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Uttarakhand govt forms 9-member committee for preparing rules for UCC Bill 2024
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 09:16 PM IST
The Committee has been mandated to prepare a draft of the rules, in which facts related to various procedures, competent level authorities and easy implementation of the provisions of the proposed Act would be included
![The Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill 2024 was passed in the assembly on Wednesday. The Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill 2024 was passed in the assembly on Wednesday.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/10/550x309/The-Uttarakhand-Uniform-Civil-Code-Bill-2024-was-p_1707579925452.jpg)
Toll from Haldwani violence revised to 2, top officials rush to assess situation
The Uttarakhand government on Thursday issued a “shoot at sight” order following violence over the demolition of a madrasa, which officials said was illegally built
![The demolition of a madrasa triggered the violence in Haldwani. (PTI) The demolition of a madrasa triggered the violence in Haldwani. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/09/150x84/The-demolition-of-a-madrasa-triggered-the-violence_1707458284099.jpg)
Published on Feb 09, 2024 11:28 AM IST
Curfew in Haldwani locality after communal tension over demolition of madrasa
Police have been ordered to deal strictly with unruly elements and shoot rioters on sight, the state government said in a statement
![A protest against the demolition of a madrasa in Banbhulpura area of Haldwani turned violent, police said A protest against the demolition of a madrasa in Banbhulpura area of Haldwani turned violent, police said](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/08/150x84/A-protest-against-the-demolition-of-a-madrasa-in-B_1707407788127.jpg)
Published on Feb 08, 2024 09:26 PM IST
Forest scam: ED raids premises of former Uttarakhand minister Harak Singh Rawat
The raids are linked to a case against Rawat over the alleged felling of thousands of trees, financial irregularities, and illegal construction at the Corbett National Park
![Congress leader Harak Singh Rawat (File Photo) Congress leader Harak Singh Rawat (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/07/150x84/Congress-leader-Harak-Singh-Rawat--File-Photo-_1707301693793.jpg)
Published on Feb 07, 2024 03:58 PM IST
Mohali police conduct search in Trivedi Camp, two drug peddlers arrested
DSP Manpreet Singh said there were reports of drug peddling in this settlement. The police had conducted searches here before
![Villagers complain that for several years, drug peddling has been rampant in this settlement. While the sale of drugs may have decreased slightly in recent times, it has not been completely halted. (Getty image) Villagers complain that for several years, drug peddling has been rampant in this settlement. While the sale of drugs may have decreased slightly in recent times, it has not been completely halted. (Getty image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/06/150x84/Villagers-complain-that-for-several-years--drug-pe_1707246117256.jpg)
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 07:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Not given enough time to examine merits, demerits: Congress on Uttarakhand UCC bill
The Congress said the government should have first presented the draft in the assembly before the bill so that its merits and demerits could be discussed
![Congress MLAs staged a protest on the steps of the state legislature. (HT photo) Congress MLAs staged a protest on the steps of the state legislature. (HT photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/06/150x84/Congress-MLAs-staged-a-protest-on-the-steps-of-the_1707215685654.jpg)
Published on Feb 06, 2024 04:04 PM IST
Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code covers live-in relationships, marriage, death
The proposed Uniform Civil Code would be applicable to all residents of Uttarakhand, except the Scheduled Tribe listed under Part 21 of the Constitution
![Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami holds a copy of the Constitution of India at the Vidhan Sabha Bhawan in Dehradun on Tuesday. (PTI) Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami holds a copy of the Constitution of India at the Vidhan Sabha Bhawan in Dehradun on Tuesday. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/06/150x84/Uttarakhand-chief-minister-Pushkar-Singh-Dhami-hol_1707211844464.jpg)
Updated on Feb 06, 2024 05:21 PM IST
Uttarakhand cabinet approves tabling of Uniform Civil Code Bill in Assembly
The Dehradun district administration has imposed Section 144 CrPc within a radius of 300 metres of the Uttarakhand assembly building during the four-day House session beginning on February 5
![Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chairs a cabinet meeting at his residence in Dehradun on Sunday. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chairs a cabinet meeting at his residence in Dehradun on Sunday.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/04/150x84/Uttarakhand-chief-minister-Pushkar-Singh-Dhami-cha_1707058014999.jpg)
Published on Feb 04, 2024 08:16 PM IST
Uniform Civil Code: Sec 144 to be in force around U’khand assembly during session
The Congress has asked the Uttarakhand government to make public the draft report submitted by the committee formed for the Uniform Civil Code
![An all-party meeting called by Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha Speaker on Sunday for the smooth conduct of the House session beginning February 5. An all-party meeting called by Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha Speaker on Sunday for the smooth conduct of the House session beginning February 5.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/04/150x84/An-all-party-meeting-called-by-Uttarakhand-Vidhan-_1707054954525.jpg)
Updated on Feb 04, 2024 07:25 PM IST
Justice Ritu Bahri becomes first woman chief justice of Uttarakhand high court
In October last year, justice Ritu Bahri was appointed as acting chief justice of the Punjab and Haryana high court. On November 2, 2023, the Supreme Court collegium recommended her appointment as the chief justice of Uttarakhand high court.
