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Uttarakhand boosts disaster resilience with tech and infrastructure push

Uttarakhand is moving ahead with its ambitious disaster preparedness initiative as Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan chaired a high-level meeting at the Secretariat today regarding the Uttarakhand Disaster Preparedness and Resilient Project (U-Prepare). The project, developed in collaboration with the World Bank, aims to strengthen disaster management systems, build resilient infrastructure, and enhance emergency response mechanisms […]

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Reduced GST rates bring relief for consumers in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in a special awareness programme in Patel Nagar, Dehradun, today to mark the “GST Savings Utsav.” The event highlighted the impact of reduced GST rates on goods and services, aiming to benefit both traders and consumers while boosting the state’s economy. Consumer Relief with Lower GST Rates During […]

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Uttarakhand to set up special health camps for disabled citizens

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a key meeting of the State Disability Advisory Board at the Secretariat today, reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities. He instructed officials to ensure that all welfare schemes reach beneficiaries with complete transparency and accessibility, stressing that addressing their issues […]

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Rachita Juyal exits IPS citing personal, family reasons

The Centre has accepted the resignation of IPS officer Rachita Juyal, marking the completion of her tenure in the Indian Police Service. A 2015 batch officer from the Uttarakhand cadre, Juyal had sought voluntary retirement under the VRS scheme earlier this year, citing personal and family reasons. The Uttarakhand government has also issued formal orders […]

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Direct transfers speed up student aid in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh marked a major milestone in student welfare as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed scholarships worth ₹89.96 crore to nearly four lakh students today in Lucknow. Significantly, this was the first time the distribution was held during Navratri in September instead of the usual February-March timeline, symbolizing a faster rollout of assistance to the […]

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New sweeping machines promise cleaner, greener Dehradun

Dehradun took another big step toward cleaner urban living as Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off a vacuum-based road sweeping machine at his camp office today. The new facility, operated by the Municipal Corporation of Dehradun, is part of an ongoing effort to modernize the city’s sanitation systems with smart technology. Officials hope the […]

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New helipads to link remote villages, boost tourism

Uttarakhand has rolled out an ambitious plan to build and upgrade helipads across its border regions, aiming to strengthen security, improve disaster response, and boost tourism in remote areas. The project, designed with the support of the Indian Army, will also create fresh rural employment opportunities while enhancing regional connectivity. Strategic Support from the Army […]

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New Madrasa education law to start from July 2026

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today honoured meritorious students and principals in a state-level ceremony while highlighting major education reforms. Speaking at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shikshaik Utkrishtta Award function held at SCERT Auditorium in Nanurkheda, he stressed that education must go beyond textbooks and include values like patriotism, ethics, and social harmony. Students […]

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Haridwar exam centre faces scrutiny after complaints in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand has intensified its efforts to ensure fairness and transparency in state-level recruitment exams, following recent complaints over alleged irregularities. Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan announced that a Special Investigation Team (SIT), headed by an Additional SP-level officer, will probe the case across the entire state under the supervision of a retired High Court judge. SIT […]

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Uttarakhand CM launches digital classrooms with CSR push

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami underlined the growing role of corporate groups in strengthening education, healthcare, and environmental protection in the state, as he addressed the CSR Dialogue programme in Dehradun. The state government signed multiple agreements with leading companies to boost school digitalization and sustainable development, while Dhami also highlighted major investment inflows […]