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A 9-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl from Uttarakhand are now the youngest from the state to summit Mount Kilimanjaro.

Uttarakhand High Court grants protection to a couple registered as live-in partners under the state's UCC, following threats from their village.

The Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail project has a fixed deadline, with excavation of six remaining tunnels set to start next month, per an August 26 report.

UKSSSC has promised an exam calendar and new recruitment advertisements by August 31 after youth protests over delayed hiring.

IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rain across multiple states, including Uttarakhand, through August 31.

Police in Rudrapur raided the residence of MLA Rajkumar Thukral, following an FIR linked to a dispute at a meeting on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

A landslide combined with ground subsidence has damaged a road in Chamba, Tehri Garhwal district, according to an August 25 Tribune report.

Uttarakhand's cabinet has approved a 25-year power procurement agreement with Adani Power, alongside other policy decisions.

The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission has announced the exam date for Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) recruitment, covering 90 vacancies, according to an August 25 Adda247 report.

Uttarakhand's government has intensified enforcement against food adulteration and hoarding ahead of the festive season, according to an August 25 DD India report.

Authorities in Dehradun have outlined steps to curb air pollution, according to an August 25 Pioneer Edge report.

UKSSSC has released the exam date for the Livestock Extension Officer post on its official website.

Uttarakhand's government has simplified the registration and renewal process for tourism businesses, according to an August 25 Pioneer Edge report.

Uttarakhand's government has partnered with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to strengthen the state's specialty rice value chains, according to an August 25 Global Agriculture report.

A Common Facility Centre (CFC) in Sahaspur, Dehradun district, will provide employment opportunities to women, according to an August 25 Pioneer Edge report.

84 students have been suspended and 4 expelled in Dehradun following police reports, according to an August 25 Pioneer Edge report.

Homes in Bageshwar face a growing land subsidence threat linked to mining activity, a report says.

BSP has announced it will go solo in upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand, according to a Cityairnews report.

Uttarakhand's Chief Electoral Officer has deputed nine special observers amid a dispute over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

A PWD team was attacked while conducting an encroachment removal drive in Haridwar, with government records snatched.

Objections over the design of a bridge at Nainital's Kainchi Dham have reached the Prime Minister's Office, according to an August 24 Times of India report.

Repair work has begun on a damaged retaining wall near Paniwala Band on the Dehradun-Mussoorie road.

A new bypass is planned to decongest Dehradun and cut travel time on the Delhi-to-Mussoorie route, according to a Moneycontrol report.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that a man cannot deny maintenance to his step-son after knowingly marrying a woman who already had a child, according to a LawBeat report.

A student from Pithoragarh has turned a tourism-sector challenge into a startup, backed by Uttarakhand's entrepreneurship scheme, according to a Livemint report.

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has criticized officials for delays in the state's ropeway projects.

Police arrested a man in Pithoragarh accused of cheating people out of Rs 32 lakh by promising them jobs.

A former Uttarakhand Kranti Dal leader has been booked by police over a social media post concerning Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

More than 2.5 lakh students have submitted ideas as part of a state campaign soliciting input on Uttarakhand's future.

Students at Uttarakhand Ayurved University staged a protest by climbing a water tank, demanding release of pending exam results.

The state government plans to open marketing outlets for self-help groups in 13 villages, CM Dhami said.

The traditional Hilljatra festival was celebrated in an Uttarakhand village, according to a ThePrint report.

A District Magistrate in Uttarakhand has set up five task forces to strengthen civic monitoring, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

Uttarakhand's government is promoting a reverse migration initiative aimed at creating jobs in hill villages, CM Dhami said.

Police arrested 21 people in a drunk driving crackdown called 'Operation Night Strike'.

Uttarakhand's SETU Aayog will release a long-term vision document as part of the Viksit Uttarakhand-2047 initiative, according to Pioneer Edge.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said Uttarakhand has completed 34,000 recruitments without corruption following a crackdown on exam paper leaks, according to Business Today.

Rumors of a haunting caused chaos at a Nainital school on August 24, disrupting and ultimately leading to cancellation of an ongoing test, according to ThePrint and Daily Pioneer.

BD Pandey Hospital in Nainital will undergo a major facelift and expansion, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

A professor at GBPUAT, Pantnagar, has received the Krishi Samman Award, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

Monsoon rains caused the Tamasa River to swell near Dehradun's Tapkeshwar temple, felling trees and damaging parked vehicles.

Police stopped an ambulance for a routine check and found 90 kg of cannabis concealed inside, according to an India Today report.

A mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo in Maldevta, near Dehradun, have found success with a handmade Rakhi-making venture, according to a Garhwal Post report.

Police have arrested gang leader Jagga in Rishikesh on charges of extortion, blackmail, and intimidation.

CM Dhami has announced free travel for women on Uttarakhand Roadways buses on August 28 and 29, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan.

Uttarakhand has adopted a new method to grow barnyard millet, according to a Times of India report.

A New Indian Express report says Uttarakhand has recorded 2,046 attacks by big cats, linking the rise to shrinking wildlife habitats and growing human-wildlife conflict.

Uttarakhand's Special Task Force has arrested the alleged mastermind behind a fake drug racket, apprehended in Bijnor.

Uttarakhand is planning to develop prime government properties and tourist guest houses through a public-private partnership model, according to an Indianmasterminds report.

A Times of India report explains the eligibility criteria, benefits and application process for state disaster aid available to owners of damaged or destroyed houses in Uttarakhand.

Congress has demanded that the CBI provide a status update on its investigation into the murder of a receptionist in Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand held the Devbhoomi AI Summit 2026, described as part of the state's push to bring artificial intelligence technology closer to the public.

Uttarakhand has the highest number of EV charging stations among Himalayan states, at 221, according to a BioEnergy Times report.

Experts have flagged a shift in Uttarakhand's disaster patterns, warning of new risks, according to a Times of India report.

Potholes are plaguing Dehradun's roads as monsoon rain washes away recent repairs, according to a Times of India report.

Congress has demanded solutions to stray cattle menace and other civic issues, according to Pioneer Edge.

A report says unregistered homestays and B&Bs continue to operate across Uttarakhand without required licences.

Health authorities report a rise in fever and skin infection cases during the ongoing monsoon season, per Pioneer Edge.

IMD has forecast heavy rain across several Uttarakhand districts, including Dehradun and Nainital, over the next seven days.

A consumer forum in Uttarakhand has ordered a seller to pay Rs 10,520 in compensation for selling a seven-inch pizza advertised as ten-inch.

None of Haridwar's 130 liquor shops hold the mandatory FSSAI food safety licence, a Times of India report says.

Three skaters from Uttarakhand have been selected to represent India at an Asian skating tournament, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

A bench has reserved its verdict on the long-running dispute over relocating the Uttarakhand High Court, after a detailed hearing.

CM Dhami says the Udyamshala scheme has supported 13,000 entrepreneurs, 8,000 of them women, with a new marketing centre planned for Dehradun.

A firing incident tied to an old dispute left one person injured in Dehradun, per a Pioneer Edge report.

Chief Minister Dhami has named economist R P Mamgain to the state's policy think tank.

Farmers in Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar, staged a street protest demanding a waiver in electricity charges and a pension scheme.

Prof HBS Chauhan has been appointed Director of the Birla Campus of Garhwal University, according to a Garhwal Post report.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that an army officer's voluntary savings cannot be used to lower a maintenance claim, and increased the amount payable.

