today: India braces for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms this Sunday, affecting regions from Uttarakhand to southern states. Major downpours are anticipated, especially in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, where thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are expected. Odisha faces a dire warning for extremely heavy rainfall in the coming days.…

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Delhi-NCR weather today (August 22): IMD says heavy rain, thunderstorms likely in Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram

Delhi NCR Rains Weather Forecast: IMD has forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms across Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon and Ghaziabad, alongside 20 states including Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, J&K and Uttarakhand. Lightning and gusty winds are also likely in several regions. Rainfall activity is expected to remain active nationwide through August 27,…

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Rain brings relief to Delhi as monsoon intensifies across north India

Rain lashed Delhi early Saturday, offering relief from hot and humid weather conditions. Monsoon showers also affected Haryana's Jhajjar district, with light rain expected until August 24. Heavy rainfall was reported in Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Continuous rains in Uttarakhand's Garhwal division disrupted normal life…

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Exclusive: Inside the bulk objections targeting Muslims in Uttarakhand’s SIR

Five men in five Uttarakhand assembly constituencies filed 6,500 objections to strike voters off the rolls in the ongoing special intensive revision. Every name they targeted is Muslim. Each of the five is linked to the BJP.

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Weather Tomorrow August 22: Heavy rain alert issued for Uttarakhand, J&K, Punjab and Chhattisgarh; check forecast for Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and more

Weather Tomorrow August 22: The Meteorological Department has released a new weather advisory for Wednesday, August 22. Anticipate heavy rain and thunderstorms across multiple regions. Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh are expecting extensive rainfall and possible lightning strikes. Isolated heavy showers could also hit Jammu and Kashmir as well as Punjab. Meanwhile,…

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School holiday August 22, 2026: Will schools remain closed on Saturday? From Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand to Maharashtra, check rain alerts & state-wise updates

School holiday Tomorrow: On Saturday, August 22, 2026, In Puducherry, schools will enjoy a two-day break for examination responsibilities. Meanwhile, states like Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have not yet confirmed any statewide school closures. Similarly, Maharashtra and Gujarat have yet to make announcements regarding holidays for this date.

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