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Harish Rawat’s tweets meant to ensure his clout within Congress, says BJP leader

Former Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat said the Congress leader is known to do "pressure politics." However, he added that Harish Rawat's statements also revealed his “pain” towards the Congress.

Former Uttarakhand chief minister and BJP leader Tirath Singh Rawat said he hoped Congress veteran Harish Rawat can live up to the feelings he expressed today. (Uttarakhand CMO) (File)

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Published on Dec 22, 2021 10:15 PM IST

Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Sohini Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

BJP's Pushkar Singh Dhami to take oath as Uttarakhand CM today

At 45, Pushkar Singh Dhami will be the youngest yet chief minister of Uttarakhand. He takes over at a time when the state will be facing the assembly polls next year. He, however, said that he will take the challenge of the 2022 Uttarakhand assembly polls and "turn it into an opportunity".

Uttarakhand Chief Minister-designate Pushkar Singh Dhami addresses the media in Dehradun, on Saturday, July 3, 2021. (PTI)

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Published on Jul 04, 2021 06:14 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Joydeep Bose

Rawat’s short tenure marred by controversies

Rawat triggered controversies with his critical views on women’s clothing and by saying that the waters of the Ganga could prevent Covid-19 infections.

Since the creation of Uttarakhand in 2000, only one chief minister, the Congress’s ND Tiwari, has completed their full tenure in the state.(File Photo)

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Updated on Jul 04, 2021 12:42 AM IST

ByNeeraj Santoshi, Dehradun

'Never a part of CM race': Trivendra Singh Rawat says as his name does the round

Tirath Singh Rawat stepped down late on Friday just four months after he was given the post by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He took over the charge from Trivendra Singh Rawat who was Uttarakhand's CM from March 2017 but had to leave the role as BJP sought his exit.

Towards the end of his chief ministership this year in March, Trivendra's performance did not please BJP as it threatened the party's core vote base.(HT File photo)

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Updated on Jul 03, 2021 02:21 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai, New Delhi

News updates from HT: Congress criticises BJP over U'khand 'instability'

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The Congress on Saturday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the “political instability” in Uttarakhand(PTI)

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Published on Jul 03, 2021 12:52 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

From Satpal Maharaj to Trivendra Rawat: List of probable CM faces in Uttarakhand

The BJP legislature party meeting will be held at the party's headquarters to choose a new leader.

Names of Satpal Maharaj and Trivendra Singh Rawat are doing the rounds after Tirath Singh Rawat’s resignation as the Uttarakhand chief minister. (File Photo)

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Published on Jul 03, 2021 12:31 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi

News updates from HT: After Tirath exits, Uttarakhand BJP to meet today

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Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat’s tenure has been mired in controversy including one around his move to go ahead with Mahakumbh without taking adequate and effective steps. (PTI)

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Updated on Jul 03, 2021 09:02 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, New Delhi

Tirath Singh Rawat’s missing request to EC on bypoll fuels buzz in Uttarakhand

Either Tirath Singh Rawat or Uttarakhand government will have to request the Election Commission to hold bypolls to enable the chief minister to get elected to the assembly

Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat has to get elected to the assembly by September if he is to continue as chief minister (PTI)

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Updated on Jul 02, 2021 10:53 PM IST

BySmriti Kak Ramachandran

Speculation about new Uttarakhand CM is throwback to 2012

Tirath Singh Rawat, Lok Sabha MP from Garhwal, was sworn-in as the chief minister of Uttarakhand on March 10, replacing Trivendra Singh Rawat.

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat. (Photo @TIRATHSRAWAT)

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Updated on Jul 02, 2021 07:56 PM IST

BySmriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi

BJP top brass summons Uttarakhand CM to Delhi ahead of assembly polls

Uttarakhand BJP chief Madan Kaushik has made it clear that Tirath Singh Rawat will be the party's chief ministerial face in next year's assembly elections. Rawat replaced Trivendra SIngh Rawat as Uttarakhand chief minister in March.

File photo of Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat.(Twitter/@TIRATHSRAWAT)

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Published on Jun 30, 2021 08:46 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

After court pulls up, U'khand CM says preparations on to combat Covid third wave

Earlier in the day, Uttarakhand High Court reprimanded health secretary Amit Negi, saying that the state government's arrangements to tackle the Delta Plus variant and a possible third wave are insufficient

Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat. (Photo @TIRATHSRAWAT)

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Published on Jun 24, 2021 04:49 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh

Char Dham Yatra to resume for state residents beginning July 1

The government has also decided to allow people from other states to come to Uttarakhand while carrying either a negative RT-PCR test report or a negative Rapid Antigen Test report

Locals of Rudraprayag district, which hosts the Kedarnath shrine, would be allowed to visit the highly revered shrine. HT File Pic

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Updated on Jun 21, 2021 05:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dehradun

SIT not enough, need judicial probe: Trivendra Singh Rawat

Trivendra Singh Rawat’s statement comes days after chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat alleged that the fake testing case did not happen during his tenure.

