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Panel to hear all parties before submiting report: Garhwal Commissioner on Badrinath Dham donation probe

A three-member committee will investigate Badrinath Dham Temple donation irregularities. The committee will hear perspectives from concerned parties and complainants. This group will propose suggestions to streamline the temple's donation system. The Uttarakhand government formed the committee following allegations of embezzlement. Strict action will be taken against anyone found guilty…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Badrinath Temple committee finance controller calls alleged donation irregularities 'individual' lapse

A temple committee official stated one staffer's actions do not reflect institutional integrity. Uttarakhand's Chief Minister strongly condemned the alleged diversion of temple offerings. A criminal case was registered against a Personal Assistant for misappropriating funds. The committee suspended the staffer after a preliminary inquiry found irregularities. A high-level committee…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Why Bee Populations Face Extinction: The Decline, the Pesticides, and the Food We Stand to Lose

The Scale of What Is Already GoneA single honeybee colony can contain up to 80,000 workers. In the United States alone, beekeepers lost an estimated 45.5% of managed honeybee colonies in 2022 to 23, according to the Bee Informed Partnership, one of the highest annual losses on record. Europe has…

Times Life · Jul 10

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6 Indian National Parks Beyond Ranthambore That Every Tiger and Wildlife Safari Fan Must Visit

Jim Corbett National Park, UttarakhandJim Corbett has been hosting tigers since 1936, which makes it the oldest national park in India and the site where Project Tiger was formally launched in 1973. The Dhikala zone, set inside a broad riverine grassland called the chaur, gives you the kind of unobstructed…

Times Life · Jul 10

Weather tomorrow, July 10: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and more as monsoon covers entire India

Weather Tomorrow, July 10: IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across several parts of the country on Friday as the southwest monsoon remains active after covering the entire nation. Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand due to the interaction of multiple weather systems. The IMD has…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Why Do People in Uttarakhand Grow Harela Every Year?

Have you ever wondered why, every year, thousands of families in Uttarakhand carefully plant a handful of seeds inside their homes? They water them every day, watch them sprout into fresh green shoots and then treat them with the same respect as a blessing. At first glance, it may seem…

MyLifeXP · Jul 9

Heavy rain in next 48 hours in Uttarakhand; several districts on 'Red Alert': Met

Uttarakhand is experiencing active monsoon conditions with extreme rainfall recorded in Kashipur. A red alert has been issued for seven districts due to heavy to very heavy rainfall predictions. The weather department forecasts continued rain across the state for the next 48 hours. Risks of landslides and flash floods are…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

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Uttarakhand becomes country's sixth fully literate state

Uttarakhand achieved full literacy status, becoming the sixth state to do so. This significant milestone was reached after meeting adult literacy benchmarks set by the government. Governor Gurmeet Singh approved the proposal declaring the state fully literate after this achievement. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted public participation and government…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Weather Tomorrow (July 9): IMD says monsoon to cover entire India soon; Heavy rain alert for Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand & more. Check full advisory

IMD weather tomorrow July 9: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several parts of the country on July 9. Conditions remain favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance over the remaining parts of north India, completing its coverage of the entire country…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

When PSUs, fertiliser shops, and flour mills became Uttarakhand’s ‘investors’ after global summit

Inaugurating the Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit on December 8, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the state a “new hub for investment”, crediting the “double engine” government’s push on tourism, connectivity and investment.

Newslaundry · Jul 8

Uttarakhand: BKTC official booked for embezzlement of Badrinath Dham Temple donations

A criminal case was filed against Pramod Nautiyal, a Personal Assistant, for allegedly diverting temple offerings. He was suspended by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee after preliminary findings substantiated the allegations. An inquiry committee found prima facie evidence of serious irregularities in his official duties. The Uttarakhand Government has also formed…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Why Vultures Are Irreplaceable Scavengers and What Their Extinction Means for India's Ecosystem

A stomach that kills anthraxVultures have gastric acid with a pH close to 1, among the most corrosive digestive environments measured in any vertebrate. A carcass infected with anthrax, botulinum toxin, or rabies virus passes through that acid and exits neutralised. No other scavenger in India's food web does this.…

Times Life · Jul 8

Weather Tomorrow, July 8: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, UP, Uttarakhand & more; check if your state is on the warning list

Weather Tomorrow, July 8: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across several parts of the country on Wednesday, July 8. Heavy to very heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, is expected in multiple states. The southwest monsoon continues to strengthen and is likely to cover…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Weather Today and Tomorrow (July 6-7): Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, MP, Odisha, Kerala on high alert as IMD warns of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning across India

