News for '-uttarakhand'

Manushi Hots Up Dubai

Manushi Hots Up Dubai

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Alaya looks happy... Mahesh Babu chills with daughter... Neha enjoys sugarcane juice...

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Looking for fun things to do as family during this sunny season?

Uttarakhand polls: BJP's Bisht, Cong's Kapri emerge as giant-killers

Uttarakhand polls: BJP's Bisht, Cong's Kapri emerge as giant-killers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Before forcing arguably the tallest Congress leader from Uttarakhand to bite the dust in the polls to make his maiden entry into the state assembly, Bisht had only won a zila panchayat poll in 2019.

Ban on polygamy, child marriage: U'khand UCC draft

Ban on polygamy, child marriage: U'khand UCC draft

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Sources said the panel has also recommended that boys and girls will have equal inheritance rights, registration of marriages will be made mandatory and the marriageable age for girls would be increased so that they can become graduates before marriage.

228 kg gold for Kedarnath missing, says seer; show proof, says temple

228 kg gold for Kedarnath missing, says seer; show proof, says temple

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee on Wednesday dismissed Jyotirmath Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand's allegations that 228 kg gold bought for lining the Kedarnath temple's internal walls is missing, and asked him to approach authorities if he had any evidence.

Bill to ban polygamy in Assam in budget session of assembly: Himanta

Bill to ban polygamy in Assam in budget session of assembly: Himanta

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Sarma said his government was looking forward to the legislation on the Uniform Civil Code, which will be considered during a special four-day session of the Uttarakhand assembly that is starting from February 5.

BJP may pick new Uttarakhand CM if EC doesn't hold bypoll

BJP may pick new Uttarakhand CM if EC doesn't hold bypoll

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Uttarakhand is abuzz with speculation that the BJP could pick a new leader as CM, given the possibility that the Election Commission may not hold a by-poll enabling Rawat's election to the state assembly.

'41 WORKERS. 17 DAYS. THEY BELIEVED'

'41 WORKERS. 17 DAYS. THEY BELIEVED'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Indian cricket fraternity reacts to Silkyara tunnel rescue

Chardham yatra halted as rains lash Uttarakhand for 2nd day

Chardham yatra halted as rains lash Uttarakhand for 2nd day

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Incessant rains lashed Uttarakhand for the second consecutive day on Monday, prompting the authorities to advise Chardham pilgrims not to proceed to the Himalayan temples till the weather improves.

Enemy hand? Disasters in border states need detailed study, says Rajnath

Enemy hand? Disasters in border states need detailed study, says Rajnath

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Singh said the Modi government has changed the approach adopted by previous governments that the border areas are buffer zones between the plains and the potential adversary.

Uttarakhand: BJP devises multi-pronged strategy to beat anti-incumbency

Uttarakhand: BJP devises multi-pronged strategy to beat anti-incumbency

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

The BJP is beating the development drum this time more loudly to overcome many other hurdles besides anti-incumbency. While the party is claiming it is looking for a much bigger victory than in 2017, BJP observers are not too sure about it, reports Shishir Prashant.

Why the BJP brass chose inexperienced Dhami in Uttarakhand

Why the BJP brass chose inexperienced Dhami in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Governance strategies can take a back seat, but the last word hasn't been said on how the BJP leadership will address Dhami's lack of experience, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Ranji Round-up: UP hold nerves to pip Mumbai; Delhi register first win

Ranji Round-up: UP hold nerves to pip Mumbai; Delhi register first win

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The efforts of Aryan Juyal (76) and Karan Sharma (67) stood out as Uttar Pradesh held nerves to beat 41-times champions and hosts Mumbai by two wickets in a Ranji Trophy match on Monday.

'At Times, Life Has Better Plans For You'

'At Times, Life Has Better Plans For You'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

'You have to keep working hard.' 'The universe sees that in you and the higher power puts those opportunities in your way.'

Kumble says Jaffer 'right' in quitting Uttarakhand job

Kumble says Jaffer 'right' in quitting Uttarakhand job

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Spin legend Anil Kumble on Thursday extended support to his former India teammate Wasim Jaffer after the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU) alleged that he had tried to force religion-based selections as the state team's coach.

Uttarakhand Police troll Kohli; delete tweet after outrage

Uttarakhand Police troll Kohli; delete tweet after outrage

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The Uttarakhand Police mocked India captain Virat Kohli after he was dismissed for a duck in the first T20 International against England on Friday, by making a meme on social media to warn riders against rash driving.

Ex-bureaucrat who oversaw Article 370 abrogation picked as new EC

Ex-bureaucrat who oversaw Article 370 abrogation picked as new EC

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Addressing reporters at his residence soon after the meeting ended, Chowdhury said six names came up before the panel for the selection of the two ECs and the names of Sandhu and Kumar were finalised by a majority of members of the high-powered panel.

47 dead as heavy rains lash Uttarakhand; rescue ops on

47 dead as heavy rains lash Uttarakhand; rescue ops on

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish at the loss of lives in Uttarakhand and noted that rescue operations are underway to help the affected.

