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31 diarrhoea cases in Patiala, 1 dead

In Patran that saw such an outbreak on Sunday, 18 fresh cases have surfaced, taking the number of diarrhoea cases to 50.

Varun rings in his b’day in Uttarakhand today

Actor Varun Kapoor, who turns 37 today, reflects on his journey in the industry and feels fortunate to have reached a position where he can choose his roles. He is celebrating his special day with his family in Uttarakhand and is content with the work he has done, including his debut film Gangubai Kathiawadi, which recently won big at the National Awards. Kapoor is also looking forward to more opportunities in the OTT space.

Poacher who allegedly poisoned tiger to death arrested by Uttarakhand STF

The SSP said the poacher was facing charges under the Wildlife (Protection) Act at several places the police are finding out about his criminal antecedents

Two arrested under anti-conversion law in Uttarakhand: Police

According to police, a former gram pradhan alleged in his complaint that some unidentified people on June 7 lured people to convert in Sonera Bengali Colony of Kichha

Bus helper murdered elderly woman over failed rape attempt in Uttarakhand: Police

The 53-year-old woman had gone to fetch fodder for her cattle after which the accused tried to sexually assault her

Prisoner kills inmate over pet dog, three missing puppies in Uttarakhand’s open jail

The jail authorities were informed by Jeetu Ram that Jeevan Singh was lying unconscious with injury marks on his body. Investigation revealed that Ram himself was responsible for Singh’s death

Tests show man is Covid-19 +ve, he runs away from hospital; FIR filed

The man ran away from the hospital soon after the test results on Sunday night confirmed that he was positive for coronavirus, an official said.

Uttarakhand starts demarcating micro-containment zones as cases surge

Amit Singh Negi, state secretary health, said the micro-containment zone plan is being implemented in a bid to hasten the process of contact tracing.

In Uttarakhand, three weddings spark a chain of Covid-19 cases

The spurt in Covid-19 cases in the state have forced authorities to clamp lockdown in three areas of Kumaon division for three days.

45 home guards quarantined in Uttarakhand after 2 constables test Covid-19 positive

With these two fresh cases, a total of nine police staff have tested positive for Covid-19 in Uttarakhand.

In biggest single-day spike, Uttarakhand reports 91 Covid-19 cases, tally at 244

A bulletin released by the health department on Saturday evening confirmed the development. Till Saturday afternoon, Rudraprayag was the only district without any cases.

Covid-19 positive trucker detained in Uttarakhand after driving in from Punjab

The Uttarakhand health department said it will not count the driver among its Covid-19 cases because he had tested positive in Punjab.

₹1 lakh stolen from 3 shops in Ludhiana’s Udham Singh Nagar

Learners of today lead tomorrow

Bhartiya Vidya Mandir’s main objective is to cultivate a positive attitude among young minds to meet modern challenges successfully

Two 14-year-old boys allegedly rape minor boy in Uttarakhand

The police has registered a case under sections 377 and 363 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 5/6 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Lok Sabha election 2019: Former CM of Uttarakhand Harish Rawat in fray from Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar

All five Lok Sabha seats of Uttarakhand will go to polls in a single phase on April 11.

Pro-Pak slogans, video clip land two men in police net in Uttarakhand

The two men were arrested after Rudrapur’s MLA Rajkumar Thukral complained to the police.

Five-year-old girl allegedly raped by tuition teacher in Uttarakhand’s US Nagar

Sanjay Kumar, in-charge, Sitarganj police station, said the incident came to light on Saturday late evening following which the girl’s parents approached the police. 

Elephants help police curb illicit liquor trade in Uttarakhand

Country-made liquor is produced in abundance in the rural areas of Khatima, Sitarganj, Kichha, Rudrapur, Bazpur, Nagpur and Kashipur in Udham Singh Nagar.

Kedarnath banned in 7 Uttarakhand districts, disruption of peace expected

Sushant Singh Rajput and Sara Ali Khan-starrer, Kedarnath, has been banned in seven Uttarakhand districts by two district magistrates. The state government hasn’t imposed an official ban.

Man who fired at constable outside Ludhiana hospital lands in police net with aide

The accused had opened fire at the constable on Oct 8, the latter was taking him to a police post suspecting him to be a vehicle lifter after he failed to produce his motorcycle’s documents

Army begins disposing off 555 Gulf War missiles brought as scrap 14 years ago

In 2004, 16 containers had brought the scrap of the Gulf War from Tughlaqabad in Delhi to SD Steel Factory, Kashipur for melting. The scrap had a total of 556 objects which were later established as missiles. One of the missiles exploded on December 30, 2004 when it was being melted at the factory, leading to the death of a worker.

Uttarakhand CM launches plan to eradicate malaria from state by 2022

Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Sunday launched a “state framework and strategic plan for malaria elimination”, even as the health department data showed 74% decline in malaria cases in the state in the past six years.

After revision of development charge in Uttarakhand, areas under SADA record highest spike in rates

Building a house or shop in Dehradun has become more expensive now

Flood water recedes in Terai areas, fear of fresh rains looms

With the rains taking a break, water inundating the Terai areas of Kumaon region following heavy rains on Monday has started to recede

Bonded labour for 20 years over ₹15k debt

When Mohan Singh Rana borrowed ₹15,000 from a farmer in Uttar Pradesh, 20 years ago, little did he realise that the amount would make a bonded labourer for the rest of his life. Rana, 45, who belongs to Uttarakhand’s Tharu tribe was released on Thursday, along with his family, by the officials of the labour enforcement department, following Rana’s complaint against the farmer Hardev Singh, a native of Purnapur village in UP.

72% home deliveries in U’khand not attended by skilled hands: Health dept data

About 72 percent women who give birth to their child at homes in Uttarakhand are not attended by skilled birth attendants (SBA), according to health department data

NH-74 Scam: Govt issues show cause notice to two IAS officers

The Uttarakhand government has issued show-cause notices to two IAS officials — Pankaj Pandey and Chandresh Yadav — days after their names figured in a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report in the alleged ₹500-crore scam pertaining to the broadening of NH-74 in Udham Singh Nagar district.

Elephant rides, jungle safaris banned in Uttarakhand’s tiger reserves

The order comes as setback to gypsy owners, as currently more than 200 vehicles on an average are allowed to enter the protected area every day, and to private resort owners near Corbett who organised elephant safaris

Uttarakhand health department gears up to check spreading of dengue

A 58-year-old man working at a paper mill in Lalkua, Haldwani was diagnosed with dengue on Monday, bringing the total number of such cases in the state this year to four. Earlier, two cases have been reported from Nainital district, one from Udham Singh Nagar.