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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has extended greetings to residents for Dhanteras, Deepawali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. His message focused on health, peace, happiness and prosperity, while highlighting the festivals’ religious, cultural and social significance for families and communities across the state.
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ITI police, acting under Udham Singh Nagar SSP Ajay Ganpati’s direction, arrested 3 accused within 24 hours in connection with a knife attack that seriously injured a young man. Police said an illegal knife was recovered during the arrests, but further case details were not provided.
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RJD leader Manoj Jha has criticised proposed changes to the Agnipath scheme, questioning the “4 and 6” arrangement and calling it a paid internship programme. He said pressure for revision was coming from Uttarakhand and Punjab, where elections are due, and opposed making changes in haste.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed nearly 8 lakh schoolchildren virtually from his official residence through the ‘Dil Ki Baat, Uncle Dhami Ke Saath’ programme. He discussed the cultural meaning of the festive season, cleanliness, safety, studies, local products and the importance of setting clear goals.
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a proposal to raise the dearness allowance for state employees by 3 percentage points. The allowance will increase from 60 percent to 63 percent from 1 July, 2026, with eligible employees due to receive the difference for the period through 31 October, 2026, as cash arrears.
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4 bodies have been recovered after an Innova car plunged into a river near Dabrani on Uttarakhand’s Gangotri National Highway. Police, SDRF, water police and divers are searching for possible passengers amid strong currents, while medical teams remain ready to assist any survivors and officials work to contact victims’ families.
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A by Kumaon Jagran has criticised the state of waste management in Uttarakhand, contrasting public references to the region as “Devbhoomi” with the need for practical efforts to protect its sanctity. raises a broad civic concern but provides no specific location, waste figures or details of an official response.
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Ankita Bhandari’s parents went to Rajghat for a silent protest seeking justice in their daughter’s murder case. A report said Delhi Police removed them from the site, while Ankita’s mother reportedly fainted after being dragged away and her father was also taken away.
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A Ankita Bhandari’s parents were on a silent fast at Rajghat when her mother fainted after Delhi Police allegedly dragged her. highlights the family’s continuing demand for justice, but provides no further details about the protest, police response or any official action.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid a courtesy visit to Governor Dr Dhal Singh Bisen at Lok Bhavan. The 2 leaders discussed various contemporary issues during their meeting, although no further details about the subjects discussed were provided.
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Congress MP Kumari Selja has accused Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami of centralising authority and questioned the transfer of government land to the UIIDB. She also raised concerns about land for educational institutions, vacant principal s in government schools and alleged protection of ministers from accountability.
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The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in her defamation suit over AI-generated videos and s. Justice Manoj Jain said the material could harm her dignity and moral character, while stressing that political criticism and satire remain permissible within legal limits.
