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  Schools closed today in THIS state due to heavy rainfall, check when classes will resume

  Education | September 13, 2024 10:59 IST

  Schools in various parts of Uttarakhand are closed today, September 13 in view of the 'Red Alert' issued by the Meteorological Department for heavy and very heavy rain.

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  Delhi-NCR to witness heavy rainfall this weekend, know weather forecast for other states

  India | September 12, 2024 11:42 IST

  The weather department issued an orange alert for the city today. An orange alert denotes heavy rainfall and also potential disruptions to rail, road and air transport.

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  Uttarakhand weather: Heavy rain alert in Chamoli, schools to remain closed today

  India | September 12, 2024 17:06 IST

  According to the Dehradun Meteorological Center, heavy rainfall is expected in Chamoli and several other districts on September 12. In response, Chamoli's District Magistrate has declared all schools, including Anganwadi centres, will remain closed as a precautionary measure.

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  Uttarakhand landslide: Five pilgrims killed, 3 others injured on Kedarnath route, rescue ops on

  India | September 10, 2024 12:17 IST

  Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives caused by the landslide on the Kedarnath Highway in Uttarakhand. In response to the incident, SDRF and NDRF personnel launched a rescue operation and retrieved five bodies

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  Corrupt Uttarakhand forest official removed after court's 'Chief Minister not king' rap

  India | September 05, 2024 13:33 IST

  The Supreme Court on Wednesday reprimanded Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for appointing Rahul as the Director of Rajaji Tiger Reserve disregarding the advice of the state forest minister and the chief secretary to reconsider his decision.

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  'Chief Ministers not kings': Supreme Court questions Uttarakhand CM over IFS officer appointment

  India | September 05, 2024 7:20 IST

  Uttarakhand news: The court observed that there was a specific noting right from the first officer, which was endorsed by the deputy secretary, the principal secretary and also by the state's forest minister that Rahul should not be posted as the director of the Rajaji Tiger Reserve.

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  Barber's obscene gesture at minor girl triggers massive protests in Uttarakhand's Chamoli

  India | September 01, 2024 19:29 IST

  The barber allegedly made obscene gesture towards a teenage girl which triggered massive protests by the locals in Uttarakhand's Chamoli. The accused went absconding after the incident.

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  Helicopter being airlifted by MI-17 crashes in Kedarnath | VIDEO

  India | August 31, 2024 13:12 IST

  The pilgrimage route had been largely suspended in August due to rain-induced landslides, leaving thousands stranded. Rescue efforts are ongoing with assistance from the Air Force’s Chinook and MI-17 helicopters, along with private choppers.

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  UKPSC PCS Civil Services Prelims Result 2024 announced, direct link here

  August 28, 2024 19:16 IST

  UKPSC PSCS Civil Services Prelims Results have been announced by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC). Candidates who appeared in the said exam can download their scorecards from the official website, psc.uk.gov.in.

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  Video shows 'Om' and snow disappear from world-famous mountain in Uttarakhand. Know why

  India | August 27, 2024 10:06 IST

  Due to melting of snow, the 'Om' sign has disappeared from the world-famous mountain in Uttarakhand. According to reports, now only a black mountain is visible. What is the reason? Read to know more..

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  Uttarakhand: Four Nepali nationals found dead under debris in Rudraprayag

  India | August 23, 2024 9:05 IST

  Four people, all Nepali nationals, were found dead after being trapped in debris near the Phanta helipad in Rudraprayag. Rescue efforts were conducted by disaster management teams, who are now transporting the bodies to Rudraprayag.

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  Uttarakhand: Teenage girl gang-raped inside bus in Dehradun, five arrested

  Crime | August 19, 2024 12:14 IST

  The girl was found sitting alone on the Dehradun ISBT platform late at night on August 12, from where she was sent to Bal Niketan. At Bal Niketan, she revealed the ordeal during counselling.

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  Weather forecast: IMD issues heavy rainfall alert in THESE states

  India | August 18, 2024 11:04 IST

  The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for many states with likely light rainfall in the national capital. Rajasthan, which witnessed heavy rains will get relief, according to the weather department.

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  Nurse raped, murdered while returning from work in Uttarakhand, accused arrested

  India | August 16, 2024 9:43 IST

  A nurse working at a private hospital in Uttarakhand was brutally raped and murdered while returning home from work. The police said they have arrested the accused, a daily wage laborer, after the victim's body was found week later from Uttar Pradesh.

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  Uttarakhand: Two die as vehicle ferrying pilgrims to temple swept away in flooded stream

  India | August 09, 2024 21:50 IST

  Uttarakhand news: The dead were identified as Balwinder Kaur (14) and Sona Kaur (24), Pande said. The injured included five-year-old Seema, sisters Pawandeep and Amandeep Kaur, Geeta Kathait and the driver Uvaish.

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  Weather forecast: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in THESE states | Check details

  India | August 06, 2024 9:13 IST

  The IMD has issued rainfall alerts for many states. The rainfall has already caused severe waterlogging, flooding and landslides in many states. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have witnessed cloudbursts.

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  Why do landslides occur and what are the susceptible regions in India? Explained

  Explainers | August 05, 2024 13:02 IST

  Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra witnessed landslides amidst monsoon this year. Here are some of the reasons of why landslides occur and what are some of the most landslide-prone regions in the country.

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  Kedarnath Rains: IAF, SDRF continue rescue operation, 133 people airlifted so far | Watch

  India | August 05, 2024 13:53 IST

  Due to heavy rains, eight people have died while about six people have been injured in Uttarakhand. Besides multiple roads being washed away, Taptkund, where devotees take baths, has also been ruined and buried under the debris.

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  Uttarakhand: Rescue operation of Kedarnath pilgrims by helicopter resumes after a brief halt

  India | August 03, 2024 14:03 IST

  The yatra to Kedarnath has been put on hold for the time being, with an advisory of the Rudraprayag administration asking pilgrims to wait wherever they are till the route is cleared of debris and repaired. Helpline numbers — 7579257572, 01364-233387 — and emergency number 112 have also been issued.

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  Uttarakhand Rains: Death count reaches 14, over 2,200 evacuated as rescue operation continues

  India | August 02, 2024 10:29 IST

  Over 2,200 passengers have been safely evacuated in Uttarakhand amid heavy rains and landslides. The inclement weather has claimed 14 lives, with many injured, prompting the state government to stay on high alert.