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Drone carrying blood component from AIIMS Rishikesh to Pauri crashes
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 07:19 PM IST
The 25-kg drone carrying 2.5-kg payload crashed nearly 15 to 20 km short of its destination due to bad weather
![The local police have recovered the drone. (HT Photo) The local police have recovered the drone. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/550x309/The-local-police-have-recovered-the-drone---HT-Pho_1691416173878.jpg)
Ghaziabad woman found in Haridwar was sedated, raped for a month; 2 arrested
Haridwar SSP Ajai Singh said the woman agreed to press charges about the crime after her husband came from Ghaziabad
![The Haridwar police said the two accused were in their twenties and were residents of Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) The Haridwar police said the two accused were in their twenties and were residents of Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/150x84/The-Haridwar-police-said-the-two-accused-were-in-t_1691409392082.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 05:26 PM IST
Uttarakhand bus with 35 people plunges into overflowing Nainital drain. Video
Uttarakhand is witnessing unprecedented rainfall, which has triggered flash floods and landslides in many parts.
![Screengrab of the video showing nearby people attempting to rescue passengers struck in the overturned bus in Nainital, Sunday. Screengrab of the video showing nearby people attempting to rescue passengers struck in the overturned bus in Nainital, Sunday.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/uttarakhand_rain_bus_overturns_nainital_1691390643719_1691390653234.png)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 01:16 PM IST
Undertrial Nepalese woman prisoner escapes from lock-up in Uttarakhand
Police said the woman prisoner fled on Sunday early morning using a saree to climb the 15-feet wall of the lock-up
![The woman was arrested in Dharchula for smuggling Charas from Nepal in April 2021. (Representative Image) The woman was arrested in Dharchula for smuggling Charas from Nepal in April 2021. (Representative Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/150x84/The-woman-was-arrested-in-Dharchula-for-smuggling-_1691329810091.jpg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 07:20 PM IST
Uttarakhand rains: 2 children killed in partial house collapse in Tehri
The district administration teams along with police rushed to the spot and recovered the bodies of two children from the debris
![Mud and debris broke the back wall and entered the house, burying two children and injuring one person at around 1am on Sunday in Maroda Village of Dhanaulti Tehsil in Tehri district. (HT Photo) Mud and debris broke the back wall and entered the house, burying two children and injuring one person at around 1am on Sunday in Maroda Village of Dhanaulti Tehsil in Tehri district. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/150x84/Mud-and-debris-broke-the-back-wall-and-entered-the_1691311208515.jpg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 02:10 PM IST
Gaurikund landslide: Number of people affected rises to 23; 20 still missing
The personnel involved in the search operation faced challenges as the area witnessed boulder fall, intermittent light intensity rain and drizzle
![Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s scheduled visit to the landslide spot was cancelled due to bad weather. (HT Photo) Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s scheduled visit to the landslide spot was cancelled due to bad weather. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/05/150x84/Uttarakhand-chief-minister-Pushkar-Singh-Dhami-s-s_1691242322410.jpg)
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 07:02 PM IST
Uttarakhand cabinet nod to declare Mussoorie as separate tehsil
In the wake of the Joshimath land subsidence crisis and in light of a newspaper report which said ‘Joshimath is a warning for Mussoorie’, a committee was constituted by the NGT in January to suggest remedial measures
![Mussoorie twon in Uttarakhand (File Photo) Mussoorie twon in Uttarakhand (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/04/150x84/Mussoorie-twon-in-Uttarakhand--File-Photo-_1691150148091.jpg)
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 05:25 PM IST
Rudraprayag landslide: 19 people presumed dead after being washed away in Mandakini river
Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took stock of the incident at the disaster control room in Dehradun and instructed officials to speed up the ongoing relief and rescue work
![SDRF personnel carrying out search and relief operation in Gaurikund. (HT Photo) SDRF personnel carrying out search and relief operation in Gaurikund. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/04/150x84/SDRF-personnel-carrying-out-search-and-relief-oper_1691137245128.jpeg)
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 01:50 PM IST
Over a dozen people missing after landslide on Kedarnath yatra route
Personnel from the NDRF, SDRF, the police department and district administration are carrying out rescue and search operations
![Teams engaged in search and rescue operation after the landslide incident near Gaurikund. (HT Photo) Teams engaged in search and rescue operation after the landslide incident near Gaurikund. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/04/150x84/Teams-engaged-in-search-and-rescue-operation-after_1691129983813.jpeg)
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 11:49 AM IST
Couple found murdered at their residence in Uttarakhand’s Rudrapur: Police
Manjunath TC, senior superintendent of police (SSP), US Nagar said that the accused has already been identified and a team has been formed to nab him
![(Representative Photo) (Representative Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/03/150x84/-Representative-Photo-_1691063236753.jpg)
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 05:17 PM IST
In a first, Uttarakhand forest dept conducts seed ball broadcasting using a drone
The broadcast seeding method involves scattering seeds by hand or mechanically, over a relatively large area
![Uttarakhand forest department’s research conducted seed ball broadcasting using a drone. (HT Photo) Uttarakhand forest department’s research conducted seed ball broadcasting using a drone. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/01/150x84/Uttarakhand-forest-department-s-research-conducted_1690885256485.jpg)
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 03:51 PM IST
Audit report flags irregularities in tiger reserve projects in Uttarakhand
Lawyer and wildlife activist Gaurav Bansal said he has requested Pushkar Singh Dhami to order a CBI probe into the financial irregularities reported by the audit team
![The 30-page audit report, submitted to the Uttarakhand government earlier this month, mostly focussed on the proposed tiger safari in Pakhro block (File Photo) The 30-page audit report, submitted to the Uttarakhand government earlier this month, mostly focussed on the proposed tiger safari in Pakhro block (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/28/150x84/The-30-page-audit-report--submitted-to-the-Uttarak_1690533036965.jpg)
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 02:00 PM IST
Should avoid expansion of construction activities in Mussoorie: NGT panel report
The committee has recommended that the registration of tourists should be done according to the carrying capacity of the area, especially the available parking space & guest room availability
![The status report has recommended that proper drainage and sewage systems need to be implemented. (HT Photo) The status report has recommended that proper drainage and sewage systems need to be implemented. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/27/150x84/The-status-report-has-recommended-that-proper-drai_1690447708516.jpg)
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 02:18 PM IST
Exam paper leak case: Haridwar Police attaches house of absconding accused
The police attached the house of accused Anil Kumar in Manduwala village under Fatehpur police station in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
![Representational images. Representational images.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/27/150x84/Representational-images-_1690439547783.jpg)
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 12:02 PM IST
Offerings made in Kedarnath Dham to be counted inside glass room for transparency
Earlier, the counting was done in a closed room adjacent to the BKTC office at Kedarnath Dham but with the glass house in place, the counting of offerings can be done in a transparent manner
