Two sanitation workers died in Dehradun due to suffocation while cleaning a clogged sewer line at Palm City residential colony in Patel Nagar area. They have been identified as Ajay and Dabbu. They were residents of Brahampuri area in Dehradun, and were working for a private contractor. According to TOI, while trying to clean the […]
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Forest Officer Finds a Rare Hill Turtle in Nandhaur, Uttarakhand
Nainital, Uttarakhand: For the first time, researchers have found a three-keeled land turtle in Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary. The scientific name of this turtle is M tricarinata, and, according to experts, there is very little information available about this turtle. “The Tricarinate hill turtle has remained poorly studied. There is still paucity of information on crucial […]
Three People killed in an Accident in Mussoorie
Dehradun: Three people were killed in an accident in Mussoorie on Tuesday morning. The accident happened when a he utility vehicle was hit by falling boulders in the landslide near Kimadi village on Dehradun-Mussoorie Road. One person was also injured in the accident. The registration number of the vehicle was UK07 CB 1649. The accident […]
Earthquake Measuring 3.8 Hits Uttarakhand
On Tuesday, a 3.8 intensity earthquake hit the hilly state of Uttarakhand. The center of this earthquake was located in Salna village, Chamoli district. People in Chamoli and Uttarakashi districts felt tremors, and came out of their houses. There was no loss of lives or damage to property reported from these districts. In February this […]
Chemists Associations of Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali Decide to Oppose Heavy Taxes on Medicines
Chemists associations of Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali have decided to oppose heavy taxes levied on medicines. According to the Tribuneindia, these associations have printed stickers that will be pasted outside 900 retail chemist shops in three cities. Through these stickers, the chemist associations are requesting customers not to ask for discounts. “Earlier, we used to […]
Third British School Junior Golf Tournament to be Held at the Chandigarh Golf Club on July 14
The Chandigarh Golf Club, Sector 1, will organize the third British School Junior Golf Tournament on July 14, according to the Tribune. The golfers who want to participate in the tournament can get further details from Mr Raman Singh at the Chandigarh Golf Club office. Registrations can be done at the tournament venue, the CGA […]
Haryana Government Transfers the Panchkula MC Commissioner
The Panchkula Municipal Commissioner Dr Shaleen has finally been transferred. He will now work as the Additional Secretary, Finance Department, Haryana. Earlier on July 8, a delegation of journalists from Chandigarh and Panchkula had met Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, and demanded transfer of Dr Shaleen, who had alledgely threatened a journalist. The journalists […]
Satpuli Communal Violence: Minor Sent to Juvenile Home for 14 Days
Uttarakhand: The juvenile board at Pauri Garhwal has sent the 16-year-old boy to Juvenile home, whose allegedly offensive Facebook post triggered communal violence in Uttarakhand’s Satpuli town on Monday. The minor was held by the police on Sunday evening and was produced before the juvenile board. The board decided to send the minor to juvenile […]
Mobile App launched by Uttarakhand CM will Help Kanwariyas during the Yatra
On Monday, Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat launched a mobile app for Kanwarias that have started reaching the state to collect water from Ganga river. The app, named “Har Shiv Shankar – Sawan Mein Kanvad” will provide all important information related to facilities like yatra route, traffic diversions, medical facilites, divers and police force […]
Dehradun’s Traffic Comes to a Standstill due to Heavy Rain and Route Diversions
Dehradun’s traffic came to a standstill on Monday due to heavy rain in the city and route diversions. Many parts of the city faced massive traffic jams. President Pranab Mukerjee was in Dehradun on Monday, and police had imposed traffic restrictions on Dehradun-Haridwar Road, which compounded the traffic jam problem. While returning to Delhi, Mr. […]
Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) will soon launch housing scheme in Sector 53
The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) will soon launch a housing scheme at Sector 53 of the city. The scheme has got approval from the planning committee of the City Administration, and the CHB has also commenced the geo-technical survey of the area. CHB now plans to develop housing societies in Sector 53, and for this […]
The Meteorological Department Issues Heavy to Very Heavy Rain Alert for Uttarakhand
The meteorological department has issues a heavy to very heavy rain alert for some districts in Uttarakhand, including of Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Pithoragarh, Nainital and Champawat. According to the department, many parts of the state will experience very heavy rainfall on Monday and Tuesday. For the past one week, the state has already received widespread rain […]
No New Reports of Clashes in Satpuli; minor boy to be produced before a juvenile court on Monday
There are no new reports of communal clashes from Satpuli town in Uttarakhand. According to state police, the 16-year-old minor boy, whose allegedly posted offensive material on Facebook will be produced before a juvenile court on Monday. On Sunday morning, communal tension gripped the small town of Satpuli. A Facebook post from this boy triggered […]
People urinating in public places in Haridwar will face a fine of Rs 5,000
People found urinating or defecating in public places in the city of Haridwar will now face a fine of Rs 5,000. Deepak Rawat, the district magistrate (DM) of the city has ordered local authorities to penalize offenders with Rs 5,000 fine. DM issued directions for officials of various departments including police, health department, local bodies, […]
Uttarakhand’s Special Task Force Arrests Main Accused who shot a Trader Three Months Back in Haridwar
