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30 National Highway Projects Inaugurated in Haridwar

Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 30 National...

15 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

India's First Helicopter Emergency Medical Service to Start in Uttarakhand

Why in News? India is set to witness its first Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) which will operate from All India Institute for Medical...

15 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Eight National Highway Projects Established in Uttarakhand

Why in News? Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stones of 8 National Highway projects worth Rs 2217...

15 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Anti-Encroachment Drive Turns Violent in Uttarakhand

Why in News? A violent clash erupted between police and locals in Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura area of Uttarakhand, when a team of district...

12 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Violence in Uttarakhand's Haldwani

Why in News? Recently, a violence erupted in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, after the demolition of an illegal madrasa. Key Points The demolition was...

10 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Key Features of Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code Bill

Why in News? Recently, the Uttarakhand state legislature passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill after a state-appointed panel submitted its final...

10 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Weather: Mercury Dips, Hills Jammed

Why in News? Parts of Uttarakhand received a fresh round of snow and rainfall, offering respite from the prevailing dry spell and bringing down...

06 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand High Court gets First Woman Chief Justice

Why in News? On 4th February, Justice Ritu Bahri was sworn in as the first woman Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court. Key Points The...

06 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Approves New Film Policy

Why in News? The Uttarakhand Cabinet under Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami has approved the new film policy for increasing the subsidy for those making...

05 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Cabinet Approves UCC Draft Report

Why in News? On 4th February 2024, Uttarakhand took one more step towards becoming the first state after independence to implement Uniform Civil...

05 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Receive Fresh Snowfall

Why in News? Recently, Uttarakhand received its first snowfall of the season along with Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. Key Points The...

02 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Set to Exempt Tribals from UCC

Why in News? The proposed Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code to be introduced in the state assembly is set to exempt the state’s tribal population...

02 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand First Woman Chief Secretary

Why in News? Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Radha Raturi was appointed as the first woman chief secretary of Uttarakhand. Key...

01 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand: Home to 2nd Largest Snow Leopard Population

Why in News? According to the Snow Leopards Population Assessment in India (SPAI), Uttarakhand has documented a notable population of 124 snow...

01 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Flight Operations Linking Sacred Lands

Why in News? Recently, flight operations began from Pithoragarh's Naini-Saini airport after a gap of more than three years. Key Points Following...

31 Jan 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand CM Holds Roadshow in Rudraprayag

Why in News? Recently, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a roadshow from Prachin Dewal to Sports Ground Agastyamuni in Rudraprayag...

30 Jan 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand’s Jadung Village Set for Rehabilitation

Why in News? In a “first-of-its-kind” initiative, the Uttarakhand government has decided to rebuild and rehabilitate Jadung village in...

29 Jan 2024 Uttarakhand

State Advised Price (SAP) of Variety of Sugarcane

Why in News? Recently, the Uttarakhand government declared the State Advised Price (SAP) of early and common variety of sugarcane for the current...

27 Jan 2024 Uttarakhand

Republic Day Parade Tableau: 'Developed Uttarakhand’

Why in News? The Republic Day parade tableau representing Uttarakhand in 2024 will showcase the theme of 'Developed Uttarakhand'. This...

24 Jan 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand CM Releases Calendar

Why in News? Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami released the annual calendar "Strong Leadership, Prosperous Uttarakhand" of the Information and...

23 Jan 2024 Uttarakhand