Uttarakhand has closed schools for four days following stray dog attacks, with online classes to continue, per an ETV Bharat report.

Uttarakhand has constructed over 14,000 km of rural roads under PMGSY in the last decade, with plans to connect more villages.

CM Dhami has approved Rs 32.49 crore for water, sewerage and infrastructure projects across Uttarakhand.

The Hazelnut Factory has launched THF Lakehouse in Nainital, marking its first entry into Uttarakhand's hospitality market.

Police have arrested four gang members accused of chain thefts at Bhagwat Katha religious gatherings.

Champawat district has received its first blood component separation unit, inaugurated by the Chief Minister, per an ANI report.

More than 18,000 bogus ration cards have been discovered in Uttarakhand, pointing to a major public food distribution scam.

A Miyawaki-style urban forest in Dehradun has recorded a 90% survival rate, presented as a potential green model for other hill states.

Concerns have been raised over the non-utilisation of Project Tiger conservation funds in Uttarakhand, according to an ETV Bharat report published August 20.

The Uttarakhand High Court has directed authorities to scrutinise a Tibetan man's pending citizenship application within six months.

A woman was murdered in Kashipur, Udham Singh Nagar district, after being called out at night on the promise of a modelling opportunity, according to a Bhaskar English report.

Railway staff in Haridwar prevented a 10-foot-long python from entering a Vande Bharat Express train, according to an ETV Bharat report.

IFS officer Dharam Singh Meena has led a science-based forest restoration effort credited with reviving the flow of Uttarakhand's Heval river, according to an Indianmasterminds report.

Uttarakhand plans to provide pucca homes to 15,000 families under PMAY-Urban by December, according to a Hindustan Times report.

A tiger killed a horse and dragged the carcass away in front of screaming tourists, according to an India Today report.

The Uttarakhand government has proposed steep deviation settlement charges for solar power projects, according to an August 20 Mercom India report.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that call detail records relevant to ensuring a fair trial cannot be withheld solely on privacy grounds.

IPL pacer Akash Madhwal and India Under-19 vice-captain Lakshya Raichandani will captain Mussoorie Thunder in the upcoming Dehradun T20 League.

Officials from India and Nepal have begun a Joint Working Group meeting on border security in Dehradun.

The Uttarakhand Board of School Education has released improvement exam scorecards for Class 10 and 12 students at ubse.uk.gov.in.

Sterling Holidays has added an 11th property in Uttarakhand, expanding its national wildlife resort portfolio to 13 properties, according to a Soul Of Hospitality report published August 19.

CS directs digitisation and 24/7 dialysis in state hospitals.

Flights at Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport were delayed on August 19 due to severe weather conditions.

State government approves 4,000 acres of land for MSME development, aiming to create 1 lakh jobs.

Seven specialist doctor posts are still vacant at Dehradun's district hospital, affecting patient care.

Uttarakhand Roadways Corporation employees say they have not been paid on time and are threatening to launch an agitation, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

Srinagar's mayor, her husband, and ten municipal councillors have joined the BJP, according to an ETV Bharat report.

An investment scam worth Rs 12 crore has defrauded about 160 people, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

Wives of deceased Uttarakhand Forest Corporation employees are demanding dependent quota jobs, according to an ETV Bharat report.

The Uttarakhand High Court has rejected bail pleas filed by three convicts in the Ankita Bhandari murder case, according to an ETV Bharat report.

More than 35,000 students across Uttarakhand have uploaded essays on the theme 'Mere Sapnon Ka Uttarakhand' (My Dream Uttarakhand), according to a Garhwal Post report.

A man in an Uttarakhand village carried his fever-stricken wife on his shoulders for seven kilometers to reach a hospital, as the village remains without road access, according to an ETV Bharat report.

Vice President is scheduled to visit Uttarakhand on Wednesday and Thursday, according to a ThePrint report.

A group of teachers escaped on foot after an elephant herd attacked the vehicle they were travelling in, according to an India Today report.

The Uttarakhand High Court has quashed an FIR under the POCSO Act, ruling that child protection legislation should not be used to criminalise adolescent relationships.

Four leaders from Uttarakhand have been given key posts in the BJP's newly revamped national organisational team.

A medical university has suspended 200 recruits and repatriated doctors amid a dispute over appointments, according to a Tribune report.

Police in Kotdwar arrested a man accused of raping his daughters, according to a ThePrint report.

Communities in Uttarakhand celebrate a traditional Butter Festival, playing Holi-like games with butter, according to a Firstpost report published August 17.

A job scam worth Rs 32 lakh in Dehradun originated through marriage negotiations, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

A professor from Uttarakhand's College of Forestry has been included in an IUCN team studying bears, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

The head of a hotel association has raised alarm over decaying conditions on Mall Road, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

Two officers in Haridwar were caught red-handed accepting bribes, according to a ThePrint report published August 18.

Uttarakhand will organise Khel Mahakumbh 2026, structured across four levels, according to a Livemint report published August 18.

SBI's 2026 clerk recruitment drive has zero vacancies listed for Uttarakhand, along with Bihar, Kerala, Punjab and Haryana, according to a Bankersadda report published August 18.

Garhwal region has gained greater representation in BJP's organizational structure in Uttarakhand, according to a New Indian Express report.

A tunnel accident in Chamoli has left three workers feared trapped after 16 others were rescued, according to a single early report.

SDRF rescued six students stranded during a trek and handed them over to district police, per an early report.

Reports indicate district-wise decisions on whether schools will be open or closed on August 17 amid an ongoing rain alert in Uttarakhand.

The BJP is closely tracking 23 Uttarakhand assembly seats it lost in the 2022 election, according to an Indian Express report.

Uttarakhand is among states testing a new deposit return model for packaging waste, according to a single report.

Nainital Bank has released a notification for 41 Specialist Officer posts, with online applications now open.

Social activists have objected to the destruction of an elephant habitat in Uttarakhand.

Contractors working on the Jal Jeevan Mission in Uttarakhand have threatened a state-wide agitation over unpaid dues, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

Residents of a Doon locality say poor roads and uncollected garbage are troubling the area, according to a Times of India report.

Large numbers of devotees have gathered for the annual fair at Bhadraj temple near Mussoorie.

A 'purification' ritual performed at the venue of a Congress rally addressed by Mallikarjun Kharge has triggered accusations of caste bias in Uttarakhand.

Fame India magazine has included three Uttarakhand SSPs in its list of India's top 100 police chiefs, according to a New Indian Express report.

The Allahabad High Court has acquitted an Uttarakhand doctor who had been sentenced to life imprisonment in a POCSO case filed by his estranged wife.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved funding for religious and safety infrastructure projects spanning locations from Khatima to Yamunotri, according to a single report.

A gas distribution vehicle has been seized in Dehradun for illegal LPG transfer, according to a local report.

LPG consumers have been given extra time to complete e-KYC verification, according to a local report.

Over 50 lakh people have registered for this season's Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, according to a report.

Yogendra Rawat has been named a member of the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission.

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has sanctioned Rs 297.37 crore for road strengthening works in Uttarakhand, according to a Garhwal Post report.

Doon University in Dehradun has new facilities worth Rs 28.59 crore, with additional student initiatives announced, according to a Garhwal Post report.

A BJP leader has raised concerns over delays in the recruitment exam for Polytechnic Lecturer posts in Uttarakhand.

