Uttarakhand passed a bill expanding minority status benefits to Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Christian, and Parsi institutions, ending the previous focus on Muslim institutions. This aims for greater transparency, accountability, and improved education quality, while repealing existing madrasa-related laws by 2026.
The manual puncturing of the lake is being carried out in a controlled manner to avoid sudden flooding downstream, officials said
Team observed that a local stream named Telgad in Harshil near the Army camp became active due to heavy rainfall during the August 5 disaster
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Animals in military service are employed for search, rescue missions and for transporting supplies to inaccessible areas
The team of experts from National Geophysical Research Institute will identify and focus on places where there may be human presence under the debris
IMD issues ‘yellow’ alert for all districts of Uttarakhand
Search for the missing in flood-ravaged Dharali continues
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The chief minister also announced the formation of a three-member committee for rehabilitation, overall revival, and strengthening of sustainable livelihood of villagers affected by the disaster
The Gangotri highway is blocked or breached at several points hampering efforts to transport advanced equipment required to search for the missing
Most of the buildings destroyed in Dharali disaster were built in violation of environmental rules, say scientists
Touched by her warm gesture, Dhami bowed to her with folded hands, saying it was a very 'special blessing' for him
The comparison between pre-flood images from June 13 and post-event images taken on August 7 reveals the true scale of destruction.
Operation Dharali has so far rescued over 357 civilians through a combination of air and ground efforts
Indian Space Research Organisation’s National Remote Sensing Centre uses high-resolution satellite images of India’s Cartosat-2S satellites, which reveal the extent and severity of destruction
Experts feel the amount of rain the Uttarkashi district received on Tuesday was not enough for it to be termed a 'cloudburst'
At least 4 people have been confirmed dead in the disaster that struck Dharali following the cloudburst on Tuesday afternoon
CCTV footage shows the bikers being knocked down as their vehicle skidded after being hit by falling rocks
These states, located in the Himalayan region, face maximum impacts because of their fragile ecosystems, high altitude, and dependence on climate-sensitive resource
Landslides block arterial roads leading up to Dharali village, 11 Army personnel from Harsil camp also missing
Half of Dharali village reportedly washed away, and several residents are feared missing, as relentless monsoon rains continue to lash the region
At least half the Dharali village is buried under the fast flowing mudslide of slush, rubble and water
The Uttarakhand High Court says that the scientist's research holds critical value for the society at large
According to the report, most mines have altered natural slopes through steep vertical cuts and lack proper benches, making the terrain highly "vulnerable to landslides" and rockfalls
The recognition comes during the India Intellectual Conclave 2025, held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Over 70,000 Tramadol tablets seized during raid in Uttarakhand's Haridwar
The alarming spike in Uttarakhand has prompted the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to intensify its scrutiny of operations, especially those linked to religious tourism
Rumours of an electric current where the stairs to the temple begin triggered panic among people, leading to the stampede
The Uttarakhand High Court asks state election commissioner and Chief Secretary to appear before it via video conferencing on July 28 to respond to the query