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Exploring the best of Indian roads.

'Shah Rukh Khan Started As A Villain'

'Shah Rukh Khan Started As A Villain'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'When I gave the audition and landed the role of the villain Fani, I felt this is the only character which will establish me as an actor in Indian cinema.'

Uttarakhand glacial burst brings back memories of 2013 deluge

Uttarakhand glacial burst brings back memories of 2013 deluge

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

The massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river triggered by a glacial burst in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday came as a grim reminder of the Kedarnath deluge of 2013 which led to widespread devastation in the ecologically fragile Himalayan region.

Licences of 14 Patanjali, Divya Pharma products suspended: U'khand to SC

Licences of 14 Patanjali, Divya Pharma products suspended: U'khand to SC

Rediff.com1 May 2024

In an affidavit filed in the top court, the SLA has given details of the steps taken by it against Patanjali and Divya Pharmacy.

Nepal's Rs 100 note to feature new map with disputed Indian territories

Nepal's Rs 100 note to feature new map with disputed Indian territories

Rediff.com4 May 2024

India maintains Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura belong to it.

Uttarakhand CM sparks new row with 'more kids, more ration' remark

Uttarakhand CM sparks new row with 'more kids, more ration' remark

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat on Sunday again created a controversy with his remark over the amount of ration distributed during the COVID-19 lockdown: A family with two children got less ration and they would have got more if they had 20 children.

Vijay Hazare: Delhi down Uttarakhand to reach quarter-finals

Vijay Hazare: Delhi down Uttarakhand to reach quarter-finals

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Delhi will meet Uttar Pradesh in their quarter-final on Monday.

NTA declares final NEET-UG results, toppers down to 17 from 61

NTA declares final NEET-UG results, toppers down to 17 from 61

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

"The re-revised score cards are live now," a senior NTA official said.

Uttarakhand glacial burst: Death toll rises to 72

Uttarakhand glacial burst: Death toll rises to 72

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Missing reports of 205 persons have been registered at Joshimath police station so far.

Can Bangladesh Become A Secular Nation?

Can Bangladesh Become A Secular Nation?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Pakistan wanted to be constitutionally communal, India wanted to be secular but is communalising itself. All three nations share a penal code, but they have amended their laws to enable the State to specifically target minorities, points out Aakar Patel.

BJP names Khattar, Gadkari, Piyush Goyal in 2nd list for LS polls

BJP names Khattar, Gadkari, Piyush Goyal in 2nd list for LS polls

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday named 72 more candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, including Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal and Anurag Singh Thakur, and former chief ministers Manohar Lal Khattar, Trivendra Singh Rawat and Basavaraj Bommai.

Patients shocked as police car drives through AIIMS waiting area

Patients shocked as police car drives through AIIMS waiting area

Rediff.com23 May 2024

A video of the incident, which took place on May 21, went viral on social media on Thursday.

Monsoon Will Be 'Above-Normal' This Year

Monsoon Will Be 'Above-Normal' This Year

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

It is in more than a decade that the IMD has predicted 'above-normal' rains in the country.

Kathua ambush: How troops forced terrorists to retreat

Kathua ambush: How troops forced terrorists to retreat

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Taken by surprise when heavily armed men ambushed their convoy but quickly gathering themselves, jawans of the 22 Garhwal regiment fired more than 5,100 rounds to protect their injured colleagues and forced the terrorists to retreat into Kathua's wooded hills, officials said.

How Much Do Indians Spend On Weddings?

How Much Do Indians Spend On Weddings?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

An average Indian couple spends around 2x on weddings versus education (pre-primary to graduation).

From Kerala to Uttarakhand, what's causing heavy rains across India

From Kerala to Uttarakhand, what's causing heavy rains across India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Climate experts also warn the intensity of rains in Kerala and Uttarakhand is "alarming" and must draw immediate attention towards "climate emergency".

PIX: Joy, hugs as 16-day underground nightmare ends

PIX: Joy, hugs as 16-day underground nightmare ends

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

It was a highly emotional moment, with those gathered outside shouting slogans and the workers themselves welcomed by everyone present, as these photographs show.

What Was President Murmu Praying For?

What Was President Murmu Praying For?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

On a three-day visit to Uttarakhand, President Droupadi Murmu worshipped at the Badrinath temple.

Pant to donate match fee for rescue work in Uttarakhand

Pant to donate match fee for rescue work in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

More than 150 labourers working in a power project are missing, officials said.

Public trust thrown in waste bin: SC on illegal construction in Corbett

Public trust thrown in waste bin: SC on illegal construction in Corbett

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The apex court directed the CBI, which is already probing the case, to file its status report in the matter within three months.

Hooch kills 34 in UP, Uttarakhand

Hooch kills 34 in UP, Uttarakhand

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

At least 40 others needed medical treatment.

How Modi Has Been Cut To Size

How Modi Has Been Cut To Size

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

In the event of the BJP's poor performance in the assembly polls this year and in early 2025, Modi's hold will get further weakened because he will no longer remain the invincible electoral persona tightly controlling the machine at his disposal, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.