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12 members of gang held for cyber fraud

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand special task force (STF) on Thursday busted a major cyber fraud gang, which operated a call centre from Dehradun and duped people across the country, and abroad, by projecting themselves as online supporters of a multinational technology corporation.

The Times of India · Jul 22, 2022

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami orders probe into ‘police harassment’ row

DEHRADUN: Taking cognisance of the allegations of locals being subjected to police harassment in Chamoli, Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has ordered a probe into incident by Garhwal commissioner Sushil Kumar. In a tweet, Dhami said that Kumar would present his probe report to the state government.

The Times of India · Jul 22, 2022

Take action in Nanda Devi Raj Jat yatra corruption case: Uttarakhand HC

NAINITAL: The Uttarakhand high court (HC) on Thursday heard a public interest litigation seeking the removal of Rajni Bhandari, the president of the district panchayat of Chamoli, from her post.

The Times of India · Jul 22, 2022

Uttarakhand: Looking to take house on rent? Show character certificate from police

DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand police on Wednesday issued an order mandating police verification for tenants from other states. According to the new order, a non-state resident would need to produce a verification (or character) certificate to rent a place in Uttarakhand. The person concerned should procure this certificate from the police station…

The Times of India · Jul 21, 2022

Highways within 100 km of LoC, borders will not need environmental clearance: Centre

Move comes despite activists opposing draft notification exempting border projects requiring environmental clearance

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2022

Kanwar Yatra: Schools in Haridwar to remain shut from July 20 to 26

District Magistrate of Uttarakhand's Haridwar on Sunday declared a six-day holiday in all the schools and Anganwadi centres of the district, in the increasing number of devotees for Kanwar Yatra and the possibility of the closure of the roads for the movement. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 17, 2022

Uttarakhand celebrates Harela, state plans to plant 5 lakh saplings

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand government and residents celebrated the beginning of 'Harela' -- a traditional festival when saplings are planted across households -- with great fervour on Saturday.

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2022

Uttarakhand: Ambitious river-linking project meets with stiff local resistance

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand government's proposed river-linking project, which aims to solve the long-standing water crisis in remote areas of the hill state, is seeing protests from local villagers. Several residents of Chamoli, where devastating flash floods killed around 200 people in February 2021, have come out against the project, through…

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2022

Uttarakhand: After MHA 'threat' alert, vigil up on kanwar route to Haridwar

DEHRADUN: In the wake of an advisory issued by the ministry of home affairs (MHA) on the possible threat to the ongoing kanwar yatra from "radical elements", security agencies in Uttarakhand have increased vigil on the pilgrimage route to Haridwar.

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2022

Kanwar Yatra: Uttarakhand bans swords, tridents, other harmful objects

Uttarakhand administration has said that pilgrims with swords, tridents and other such harmful objects will not be allowed during the Kanwar Yatra, which is scheduled to start tomorrow. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 13, 2022