Round 1 seat allotment result for Uttarakhand's ANM GNM Counselling 2026 has been released.

Dehradun authorities plan to install high-tech cameras to monitor disaster-prone areas, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

A rain alert has raised questions over whether schools will stay open across Uttarakhand on August 12.

A group identified as NEM met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seeking his intervention on a recruitment matter in Uttarakhand, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

ITBP is hosting the 25th All India Water Sports Cluster event in Uttarakhand today.

A man has been acquitted after spending 13 years in jail on charges of murdering a 7-year-old and a related POCSO case, according to a Times of India report.

Activists who campaigned for Uttarakhand statehood say the state's promised 10 percent horizontal reservation for original residents is not being properly implemented.

Authorities are finalising new projects for the 2027 Haridwar Kumbh within the coming week, according to an ETV Bharat report.

The Uttarakhand High Court has stayed fresh recruitment of resource persons in the Chakrata area.

Uttarakhand government will provide free online coaching for UPSC, SSC and banking exam aspirants.

More than 3 lakh women in Uttarakhand have now been certified as Lakhpati Didis, earning over Rs 1 lakh annually through self-help groups.

A Uttarakhand taekwondo player told CM Pushkar Singh Dhami she could not afford to attend an international competition, according to ThePrint.

A court has found sufficient grounds to frame charges against three accused in the UKSSSC paper leak case, according to a Times of India report.

Uttarakhand State Sports University has received 260 applications so far for its 2026-27 session, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

The Centre told Uttarakhand MP Mahendra Bhatt that Rs 843 crore has been disbursed to ex-servicemen and their dependants in the state, according to a Garhwal Post report.

The Uttarakhand High Court criticized the state health secretary over doctor transfer practices and sought a plan to fix health facilities, according to a Times of India report.

Farmers in Uttarakhand's border areas supplied over 43,000 kg of produce worth Rs 22.7 lakh to 12 ITBP posts, according to a Times of India report.

The Uttarakhand government has approved relocating the state High Court from Nainital to Haldwani, according to a Times of India report.

Food safety teams conducted inspections of hotels in Dehradun and Tehri, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

A new study highlights that disaster-affected communities in the Himalayan region, including Uttarakhand, feel unheard amid recurring risk, according to a Times of India report.

Women trainers in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district are protesting after going unpaid for five months, according to a Times of India report.

Authorities have ordered strict action to improve road safety in Dehradun, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

Uttarakhand is weighing a policy shift emphasizing preventive dairy safety measures, according to a report.

Activists undertook a mundan protest and march from Dehradun to Gairsain demanding Gairsain be made the full state capital.

Uttarakhand's luxury hotels are under scrutiny following complaints, per a single report.

The Uttarakhand government plans to launch an AI-based system to curb tax evasion across GST, transport and forest department revenue collection within four to five months, according to a Bhaskar English report published August 11.

Ravi Tamta, an innovator from Almora, has developed and test-flown a prototype single-seat electric personal flying vehicle called HAPIDA SKYNeX under his startup Hapida Sky Private Limited.

Heavy snowfall has covered Badrinath Dham in Chamoli district, according to a Doordarshan News report.

A D.Pharma student has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering a classmate at the gate of a Dehradun college.

UTAA has called a melava (gathering) for August 13 to press for Scheduled Tribe reservation, clarifying it is not a protest, according to a Prudent Media report.

Uttarakhand plans to raise 800 hectares of CAMPA compensatory afforestation plantations in 2026-27, confirmed by a state Minister of State, according to a The News Mill report published August 10.

Cricketer Rishabh Pant asked CM Dhami for land in Uttarakhand, and Dhami promised support.

State government has directed officials to promote improved sugarcane varieties and modern farming techniques, according to a ChiniMandi report published August 10.

Gurudwara trust announces the annual Hemkund Sahib pilgrimage will end on October 10, 2026.

BJP has announced a new state executive committee for Uttarakhand, inducting ex-servicemen, as the party prepares for the 2027 assembly elections.

A centuries-old victory ritual has been revived in a Himalayan border village in Uttarakhand after a 12-year gap, according to a New Indian Express report.

CM honours 13 women with the Tilu Rauteli award as the state raises the prize money to Rs 75,000.

Free parking for two-wheelers has been arranged for Kanwar Yatra pilgrims in Haridwar.

Handmade Tiranga flags produced by women's self-help groups are gaining popularity, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

The Chief Medical Officer has directed hospitals to take precautions against waterborne diseases amid the monsoon season.

The Uttarakhand High Court has validated Mussoorie Municipality's vending system for street vendors, according to a single report.

Uttarakhand Police have arrested a security guard in a case involving missing donation offerings at Badrinath Temple.

Heavy rains have triggered landslides in Uttarakhand, with a boulder crashing into a government residential unit.

A court has sentenced an engineering lecturer, his brother, and mother to life imprisonment for killing the lecturer's wife's brother, according to a Times of India report.

Doon University in Dehradun has announced a collaboration with IIT Madras to offer 'AI-for-All' courses, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences in Jolly Grant, near Dehradun, has performed 100 kidney transplants, according to a Pioneer Edge report published August 8.

Ashish Yadav, an athlete with Uttarakhand ties, won a silver medal at the World U20 Athletics Championships, with CM Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulating him, according to a Tribune report published August 8.

Police seized a Hero Splendor motorcycle modified with more than 100 horns from a kanwariya during the Kanwar Yatra, according to a Cartoq report.

Auto components maker Neetu Yoshi has started a new plant in Haridwar, doubling its production capacity, according to a report.

Cricketer Rishabh Pant has publicly asked Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami for assistance with land acquisition, in a viral late-night social media post.

All schools in Dehradun will remain closed today as authorities respond to a heavy rainfall warning.

Uttarakhand has banned the sale of fake milk products and analogue paneer, according to a Pioneer Edge report published August 7.

Uttarkashi's DM says Section 144 will continue in Purola, with security forces deployed in the area.

Registration for Uttarakhand's GNM 2026 counselling has opened, with choice filling to follow.

Uttarakhand HC orders state to act within four weeks on declining govt school enrolment.

Authorities fast-track parking projects at Karnaprayag and Simli amid Char Dham traffic concerns.

Renu Dhariyal of Uttarakhand has been recognized by Guinness World Records for hair measuring nearly nine feet.

Uttarakhand will carry out population census enumeration in its snow-bound regions during September, per an ETV Bharat report.

Uttarakhand High Court rules that absence of proof that rituals were performed in a second marriage is not grounds to quash a bigamy case.

The Railway Ministry has approved a regular halt at Banbasa station for the Achhnera-Tanakpur Express, according to a livemint.com report.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that consent obtained through threat amounts to rape, and can be termed a 'syndicate crime of sexual exploitation.'

The Ganga at Rishikesh in Dehradun district is flowing above normal flood levels as of 9 am today, per an NDMA alert.

The MD of Uttarakhand's State Cooperative Bank says Rs 7 crore remains outstanding in a loan fraud case, per an Indian Cooperative report.

A study of ancient DNA from lake sediments in Uttarakhand indicates humans reached the Himalayas earlier than previously recorded.

Uttarakhand plans to set up a geological observatory in Joshimath to track seismic activity and land subsidence, a town that saw a major subsidence crisis in 2023.

Work to relocate utilities has started as part of a Rs 33-crore junction upgrade project in Dehradun.

Uttarakhand has asked the Centre to approve a Rs 15-crore project to develop twin trekking routes.

