Category : Uttarakhand
Dr. Ashish Chauhan Takes Charge as District Magistrate
Dehradun, May 25, 2026.(RNS) Dehradun district has got a new administrative head with IAS officer Dr. Ashish Chauhan formally assuming charge as the new District Magistrate on Monday. Former District Magistrate Savin Bansal has been transferred to the Secretariat following the government’s latest transfer list. While Savin Bansal received......
CBI Cracks Down on LUCC Chit Fund Scam, Five Accused Arrested
CBI Cracks Down on LUCC Chit Fund Scam, Five Accused Arrested Dehradun/New Delhi. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested five accused, including a key kingpin, in connection with the massive LUCC chit fund scam in Uttarakhand. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sushil Gokhroo, Rajendra Singh Bisht, Tarun......
Severe Weather Hits Dehradun, Orange Alert Issued for Multiple Districts
Dehradun:0 3 may 2026(RNS) In view of the forecast of severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms, strong winds, and lightning, the State Emergency Operations Centre has issued necessary guidelines to all districts, directing them to ensure preparedness and vigilance. Around 9:30 AM on Sunday, Dehradun witnessed a sudden change in weather.......
Sufi Singer Kailash Kher Visits Badrinath Temple, Offers Prayers
Badrinath: 29 APRIL 2026 Renowned Sufi and devotional singer Kailash Kher visited the sacred Badrinath Temple on Wednesday afternoon, where he offered prayers and sought the blessings of Lord Badri Vishal. On his arrival in Badrinath, an atmosphere of enthusiasm and devotion was witnessed among the devotees present at the......
UKSSSC Special Technical Exam Scheduled for May 3 Postponed
Dehradun: 29 APRIL 2026 The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission has postponed the Special Technical Qualification recruitment examination that was scheduled to be held on May 3, 2026. According to an official notification issued by the commission, the examination was being conducted for direct recruitment to 57 Group ‘C’ posts......
Uttarakhand Board Results: Kumaon Shines in Class 10 & 12, Girls Lead the Merit List
Ramnagar: 25 APRIL 2026 The Uttarakhand Board Examination 2026 results have highlighted the outstanding performance of students from the Kumaon region, with girls leading the merit list and bringing pride to their districts. From Saraswati Shishu Mandir Inter College, Chauraasi in Nainital district, Geetika Pant secured a joint first position......
Char Dham Yatra 2026 Begins as Gates of Gangotri and Yamunotri Open
Char Dham Yatra 2026 Begins as Gates of Gangotri and Yamunotri Open Uttarkashi, 19 APRIL (RNS). The sacred portals of Gangotri Dham and Yamunotri Dham were opened to devotees on Sunday on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, marking the formal commencement of the Char Dham Yatra 2026. As per......
Police raid gambling den in Rishikesh; 12 policemen suspended
Rishikesh/Dehradun, 28 March 2026(RNS) In a major ACTION against negligence, the Dehradun Police Chief has suspended the entire staff of the IDPL police outpost in Rishikesh for failing to curb illegal activities and showing laxity in checking drives. A total of 12 policemen, including the outpost in-charge, have been placed......
Woman Supervisor Caught Red-Handed Taking ₹50,000 Bribe
Roorkee/Dehradun:(RNS) 25 MARCH 2026 In a major anti-corruption action, the Vigilance Department team arrested a woman supervisor of the Child Development Department while accepting a bribe of ₹50,000. The accused had allegedly demanded the money in exchange for facilitating a promotion. According to official sources, the trap team of the......
Uttarakhand STF Cracks Down on Arms Smuggling Gang, Two Arrested
Dehradun (RNS): 24 MARCH 2026 In a major crackdown on illegal arms trafficking, the Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two notorious smugglers and seized a cache of illegal weapons, including pump action guns, pistols, and live cartridges. Preliminary investigation suggests that the gang was actively operating across Uttarakhand......