Chamoli, Nov 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The mortal remains of all six individuals who died in a helicopter crash near Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli have been recovered and transported to a road-accessible location, police said on Sunday. According to the officials, the rescue operation was conducted jointly by the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), police, district administration, and the Forest Department, amidst challenging conditions in a remote, high-altitude mountainous region. The Chamoli Police said that the rescue teams navigated difficult mountain terrain on foot to recover the mortal remains of the six victims.

New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the collective efforts of people across the country to maintain cleanliness in their surroundings and protect water sources, emphasising that safeguarding nature has long been an integral part of India's traditions and cultural values. Addressing the 139th episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said people had a responsibility to preserve their natural surroundings and expressed happiness over the growing awareness among communities about the importance of cleanliness and water conservation. "We have a long-standing tradition of respecting nature.

Lucknow, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief, Akhilesh Yadav, has triggered a controversy with his remark that the "most infiltrators in UP are from Uttarakhand", drawing a sharp response from Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who accused the Kannauj MP of insulting the people of the Himalayan state and recalled the 1994 Rampur Tiraha incident. The controversy erupted after Yadav made the remarks while responding to questions from reporters in Lucknow on Friday. He was asked about the BJP's allegations that the Opposition was attempting to protect the votes of infiltrators by raising questions about the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Dehradun, Oct 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday chaired a Cabinet meeting in Banbasa in Champawat district, marking the first such meeting to be held in an area close to the India-Nepal international border. Speaking about the significance of holding the meeting in Banbasa, Dhami said the state government's objective is to take governance closer to the people and ensure that policy decisions are informed by the issues and development needs of different regions. The Chief Minister said the government is making efforts to hold Cabinet meetings in various parts of Uttarakhand instead of limiting them to the state capital Dehradun.

New Delhi, Sep 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress leaders on Tuesday hit out at the Uttarakhand government over an FIR registered against Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the action was politically motivated and aimed at intimidating the Congress. An FIR has been registered against Congress MP and LoP Rahul Gandhi at the Kotwali police station in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. The case was filed following his remarks concerning a "purification ritual" conducted at the Ramlila Ground in Haldwani following a rally by Congress party President Mallikarjun Kharge.

New Delhi, Aug 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) The second Monday of the holy month of Shravan witnessed large gatherings of Kanwariyas and devotees at prominent Shiva temples and religious sites across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, with pilgrims offering Ganga water and performing prayers amid chants of “Har Har Mahadev” and “Bol Bam”. In Prayagraj, large groups of Kanwariyas gathered in the Daraganj area to collect holy Ganga water for Jalabhishek, with devotees undertaking the pilgrimage as part of the ongoing Shravan observances. Speaking to IANS, a devotee said, “We are offering holy water at Dashashwamedh Ghat and then heading to Kashi Vishwanath Temple,” highlighting the traditional practice of carrying sacred Ganga water for offering at Lord Shiva temples.

Dehradun, Aug 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has barred 17 registered unrecognised political parties in Uttarakhand from fielding candidates under their respective party banners in the 2027 Assembly elections after they failed to establish their existence or demonstrate any electoral activity, officials said on Wednesday. The action comes after a verification exercise carried out by the office of the Uttarakhand Chief Electoral Officer (CEO). During the drive, notices were issued to political parties that had remained inactive for several years. However, the 17 parties failed to furnish satisfactory replies or provide documentary evidence to establish that they were functioning.

Dehradun, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Relentless overnight rainfall severely disrupted normal life across Uttarakhand on Monday, triggering landslides, blocking several key routes, including the Badrinath National Highway, and cutting off connectivity to many rural areas. In view of the prevailing weather conditions, authorities also ordered the closure of schools across affected districts. The Badrinath National Highway has been blocked at multiple locations, including Bhanarpani, Gulabkoti and Birahi-Nijmula, due to debris and continuous stonefall. Officials said restoration work is underway, while vehicular movement has been suspended on these stretches as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety.

Dehradun, May 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday announced a 50 per cent reduction in his official fleet and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for energy conservation a pledge in national interest, as the state government unveiled a series of short-term and long-term reforms aimed at saving fuel and resources. Chairing a Cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister said the Prime Minister's appeal was not limited to energy conservation alone, but reflected a collective commitment towards building a self-reliant, capable and responsible India. "When national interest is paramount, it becomes the duty of every citizen and public representative to contribute towards conservation of resources at their own level," Chief Minister Dhami added.

