Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand’s New Sports Initiatives Unveiled

November 12, 2024

Uttarakhand is witnessing important developments in sports infrastructure. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recently inaugurated three major schemes worth ₹13.78 crore. These initiatives aim to enhance sports facilities in the region and inspire youth engagement in athletics. Key Inaugurations The ..

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India and ADB Sign $200 Million Loan for Uttarakhand

November 7, 2024

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed an important $200 million loan. This funding aims to improve urban services in Uttarakhand. The agreement was signed by key officials from both organizations. This project is part of ..

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8th Uttarakhand Bird Festival

October 28, 2024

The 8th Uttarakhand Bird Festival took place from October 18 to 20, 2024, at Benog Wildlife Sanctuary, near Mussoorie. This event showcased the rich avian diversity of the region. A total of 95 bird species and 22 butterfly species were ..

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Uttarakhand Plans Authority to Regulate Char Dham Yatra

May 17, 2024

The government of Uttarakhand has realized that the famous Char Dham Yatra needs better management because more and more people are going on it, which is making things more chaotic. There are plans to set up a “Dharmik Yatra Authority” ..

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Uttarakhand Assesses GLOF Risks in Himalayas

April 5, 2024

The state government of Uttarakhand recently set up two expert panels to conduct risk-assessment and monitor five glacial lakes that have been facing risk of immediate danger. Glacial Lake Outburst Floods or GLOFs have been threatening them leading the government ..

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Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill

February 6, 2024

Uttarakhand government has introduced legislation to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. If enacted, Uttarakhand would become the second Indian state to adopt a UCC after Goa, where it has been in effect since Portuguese rule. The ..

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Justice Ritu Bahri: First Female Chief Justice of Uttarakhand

February 4, 2024

Justice Bahri has been sworn in as the first woman Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court by Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh (Retd.) at Raj Bhavan. The post had been vacant since the retirement of Justice Vipin Sanghi in ..

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Uttarakhand: Rehabilitation of Jadung Village

January 29, 2024

Jadung village in Uttarkashi district was abandoned after the 1962 Indo-China war that impacted relations between the countries and left border disputes unresolved. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police has controlled the cold desert area similar to Ladakh since the residents deserted ..

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