Uttarakhand’s Special Task Force (STF) has nabbed the main accused, a notorious sharpshooter, who shot a 37-year-old trader in Haridwar three months back. The accused, Mujahid Khan, was arrested on Saturday from Dehradun. STF also recovered a 0.9mm pistol and some live cartridges from Mujahid. On March 6, Amit Dixit (Goldie), who hailed from Saharanpur, […]
Narendra Singh Negi Suffers Severe Heart Attack, Rumors Spread but his Condition is Stable
On Wednesday, #Narendra Singh Negi, the famous folk singer of Uttarakhand, suffered a severe heart attack. He complained of chest pain in the evening and was admitted to the CMI hospital in Dehradun. Later in the evening, he was referred to Max Hospital. Presently, many #rumors are spreading on social media about the condition of […]
Monsoon is arriving in Punjab and Haryana in 3 Days: Chandigarh MeT Department
The South-West Monsoon, which has been delayed by some days, will reach Haryana and Punjab in next three days, a senior official from Chandigarh MeT department has said. “Conditions are favorable for monsoon’s further advancement northwards approaching Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh in the next three days,” Director of the Chandigarh MeT Department, Surinder Pal told […]
RCMP Investigating Death of Edmonton woman near Sylvan Lake
RCMP is investigating the death of a 57-year-old Edmonton woman near Sylvan lake. The woman reportedly died after sedan collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of Highway 20 and Highway 12 around 5:45 p.m. on Friday. According to reports, the southbound pickup truck was carrying two people and hit the westbound sedan. The […]
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Cancels Flood Watch after Heavy Rain Raise Water Levels in GTA
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has cancelled the flood watch that was issued for Toronto early Friday. The flood watch was cancelled after heavy rains once again raised water levels in GTA waterways. Earlier on Friday, the city experienced yet another day of rainfall. By 6 a.m., Toronto had already received up to 40 […]
Mummified Human Toe Stolen from Dawson City Returned to Rightful Owner with Apology Letter
Dawson City, Yukon — A mummified human toe that is the key ingredient in a strange drinking ritual in Dawson City and was stolen last weekend has been returned to its rightful owner. The toe was stolen from the Downtown Hotel Sourdough Saloon in the Yukon. “We’re happy as clams about it,” Sue Taylor, the […]
57 People Killed in Raging Forest Fire in Central Portugal
At least 57 people have been killed and several injured in raging forest fires in central Portugal. Many people died because of getting trapped in their cars. Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has described the disaster as “the biggest tragedy” of recent years. Most of the deaths occurred in the Pedrogao Grande area, about 95 […]
Dehradun’s Deepthi S is ISC Class 12 Uttarakhand Topper
S Deepthi is the topper of ISC Class 12 exam 2017 in Uttarakhand. She got 99% marks to get first rank in Uttarakhand and third rank at all-India level. S Deepthi missed the chance of repeating the story of 2014 All India Topper Bhuvanya Vijay by just 2 marks. Three years back, Bhuvanya Vijay, student […]
Uttarakhand to Develop New Tourist Destinations in All Districts
Uttarakhand government will now develop at least one new tourist destination in each district of Uttarakhand to prevent the migration of local people from the hilly regions of the state. Uttarakhand currently has 13 districts. CM Trivendra Singh Rawat wants more tourism based jobs for youths living in the hilly districts to enable them play […]
Work on Indira Market Redevelopment Plan in Dehradun to Start by June End
Dehradun: Authorities in Dehradun will start work on much-awaited Indira Market Redevelopment Plan by June end. During first phase of the plan, some shopkeepers in the Indira market will be shifted to temporary shops and construction work at the site will be started. Indira market is located in the heart of Dehradun city and one […]
Lightning Kills Three People in Chaainsheel Bugyal area in Uttarkashi
On Friday, three people were killed in the Chaainsheel Bugyal area in Mori block, Uttarkashi after lightning struck a tent. Seven people were also injured in this incident. Chaainsheel Bugyal is located at an altitude of 3,600 meters. On Saturday, authorities got success in bringing three injured out of the area. These individuals were admitted […]
Carcass of a 79-Foot Blue Whale Found Washed up at Agate Beach in Bolinas, California
Carcass of a 79-foot blue whale was found washed up on Friday at Agate Beach in Bolinas along the Marin County Coast, about 10 miles north of San Francisco, California. According to experts, the animal died to blunt force trauma following a collision with a large boat. Experts from the Marine Mammal Center also performed […]
Train Services at Dehradun Railway Station Returns to Normal
Train services at Dehradun railway station are finally coming back to normal. On Friday, railway officials announced that all trains that were partially cancelled and were rerouted to Haridwar since April 17 will now return to their normal schedule from Saturday. The announcement means railway passengers now won’t need to go to Haridwar to catch […]
Speedy Bike Kills Two Women in Dehradun
Two women died in Dehradun on Thursday after being knocked down by a speedy bike on EC Road near Bharat Heart Hospital. Both women were relatives, and were on their way to hospital where husband of one of the woman was admitted for heart operation. The accident occurred outside the Bharat Heart Hospital. Two victims […]
Uttarakhand’s Irrigation Department Gets Responsibility to Revive Naini Lake
Uttarakhand’s irrigation department will now have the responsibility to revive the Naini Lake in Nainital. Earlier, state’s Public Works Department was looking after the lake, but on Monday, state government took the decision to shift responsibility. In the past few days, many prominent personalities, including cricketer Mohammad Kaif, Atul Kasbekar and Pushpesh Pant, have […]
Uttarakhand Villages in Disaster Prone Areas will be Relocated
Dehradun: Uttarakhand government has identified several villages in disaster prone areas in the state and will soon relocate these villages. During the first phase, only two villages from each district will be located. According to the state government, a total of 352 villages lying in high seismic zones or facing flood threats have already been […]