How the future could resemble the past
- Health
- January 15, 2015

The Uttarakhand government has officially increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees by 2%, bringing the total to 55%. With this latest revision, Uttarakhand’s DA is now on par with the central government rate, fulfilling a long-pending demand of state employees. This decision will benefit both active government employees and pensioners in the state.
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Strict Guidelines Introduced by Uttarakhand Government The Uttarakhand government has implemented new guidelines to curb the act of “spitting in food,” with offenders facing fines of up to Rs 1 lakh. These regulations were issued by the state’s police and health departments after Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami condemned such actions as “thook jihad” and
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To promote sustainable tourism and combat pollution, Uttarakhand is implementing a green tax for vehicles entering the state. This initiative, set to begin by the end of December, applies to both private and commercial vehicles, with charges ranging from Rs 20 to Rs 80 based on vehicle type. Key Details of the Green Tax Efficient
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Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL), the state’s leading hydropower generation body, is set to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations to improve efficiency, save time, and ensure timely project completion. The announcement was made by Managing Director Sandeep Singhal, who emphasized the potential of AI to overcome challenges posed by adverse conditions. AI
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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 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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