Uttarakhand government says it will fill nearly 4,000 vacancies by the end of the year to address unemployment.

A state leader identified as Bhatt has said a proposed FCRA Bill is meant to curb religious conversion activity in Uttarakhand.

A district hospital has ordered medicines to be segregated three months ahead of their expiry date to prevent expired drugs reaching patients.

Police have directed Kanwad Yatra pilgrims to stick to designated routes.

Fraudsters posing as NIA and ATS officers digitally 'arrested' an elderly man in Uttarakhand and swindled him of Rs 13 lakh, according to an ETV Bharat report.

Researchers are using aquatic insects as bioindicators to assess the ecological health of the Rawasan stream in Uttarakhand, according to an India Water Portal report.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that proof of a saptapadi ceremony is not required at the cognizance stage in a bigamy complaint, according to LiveLaw.

A constable posted in Pithoragarh has been removed from service after joining a political protest at Jantar Mantar, Delhi.

A demand has been raised for direct train services connecting Udaipur and Haridwar, according to a Times of India report.

The Election Commission has removed 17 unrecognised political parties from its registered list in Uttarakhand.

The Uttarakhand High Court has questioned why traffic restrictions at Haldwani's Mukhani Crossing have not been eased, according to a Times of India report published August 5.

Uttarakhand will install three new Doppler radars to boost its weather monitoring network, according to a Times of India report.

Uttarakhand and Nepal will work together on Sanskrit research, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route through Uttarakhand has been upgraded to allow vehicle-based travel, according to a thenewsmill.com report.

Sanitation workers in Uttarakhand have threatened a hunger strike starting August 7 if talks with authorities fail, according to a report published August 5.

Notices have gone out to 20 homestays operating without registration, per a single report.

A new production house, KEMSOR Studios, has launched in Dehradun, with its debut Hindi feature film scheduled to begin filming in December 2026.

The Kedarnath trekking route has reopened for pilgrims, according to a thenewsmill.com report published August 5.

ITDA says malware detected on state government servers did not result in a data breach.

A video allegedly showing an Uttarakhand BJP MLA making threats has drawn criticism online, according to a single report.

Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has been named Uttarakhand's highest taxpayer, according to a Sportscape Magazine report published August 5.

CM Dhami says more than one crore Kanwariyas have taken part in this year's Yatra in Haridwar.

The Election Commission of India has barred 17 registered but inactive political parties in Uttarakhand from contesting future elections.

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has distributed aid to 4,632 beneficiaries as part of a state welfare fortnight, per a single report.

The CBI has filed charges against 18 people accused in the Uttarakhand LUCC chit fund scam.

Nainital forest officials seized 203 sal logs in an anti-timber-smuggling operation, according to a Times of India report.

Uttarakhand's Malta orange, grown widely in the hills, is being positioned for entry into the premium organic market, according to a New Indian Express report.

Dehradun's municipal corporation has made user charge payouts to 47 self-help groups.

DAV PG College in Dehradun expects vacant seats across its undergraduate courses this admission cycle.

A patient's complaint about an expired injection at a district hospital has prompted a response from the Chief Medical Officer.

State officials say 34 new District Cooperative Bank branches will open across Uttarakhand.

Senior Congress leader Harish Rawat missed party meetings in Dehradun for health reasons, according to a report.

Police in Champawat district arrested two people found with hashish, according to a Pioneer Edge report published August 4.

Uttarakhand is seeing increased pilgrim visits to sites beyond the traditional Char Dham circuit, as the state promotes wider spiritual tourism.

The Census 2027 process has begun in Uttarakhand, with a self-enumeration facility now available for residents, according to a newsonair.gov.in report.

THDC India has floated a tender worth Rs 47.34 lakh for civil works at the Tehri hydroelectric project.

An Uttarakhand girl, Pavani Chhabra, has won the Miss Teen Tourism Globe 2026 title, according to a Garhwal Post report.

A giant 251-foot Tricolour-themed kanwar has become a major attraction during the Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar.

A Kanwariya has reportedly been swept away in the Ganga at Haridwar as landslides also shut the Kedarnath trek route, according to a Bhaskar English report published July 30.

Fruit growers in Bageshwar district are reporting distress prices for their produce, leading to financial losses.

A cyberattack struck 10 Uttarakhand government websites, including the CM's Relief Fund portal. ITDA restored services within hours.

Nainital's Mall Road has been declared a no-honking zone, with fines for violators.

A landslide has struck a bypass tunnel near Rudraprayag as heavy rain continues to batter Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand will pay attendants of pregnant women staying at birth waiting homes Rs 300 per day, under a new policy.

A video from Nainital shows men beaten and paraded with blackened faces after harassment allegations, according to a Times of India report.

The Nanda Ki Chowki Bridge has reopened after a closure, though a report says questions about its condition remain.

The Enforcement Directorate has attached property worth Rs 63.3 lakh linked to the UKSSSC recruitment exam paper leak case.

BRO has reopened the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route after a landslide blocked it.

The Gangotri National Highway has reopened after being blocked by a landslide, according to a report published August 1.

Tehsil officials in Sitarganj held a protest sit-in against the arrest of employees, per a single report.

Dehradun's District Magistrate has warned government departments over poor revenue collection.

Uttarakhand Roadways has reduced fares effective today, offering savings of Rs 40 on a Rs 200 ticket and a 15% discount for group travel.

Doctors who received fee concessions for medical education in Uttarakhand are avoiding mandatory postings in hill districts after graduating, according to a new report.

The Uttarakhand Assembly convened a special session to discuss the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, the women's reservation law.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says the Centre will consider extending the Dehradun-Kota Nanda Devi Express service to Mumbai.

Disaster preparedness mock drills conducted at eight sites in the Gangotri and Yamunotri belt.

Doon University has signed a collaboration with IIT Madras to offer 'AI-for-All' courses to students.

Juna Akhara announces its ritual calendar for the 2027 Kumbh Mela in Haridwar.

Authorities have sounded a high alert after the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers crossed warning levels amid Uttarakhand's ongoing monsoon spell.

Uttarakhand election officials have received new EVMs from Bihar and started poll preparations, according to a single report.

An additional Rs 3 lakh ex-gratia has been announced for families of accident victims in Tehri Garhwal.

The southwest monsoon has advanced to cover all parts of Uttarakhand, according to a weather report.

Villagers in Swala have banned outsiders from entering without panchayat permission, reacting to YouTube videos branding the village haunted.

The Valley of Flowers, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Chamoli district, has reopened for trekking this season, according to an Economic Times report.

The Ganga has risen sharply in Rishikesh amid heavy rain, prompting SDRF to alert people away from the ghats.

Meta has told the Uttarakhand High Court that it takes immediate action on users' complaints, according to a ThePrint report.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved Rs 14 crore for a mix of road, temple beautification, irrigation and disaster relief projects across Uttarakhand.

VMSBUTU has signed an MoU with NIELIT to boost digital skilling among students.

IMD has included Uttarakhand among states under a heavy rain alert today, per an ET Now report.

State forest authorities have ordered the shooting of 13 leopards and three bears as human-wildlife conflict rises across the state.

The Uttarakhand High Court has directed judicial officers to submit health reports, according to a single report published July 30.

State-run ITI Limited has invited expressions of interest for a 5 MW solar power plant with battery energy storage at GB Pant University in Uttarakhand.