Trivendra Singh Rawat said that he asked for a judicial inquiry as it will be more credible(ANI Photo)

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Published on Jun 20, 2021 01:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dehradun

Uttarakhand CM, ex-CM trade barbs on fake Covid tests during Kumbh Mela

The controversy turned political on Thursday as former CM Rawat called for an impartial investigation

Devotees gather to offer prayers at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar on April 13. (PTI Photo)(PTI)

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Updated on Jun 18, 2021 12:29 AM IST

BySandeep Rawat, Neeraj Santoshi, Haridwar/dehradun

Uttarakhand CM says sugar part of ration relief for 1st time, stokes row

At the cabinet meeting on Friday, it was decided that 2.3 million ration cardholders in the state will be provided 2 kg sugar per head at a lesser price than the market price.

Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat. (Uttarakhand CMO)

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Published on May 31, 2021 08:01 AM IST

ByNeeraj Santoshi, Hindustan Times, Dehradun

Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand opens portals, day after Kedarnath

Making the announcement, Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat tweeted that only a limited number of people, under the leadership of the head priest, will offer prayers at the temple.

Badrinath temple (twitter.com/tirathsrawat)

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Published on May 18, 2021 07:48 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral, New Delhi

PM Modi reviews Covid-19 situation in Uttarakhand, speaks to CM Rawat

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up for an update on Covid cases in Uttarakhand. I apprised him with the present situation," Rawat said in a tweet.

PM Modi also assured all help to the state which is battling a deadly surge in cases after the Kumbh mela which was attended by 9.1 million in March and April.

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Published on May 09, 2021 05:18 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Arpan Rai, New Delhi

News updates from HT: Centre's guidelines before May 1 vaccination phase

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All adults will become eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine and doses can be sold via the market from May 1 in the government’s latest inoculation drive.(HT File Photo)

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Published on Apr 24, 2021 05:07 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

8 killed in Uttarakhand avalanche, CM Rawat conducts aerial survey

As many as 384 people have been rescued so far and six of them are in a critical condition, the Indian Army said.

An avalanche that was reported in Niti valley in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district.

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Published on Apr 24, 2021 12:32 PM IST

Written by Prashasti Singh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Third and biggest 'Shahi Snan' today at Kumbh amid Covid-19

Kumbh Mela is held periodically at four different locations in India - Nashik (Maharashtra), Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), and Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh).

Devotees gather to offer prayers during Ganga aarti at Kumbh Mela, in Haridwar on Tuesday.(PTI Photo)

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Updated on Apr 14, 2021 09:09 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

News updates from HT: Uttarakhand CM shortens night curfew timings for festivals

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat addresses during a meeting over the forest fire in Dehradun on Sunday. (ANI Photo)

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Published on Apr 13, 2021 04:43 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Uttarakhand CM Rawat shortens night curfew timing, cites festival celebrations

The state has imposed a night curfew in Dehradun from 10pm to 5am to combat Covid-19.

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat shortened the night curfew in the state which will now be imposed from 10:30 pm to 5 am now. (PTI)

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Published on Apr 13, 2021 03:21 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Arpan Rai, New Delhi

964 locations, 40 active spots in Uttarakhand forest fires: 8 points

Uttarakhand forest fires: The districts of Nainital, Almora, Tehri and Pauri are the worst-hit and the state government is trying everything it can to bring the situation under control.

Tehri: Forest workers engaged in extinguishing the fire in the forests of Tehri district, Sunday, April 4, 2021.(PTI)

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Published on Apr 04, 2021 11:11 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Arpan Rai, New Delhi

News updates from HT: Delhi govt punished for supporting farmers, says Kejriwal

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Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. (File photo)(HT_PRINT)

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Published on Apr 04, 2021 05:07 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

'Grateful to God': Tirath Singh Rawat tests negative for Covid-19

"In the past 48 hours, reports of my corona tests have come negative twice. I am deeply grateful to God and to the people, well-wishers and all the workers who wish for my speedy recovery," Tirath Singh Rawat said in a tweet.

Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat. (PTI)(HT_PRINT)

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Published on Apr 04, 2021 04:23 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Arpan Rai, New Delhi

U’khand makes Covid -ve report must for visitors from 12 states

The district administration will also hold random Covid-19 testing at the airport, railway stations and road entry points at the border, the guidelines issued on Tuesday stated.