![Glass house built by Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) near the shrine. (HT Photo) Glass house built by Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) near the shrine. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/25/150x84/Glass-house-built-by-Badrinath-Kedarnath-Temple-Co_1690283773434.jpg)
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 04:46 PM IST
Operation of sewerage treatment plants stopped in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag
Chief secretary SS Sandhu last week ordered the examination of safety standards of the power supply to projects, institutions, and offices following the electrocution of 16 people in Chamoli
![The electrocution of 16 people in Chamoli last week prompted a safety audit. (PTI) The electrocution of 16 people in Chamoli last week prompted a safety audit. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/24/150x84/The-electrocution-of-16-people-in-Chamoli-last-wee_1690197185939.jpg)
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 04:43 PM IST
Poacher who allegedly poisoned tiger to death arrested by Uttarakhand STF
The SSP said the poacher was facing charges under the Wildlife (Protection) Act at several places the police are finding out about his criminal antecedents
![The accused in his interrogation revealed that he had killed the tiger two months ago in Badapur forest range. (Representative file image) The accused in his interrogation revealed that he had killed the tiger two months ago in Badapur forest range. (Representative file image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/24/150x84/The-accused-in-his-interrogation-revealed-that-he-_1690189805439.jpg)
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 02:40 PM IST
Chamoli electrocution: 3, including suspended engineer, arrested for ‘negligence’
Those killed included a police sub-inspector, three home guard jawans, and a plant security guard, among others. The incident took place on Wednesday
![Arrested accused in the custody of Chamoli police in Uttarakhand (HT Photo) Arrested accused in the custody of Chamoli police in Uttarakhand (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/22/150x84/Arrested-accused-in-the-custody-of-Chamoli-police-_1690021965894.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2023 04:02 PM IST
Photography banned at Kedarnath Temple
The ban was imposed a month after a video of women showering currency notes in an objectionable way inside the temple went viral and triggered outrage
![BKTC president Ajendra Ajay said people were found uploading videos and pictures undermining the temple sanctity. (ANI ) BKTC president Ajendra Ajay said people were found uploading videos and pictures undermining the temple sanctity. (ANI )](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/17/150x84/BKTC-president-Ajendra-Ajay-said-people-were-found_1689592615574.jpg)
Updated on Jul 17, 2023 04:47 PM IST
Uttarakhand rain: Landslides, Ganga breaches danger mark, alert in Haridwar
The Ganga was flowing at 463.20 metres following which water filled up in Sangam Ghat, Ramkund, Dhaneshwar Ghat and Fuladi Ghat.
![A flood-like situation is prevailing in 71 villages of Laksar, Khanpur, Roorkee, Bhagwanpur and Haridwar tehsils due to incessant rains in the past few days.(PTI) A flood-like situation is prevailing in 71 villages of Laksar, Khanpur, Roorkee, Bhagwanpur and Haridwar tehsils due to incessant rains in the past few days.(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/17/148x111/PTI07-13-2023-000282B-0_1689557169420_1689557200349.jpg)
Published on Jul 17, 2023 06:30 AM IST
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Uttarakhand: Malan bridge collapses due to heavy rainfall; traffic affected
The main Malan bridge connecting Kotdwar with Bhabhar region in Pauri Garhwal district had collapsed resulting in long queues of vehicles stranded on both sides of the road
![More than 20 villages on the Bhabhar side of the road have been cut off from Kotdwar due to damage to the bridge. (HT Photo) More than 20 villages on the Bhabhar side of the road have been cut off from Kotdwar due to damage to the bridge. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/13/150x84/More-than-20-villages-on-the-Bhabhar-side-of-the-r_1689241435553.jpg)
Updated on Jul 13, 2023 03:13 PM IST
Kanwariyas vandalise car, thrash driver in Haridwar; cops deny communal angle
Kanwariyas in Haridwar vandalized a car and attacked the driver after it hit one of their kanwars.
