Dehradun
Former BJP national co-treasurer and Rajya Sabha MP Dr Naresh Bansal expressed deep sorrow over the helicopter crash in Joshimath. He said the helicopter was returning from Badrinath Dham and prayed for peace for the deceased and strength for the bereaved families facing the loss.
Former Bharatiya Janata Party national co-treasurer and Rajya Sabha MP Dr Naresh Bansal has expressed deep sorrow over a helicopter crash in Joshimath.
According to Bansal’s statement, the helicopter was returning from Badrinath Dham when it crashed. He described the incident as extremely दुखद?
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Dehradun
Dehradun reported 3 new dengue cases and 3 chikungunya cases on Saturday, while one additional swine flu patient took the district’s total to 706. Health teams surveyed more than 7,500 homes, destroyed mosquito larvae and continued fogging and public-awareness campaigns across different parts of the city.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted government recruitment, women’s reservation, self-help groups, tourism and border-village development at the Devbhoomi Se Vikas Samvad Conclave in Dehradun. He said more than 35 thousand young people had entered government services through transparent recruitment and outlined measures aimed at expanding local livelihoods.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the state is becoming a symbol of fast, convenient and better connectivity systems. Addressing the importance of cultural preservation, he urged people to protect folk languages, songs, dances, traditional attire, fairs and festivals and pass them to the new generation through collective effort.
Dehradun
Dehradun SSP Pramendra Dobhal has assigned the SP (City) to investigate a complaint by Kandoli resident Hariom, who alleges that Jasveer Kaur Anand, also known as Sonia Anand, did not complete payment for a house and that cheques issued in the transaction bounced. Police say legal action will follow if the claims are substantiated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