Weather Today and Tomorrow: India's southwest monsoon is intensifying, with the IMD issuing multiple rainfall alerts for July 6-7. Heavy to extremely heavy downpours are expected across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Karnataka, and Himalayan states. Residents are urged to exercise caution due to potential thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

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The Economic Times · Jul 5

Badrinath, Kedarnath devotees donate Rs 80-85 crore annually, exceeding budgets of several state departments

Devotees' annual offerings at Uttarakhand's Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines, managed by BKTC, are estimated at Rs 80-85 crore, surpassing budgets of several state departments. This significant sum comes to light amid allegations of theft involving donations at Badrinath Dham. The Temple Committee has launched an inquiry and vowed strict action…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami completes 5 years in office, sets 2035 target for developed Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami celebrated five years in office by presenting an ambitious blueprint aimed at achieving comprehensive development for the state by 2035. His focus on enhancing infrastructure, investment opportunities, and public services stands out, while highlighting notable accomplishments such as the implementation of the Uniform Civil…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

Change certain in Uttarakhand after 2027 assembly polls: State Congress chief Godiyal

Uttarakhand Congress chief Ganesh Godiyal asserted a government change is inevitable in 2027, citing public discontent over unemployment and inflation. He urged opposition unity to counter the BJP's alleged "unfair means" in elections. The party's 'Parivartan Sankalp Yatra' is receiving an overwhelming response, indicating a strong desire for change among…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

Maharashtra government starts deliberations on Uniform Civil Code, announcement of committee on UCC likely next week

Maharashtra is set to frame a Uniform Civil Code, with an expert committee to be formed soon. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted its constitutional backing and alignment with equality principles. This move follows Uttarakhand's lead, with other states also considering similar reforms. While Congress seeks broad consensus, Shiv Sena welcomes…

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The Economic Times · Jul 3

Tata Motors partners with Welspun Renewable Energy to develop 86 MW wind-solar hybrid project

Tata Motors has joined forces with Welspun Renewable Energy to develop an 86 MW wind-solar hybrid project. This initiative will power four of Tata Motors' manufacturing plants in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Karnataka with clean electricity. The project aims to generate 200 million units of green power annually, significantly…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Weather Today and Tomorrow (July 3–4): IMD warns of heavy rain in Himachal, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Maharashtra, Goa and Madhya Pradesh. Full state-wise forecast

Weather tomorrow July 4: India braces for intense monsoon activity as the IMD forecasts widespread heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across many states on July 3rd and 4th. Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, and the Konkan region are expected to witness significant downpours. Authorities are urging caution, especially…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

BJP accuses Priyanka Gandhi, husband of attempt to grab land in Uttarakhand

The BJP has accused Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her husband Robert Vadra of attempting to seize a four-acre land parcel in Uttarakhand. Party spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari alleged that Robert Vadra's sister, Saira Vadra, is involved, with a Congress MLA reportedly threatening a 90-year-old woman occupying the property to…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

In 1942, a British forest ranger stumbled upon the skeleton lake in the Himalayas. Here's all you need to know about the mysterious Roopkund

Uttarakhand's Roopkund Lake, a remote Himalayan glacial site, has baffled experts for decades with the discovery of hundreds of human skeletons emerging during the summer thaw. Initial theories of a single catastrophic event have been overturned by modern DNA and radiocarbon dating, revealing remains from diverse South Asian and Eastern…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Monsoon reaches all parts of Uttarakhand; 'Orange' alert for five districts on Thursday

Uttarakhand has been fully covered by the Southwest Monsoon, bringing much-needed rain and a significant drop in temperatures across the state. However, the meteorological department has issued an 'Orange Alert' for heavy to very heavy rainfall in five districts, including Dehradun, for Thursday. Authorities are on high alert, urging residents…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Weather Tomorrow July 2: IMD issues rain warning for Delhi, Mumbai, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Bihar, West Bengal, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh as monsoon advances

Weather Tomorrow: India's monsoon is finally gaining strength after a dry June, with widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds predicted across many states. The India Meteorological Department forecasts significant advancements into North and Northwest India, offering much-needed relief. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in several regions, including Mumbai,…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Uttarakhand Minority Education Act comes into force, Madrasa Board Act repealed

Uttarakhand's Minority Education Act is now in effect, replacing the Madrasa Education Board Act. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated this move aims to create a modern, transparent, and high-quality education system for all minority institutions, aligning with national building values. The government is committed to empowering every child with…

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