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Articles by Neeraj Santoshi
Monsoon to reach Uttarakhand within next two days: IMD
Authorities have advised residents and tourists to exercise caution, particularly in hilly and low-lying areas prone to landslides and flash floods
Published on Jun 19, 2025 05:13 PM IST
HC orders SIT probe into 2024 murder of Uttarakhand man, says will monitor case
The order came on a petition filed by Faim’s brother Parvez who contested the initial police version that Faim was killed in the violence that broke out in Haldwani in February 2024
Published on Jun 18, 2025 08:27 PM IST
2 killed, 3 injured in landslide on Kedarnath Dham trek route
The landslide raised concern over safety of Kedarnath pilgrimage route during monsoon season. The IMD have forecasted heavy downpours in the coming days
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 06:45 PM IST
Uttarakhand HC expresses concern over helicopter accidents on Char Dham route
While the court refrained from issuing any formal order at this stage, it directed the state to adopt stringent safety measures to prevent further tragedies
Updated on Jun 16, 2025 06:37 PM IST
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Uttarakhand to set up command centre for real-time monitoring of helicopters
The Bell 407 helicopter, operated by Aryan Aviation, was en route to Guptkashi from the Kedarnath shrine when it crashed near Gaurikund.
Published on Jun 16, 2025 09:48 AM IST
Uttarakhand CM orders high-level probe into helicopter crash in Rudraprayag
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that a centralised Command and Coordination Centre will be established in Dehradun to improve coordination and oversight of helicopter flights in the state
Published on Jun 15, 2025 03:00 PM IST
2 held in Punjab for Haridwar firing on Haryana hotelier on June 2
Both confessed being members of Nandu alias Kapil Sagwan gang, and said the attack was part of a long-standing gang rivalry with the Manjeet Mahal gang: Police
Published on Jun 12, 2025 05:38 PM IST
3-year-old killed, brother injured in hut fire near Har-ki-Pauri in Haridwar
Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was triggered by a candle lit inside the hut, and windy conditions likely caused the flames to spread rapidly
Updated on Jun 04, 2025 06:59 PM IST
Seven people arrested over sword attack in Uttarakhand’s Pauri Garhwal: Police
The complainant claimed that at night he was with his friends near a petrol pump when eight to ten people riding five bullet motorcycles were making loud noise from the silencers of the motorcycles
Published on Jun 04, 2025 03:45 PM IST
Rains lash parts of Uttarakhand; snowfall in Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib
The Kedarnath shrine received a light spell of snow early in the morning, much to the delight of pilgrims waiting in queues for darshan of Lord Kedarnath
Published on Jun 03, 2025 05:42 PM IST
136 fake portals offering Char Dham chopper service shut in last 5 months: Official
117 mobile numbers, 35 WhatsApp numbers have also been blocked, while 61 bank accounts have been frozen
Published on Jun 02, 2025 04:17 PM IST
35-yr-old man killed in tiger attack near Corbett Tiger Reserve: Forest official
According to Arya, the deceased Vinod and several others had entered the forest under the Aampani beat to collect wood when a tiger suddenly pounced on him and dragged him into the jungle
Published on May 26, 2025 03:50 PM IST
Over 1.5 lakh applications received under UCC in four months: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami informed that a grievance redressal system has also been implemented to overcome the problems faced at the time of registration
Published on May 25, 2025 05:18 PM IST
Portals of Hemkund Sahib shrine opened for devotees
Special teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed at key halts along the Hemkund Sahib Yatra route
Published on May 25, 2025 04:53 PM IST
Hill se Dil Tak: Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh launches its 1st community radio station
Indian Army inaugurated the first community radio station “Panchshul Pulse” in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh border district
Published on May 23, 2025 08:06 PM IST
Remove all adverse remarks in transfer order of rape accused’s son: Uttarakhand HC
Rizwan had challenged the stigmatic transfer order dated May 5 by which he was transferred from PWD Construction Division Khatima to temporary division PWD Ghansali on administrative grounds
Published on May 23, 2025 10:04 AM IST
Identify separate zones for operation of stone crushers: U’khand HC to state govt
Dushyant Mainali, counsel of the petitioners, said the houses and agricultural land of the petitioners are situated in the close vicinity of a stone crusher site which is being run in utter violation of laws
Published on May 23, 2025 09:55 AM IST
Uttarakhand seeks hike in tax share for forest and ecology from 10 to 20%
Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami presented the state’s stand in detail on the financial conditions, challenges and development needs of the state, before the 16th Financial Commission
Published on May 19, 2025 05:45 PM IST
After JNU, Jamia, IIT Roorkee cancels MoU with Turkish university
IIT Roorkee stressed the institute remains committed to aligning its engagements with the national interest amid India-Turkey tensions over Ankara’s diplomatic and military ties with Islamabad
Published on May 16, 2025 05:03 PM IST
Two allegedly die by suicide after jumping in front of train in Haridwar: Police
The incident occurred near Sector 2, along the Jwalapur–Bhagat Singh Chowk railway track, according to a senior police officer
Published on May 11, 2025 05:30 PM IST
Six killed in helicopter crash in Uttarakhand district; CM orders probe
The chopper, travelling from Yamunotri Dham, plunged into a 200-250 meter gorge. Rescue operations are underway.
Updated on May 08, 2025 12:29 PM IST
Badrinath Dham portals open amid Vedic chants, 15,000 devotees gather
Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also reviewed progress on the Badrinath Master Plan and inspected ongoing construction activities near the temple
Published on May 04, 2025 01:54 PM IST
Uttarakhand enforces stringent law restricting sale of land after governor approves
Only Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar are exempt from the new restrictions, though sales there will require state government approval rather than district-level authorisation
Published on May 02, 2025 04:25 PM IST
Cracks detected in houses in Jamrani dam project area, DM orders investigation
The Nainital district administration has decided to install a seismograph to monitor seismic activity and determine the cause of the cracks
Published on Apr 30, 2025 09:12 PM IST
5th tiger tranquilised, to be relocated from Corbett to Rajaji Reserve in 2 days
The 5-year-old male tiger, who has been brought to Dhela animal rescue centre for veterinarians to examine its health, will be relocated within the next two days
Published on Apr 30, 2025 05:50 PM IST
Dehradun man arrested for objectionable Facebook comment on Pahalgam attack
The Dehradun police said a Facebook user named Sahil Khan made an objectionable post on the temple located in Dharampur and the Pahalgam terror attack
Published on Apr 27, 2025 07:49 PM IST
Pahalgam terror attack: Unbearable trauma, says family of killed Nepal national
Dadhiraj Neupane, uncle of Sudip Neupane from Kathmandu said that no mother should have to go through the pain to come home without her son
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 07:11 PM IST
Govt to investigate Uttarakhand’s 5,700 Waqf properties, check records: Dhami
Pushkar Dhami said the “government will ensure Waqf properties are used for the welfare of poor Muslim brothers and sisters, without any religious bias”
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 09:41 PM IST
Nainital traffic woes: Uttarakhand high court seeks IIM Kashipur’s help
Uttarakhand high court on Thursday heard over half a dozen petitions related to environmental issues, traffic congestion, parking, and the carrying capacity of Nainital’s roads
Published on Apr 18, 2025 09:37 AM IST
Will demolish wrongly sanctioned construction project in Rishikesh: State to HC
The case involves a building plan approved on December 21, 2024, in Awas Vikas Colony in Rishikesh. The approved project was presented as a single-dwelling floor plan.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 10:29 AM IST