Uttarakhand

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A team of police personnel rescued Hooda, now a BJP leader, who was caught in a strong flow of water

The singer removed the song from social media following the police action

In Himachal Pradesh, the IMD has issued an ‘orange alert' for downpour on Monday and Tuesday in nine districts

Activities of the gang spread from Mumbai to Nepal, says state police chief Deepam Seth

Uttarakhand police seized 125 kg of illegal dynamite from an Alto car (HP 09C 9788) near the Himachal-Uttarakhand border during a routine check. The vehicle, carrying dynamite, detonator caps, and fuse, was stopped before entering Himachal Pradesh. Three Himachal Pradesh residents were arrested and booked under the Explosives Act. Investigations are ongoing.

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This year, about 250 pilgrims will go on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in five groups through the Lipulekh Pass

Uttarakhand Govt mulls door-to-door drive to expand coverage

Prince Yadav (22) from Pathankot, Punjab, and Sahil Kumar (23) from Muzaffarpur, Bihar, were part of a group of eight IAF personnel, including four women, vacationing in Nainital

Some pilgrims returning from Gaurikund were trapped in the sliding zone but were rescued by State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel and brought safely to Sonprayag

In another development, Chardham Yatra suspended for a day in view of rainfall and possibility of landslides

The accused, identified as Deepak, was arrested from the spot and the gun used in the crime along with 11 live cartridges was recovered

A division bench comprising Chief Justice G Narendar and Justice Alok Mahara vacated the stay on panchayat elections.

The pilgrims had come on Uttarakhand's Char Dham Yatra from Udaipur in Rajasthan

The Ganga is flowing close to the warning level

Electricity employees from northern states convened and condemned electricity privatization. They announced a nationwide strike for July 9, aiming to involve consumers. The convention opposed the UP government's privatization plans, supporting ongoing employee movements. Key demands include rejecting privatization, restoring old pensions, and regularizing contract workers. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir will protest on July 9 against potential duty-free imports of US apples. They fear this policy change, stemming from recommendations by Niti Aayog and past US pressure, will harm their industry. The protest, organized by growers' associations, will involve statewide demonstrations and appeals to state governments. (This summary is generated via AI.)

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Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir will protest on July 9th against the potential removal of import tariffs on US apples. They fear this will harm their industry, citing concerns over the NITI Aayog's recommendation and former US President Trump's statements. The protest, organized by growers' associations, will involve state-level actions and outreach to state governments. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Candidates can file nomination papers from June 25 to 28

President Droupadi Murmu is on a three-day visit to Uttarakhand

Will also visit the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities and release a postage stamp on Raj Bhavan, Nainital

The landslide occurred at 11.20 am, with boulders rolling down the hillside and hitting pilgrims, palanquins and porter operators

The Bell 407 helicopter, which crashed due to bad weather in the forests of Gauri Mai Khark between Gaurikund and Triyuginarayan, belonged to Aryan Aviation Private Limited