The Uttarakhand High Court has quashed a GST registration cancellation, ruling that filing NIL returns does not amount to a statutory offence.

Monsoon damage to foot trails has cut off access to remote villages in Bageshwar district.

Tribal couples in Uttarakhand cannot obtain marriage certificates because tribal communities are exempted from the state's Uniform Civil Code.

A new report finds foreign tourist visits to Uttarakhand have surged 17-fold since 2021, though the underlying data and methodology are not yet confirmed.

Uttarakhand has received Rs 288 crore in aid from the National Cooperative Development Corporation, topping other states, according to a single report.

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission has rejected a plea by UJVN Limited to review tariffs for its battery energy storage project, while clarifying exemption rules for viability-gap-funded projects.

The Uttarakhand High Court has quashed a rape case, ruling that a consensual relationship formed via Tinder that did not lead to marriage does not attract Section 376 IPC.

The Uttarakhand High Court has opened recruitment for Law Researcher positions, according to a Live Law report.

A daughter has made a public appeal seeking help to bring her father, an Uttarakhand resident, back from Saudi Arabia.

A direct train between Prayagraj and Kathgodam may soon be introduced, according to a Business Today report published July 29, potentially easing travel for Uttarakhand-bound tourists.

The state government has distributed subsidies to expand clean mobility under its transport policy.

The Uttarakhand High Court has quashed an FIR filed 11 years ago against a man who married a woman against her father's wishes.

Delhi High Court has temporarily barred a Uttarakhand university from using the 'Maharaja Agrasen' name, pending further proceedings.

The Uttarakhand High Court has upheld the recovery of excess pension paid to a retiree because of an administrative error, according to a Law Trend report published July 28.

Uttarakhand's Disaster Management Secretary has ordered authorities to clear and reopen blocked roads as soon as possible amid monsoon disruptions.

A report finds that years of neglected roads and unresolved landslide debris are cutting off access for several villages in Bageshwar district.

Uttarakhand government plans literary villages and expanded support for writers and cultural preservation.

Snakebite cases in Dehradun have risen fivefold, linked to increased reptile movement ahead of winter dormancy.

A NITI Aayog report has ranked Uttarakhand at the top with a score of 47.5, per a Business Guardian report.

Authorities will conduct a monsoon disaster preparedness mock drill at seven locations across Uttarakhand today.

Dehradun police are preparing a GIS-based mapping effort to target identified drug hotspots in the city.

Authorities have banned two-wheeler traffic on Rishikesh's Ram Jhula Bridge after one of its supporting wires broke.

The Uttarakhand High Court has held that framing policy is the executive's domain, not the judiciary's, in an observation reported July 25.

UTU cancelled two exams after a professor allegedly leaked the paper on WhatsApp, affecting thousands of students.

Garhwal University has approached the Uttarakhand Chief Minister seeking a waiver of a Rs 9.9 crore mining penalty imposed on it.

Nepal will retain a map depicting Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura — areas India claims as part of Uttarakhand — on its one-rupee coin.

A youth from Uttarakhand has walked over 18,000 km across India in 806 days to explore the country's culture and heritage.

Uttarakhand Gramin Bank has released a recruitment notification for 323 posts, according to a Bankersadda report published July 24.

A constable announced his resignation from a protest stage at Jantar Mantar; Uttarakhand Police say he was already under suspension.

Ramnagar Hospital's services are deteriorating due to a shortage of doctors, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

LaRiSa Hotels & Resorts has signed two property management agreements in Uttarakhand, according to a BW Hotelier report.

A factory manufacturing counterfeit medicines of major pharmaceutical brands has been busted in Uttarakhand.

The National Mission for Clean Ganga has told the NGT that no untreated sewage flows into the Ganga at Haridwar, according to an ETV Bharat report published July 24.

Uttarakhand's GST Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling has held that healthcare services cannot be taxed simply because government funds are routed through a public sector undertaking.

Wellness company Atmantan has signed a Rs 125 crore MoU with the Uttarakhand government to replicate its wellness model in the state.

Prof Ambrish Mahajan has been appointed Vice Chancellor of Sridev Suman Uttarakhand University, according to a Garhwal Post report published July 23.

A family from Uttarakhand has appealed to the government for the safe return of two brothers reportedly held captive in Russia.

A remark by Uttarakhand's Sports Minister describing state sports facilities as 'world-class' is facing scrutiny in connection with conditions faced by para athletes.

Police seized 500 kg of illegal meat and arrested one person, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

A stray dog named Thenga, trained as a working dog by Uttarakhand Police, has become a symbol behind a broader shift toward Indian breeds in police canine units, according to a Better India report.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that banks cannot freeze a customer's account solely because another bank sent a communication, according to a Live Law report.

Reports point to possible school closures on July 22 amid an IMD severe red and orange alert, though official confirmation from district authorities is still pending.

Uttarakhand has partnered with Shine AVI to advance an inclusive education initiative under Mission 2030, according to a single report.

The Uttarakhand government has announced plans to set up a Sanskrit Commission.

CM Dhami has approved development schemes worth Rs 1,344 crore for statewide use, according to a single report.

CM Dhami has announced a 70-80% subsidy under a new Apple Mission to boost horticulture and apple cultivation in the state.

A local leader identified as Jugran has renewed a demand for a safety audit of an unspecified ropeway project.

Mahajan has been appointed as the new vice-chancellor of Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University.

Exploration work has started for a geothermal project at Tapovan in Chamoli district.

Punjab National Bank has extended central government-level salary benefits to Uttarakhand state government employees.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that arbitrators must consider three-year sale deeds when fixing land value under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act.

A school principal has been arrested on allegations of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy.

The Uttarakhand government has paused the felling of more than 3,300 trees, according to an India Today report published July 20.

Restrictions on construction within the freeze zone of the Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail project are being reviewed.

The state has launched a new inclusive education mission targeting outcomes by 2030.

Uttarakhand has achieved 71 of 202 targets set under the National Education Policy 2020, according to a report.

GBPUAT Pantnagar has begun a four-day online counselling session for admissions, according to a Pioneer Edge report published July 21.

Uttarakhand is set to begin a statewide door-to-door outreach drive called 'Har Dwar, Dastak' ahead of the 2027 Census.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that a Tinder relationship turning sour does not by itself amount to rape on a false promise of marriage.

Uttarakhand exports its first shipment of frozen french fries to Iraq, opening a new international market.

The Mussoorie SDM has shut the Dehradun–Mussoorie road to all traffic until further orders after heavy rain damaged the route at Pani Wala Band.

A report describes a proposed 900-metre tunnel intended to link the Badrinath and Kedarnath highways, which could alter the Char Dham Yatra route.

CM Dhami has approved Rs 51 crore for helipad expansion and related infrastructure development in Uttarakhand.

Tulas University in Uttarakhand has received state private university status, with plans for AI-integrated higher education.

A new express train service between Ramnagar and Dehradun has begun, aimed at improving rail connectivity in the state.

The state government has asked universities in Uttarakhand to prioritize improving their National Institutional Ranking Framework rankings.

Research finds each 1°C temperature rise corresponds to 112 more forest fires, per a new report.

The High Court has rejected an appeal for relief from convicts sentenced in a Rishikesh resort murder case.

The High Court has asked authorities to submit affidavits on how biomedical waste is disposed of in Pithoragarh.

A forest worker in Corbett National Park was attacked by a tiger and rescued by colleagues, according to a Pioneer Edge report published July 20.

