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Mukesh Rawat

Mukesh Rawat

Mukesh Rawat is based in Dehradun and reports on a range of issues including health, crime, education, environment, civic issues and state politics. He was earlier in Chandigarh and used to edit stories for the Punjab, J&K and Himachal Pradesh news desks of the paper.

Articles by Mukesh Rawat

Farmers swinging between hope and despair over sugarcane dues

Uttarakhand produced 2.72 lakh metric tonne sugarcane in 2017-18 and has pending arrears of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>530 crore. States having greater production have lower arrears.

Updated on Mar 29, 2018 16:11 IST

Vehicles of top officials blatantly violate HC order on crash guards

Official vehicle of an officer with crash guards.

Updated on Mar 28, 2018 15:58 IST

No Uttarakhand varsity in UGC’s 60 institutes granted autonomy

There is one central university, nine state universities, 11 private universities, four deemed to be universities, and one agriculture university in Uttarakhand.

Updated on Mar 26, 2018 16:57 IST

Child sex ratio improves in rural Uttarakhand, Bageshwar tops the list

Bageshwar has recorded the highest child sex ratio of 1,036, followed by 978 in Nainital and 958 in Rudraprayag. Meanwhile, Haridwar is at bottom with a child sex ratio of 912.

Updated on Mar 25, 2018 16:09 IST

Uttarakhand glaciers more sensitive to climate change, says study

Sikh pilgrims passing through the glaciers to reach the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara in Uttarakhand.

Updated on Mar 25, 2018 12:36 IST

It was like my child, says man whose cow was stolen, slaughtered in Doon

It was the second case of cow slaughter in less than a month in Dehradun.

Updated on Mar 24, 2018 16:08 IST

World TB Day: 43 TB cases reported every day from Uttarakhand

The Uttarakhand government has set an ambitious task of eradicating tuberculosis by 2024.

Updated on Mar 23, 2018 16:19 IST

Garhwal emerging as hub of land disputes, 900 arrested for fraud since 2014

Data accessed from the police reveals that a total of 909 people have been arrested in the last three and a half years in land dispute cases.

Updated on Mar 19, 2018 17:25 IST

In 3 years, Uttarakhand sees 13% decrease in sterilisation cases

Between 2014 and 2017, the number of sterilisation cases (vasectomy and tubectomy) decreased by 13%

Updated on Mar 19, 2018 16:56 IST

Equipped to replace revenue police, says DGP; experts say it’s uphill task

Only 39% geographical area of Uttarakhand is under regular police at present. The high court has asked the state government to extend it across the state within six months.

Updated on Mar 19, 2018 16:42 IST

2 held for forging Aadhaar, PAN to finance 30 two-wheelers in Doon

The accused allegedly purchased 30 two-wheelers on loan from five finance companies by using forged Aadhaar and PAN cards.

Updated on Mar 18, 2018 14:16 IST

Man booked for forging Aadhaar, PAN to finance 30 two-wheelers in Doon

The fraud was unearthed when the finance companies realised that the EMIs were not being paid against these vehicles.

Updated on Mar 17, 2018 15:25 IST

In the ICU, public health sector in Uttarakhand waiting for booster shots

A NITI Aayog report on the quality of healthcare services said 20% posts of nurses are yet to be filled in Uttarakhand while none of the 13 districts have a functional cardiac centre.

Updated on Mar 15, 2018 16:40 IST

‘Dearth of specialists pan India, Uttarakhand not an exception’

Navin Baluni, the chief minister’s health advisor.

Updated on Mar 15, 2018 16:32 IST

Post immunisation: Uttarakhand safest for kids, records least casualties

The state had achieved 99.30% immunisation as of 2015-16, says NITI Aayog in a report.

Updated on Mar 14, 2018 16:12 IST

In swayamwar for goats, a message on migration from Uttarakhand hills

The bride and groom during 'swayamvar' on Sunday.

Updated on Mar 11, 2018 16:33 IST

Uttarakhand departments mark their presence on social media, but fail to engage

A majority of the departments hardly have any social media following.

Updated on Mar 11, 2018 16:49 IST

Uttarakhand generates 1,406 tonne solid waste daily, but processing is zero

Only 3% wards in Uttarakhand have facility of 100% waste segregation at source. (Above) A dumping ground along the Haridwar Bypass in Dehradun.

Updated on Mar 10, 2018 16:30 IST

Nothing to suggest that farmers in Uttarakhand committed suicide, says minister

Subodh Uniyal

Updated on Mar 9, 2018 16:49 IST

One year of Trivendra Rawat govt: Tall talk in agri sector, low on impact

The government has also failed to enthuse the industry to invest in agriculture and horticulture sector.

Updated on Mar 9, 2018 16:50 IST

Nuclear technology for recharging water sources in hills

Governor KK Paul addresses inaugural session of 12th Uttarakhand Science Congress in Dehradun on Tuesday.

Updated on Mar 7, 2018 15:47 IST

Doon on an ignominious high: 120% rise in drug abuse cases in three years

Owing to its proximity to Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh, illicit trade of drugs and banned liquor is high in Dehradun.

Updated on Mar 5, 2018 17:23 IST

Will sweep civic polls in Uttarakhand like we swept assembly polls in Tripura: BJP

Ajay Bhatt

Updated on Mar 4, 2018 15:37 IST

In Uttarakhand, doctors demand better infra, vacancies filled before being transferred to hills

The NITI Aayog in its recent report said 60% posts of specialists in the states are vacant.

Updated on Feb 26, 2018 16:45 IST

Man impersonates dead father in Uttarakhand, withdraws pension for 37 years

A forgery and cheating case has been filed in Dehradun against a man who impersonated his father and withdrew his pension for 37 years.

Updated on Feb 24, 2018 16:02 IST

Water sources in Uttarakhand depleting at alarming rate: Experts

Guests being felicitated at the two-day seminar on rejuvenation of water resources in Uttarakhand.

Updated on Feb 23, 2018 16:20 IST

Clear air on boundary change plan: Congress

Uttarakhand Congress chief Pritam Singh.

Updated on Feb 22, 2018 07:29 IST

Centre withdraws special security to rebel Congress MLAs who joined BJP in 2016

BSF personnel provide security cover to Rekha Arya, who was among the 10 Congress legislators who joined the BJP in 2016.

Updated on Feb 20, 2018 16:12 IST

DMC to levy service charges on six government bodies

The cumulative figure estimated by the municipal corporation is Rs 4.08 crore.

Updated on Feb 20, 2018 15:59 IST

Elephant death: Book forest department not driver, says Railway workers’ union

Three days after an elephant was killed after being hit by a train inside the Rajaji Tiger Reserve, members of the Northern Railway Men’s Union have opposed the forest department’s move to file a case against the train driver.

Updated on Feb 19, 2018 16:24 IST

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