Residents said Mark spends around two to three hours each day removing waste from forest paths and public spaces in Uttarakhand, helping keep the hill destination clean and beautiful.
The government’s unified stand comes after over a decade of disagreements within. These centred around Uttarakhand’s economic interests and impact of new hydroelectric projects on the fragile Himalayan ecosystem.
One of the tallest party leaders from the Garhwal region, he was seen to have played a key part in developing the Golden Quadilateral as Union Minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cabinet
Congress has alleged that one of the suspects is a former office bearer of the local BJP unit, and accused the state government of "protecting criminals" in Champawat – Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami’s constituency.
According to the forest department, no formal permission was given for the wedding ceremony of the son of minister Khajan Dass, conducted on Sunday at Sureshwari Devi temple in Haridwar. Dass says they had taken ‘tacit consent’
Unlike Himachal, where the high peaks are often hidden behind secondary ranges, places like Munsiyari or Kausani offer a "front-row seat" to the massive 200-mile stretch of snow-clad peaks.
PM Modi proposed a “360-degree approach to tourism,” which would encompass all-season attractions and promote the state as a diverse year-round destination.
The town observed a bandh to protest against administrative indifference to the plight of residents and the “NTPC projects which have led to its gradual sinking”.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said seven bodies have been recovered so far. CM announced Rs 4 lakh financial assistance each for the families of those killed in the mishap
Looking back into history, Modi said, "three states were created even under former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee but they are functioning smoothly. Congress' handling of Andhra Pradesh bifurcation is a mess, just like the Partition of India and Pakistan".
It’s 100 years since a leopard that would become “the best-hated and most-feared animal in all India”, in Jim Corbett’s words, made its first human kill.
Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, Feb 19 (ANI): The forest officials in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district caught a leopard from a residential area. The leopard was trapped in a net after being tranquilised. Area resident Deepak Chandra said a woman was saved from being attacked by the leopard. The leopard jumped over the head of a woman while she was working in open area in her house a day before yesterday. She was saved. But since then this leopard has been roaming around the city. It has not been caught yet. Today we saw it in a residential area around 6 a.m. (GMT 00:30), from where it ran away and injured two people. We have now trapped it. Chandra added that the leopard was in search of her two cubs in the city, while one was taken to the forest, the other is still missing.
Dehradun, New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Lashing out on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kailash Choudhary for calling Rahul Gandhi a 'traitor', Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Thursday said anyone who express his views against BJP's ideology and protest against it is 'traitor' for them. Echoing similar sentiments, Congress leader Shobha Oza said the BJP MLA's statement reflects the ideology of entire BJP and RSS, which intends to suppress everyone who stands against them.
Shimla/ Uttarakhand, Feb 15 (ANI): People in Shimla and upper reaches of Uttarakhand on Monday struggled to carry out their daily activities after temperatures plummeted due to a fresh spell of snowfall in the region. People lit bonfires and wore layers of clothes to keep themselves warm. The minimum temperature recorded in Shimla, which has been receiving snowfall since Saturday, was 3° Celsius and would further dip at night. Shimla is experiencing severe cold conditions throughout the day and night. It has become very difficult to work. We have to keep sitting next to bonfires to keep ourselves warm.In Uttarakhand, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) personnel were seen clearing the snow from the roads using bulldozers in Gangotri region.
Dehradun, Jan 27 (ANI): Uttarakhand DGP BS Sidhu on Wednesday said appropriate action would be taken against those who conducted a bizarre fitness test, where constables were told to carry cops on their backs. Last Sunday, “overweight” policemen in Uddham Singh Nagar District were summoned to the police lines in Rudrapur. They were made to go through some bizarre physical tests in the presence of the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP).
Rudrapur, Jan 27 (ANI): A bizarre fitness drill for cops was conducted by Senior Superintendent of Police in Udham Singh Nagar district. During the drill, overweight constables were summoned to the police lines and the SSP was made to go through some physical tests. The 'overweight' police constable had to carry seniors on their backs for long distances. According to sources, some of the policemen, who are overweight, have been advised to shift to armed police and reduce their weight.
Haldwani, Jan 19 (ANI): A heli taxi service has been launched in Uttarakhand to promote regional tourism across the state. The taxi service was started in Haldwani city of Uttarakhand. Besides, the lake view and snowfall, now visitors can also enjoy the Himalayan view through air ride. The heli taxi service was earlier launched in the state in December but the route had no connectivity to the beautiful panoramic city of Munsiyari. The initial take off of the heli taxi included five passengers. State officials came together to start the taxi service successfully.
Haridwar, Jan 12 (ANI): The Ardh Kumbh Mela 2016 started on Tuesday at Haridwar’s ‘Har ki Pauri’ ghat. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat also offered prayers. The observance of Maha Kumbh Mela has achieved international popularity as 'The biggest act of faith'. Millions of pilgrims come to participate in the holy event of Maha Kumbh with tremendous faith. The pilgrims come from all walks of life, with a belief that their sins will be washed off in the holy waters of the sacred river Ganges if they take a dip during the Kumbh. The Ardh Kumbh Mela will take place in the holy city of Haridwar from January 2016 to April 2016.
Assam orchids to Navi Mumbai’s lotus design: India on most beautiful airports list
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Guwahati and Navi Mumbai airports have been recognized as two of the world's most beautiful airports in 2026 by Prix Versailles. These airports showcase the region's culture and natural beauty, incorporating elements like bamboo and lotus-inspired designs. This prestigious award not only recognizes the airports' unique architecture but also brings attention to Northeast's rich cultural heritage.