The Centre has told Parliament that no Detailed Project Report has been submitted for a metro rail extension up to Rishikesh, leaving the project's timeline unclear.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ordered the transfer of corruption trials against a former Jim Corbett National Park director and senior forest officials, according to a Live Law report.

The Uttarakhand High Court has quashed a misbranding case against Nestlé over Maggi noodles, citing flaws in the food analyst's report.

Police seized 608 banned drug capsules in Dehradun and arrested one person, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

A new state system aims to track pilgrim health in real time during the Char Dham Yatra.

Frequent landslides and floods are prompting renewed interest in Uttarakhand's historic Chipko tree-protection movement.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that subsequent developments cannot be used to sidestep writ court orders in contempt proceedings.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that a minor typographical error in a GST e-way bill does not justify a Section 129 penalty.

Uttarakhand plans to develop eight eco-tourism sites modeled on the Jabarkhet Nature Reserve, according to a Times of India report.

The state government has launched an initiative called Inclusive Education Mission 2030, according to a report by The Daily Guardian.

The Uttarakhand High Court has quashed a fire NOC order tied to a Dehradun housing project and ordered a fresh review.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that pre-cognizance notices issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act cannot be challenged as summoning orders.

The Uttarakhand Congress has begun a public outreach campaign aimed at the 2027 assembly elections.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that privacy concerns alone cannot justify denying a plea to access call records in rape cases.

A mob assaulted a Muslim man in Uttarakhand after he visited a Hindu woman friend.

ITC Hotels has signed an agreement for a 117-key Welcomhotel property in Dehradun, expanding its Uttarakhand portfolio.

Exploration work has started for a geothermal energy project at Tapovan in Chamoli district.

Police in Kedarnath have launched 'Operation Kalnemi,' penalizing visitors without Aadhaar cards or those who fail identity verification.

A ₹107 crore redevelopment project for Sharda Ghat in Champawat district has been initiated.

Uttarakhand has registered 4,500 homestays under a state policy aimed at boosting rural tourism income.

A new direct rail link between Ramnagar and Dehradun has been reported, aimed at boosting tourism access.

A bridge under construction in Rudraprayag district, intended to reduce traffic congestion on the Char Dham route, is nearing completion.

Uttarakhand residents have begun a relay strike to protest the felling of trees for a highway project.

Teachers have protested a mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test requirement, submitting a memorandum addressed to the Prime Minister through the Haridwar Additional District Magistrate.

Muslim residents in Dehradun have protested a police drive removing loudspeakers from religious places, alleging selective enforcement.

A Dehradun court has refused bail to the husband of Radha Gayatri.

A student identified as Aadi Jain has topped Uttarakhand in the NEET 2026 medical entrance exam, according to a Garhwal Post report.

A 98-year-old woman has completed her tenth pilgrimage to Sri Hemkund Sahib, inspiring devotees, according to a PTC News report.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that the smell of alcohol alone, without scientific evidence, is insufficient to establish drunk driving, according to a Cartoq report.

Authorities have destroyed liquor seized over a six-year period, following court permission, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

A former postmaster has been sentenced to three years in jail for siphoning off Rs 36 lakh from depositors, according to a Times of India report.

The Centre has sanctioned ₹451.63 crore in special assistance to Uttarakhand for infrastructure development projects, according to an Indian Masterminds report published July 17.

CBI has attached 23 properties worth ₹25 crore in a chit fund scam investigation in Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand has topped the NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index among Himalayan and North-Eastern states, CM Dhami said.

A Deccan Herald feature profiles Joy Hukil, described as a leopard shooter in Uttarakhand, who has reportedly crossed a 50-kill milestone.

Chief Minister Dhami has said a master plan for Jageshwar aims to boost religious tourism and the local economy.

A forest officer who had raised alarm over illegal mining has been arrested on charges of rape and assault, according to a Times of India report.

Authorities in Dehradun are planning a 'Pink Park' for women's safety after the earlier 'Pink Booth' initiative failed, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

SDC Foundation and Ramboll have launched Project PAHAL 2.0, aimed at strengthening climate education, according to a Garhwal Post report.

UKMSSB has released the admit card for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Exam 2026, per a PW report.

Approval has been granted for construction of an indoor stadium in the Bhabar region, Assembly Speaker Bhushan says.

Uttarakhand's Cooperative Federation has entered the packaged drinking water business with a new brand, Himala Jal.

The redeveloped Harrawala railway station in Dehradun has been inaugurated as part of the Centre's Amrit Bharat Station scheme.

Seven girls from Guru Nanak School have been selected for the Regional CISCE Throwball Team.

A truck fell into a gorge in Rudraprayag district, killing two people; SDRF and NDRF teams recovered the bodies.

Nainital authorities have paused a newly imposed ₹100 entry fee for two-wheelers following public backlash.

Experts have discussed plans for an Uttarakhand Sanskrit Commission, according to a single report.

The Supreme Court has approved relocating the Uttarakhand High Court from Nainital to Haldwani, setting aside an earlier direction requiring a public referendum on the move.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is promoting a 'Wed in Uttarakhand' initiative aimed at establishing the state as a global wedding destination.

RTI data reveals Uttarakhand has diverted over 46,000 hectares of forest land for non-forest use since 2000, raising fresh scrutiny amid Harela tree-planting celebrations.

Leave taken by specialist doctors has disrupted healthcare services at a district hospital, according to an initial report.

Uttarakhand Public Service Commission has begun accepting online applications for Tax and Revenue Inspector posts for 2026.

Uttarakhand authorities will deploy cyber commandos to monitor social media during the upcoming Kanwad Yatra, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

State plans an aviation academy in Udham Singh Nagar, according to a single report.

Maintenance at a Government Doon Medical College hospital is under scrutiny after a matron was stuck in a lift.

HNB Garhwal University has released results for its University Entrance Test.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that mere refusal to marry does not amount to abetment of suicide, criticizing casual use of IPC Section 306 by police.

An intervention by District Magistrate Ashish Chauhan has transformed the life of a specially-abled resident, Sunil Chandra, according to a Garhwal Post report published July 15.

Kedarnath has drawn over 14 lakh pilgrims this yatra season while Badrinath sees around 6,000 daily visitors, even as heavy monsoon rainfall continues to disrupt yatra routes.

The GSTAT Dehradun Bench has started functioning from its permanent premises, giving Uttarakhand businesses a dedicated forum for GST appeals.

The Uttarakhand High Court has quashed a District Magistrate's order directing issuance of a fire No Objection Certificate, according to a Live Law report published July 15.

A central scheme will provide skill development training to 465 Dalit youth in the Dehradun area.

Political parties have staged a protest in Uttarakhand demanding a Rs 4,600 grade pay for police constables, according to a Garhwal Post report.

A standoff at Nagrasu Gurdwara has ended peacefully, according to a The News Mill report.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ordered the urgent release of retiral dues owed to employees of the state's Peyjal Nigam, which had cited a fund crunch for the delay.

A new program called BHULI aims to boost women entrepreneurship in rural Uttarakhand, per Pioneer Edge.

The state Health Department has altered 67 doctor transfer orders, per Pioneer Edge.

Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences and THDCIL have launched a weekly specialist medical camp.

A planned Namo Bharat rapid rail corridor connecting Meerut, Haridwar and Rishikesh is set to link with the Delhi-NCR rapid rail network, according to a Moneycontrol report.