New Delhi, Dec 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the bus accident in Uttarakhand's Almora and offered his condolences over the loss of lives. At least six people were killed after a bus carrying around 18 passengers lost control and plunged into a deep ravine on the Bhikiyasain-Vinayak road in Uttarakhand's Almora district on Tuesday morning, officials said.

Almora, Dec 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed deep grief over the tragic bus accident in Almora district on Tuesday and said that rescue and relief efforts were being carried out on a priority basis. At least six people were killed after a bus carrying around 18 passengers lost control and plunged into a deep ravine on the Bhikiyasain-Vinayak road in Uttarakhand's Almora district on Tuesday morning, officials said.

New Delhi, Nov 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India has immense potential to emerge as a leading winter tourism hub and urged people to consider the Himalayas while planning their next vacation. Speaking during the 128th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', he said, "Winter has arrived, and so has the season for winter tourism.

Dehradun, Nov 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of the state on the occasion of the 25th Foundation Day and called on the public to take a pledge to make the state "harmonious, strong and self-reliant". Uttarakhand, often referred to as Devbhoomi (the land of Gods), was carved out of Uttar Pradesh on November 9, 2000, becoming the 27th state of India.

New Delhi, Sep 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Central government’s flagship healthcare scheme, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), is proving to be a lifeline for thousands in the remote hills of Uttarakhand, particularly in Chamoli district, where over 72 per cent of the population is benefiting from free health insurance. According to official data, 2,29,384 people in Chamoli district are currently registered under the scheme.

New Delhi, Aug 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) After days of anxiety and disrupted communication, ten pilgrims from Banaskantha district of Gujarat, who were stranded near Dharali in Uttarakhand following a devastating cloudburst, were successfully rescued by the Indian Army and airlifted to Rishikesh. The pilgrims, all residents of Chichodra village in Bhabhar taluka, had lost contact with their families on August 5, shortly after a cloudburst hit the Dharali area.

Dehradun, Aug 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) A day after twin cloudbursts struck Uttarkashi district, sweeping away an entire village and triggering widespread panic, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a 'heavy rainfall' warning and a red alert for Uttarakhand. The IMD forecast stated that heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places across several districts, including Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Udham Singh Nagar, Dehradun, Nainital, Champawat and Pauri Garhwal.

Dehradun, July 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday arrived in Khatima to cast his vote as the first phase of the three-tier panchayat elections commenced across the state. He reached Khatima via helicopter and landed at the helipad of Saraf Public School. After this, he headed to the Nagla Tarai Primary School polling booth to exercise his right to vote.

Rudraprayag, June 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) A team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) reached the helicopter crash site in Rudraprayag's Gaurikund area in Uttarakhand and recovered all seven charred bodies. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local police were also involved in the rescue operations. According to rescue officials, the helicopter was completely destroyed by fire on impact. All seven people on board a helicopter en route from Kedarnath Dham to Guptkashi were killed when the chopper crashed and went up in flames in a forested area near Gaurikund early Sunday morning.

Dehradun, April 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress leader and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat slammed the state government on Sunday, for not generating enough employment opportunities for the youth of Uttarakhand. He said that the younger generation is becoming restless due to the lack of jobs. The former Uttarakhand Chief Minister stated that it's "unfortunate" that the youth are now getting driven to another vile habit i.e.

New Delhi, April 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a heartbreaking incident near Devprayag, Uttarakhand, a car carrying a family from Haridwar plunged into a 300-metre-deep gorge and sank into the Alaknanda River near the Badshah Hotel area on Saturday. The vehicle, a Thar SUV, was en route to the revered Dhari Devi temple when the tragedy occurred. One woman was rescued from the scene, while five other occupants of the car, including two children, are feared dead.

New Delhi, March 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Uttarakhand government has commissioned a detailed magisterial probe into the deadly avalanche that struck Mana on February 28, claiming the lives of eight border road construction workers and leading to the rescue of 46 others Chamoli district magistrate, Sandeep Tiwari, has tasked Jyotirmath sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Chandra Shekhar Vashishth with leading the inquiry, setting a tentative deadline of 15 days for the submission of the report.

New Delhi, March 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) As a result of swift, prompt and collective efforts of the security forces, including the Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), fifty workers were rescued from the avalanche that struck Mana village in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, on Friday night, an official said on Saturday, adding four persons, however, were killed in the incident.