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Uttarakhand Wildfires: Threat To Glaciers
Why in News? In Uttarakhand, the wildfires have taken a toll on the region's forests. From November 2023, 1,107 hectares of forest cover have...
06 May 2024 Uttarakhand
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Kumaon Fan Palm Under Conservation
Why in News? The Uttarakhand Forest Research Wing has reached a milestone by growing 300 seedlings of this native plant at Paatalthod nursery in...
04 May 2024 Uttarakhand
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Why in News? The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has joined hands with Starscapes, a leading astro-tourism company, to introduce Nakshatra...
03 May 2024 Uttarakhand
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Why in News? In response to a severe forest fire close to Nainital district headquarters the state government deployed the Army's MI 17 helicopters...
03 May 2024 Uttarakhand
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Why in News? Yamunotri Temple, opening on 10th May and closing on 31st Oct, 2024 welcomes pilgrims seeking blessings at the source of the Yamuna...
01 May 2024 Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand Suspends License of Patanjali Products
Why in News? Uttarakhand Government has suspended manufacturing licenses of 14 products made by pharmaceutical companies of yoga guru Ramdev for...
30 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Why in News? A large wildfire was spread across the forests near Nainital in Uttarakhand. The crisis prompted the Indian Air Force to dispatch...
29 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand Braces for Monsoon Rainfall
Why in News? According to the Dehradun Meteorological Centre, the state government should start preparations for more than normal rainfall in 2024...
26 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Melting Glacier in Uttarakhand
Why in News? Recently, a glacier slid down towards the Johar Valley along the strategically important Munsiyari–Milam road in Uttarakhand's...
25 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Why in News? According to the Uttarakhand forest department, 477 incidents of forest fires have been reported from the state so far in 2024 in which...
24 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Why in News? Recently, Chipko Movement which began in Uttarakhand, in early 1973, marks its 50th anniversary. Key Points Chipko Movement was a...
23 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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President on Uttarakhand Visit
Why in News? President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day tour of Uttarakhand. Key Points During her visit: The President will attend Ganga...
23 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand's Manaskhand Corridor Yatra
Why in News? Uttarakhand tourism department in collaboration with the Indian Railways will start the 'Manaskhand Corridor Yatra' to popularise the...
23 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand Begins Dehradun Airport's International Expansion
Why in News? In a significant effort to boost inbound tourism, the Uttarakhand government is working on transforming Dehradun into an international...
23 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand Records 55% Voter Turnout
Why in News? Uttarakhand recorded a voter turnout of around 55.01 % across the five Lok Sabha seats with a major dip of 6.3% votes (estimated) as...
22 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Sadbhavna Sammelan in Uttarakhand
Why in News? Recently, on the left bank of ‘Har Ki Paudi’ in Haridwar, Uttarakhand tourism minister organised a two-day ‘Sadbhavna...
22 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Preparation for Casualty-Free Lok Sabha Polls in Uttarakhand
Why in News? According to Uttarakhand's Additional Chief Electoral Officer, preparations are under way for the Lok Sabha elections. All five Lok...
19 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Rebuilding a Hydropower Project in Uttarakhand
Why in News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) has started the process of granting environmental clearance to rebuild a...
18 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Authorities to Suspend Cross-Border Transit
Why in News? Authorities plan to temporarily close the border between Uttarakhand State in India and Nepal's Sudurpaschim Province from the evening...
17 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Why in News? According to the Uttarakhand tourism department, the online registration for the 'Char Dham Yatra' has started on the tourism...
16 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