Thai hospitality group Dusit International has signed a new Dusit Princess branded hotel in Rishikesh, expanding its presence in Uttarakhand.

A report says CM Pushkar Singh Dhami is aiming for a third consecutive term ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections.

Uttarakhand has received a special assistance loan of Rs 451.63 crore, according to a report.

Uttarakhand is positioned to become a major hub for rudraksha cultivation, according to a Garhwal Post report.

A suspended staffer has moved the Uttarakhand High Court to challenge the FIR against him in the Badrinath donation theft case, according to an ETV Bharat report published July 10.

Uttarakhand's Chief Secretary has directed officials to present a draft trekking policy for cabinet consideration by August, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

Tila Sen, a resident of Khatima, was given a rousing reception at home after summiting Mount Everest, according to an ETV Bharat report.

Uttarakhand is set to establish a State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

A profile details Uttarakhand forest officer Rajiv Nayan Nautiyal's actions against illegal mining and encroachment, and his subsequent suspension.

Farmers in Dehradun district have shifted from traditional field crops to herbal cultivation, according to an ICAR report.

NHAI has launched a quality audit at 23 sites along the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway after cracks were found on the route, according to a Swarajya report.

An app called 'Aakhar' has been launched aimed at preserving Uttarakhand's regional languages, according to a Times of India report.

Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that the mere smell of alcohol, without a blood test or breathalyser result, cannot establish drunken driving, according to a Live Law report.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Dehradun on July 17 for a youth interaction event under the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign, according to a report.

A rare Indian giant flying squirrel has been sighted in Ramnagar, Nainital district, for the first time in nearly 12 years, according to a report.

The commission paid to ration dealers in Uttarakhand has been increased, according to a Pioneer Edge report.

Uttarakhand plans to plant 5.9 million saplings across the state to mark the Harela festival, according to a Times of India report.

The Uttarakhand government has launched flood protection projects worth Rs 65 crore, according to a report.

A Pioneer Edge report says residents of Uniyalgaon have undertaken collective efforts to create and conserve forests.

Five BJP MLAs have been sworn in as ministers in the Uttarakhand cabinet, according to a report.

The National Medical Commission has granted conditional renewal of recognition to Doon Medical College for its 150 MBBS seats, according to a Medical Dialogues report.

The Chief Ministers of Telangana and Uttarakhand have honoured the legacy of shooter Jaspal Rana, according to a report.

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Uttarakhand's Minority Education Act will be replicated in other states, according to an ETV Bharat report.

A group has told a Muslim shop owner in Dehradun that his shop will not be allowed to operate in what it calls a Hindu area, according to a single report.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju have inaugurated the Lok Samvardhan Mela in Dehradun, according to an ANI News report published on the afternoon of July 11.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to complete pending hostel projects and reviewed the state's social welfare schemes, according to The News Mill.

The Uttarakhand government has approved Sanjeev Chaturvedi for appointment as Joint Secretary at the Lokpal, according to The News Mill.

A minister identified as Joshi has inspected a road near Bijapur Dam and ordered protective measures, per a single report.

The Congress party is reported to have launched a campaign against BJP rule in Uttarakhand ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.

The Uttarakhand High Court has dismissed a plea challenging a faculty appointment on grounds of academic qualification, according to a Times of India report published on the evening of July 11. The institution, petitioner and the court's reasoning have not been detailed.

G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, will organise a self-employment training programme, according to a Pioneer Edge report. Dates, eligibility, trades covered and the organising department have not been detailed.

Pantnagar University has resolved to celebrate the Harela festival as a 'Green Yajna', according to a Garhwal Post report. The activities planned, the scale of plantation, and the dates of the celebration have not been detailed.

Hotel construction near Surkanda Dham in Tehri Garhwal district is reported to pose a threat to the area, according to a Garhwal Post report. The nature of the threat, the location of the construction, and any response from authorities have not been detailed.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has ordered a fire safety audit in Uttarakhand, according to a News Mill report. The scope, timeline and buildings covered have not been detailed.

An elephant has been spotted at an altitude of nearly 2,900 metres in Uttarakhand, an unusually high elevation that has surprised wildlife experts, according to a New Indian Express report published July 11.

A women-led group is preparing Mahaprasadam laddus for the Kedarnath shrine under the Uttarakhand Millet Mission, according to a News Mill report published early on July 11.

Tourists are visiting Mana village in Chamoli district and praising its scenic beauty amid foggy weather, according to an ANI News report published early on July 11.

Public consultation has opened for the Dehradun Master Plan 2041 ahead of its final approval, according to a Prop News Time report published July 11.

ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts has added its fifth Uttarakhand property through a tie-up with the Ayali Riverside Resort in Rishikesh, according to a safariindia.com report.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami honoured 6,000 youths under the PM's Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, according to a News Mill report published late on July 10. The venue, nature of the recognition and scheme details in Uttarakhand have not been detailed.

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police will host the 25th All India Water Sports Cluster in Uttarakhand, according to an Akashvani News report; the venue, events and participating teams have not yet been detailed.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami performed Jalabhishek at the Vankhandi Mahadev Temple, described as marking Mahashivratri, according to a News Mill report published July 10.

The Uttarakhand Assembly has held a special session on the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, the women's reservation law, according to an Akashvani News report published July 10. Details of the proceedings have not yet been reported.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on July 11, according to Akashvani News. The venue, programme and purpose of the Uttarakhand leg have not been detailed.

A Times of India report published July 10 describes the Kankhapur-Bageshwar rail line as a project that will change Kumaon. The route, cost, timeline and current status of the project have not been detailed in the available signal.

A haemodialysis machine has been donated by PSB to a district hospital in Uttarakhand, according to a Pioneer Edge report published July 10. The hospital, district and details of the handover have not been specified in the available signal.

G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology plans to celebrate the Harela festival as a 'Green Yajna', according to a Pioneer Edge report published July 10.

The NHAI has defended the Bhaniyawala-Rishikesh highway project, saying wildlife protection measures are built into its design, according to a Times of India report published July 10.

Stagnant water at the GDMC Hospital has raised concerns about dengue breeding conditions, according to a Pioneer Edge report published July 10.

The Uttarakhand cabinet has approved the promulgation of the River Rafting/Kayaking Amendment Rules 2026, according to a Times of India report published July 10.

Villagers in Tehri Garhwal have welcomed a decision to halt the auction of pasture land, according to a Times of India report published July 10.

Uttarakhand has become India's sixth fully literate state, according to a report by The Indian Awaaz published July 9.

Farmers in Dehradun district have moved from traditional field crops to herbal cultivation, unlocking new income potential, according to a feature published by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research on July 10.

Dehradun district accounts for 47 percent of forest land diversion in Uttarakhand, with real estate interests targeting the Doon Valley, according to a HimbuMail report published July 10.

A court has ordered the release of a man who was held in an Uttar Pradesh jail in connection with a matrimonial case registered in Uttarakhand, The Indian Express reported on July 10.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has reviewed a proposal for a ropeway between Ranibagh and Bhimtal in Nainital district, aimed at improving connectivity, according to an Asianet Newsable report.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Dehradun on July 17 for the party's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign, according to an EdexLive report published July 9.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to former Chief Minister BC Khanduri in Dehradun, according to a News Mill report. The occasion for the tribute has not been detailed.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has flagged off a new Dehradun-Pithoragarh flight service, giving Uttarakhand a new air link, according to a DD News report published July 9.