![CM Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Chief Justice of high court, Nainital (Twitter/@htTweets) CM Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Chief Justice of high court, Nainital (Twitter/@htTweets)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/04/150x84/CM-Pushkar-Singh-Dhami-attended-the-swearing-in-ce_1707048412278.jpg)
Published on Feb 04, 2024 05:36 PM IST
Uttarakhand: UCC committee submits draft report to CM Dhami
The committee has been studying relevant laws regulating personal civil matters of residents of Uttarakhand to prepare the draft and suggest changes in existing laws on the subject
![The UCC draft will be tabled in the legislative assembly on February 6. (Pushkar Singh Dhami | Official X account) The UCC draft will be tabled in the legislative assembly on February 6. (Pushkar Singh Dhami | Official X account)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/02/150x84/The-UCC-draft-will-be-tabled-in-the-legislative-as_1706857370447.jpg)
Published on Feb 02, 2024 12:32 PM IST
UCC craft committee to submit report to CM Dhami today
Security arrangements have been tightened in Uttarakhand in view of the possibility of protests and demonstrations by some organisations in protest against the submission
![Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. (PTI Photo) Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. (PTI Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/02/150x84/Uttarakhand-chief-minister-Pushkar-Singh-Dhami---P_1706851728654.jpg)
Updated on Feb 02, 2024 10:58 AM IST
Silkyara tunnel excavation to restart after all precautions in place: Official
The state-owned NHIDCL is overseeing the project that has been contracted out to Hyderabad-based firm, Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd (NECL)
![The entrance of the Silkyara-Barkot Tunnel during the ongoing rescue operation for the trapped workers in November (PTI) The entrance of the Silkyara-Barkot Tunnel during the ongoing rescue operation for the trapped workers in November (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/01/30/150x84/The-entrance-of-the-Silkyara-Barkot-Tunnel-during-_1706617733173.jpg)
Updated on Jan 30, 2024 05:58 PM IST
Three people die in sleep due to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in Nainital
Three men slept in a room with a makeshift fireplace to shield themselves from severe cold on Sunday night but died after inhaling toxic carbon monoxide gas emanated from the fireplace
![The deceased hailed from Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun district and were living in the Mallital area of Nainital. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) The deceased hailed from Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun district and were living in the Mallital area of Nainital. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/01/30/150x84/The-deceased-hailed-from-Uttar-Pradesh-s-Badaun-di_1706616231856.jpg)
Published on Jan 30, 2024 05:33 PM IST
FIR against Uttarakhand migrant worker accused of raping teen sister back home
Police said the girl was taken to the sub-district hospital in Tanakpur on Sunday by her family after she complained of excruciating pain in her stomach.
![The first information report (FIR) was registered on Sunday on a complaint by their father. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) The first information report (FIR) was registered on Sunday on a complaint by their father. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/01/30/150x84/The-first-information-report--FIR--was-registered-_1706606179070.jpg)
Published on Jan 30, 2024 02:46 PM IST
Uttarakhand govt to get expert panel’s UCC report on Feb 2: Pushkar Singh Dhami
Pushkar Singh Dhami said his government had always been committed to implementing UCC in the state in line with PM Modi’s vision of “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”
![Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami (PTI) Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/01/29/150x84/Dehradun--Uttarakhand-Chief-Minister-Pushkar-Singh_1706520171872.jpg)
Published on Jan 29, 2024 02:52 PM IST
Uttarakhand convenes assembly session from Feb 5 to discuss Uniform Civil Code
The state govt formed a five-member draft committee headed by Justice (retd) Ranjana Desai to prepare a draft paper to implement UCC in Uttarakhand
![Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. (File photo) Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. (File photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/01/26/150x84/Uttarakhand-CM-Pushkar-Singh-Dhami---File-photo-_1706273976901.jpg)
Updated on Jan 26, 2024 07:30 PM IST
Land subsidence: CBRI conducts fresh inspection of Joshimath
According to CBRI’s door-to-door condition assessment of 2,364 buildings from January 14 to January 27, 2023, of the 2364 buildings, 2,152 are residential
![A 15-member NDMA team along with experts conducted Post-Disaster Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) in April last year. (ANI file photo) A 15-member NDMA team along with experts conducted Post-Disaster Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) in April last year. (ANI file photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/01/19/150x84/A-15-member-NDMA-team-along-with-experts-conducted_1705663338409.jpg)
Published on Jan 19, 2024 04:52 PM IST
Dhami meets PM Modi in New Delhi, gifts him Bageshwar’s copper craft
Uttarakhand chief minister Dhami provided updates on various sectors, including roads and transport, energy, the development of new townships.
![Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.(X/Pushkar Singh Dhami) Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.(X/Pushkar Singh Dhami)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/01/18/148x111/Screenshot_2024-01-18_213422_1705593854356_1705593868917.png)
Published on Jan 18, 2024 11:06 PM IST
Uttarakhand Police arrests key accused in Maharashtra robbery case from Haryana
Dehradun senior superintendent of police Ajai Singh said that Anil Soni, the key accused in the jewellery store in Maharashtra’s Sangli, was also involved in Dehradun jewellery store robbery
![Polcie said the accused had disguised themselves as police officers to commit the crime. (Representative Image) Polcie said the accused had disguised themselves as police officers to commit the crime. (Representative Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/01/17/150x84/Polcie-said-the-accused-had-disguised-themselves-a_1705498528777.jpg)
Updated on Jan 17, 2024 07:05 PM IST
Uttarakhand govt hikes Dearness Allowance of employees to 46%
The revised DA will be applicable with effect from July 1, 2023, and arrears will be paid to beneficiaries in cash.
![Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/01/13/148x111/Uttarakhand-chief-minister-Pushkar-Singh-Dhami--Fi_1686992399549_1705151304103.jpg)
Published on Jan 13, 2024 06:45 PM IST
PTI |
Chilla vehicle accident: SDRF recovers body of female warden, death toll rises to 5
The accident occurred when the electric vehicle in which 10 forest officials were travelling lost control and hit a tree on Chilla Road, which connects Rishikesh with Haridwar
![The SDRF team at the site of the accident. The SDRF team at the site of the accident.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/01/11/150x84/The-SDRF-team-at-the-site-of-the-accident-_1704960960321.jpg)
Published on Jan 11, 2024 01:46 PM IST
Chlorine gas leakage hits Dehradun’s Jhajra area
Officials said that people in surrounding areas were asked to keep their windows and doors closed to lessen the impact of the gas
![During the process of stopping the leakage, two men from fire services complained of dizziness and a burning sensation in their eyes. During the process of stopping the leakage, two men from fire services complained of dizziness and a burning sensation in their eyes.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/01/09/150x84/During-the-process-of-stopping-the-leakage--two-me_1704806654135.jpg)
Published on Jan 09, 2024 06:54 PM IST
Effective efforts should be made to control road accidents: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said that effective efforts should be made to control road accidents. He said that Road safety audits should be conducted regularly at black spots.
![HT Image HT Image](https://images.hindustantimes.com/images/app-images/2021/10/148x111.png)
Updated on Jan 09, 2024 05:23 PM IST
ANI |
Uttarakhand to celebrate 9-day festival from January 14, ahead of Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya
Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya, the Uttarakhand government has issued instructions to all the district magistrates saying that cultural festivals will be celebrated in Uttarakhand for nine consecutive days, from the Uttarayen festival on January 14 to the Shri Ram Murti Pran Pratishtha programme in Ayodhya on January 22.
![HT Image HT Image](https://images.hindustantimes.com/images/app-images/2021/10/148x111.png)
Published on Jan 09, 2024 10:40 AM IST
ANI |
Young artists of Uttarakhand will serve as inspiration for the coming generation: CM Dhami
Young artists of Uttarakhand met Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at the Chief Minister's residence on Sunday.
![HT Image HT Image](https://images.hindustantimes.com/images/app-images/2021/10/148x111.png)
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 09:20 AM IST
ANI |
Uttarakhand: CM Dhami holds meeting with party workers to firm up Lok Sabha poll plan
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a meeting with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and workers ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Dehradun on Sunday.
![HT Image HT Image](https://images.hindustantimes.com/images/app-images/2021/10/148x111.png)
Published on Jan 07, 2024 01:20 PM IST
ANI |
Uttarakhand bans land purchase by outsiders for agriculture, horticulture
The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday evening
![Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/01/01/150x84/Uttarakhand-chief-minister-Pushkar-Singh-Dhami-_1704104299262.jpg)
Published on Jan 01, 2024 03:48 PM IST
Six labourers killed as brick kiln wall collapses in Haridwar
The Haridwar district administration has ordered a magisterial inquiry to investigate the reasons behind the incident.
![Rescuers engaged in search operation at the accident site in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar district. Rescuers engaged in search operation at the accident site in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar district.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/12/26/150x84/Rescuers-engaged-in-search-operation-at-the-accide_1703598706409.jpg)
Updated on Dec 26, 2023 07:21 PM IST
Uttarakhand: Six labourers killed in Haridwar brick kiln wall collapse
Police and administrative officers including senior superintendent of police (SSP) Pramendra Dobhal rushed to the spot to oversee the rescue operations
![Representational image. Representational image.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/12/26/150x84/Representational-image-_1703570623531.jpg)
Published on Dec 26, 2023 11:33 AM IST