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  • Uttarakhand Hospitals on High Alert as Tensions Rise Along Borders

    Uttarakhand Hospitals on High Alert as Tensions Rise Along Borders0

    In response to heightened border tensions, the Uttarakhand government has placed all hospitals on high alert. As a precaution, leaves for doctors and medical staff have been cancelled across the state. Following instructions from the Union Health Ministry, Health Secretary R. Rajesh Kumar has directed hospitals to prepare 12,000 beds, while ensuring ICUs and ventilators

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  • Uttarakhand Hikes Ex Gratia for Martyrs’ Families to ₹50 Lakh

    Uttarakhand Hikes Ex Gratia for Martyrs’ Families to ₹50 Lakh0

    Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced a five-fold hike in the ex gratia compensation for the families of martyred soldiers from the state. The amount has been raised from ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh, effective retrospectively from July 26, 2024. Massive Increase in Compensation for Martyrs’ Kin This major decision by the Dhami

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  • Uttarakhand High Court Halts Mining in Bageshwar, Criticizes Officials for Negligence

    Uttarakhand High Court Halts Mining in Bageshwar, Criticizes Officials for Negligence0

    The Uttarakhand High Court has ordered an immediate suspension of all mining activities in Bageshwar district due to significant damage to local dwellings caused by sandstone mining. The court reprimanded state officials for ignoring the issue and failing to address the dangers posed by illegal mining operations. A report from the court-appointed commissioners, Mayank Joshi

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  • Uttarakhand Government to Sign MoU with Iceland for Geothermal Power Development

    Uttarakhand Government to Sign MoU with Iceland for Geothermal Power Development0

    The Uttarakhand government is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iceland to explore the potential for geothermal power generation in the state. This initiative aligns with the goals of Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (UJVNL), the state’s hydro-power generation body, which aims to double its power production capacity from the current 1,440

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  • Uttarakhand Floods 2025: 66 Missing, Rescue Operations Continue

    Uttarakhand Floods 2025: 66 Missing, Rescue Operations Continue0

    A Week After the Disaster At least 66 people remain missing a week after devastating flash floods and a massive mudslide struck the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand in northern India. The disaster hit on 5 August 2025, submerging nearly half of Dharali village in Uttarkashi district and causing widespread destruction. Authorities confirmed that one body

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  • Uttarakhand Flash Floods: Expert Team Inspects Dharali, Relief Distributed to Affected Families

    Uttarakhand Flash Floods: Expert Team Inspects Dharali, Relief Distributed to Affected Families0

    A government-appointed team of experts visited Dharali village in Uttarkashi on Wednesday to evaluate the areas severely impacted by the recent flash floods and landslides. Expert Inspection in Disaster-Hit Dharali The inspection team included: Shantanu Sarkar, Director, Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management Center (ULMMC) Dr. D.P. Kanungo, Chief Scientist, Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee

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