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The BJP Uttarakhand announcement says the decision could give ownership rights to thousands of leaseholder families across the state.
The BJP Uttarakhand unit said the Dhami government has approved a proposal to grant ownership rights over Class-3 and Class-4 land at rates applicable in 2004.
The announcement said the decision was taken in the interest of leaseholders and could help thousands of families secure ownership of their homes and land across Uttarakhand.
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met residents in Jhankat during his morning journey to Nanakmatta and directed officials to act on their concerns.
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A rescue operation followed an accident near Tyuni in Chakrata after SDRF personnel reached a steep gorge. The team recovered 2 injured people and the body of a deceased person. The injured were taken to CHC Tyuni by a 108 ambulance for medical treatment.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced 4 measures for Banbasa and Tanakpur, covering leasehold land regulation, heritage sites, engineering education and permanent housing. The decisions are intended to address long-standing local concerns while strengthening development in the border-area towns of Champawat district.
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The BJP has selected Dinesh Arya for the 2026 Rajya Sabha biennial election in Uttarakhand and Rukmini Mallick, known as Koel Mallick, for a Rajya Sabha by-election in West Bengal. The announcement places 2 candidates in separate electoral contests, but does not include further details about their campaign or polling arrangements.
Dehradun
The National Highways Authority of India has begun land acquisition for a proposed 13-kilometre elevated highway between Ajabpur and Mianwala in Dehradun. The project, estimated to cost about ₹2,000 crore, is intended to divert traffic from the congested Respana-Jogiwala corridor and improve movement towards Saharanpur and Haridwar.
Haridwar
A 32-year-old man from Pune was found hanging inside a hotel room in Bahadrabad after staff alerted police when he did not respond. Officers identified him through an Aadhaar card and sent the body to the district hospital for -mortem examination. Police have described the case as suicide while investigating the reason.
Tehri
In Tehri Garhwal, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra held a one-day nutrition education and awareness program in Badeda village under the Ninth National Nutrition Month. A total of 48 participants, including women, children, and adolescents, joined to learn about balanced diets and healthy habits.
Uttarkashi
A 63-year-old traveller from Maharashtra was swept into a fast-flowing river after slipping near Kachchidang on the Gangotri-Gaumukh trail. Forest officials and the SDRF searched the gorge and nearby river stretch on Saturday, but rain and snowfall forced them to suspend the operation. A fresh search is planned for Sunday.
Rishikesh
Aniket died after the scooter he was riding with his mother lost balance near Chhiddarwala on the Dehradun–Haridwar highway. The crash has renewed concerns over hundreds of potholes between Motichur and Laltappar, while police have registered a case against the dumper driver and begun efforts to locate him.
Haldwani
In Kaladhungi near Headil Gate, a speeding motorcycle struck a pedestrian woman and a scooter, leaving the woman with a leg fracture. The bike then crashed into a field, and the riders sustained injuries. The seriously injured woman has been referred to Haldwani for further treatment. Police are conducting an inquiry.
Khatima
Khatima will host the 3-day Uttarakhand Aadi Rangotsav 2026 from 4 to 6 October near the town’s new mandi complex. Organised by the State Tribal Research Institute, Dehradun, the festival will bring tribal artists from 17 states, along with folk performances, cultural presentations and stalls featuring tribal products.
Almora
Student union elections for the 2026-27 academic session will be held at Soban Singh Jeena University, Sri Dev Suman University and Kumaun University on 29 September. The student federation election will follow on 1 October, with each university now expected to begin preparations and outline the next steps.
Rudraprayag
Road-clearing work is underway at 2 disrupted points near Khankara and Sirobagarh in Rudraprayag district. Continuous rain is making the operation difficult, according to Rudraprayag Police Uttarakhand. Travellers have been asked to remain cautious and patient while efforts continue to restore movement.
Champawat
Mahendra Singh Rawat, a fireman ed at Fire Station Tanakpur, has secured a bronze medal in the 85 kg arm-wrestling category at the 75th All India Police Wrestling Cluster Championship-2026. The achievement has brought recognition to Champawat Police and highlighted the sporting performance of its personnel.
