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Preparations for the proposed Third Pravasi Uttarakhandi Conference on 13 November were reviewed at the official residence. Officials were instructed to ensure a grand, well-organised and dignified event that connects Uttarakhandis living in India and abroad with the state’s development priorities, culture and future opportunities.
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Sub-divisional, primary health and private hospitals across Pachhwadoon will remain on alert during Diwali. Emergency beds, medicines, dressing supplies and medical staff have been arranged, while specialist doctors will be available for burn, eye, ENT and orthopaedic cases. Last year, local hospitals treated more than 150 burn-related patients during the festival.
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A leopard was killed after a speeding, unidentified vehicle struck it while the animal crossed NH-74 near Dharampur village in Jaspur, Udham Singh Nagar. The body was found beside the highway by morning, where local residents gathered after noticing the incident.
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Uttarakhand Police has received the President’s Police Colour, a significant national recognition that makes it the 16th state police force to receive the distinction. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the presentation ceremony at the Reserve Police Lines on Friday, highlighting the force’s service and sacrifice.
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Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah arrived at Jolly Grant Airport in Uttarakhand, where he was welcomed during the state’s 26th foundation-year milestone. Development projects worth ₹1,475.31 crore are scheduled to be presented to the state, with the initiatives expected to support Uttarakhand’s continuing development journey.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami accused Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav of calling people from Uttarakhand “infiltrators”. Dhami also alleged that unarmed activists were shot during the statehood movement and questioned why Uttarakhand Congress leaders had not spoken publicly about the issue.
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved Uttarakhand Film Awards for 2024 and 2025 under the Uttarakhand Film Policy-2024. The awards will recognise films, performers, directors, producers and technicians, with regional cinema and cultural representation at the centre of the selections.
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The Social Welfare Department has transferred more than ₹148.18 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer to the bank accounts of over 9.99 lakh beneficiaries under various pension schemes. The payment covers October pensions for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, widows and destitute people.
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Uttarakhand has added 59 new ordinary buses meeting BS-VI emission standards to the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation fleet. The buses are expected to improve safe, accessible and convenient public transport, particularly by expanding travel options for residents of remote and mountainous areas across the state.
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Uttarakhand Police have designated parking areas for 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers ahead of increased crowds in markets for Dhanteras shopping after 4:30 AM in the evening. Shoppers have been advised to check the traffic advisory before leaving home and cooperate with the police to help manage movement around busy markets.
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Dehradun police have arrested a woman in connection with an alleged theft at her former friend’s home in the Raipur area. Uttarakhand Police said the investigation recovered 02 gold chains and 04 rings, with the jewellery valued at ₹6 lakh. Police said the alleged theft was linked to a debt.
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami transferred October 2026 pension payments directly into the bank accounts of 9 lakh 99 thousand 484 beneficiaries in Uttarakhand. The ₹148 crore 18 lakh 84 thousand 500 transfer covered old-age, widow, disability and several other social security pension schemes administered by the Social Welfare Department.