![Two people have been arrested for alleged involvement in violence. Two people have been arrested for alleged involvement in violence.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/11/148x111/kanwar_haridwar_accident_1689091013270_1689091020285.jpg)
Published on Jul 11, 2023 09:37 PM IST
4 people killed as boulders crush vehicles in Uttarakhand amid rain
Officials said the identity of the four was yet to be ascertained and that teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were rushed to the scene for rescue and relief operation
![Three bodies were recovered from the site. (Sourced) Three bodies were recovered from the site. (Sourced)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/11/150x84/Three-bodies-were-recovered-from-the-site---Source_1689057054163.jpg)
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 12:00 PM IST
Uttarakhand: Several rivers flowing closer to danger mark; over 170 roads closed
In Haridwar, the Ganga was flowing at 291.98m on Monday, closer to the danger mark of 294m, and at 338.32m in Rishikesh against the danger level of 339.5m
![The road near Kaddukhal on Dhanaulti Chamba road in Tehri district has got blocked due to landslide. (HT Photo) The road near Kaddukhal on Dhanaulti Chamba road in Tehri district has got blocked due to landslide. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/10/150x84/The-road-near-Kaddukhal-on-Dhanaulti-Chamba-road-i_1688978734274.jpeg)
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 02:15 PM IST
U’khand: Pithoragarh villagers cut off as overflowing Dhauli river damages bridges
Dharchula sub-divisional magistrate Divesh Shashni clarified that it was not a cloudburst, but heavy rainfall that led to the situation
![The flooded Dhauli River in Darma Valley of Pithoragarh district. (HT Photo) The flooded Dhauli River in Darma Valley of Pithoragarh district. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/07/150x84/The-flooded-Dhauli-River-in-Darma-Valley-of-Pithor_1688727654802.jpg)
Updated on Jul 07, 2023 04:30 PM IST
Uttarakhand’s first public health garden with over 270 medicinal plants opens
Spread over nine acres and funded by Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA), the park has around 270 medicinal plants consisting of various herbs, shrubs and medicinal orchids
![The garden was inaugurated by Anoop Malik, head of forest force (HoFF), Uttarakhand. (HT Photo) The garden was inaugurated by Anoop Malik, head of forest force (HoFF), Uttarakhand. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/07/150x84/The-garden-was-inaugurated-by-Anoop-Malik--head-of_1688725854490.jpg)
Updated on Jul 07, 2023 04:00 PM IST
Hoshiarpur: Assailants open fire at petrol pump employee, loot ₹27,000
Unidentified assailants opened fire at a petrol pump at Ghasipur village on Dasuya road on Monday night, injuring one of the employees
![Unidentified assailants opened fire at a petrol pump at Ghasipur village on Dasuya road on Monday night, injuring one of the employees Unidentified assailants opened fire at a petrol pump at Ghasipur village on Dasuya road on Monday night, injuring one of the employees](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/04/150x84/Unidentified-assailants-opened-fire-at-a-petrol-pu_1688496407399.jpg)
Updated on Jul 05, 2023 12:16 AM IST
Uttarakhand CM meets PM Modi, seeks ₹1546 cr for Kichha Khatima railway project
Dhami also invited the PM to be the chief guest in the global investors summit to be held in the state in December
![Dhami highlighted the financial condition of his state and requested that the entire cost be borne by the central government. (HT photo) Dhami highlighted the financial condition of his state and requested that the entire cost be borne by the central government. (HT photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/04/150x84/Dhami-highlighted-the-financial-condition-of-his-s_1688466704933.jpg)
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 04:01 PM IST
Uttarakhand CM seeks ₹ 1774 crore for Song Dam drinking water project in Dehradun
The Song Drinking Water Project is proposed on the Song River and is located at the boundary of district Dehradun and Tehri Garhwal
![Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami asked the Centre to waive off the ceiling on the loan amount that can availed in externally aided projects (Twitter/pushkardhami) Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami asked the Centre to waive off the ceiling on the loan amount that can availed in externally aided projects (Twitter/pushkardhami)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/03/150x84/Uttarakhand-chief-minister-Pushkar-Singh-Dhami-ask_1688379636693.jpg)
Updated on Jul 03, 2023 03:50 PM IST
Badrinath highway remains blocked amid heavy rainfall in Chamoli
Heavy rain triggered landslides and flash floods in Uttarakhand causing a landslide in the same place and blocking of Badrinath National Highway.
![Earlier on Friday morning, Badrinath national highway was shut due to a landslide after it reopened for traffic. (Representational Image) (File)(ANI) Earlier on Friday morning, Badrinath national highway was shut due to a landslide after it reopened for traffic. (Representational Image) (File)(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/02/148x111/Nainital_Uttarakhand_Uttarakhand_lake_1634623725089_1688282263749.jpg)
Published on Jul 02, 2023 12:59 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao