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‘Some creatures’ come together during monsoon: BJP leader Dhami on Opposition unity

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami night compared efforts by Opposition parties to forge unity against the BJP with that of the rainy season when “creatures like snake, mongoose, scorpion and crab, come together because of the fear of monsoon”.

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Tensions escalate in Uttarakhand after alleged abduction bid of a minor

Devbhoomi Raksha Abhiyan, a right-wing group has allegedly pasted posters across Uttarkashi district asking Muslims, the minority in the area, to leave town. They will also be holding a mahapanchayat on June 15.

The Hindu

Dress code implemented for women, girls in three temples in Uttarakhand

A dress code has been implemented for women and girls in three major temples that come under Mahanirvani Akhara in Uttarakhand. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Woman dead, 5 rescued after avalanche hits Uttarakhand's Atlakoti

A woman was killed while five others have been rescued after a group of pilgrims were hit by an avalanche in Uttarakhand's Atlakoti on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Char Dham Yatra 2023: Number of pilgrims crosses 20 lakh

According to government officials, in the ongoing Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, the number of pilgrims has crossed 20 lakh and till now more than 40 lakh pilgrims have registered for the Yatra. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Interfaith marriages | As vigilante groups thrive, couples try to survive

Women and men belonging to different faiths battle threats, harassment and even violence just to get married and live together. A report on the systematic targeting by members of Hindu and Muslim organisations

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Law Commission may be considering work on Uniform Civil Code, says Uttarakhand UCC panel head

Law Commission may be considering work on a Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand, UCC head for Uttarakhand said.

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PM Modi holds meeting with CMs of BJP-ruled States on party's good governance agenda

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Haryana’s Manohar Lal Khattar, Assam’s Himanta Biswa Sarma, Madhya Pradesh’s Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Uttarakhand’s Pushkar Singh Dhami were among those who attended the meeting

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Uttarakhand: Hemkund Sahib Yatra resumes after 2-day halt due to snow

The Yatra of Shri Hemkund Sahib, in Uttarakhand, resumed on Sunday following a two-day halt due to snow. Read further on Dynamite News:

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First flight from Goa to Dehradun flies with Goan woman as co-pilot

The first-ever flight connecting Goa to Dehradun turned into a memorable event for Shasha Saldanha, the co-pilot as she flew Goa’s tourism minister Rohan Khaunte to Dehradun on May 23

The Hindu

Uttarakhand government admits to lapses in forest evictions

The Forest Department of the Uttarakhand government has flagged violation of procedures in the eviction notices being issued to residents of forested areas as part of its drive to clear “illegal encroachments”.

The Hindu

Illegal encroachments in name of "land jihad" will not be allowed in Uttarakhand: Dhami

Illegal encroachments in the name of “land jihad” will not be allowed to vitiate the atmosphere of Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said

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PM Modi flags off Delhi-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off the Delhi-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express via video conference

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IPL 2023 | I knew Akash Madhwal has skills and character to do the job: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma had no doubt about unheralded Akash Madhwal’s talent during his two years in the set-up and hence he was confident that the Uttarakhand player would do the job for the team if he is persisted with.

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Uttarakhand and Northeast to receive a Vande Bharat each

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off the Delhi to Dehradun Vande Bharat on May 25, and bookings for passengers will likely be accepted from May 29.

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Under duress, BJP leader in Uttarakhand calls off daughter’s wedding with Muslim man

“Due to people’s outrage, both in person and on social media, I have to cancel the wedding of my daughter.”

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Himachal Pradesh explores possibility of growing cannabis

As the Himachal Pradesh government contemplates legalising the cultivation of cannabis in the State, a team of legislators on Saturday visited neighbouring Uttarakhand to explore the possibility of legal cultivation of cannabis - a report surrounding this would be submitted within two months to the government.

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Disproportionate assets: ED arrests retired IAS officer in PMLA case

The ED has arrested a retired IAS officer Ram Bilas Yadav, the then Additional Secretary to the Uttarakhand Government, in connection with the ongoing investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hemkund Sahib shrine portals open for devotees

The portals of Hemkund Sahib, one of the most revered shrines of the Sikh community, opened for devotees amid religious chants on Saturday morning in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Over 8 lakh pilgrims visited Char Dham so far: Uttarakhand Tourism Department

More than 8 lakh pilgrims have visited the Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri shrines since the Chardham Yatra began on April 22, according to the Uttarakhand Tourism Department. Read further on Dynamite News:

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90% work on UCC draft complete, panel to submit proposal by June 30: Uttarakhand CM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on May 15 said a committee formed by his government to prepare the draft of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the State has completed 90% work and will submit its proposals by June 30.

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Char Dham Yatra: Excise officials launch drive against illegal liquor in Haridwar

In view of the Char Dham Yatra, the district excise officials on Wednesday launched an intensive checking drive against raw and illegal liquor in Uttarakhand's Haridwar district, said the police. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Security guard sets ablaze bank manager in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh, arrested

A security guard allegedly set ablaze the manager of a nationalised bank at Dharchula in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district, police said.

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Pilgrims will get better facilities at Badrinath soon: Uttarakhand govt

The Special Executive Officer in the Uttarakhand Tourism Department Bhaskar Khulbe on Saturday after taking stock of the reconstruction work at Badrinath Dham said that pilgrims would get better facilities in Badrinath soon. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Yatra resumes as weather improves

After two weeks of rainfall and snowfall, Kedarnath Yatra in Uttarkhand, which was halted due to inclement weather resumed on Thursday. read further on Dynamite News:

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