More than 6,000 candidates are set to take the NEET-UG re-examination in Dehradun under strict security arrangements, according to a News Mill report published July 9.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has warned of strict action against misleading content that divides society, according to a News Mill report published July 9.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has spoken on the role of Shakti Kendras in the BJP's success in Uttarakhand, according to a News Mill report published late July 9.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has launched the second phase of a doorstep public service delivery programme in Uttarakhand, according to a News Mill report published July 9.

Uttarakhand minister Satpal Maharaj has said the Satpuli and Syunsi lake projects will create livelihood opportunities, according to a Garhwal Post report published July 9.

The Dehradun Bypass project is gaining momentum and is expected to ease traffic and boost regional connectivity, according to a DD News report published July 9.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has discussed development issues concerning Uttarakhand with NITI Aayog, according to a Garhwal Post report published July 9.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has launched Operation Prahaar, stating that Devbhoomi must be crime-free, according to a DD News report published July 9.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has inaugurated an academic block and an auditorium at Graphic Era Hill University, according to a News Mill report published July 9.

The High Court has granted interim anticipatory bail to former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore in a case relating to a murder at a Rishikesh resort, according to a Times of India report published July 9.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has urged the timely completion of the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail project, according to a News Mill report.

Uttarakhand's state Harela plantation drive will begin from Jageshwar in Almora district next week, according to a Times of India report published July 9.

The Teerth Purohit Mahapanchayat has demanded that Hindu temples be freed from government control, according to a Pioneer Edge report published July 9.

A demand has been raised for Sanskrit signage on national highways and railway stations in Uttarakhand, according to a Garhwal Post report published July 9.

Dehradun police have reviewed preparations for the Kanwar Yatra and inspected the Mela area, according to a Pioneer Edge report published July 9.

Three people have been arrested for providing bank accounts used in a Char Dham Yatra helicopter booking fraud, according to a Tribune report published July 9.

Farmers in Uttarakhand are turning to land consolidation as fragmented holdings become harder to cultivate, according to a NewsClick report published July 9.

An agitation by UJS employees in Uttarakhand has entered its fourth day, with protesters warning of intensified action, according to a Pioneer Edge report published July 9.

A rockfall has blocked a national highway at the border of Tehri Garhwal and Uttarkashi districts, according to an Odisha TV report published July 9. Details of the highway, the blockage, and clearance efforts are not yet confirmed.

An NTPC project has achieved a head race tunnel breakthrough, according to a Pioneer Edge report published July 9. The specific project and its location have not been detailed in the available signal.

Uttarakhand has ended its madrasa board and all madrasas in the state are to follow the state curriculum by July 2026, according to a Muslim Mirror report.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has inaugurated the Doon Book Festival 2026 in Dehradun, according to a News Mill report.

Citizens have raised objections to the widening of the Bhaniawala–Rishikesh road through a forested area, which reportedly threatens thousands of trees, per an ETV Bharat report.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has celebrated Holi as folk culture in Uttarakhand, according to a News Mill report published July 9. Details of the event have not been confirmed.

A house has reportedly plunged into a gorge after a hillslope gave way along a highway in Uttarakhand, per a Moneycontrol report citing video visuals. Location, casualties, and highway status are not yet confirmed.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended a district training camp held under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay programme, according to a News Mill report published July 9.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to visit Dehradun to champion student issues, according to a Devdiscourse report published July 9.

Rivers in Rudraprayag district have swollen amid heavy rain across Uttarakhand, according to an India Today video report published July 9.

Boxing champion Mary Kom has met the Principal Secretary to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister to discuss sports, according to a News Mill report published July 9.

The Governor and Chief Minister of Uttarakhand have flagged off a good governance service campaign, according to a Garhwal Post report published July 8.

The National Traders' Welfare Board organised a 'Vyapari–Udyami–Prashasan Samvaad', a dialogue between traders, entrepreneurs and the administration, in Dehradun, according to an official PIB release.

Uttarakhand has launched the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana aimed at employment, according to a News Mill report published July 8.

Heavy rains have disrupted the Gangotri and Yamunotri highways, according to a Times of India report published early on July 9.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and a Union Minister have advocated for organ donation, according to a News Mill report published July 8.

A Daily Pioneer report says Namami Gange projects have transformed the sewerage network in Rishikesh, Tapovan and Muni Ki Reti. Project details and official confirmation are awaited.

Uttarakhand has signed a reform-linked MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, alongside Karnataka and Tripura, per News On AIR.

Tigers from Rajaji Tiger Reserve are reported to be moving into Himachal Pradesh, prompting ecological debate, per a Garhwal Post report dated July 8.

A staffer of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee has been suspended, according to a single report. The reasons and authority behind the action are not yet confirmed.

A bridge in Uttarakhand washed away in 2018 has not been rebuilt, and students still use a trolley to cross and reach school, per a Hindustan Times report dated July 8.

The Uttarakhand government has introduced 'e-Swasthya Dham', a system for real-time health monitoring of pilgrims during the Char Dham Yatra, per News On AIR (July 7).

The first HILANS non-fuel retail store has been inaugurated at an IndianOil outlet in Haridwar, per a Garhwal Post report dated July 8.

A court has refused to stay an order protecting the customary rights of Kedarnath priests to conduct rituals, per a Times of India report dated July 8.

The Uttarakhand High Court has held that a threat to a witness is not grounds for transferring a trial, ruling the Witness Protection Act applicable instead, per a Live Law report dated July 8.

The Dhangarhi bridge has been inaugurated in Uttarakhand to improve NH-309 connectivity between the Kumaon and Garhwal regions, per a Prop News Time report dated July 8.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has met a NITI Aayog team, with discussions focused on visionary policymaking, per a Pioneer Edge report dated July 8.

The Surya Devbhoomi Challenge 2.0 has been launched in Uttarakhand to promote heritage conservation and tourism, per a News On AIR report dated July 8.

IMD expects an intensified rain spell over Uttarakhand that could help reduce the season's rainfall deficit, per a Times of India report dated July 7.

A PIB release describes the Bhaniyawala–Jollygrant–Rishikesh four/six laning highway project as incorporating wildlife conservation measures into its design.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has reviewed the functioning of the Social Welfare Department, per a single indiagazette.com report dated July 7.

A comprehensive and integrated waste management plan for Kedarnath is being prepared, according to a Pioneer Edge report published July 7.

Scientists from ICAR-VPKAS Almora have raised awareness among farmers in Almora and Nainital districts, per an ICAR report dated July 6.

NHAI is planning infrastructure projects to manage traffic congestion in Haridwar ahead of the Ardh Kumbh, according to a single trade publication report.

Mock drills are being held in Dehradun on July 5 to test disaster response preparedness, according to Garhwal Post.

ANI reports both the Alaknanda in Chamoli and the Mandakini in Rudraprayag have risen sharply. District administrations have issued alerts.

An aggregated media report cites an IMD orange warning for heavy rainfall in Nainital and Bageshwar. The alert has not yet been confirmed by direct IMD Dehradun communication.

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Uttarkashi district, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours.

A trial run for the Census 2027 enumeration process is set to begin in Haridwar district on July 6, according to a media report.

Dehradun district administration has invoked Section 163 of the BNSS in connection with NEET-UG re-examination preparations.

Helicopter services to Kedarnath Dham have been suspended. The suspending authority and precise duration are not yet confirmed.