ITBP and CRPF personnel take pledge for a safe Kumbh, in Haridwar on Sunday.(PTI)

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Updated on Mar 31, 2021 06:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dehradun

Now U'khand makes negative RT-PCR test report must for visitors from 12 states

Amid the rising Covid-19 cases, CM Tirath Rawat also directed authorities to ramp up coronavirus testing and the vaccination drive to combat the pandemic in the state, a statement issued by the chief minister’s office (CMO) said, according to ANI

With just two days left for the Kumbh Mela, the chief minister ordered that special campaigns for vaccination and RT-PCR testing should be organised at the bathing ghats in Haridwar.(Twitter/@TIRATHSRAWAT)

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Updated on Mar 30, 2021 04:19 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Harshit Sabarwal, New Delhi

Work on three medical colleges in Uttarakhand to start soon: CM Rawat

The government's focus is on strengthening basic infrastructure in all sectors including education, health and drinking water facilities, he said.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 27, 2021 08:00 AM IST

PTI | , Dehradun

HC again makes -ve Covid report mandatory for Kumbh after CM Rawat scrapped it

The order came after a court-appointed team of epidemiologists raised concerns over the mass congregation potentially acting as a superspreader event and the union health ministry warned of the dangers of a mega event if Covid-safety protocols were not followed.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat along with other dignitaries perform Ganga pujan during the Haridwar Kumbh, in Haridwar on Saturday. (ANI Photo)

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Published on Mar 25, 2021 02:45 AM IST

ByNeeraj Santoshi

Twist of faith: Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat tests Covid positive

He visited Haridwar three times after becoming CM on March 10, and mingled with pilgrims and ascetics, with hardly anyone following Covid safety norms.

Rawat was due to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi this week, but the trip was called off after he contracted the contagious pathogen.(PTI file photo)

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Published on Mar 23, 2021 02:39 AM IST

ByNeeraj Santoshi, Dehradun

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Former Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat said the Congress leader is known to do "pressure politics." However, he added that Harish Rawat's statements also revealed his “pain” towards the Congress.

At 45, Pushkar Singh Dhami will be the youngest yet chief minister of Uttarakhand. He takes over at a time when the state will be facing the assembly polls next year. He, however, said that he will take the challenge of the 2022 Uttarakhand assembly polls and "turn it into an opportunity".

Rawat triggered controversies with his critical views on women’s clothing and by saying that the waters of the Ganga could prevent Covid-19 infections.

Tirath Singh Rawat stepped down late on Friday just four months after he was given the post by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He took over the charge from Trivendra Singh Rawat who was Uttarakhand's CM from March 2017 but had to leave the role as BJP sought his exit.

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

The BJP legislature party meeting will be held at the party's headquarters to choose a new leader.

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Either Tirath Singh Rawat or Uttarakhand government will have to request the Election Commission to hold bypolls to enable the chief minister to get elected to the assembly

Tirath Singh Rawat, Lok Sabha MP from Garhwal, was sworn-in as the chief minister of Uttarakhand on March 10, replacing Trivendra Singh Rawat.

Uttarakhand BJP chief Madan Kaushik has made it clear that Tirath Singh Rawat will be the party's chief ministerial face in next year's assembly elections. Rawat replaced Trivendra SIngh Rawat as Uttarakhand chief minister in March.

Earlier in the day, Uttarakhand High Court reprimanded health secretary Amit Negi, saying that the state government's arrangements to tackle the Delta Plus variant and a possible third wave are insufficient

The government has also decided to allow people from other states to come to Uttarakhand while carrying either a negative RT-PCR test report or a negative Rapid Antigen Test report

Trivendra Singh Rawat’s statement comes days after chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat alleged that the fake testing case did not happen during his tenure.

The controversy turned political on Thursday as former CM Rawat called for an impartial investigation

At the cabinet meeting on Friday, it was decided that 2.3 million ration cardholders in the state will be provided 2 kg sugar per head at a lesser price than the market price.

Making the announcement, Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat tweeted that only a limited number of people, under the leadership of the head priest, will offer prayers at the temple.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up for an update on Covid cases in Uttarakhand. I apprised him with the present situation," Rawat said in a tweet.

Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

As many as 384 people have been rescued so far and six of them are in a critical condition, the Indian Army said.

Kumbh Mela is held periodically at four different locations in India - Nashik (Maharashtra), Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), and Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh).

Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

The state has imposed a night curfew in Dehradun from 10pm to 5am to combat Covid-19.

Uttarakhand forest fires: The districts of Nainital, Almora, Tehri and Pauri are the worst-hit and the state government is trying everything it can to bring the situation under control.

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

"In the past 48 hours, reports of my corona tests have come negative twice. I am deeply grateful to God and to the people, well-wishers and all the workers who wish for my speedy recovery," Tirath Singh Rawat said in a tweet.

The district administration will also hold random Covid-19 testing at the airport, railway stations and road entry points at the border, the guidelines issued on Tuesday stated.

Amid the rising Covid-19 cases, CM Tirath Rawat also directed authorities to ramp up coronavirus testing and the vaccination drive to combat the pandemic in the state, a statement issued by the chief minister’s office (CMO) said, according to ANI

The government's focus is on strengthening basic infrastructure in all sectors including education, health and drinking water facilities, he said.

The order came after a court-appointed team of epidemiologists raised concerns over the mass congregation potentially acting as a superspreader event and the union health ministry warned of the dangers of a mega event if Covid-safety protocols were not followed.

He visited Haridwar three times after becoming CM on March 10, and mingled with pilgrims and ascetics, with hardly anyone following Covid safety norms.

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