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Uttarakhand: Badrinath shrine closes for winter
Published on Nov 19, 2020 06:41 PM IST
The process of closure was started by chief priests of the shrine and a special blanket made by the women of Mana village was offered to Lord Badrivishal
![Over 5,000 devotees were present at the shrine for the closing ceremony.(HT Photo) Over 5,000 devotees were present at the shrine for the closing ceremony.(HT Photo)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_630x354/HT/p2/2020/11/19/Pictures/_7134086e-2a68-11eb-a688-0f1acfc82532.jpg)
Hindustan Times, Dehradun |
Suparna Roy
Congress cold to Harish Rawat’s promise of free power, water in Uttarakhand
Congress leaders in Uttarakhand said that providing free power and water was not the party’s stand and the poll manifesto is yet to be prepared.
![Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat’s promise of free water and power to the people of the state has not enthused the Congress party.(ANI FILE PHOTO) Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat’s promise of free water and power to the people of the state has not enthused the Congress party.(ANI FILE PHOTO)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/19/Pictures/conference-general-secretary-harish-rawat-addressing-press_88d9be62-2a5b-11eb-a688-0f1acfc82532.jpg)
Published on Nov 19, 2020 05:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun | Neeraj Santoshi
Uttarakhand Congress disowns senior leader’s promise of free power and water, rift shows
Harish Rawat said he will take the idea to party leadership in the state so that it can be discussed and made part of party manifesto.
![Congress leadership in Uttarakhand said they have to ensure that the party only makes such election promises that can be fulfilled.(HT Photo) Congress leadership in Uttarakhand said they have to ensure that the party only makes such election promises that can be fulfilled.(HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/19/Pictures/hindustan-incharge-november-government-secretary-congress-ludhiana_6cab6984-2a51-11eb-a1f1-9949958d68df.jpg)
Updated on Nov 19, 2020 04:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun |
Neeraj Santoshi | Edited by Abhinav Sahay
Chhath Puja banned in public places in Dehradun due to Covid-19 surge
All devotees have been advised to strictly wear masks and follow social distancing measures during the celebrations.
![Administration has cited rising number of Covid-19 cases to ban Chhath puja at public places in Dehradun.(Subhankar Chakraborty/HT PHOTO/Representative) Administration has cited rising number of Covid-19 cases to ban Chhath puja at public places in Dehradun.(Subhankar Chakraborty/HT PHOTO/Representative)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/19/Pictures/chhath_0e7e8d3e-2a2c-11eb-a688-0f1acfc82532.jpg)
Updated on Nov 19, 2020 11:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun |
HT Correspondent | Edited by Abhinav Sahay
Work on to get UNESCO World Heritage Site tag for Adi Kailash in Uttarakhand
Adi Kailash is situated at a height of around 6000 metres and is approximately 120 km from Dharchula sub-division of Pithoragarh district.
![View of Adi Kailash mountain in Pithoragarh district. It is also called Om Parbat due to the visible contours of Om sign on it.(Sourced) View of Adi Kailash mountain in Pithoragarh district. It is also called Om Parbat due to the visible contours of Om sign on it.(Sourced)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/19/Pictures/_90eac212-2a11-11eb-a688-0f1acfc82532.jpg)
Updated on Nov 19, 2020 08:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun |
Suparna Roy | Edited by Abhinav Sahay
Uttarakhand: Govt encourages women’s self-help groups to boost Covid-19-hit economy
According to government officials, there are at least 30,000 SHGs involved in various economic activities ranging from producing organic agricultural products to making puja material and prasad for the shrines of Kedarnath and Badrinath
![Traditionally, women in hilly areas of Uttarakhand are majorly involved in agricultural activities, which chief minister Rawat said the government wants to change, by providing them skill development training through the rural growth centres and centres of excellence.(Representational photo) Traditionally, women in hilly areas of Uttarakhand are majorly involved in agricultural activities, which chief minister Rawat said the government wants to change, by providing them skill development training through the rural growth centres and centres of excellence.(Representational photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/18/Pictures/mahadeva-maharajganj-district-maharajganj-district-harvesting-november_f0f6e224-2991-11eb-a79c-2fe4f288de49.jpg)
Published on Nov 18, 2020 05:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun | Kalyan Das
Uttarakhand: Two men slash teenager’s nose for resisting their attempt to rape her
The two also attacked her parents for confronting them
![Representational photo. Representational photo.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/18/Pictures/crimes-against-women_c49d662c-2981-11eb-a79c-2fe4f288de49.jpg)
Published on Nov 18, 2020 03:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun | Kalyan Das
UP CM Yogi Adityanath offer prayers at Badrinath shrine, meets ITBP soldiers at Indo-China border
Adityanath also laid the foundation stone of a Uttar Pradesh government tourist house near the shrine
![UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurating a tourist guest house near Badrinath shrine in Chamoli district.(HT Photo) UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurating a tourist guest house near Badrinath shrine in Chamoli district.(HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/17/Pictures/_3f7670de-28b3-11eb-bd4c-84783e11e201.jpg)
Published on Nov 17, 2020 02:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun |
HT Correspondent | Edited by Zara Khan
Kedarnath, Yamunotri temples close for winters amid heavy snowfall
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, his Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath, and priests and officials of Devasthanam Board were present at Kedarnath as the temple gates closed at 8.30 am after an elaborate ceremony.
Published on Nov 16, 2020 03:30 PM IST
Dehradun |
Press Trust of India | Posted by Arpan Rai
Uttarakhand CM celebrates Diwali with army, ITBP jawans in Uttarkashi
Trivendra Rawat said he has a special relationship with troopers since his father was also in the army.
![Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat with army soldiers at Harsil valley in Uttarkashi district.(Uttarakhand CMO) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat with army soldiers at Harsil valley in Uttarkashi district.(Uttarakhand CMO)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/14/Pictures/_9b2fa8ae-267f-11eb-8924-93a7f7a2e27c.jpg)
Published on Nov 14, 2020 07:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun | Kalyan Das
Lt Gen Harinder Singh takes over as 50th Commandant of IMA
Lt General Harinder Singh was previously the commanding officer of 14 Corps at Leh.
![: Lt Gen Harinder Singh after taking over as IMA’s 50th Commandant on Friday in Dehradun.(HT PHOTO) : Lt Gen Harinder Singh after taking over as IMA’s 50th Commandant on Friday in Dehradun.(HT PHOTO)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/13/Pictures/_333359e4-25cb-11eb-b650-20c76dd985fd.jpg)
Published on Nov 13, 2020 09:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun | HT Correspondent
Uttarakhand: BJP suspends former minister for seeking suspension of CM Rawat
State BJP chief Bansidhar Bhagat, who ordered the suspension, said Lakhi Ram Joshi’s letter to the prime minister amounted to gross indiscipline
![Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat.(PTI) Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat.(PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/13/Pictures/inauguration-of-dobra-chanthi-bridge-in-tehri_0869b1e8-2596-11eb-8924-93a7f7a2e27c.jpg)
Published on Nov 13, 2020 03:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun |
HT Correspondent | Edited by Sameer
Rs 700 crore worth international project to transform 3000 Uttarakhand schools
Uttarakhand government is likely to receive an amount of Rs 700 crore over the next five years for the project from the Asian Development Bank.
![The project will cover government schools in five districts of Uttarakhand including Haridwar, Dehradun, US Nagar, Pauri Garhwal and Almora.(HT Photo/representative) The project will cover government schools in five districts of Uttarakhand including Haridwar, Dehradun, US Nagar, Pauri Garhwal and Almora.(HT Photo/representative)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/09/Pictures/uttarakhand-dehradun-coming-dehradun-attempting-students-college_d8b2212c-227c-11eb-bb8d-bc577040ae29.jpg)
Updated on Nov 09, 2020 04:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun |
Suparna Roy | Edited by Abhinav Sahay
Rishikesh: Around 30 river rafting guides test positive for Covid-19 as tourist inflow increases
River rafting had resumed in the state in the last week of September after a gap of almost six months
![Since river rafting resumed in the state on September 26, Rishikesh has welcomed a little over 20,000 tourists.(Representational photo/ANI) Since river rafting resumed in the state on September 26, Rishikesh has welcomed a little over 20,000 tourists.(Representational photo/ANI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/09/Pictures/tourists-enjoying-river-rafting-river-the-beas_6ea26fb4-2275-11eb-aed4-e2e7ecbcff11.jpg)
Published on Nov 09, 2020 03:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun | Kalyan Das
NGO ties up with school in Dehradun to revive traditional puppetry with innovative teaching
The lessons of the syllabus would be narrated by the traditional puppeteers through puppetry and videos of which would then be used by the school for its students.
![Puppeteers in Delhi’s Anand Parvat narrating the stories from a school syllabus trough puppetry.(HT PHOTO) Puppeteers in Delhi’s Anand Parvat narrating the stories from a school syllabus trough puppetry.(HT PHOTO)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/08/Pictures/_8f884366-2180-11eb-b832-c83edd1c747c.jpg)
Published on Nov 08, 2020 10:49 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun | Kalyan Das
Central govt team to take stock of man-elephant conflict in Uttarakhand
Five people have died and two have been injured in elephant attacks this year till September.
![Man-elephant conflict has been rising in Uttarakhand along with the rise in the number of the pachyderms.(ANI) Man-elephant conflict has been rising in Uttarakhand along with the rise in the number of the pachyderms.(ANI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/05/Pictures/sanga-elephants-village-nepal-bareli-roaming-near_d417a936-1f32-11eb-b832-c83edd1c747c.jpg)
Published on Nov 05, 2020 12:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun |
Suparna Roy
Man hacks wife to death with axe in Uttarakhand’s Almora district
The accused was arrested by the revenue police on Monday evening and sent to jail on Tuesday.
![Police said the man suspected his wife’s character after she did not tell him the name of the person she was speaking with on the phone.(Representative Photo/Getty Images) Police said the man suspected his wife’s character after she did not tell him the name of the person she was speaking with on the phone.(Representative Photo/Getty Images)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/04/Pictures/crime-scene_257c6472-1e72-11eb-967e-6bdb4b2cee00.jpg)
Published on Nov 04, 2020 01:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun | HT Correspondent
Haridwar temples, shrines to don saffron look for Mahakumbh 2021
Saffron and yellow colours will be used across the Kumbh mela zone in and around Har-Ki-Pauri area in Haridwar.
![An ashram building being given saffron colour as part of one colour code for buildings at Har-Ki-Pauri for Mahakumbh in Haridwar.(HT Photo) An ashram building being given saffron colour as part of one colour code for buildings at Har-Ki-Pauri for Mahakumbh in Haridwar.(HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/03/Pictures/_c43bba88-1dc1-11eb-99e1-1f704b24b706.jpg)
Updated on Nov 03, 2020 04:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Haridwar |
Sandeep Rawat | Edited by Sparshita Saxena
Uttarakhand starts snow leopard population estimation process
The estimation is being carried out in ten forest divisions of the state in the higher reaches of districts like Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Pithoragarh
![The estimation is being carried out in ten forest divisions of the state in the higher reaches of districts like Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Pithoragarh.(Representational Image) The estimation is being carried out in ten forest divisions of the state in the higher reaches of districts like Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Pithoragarh.(Representational Image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/02/Pictures/thursday-himachal-himachal-himachal-department-leopard-regions_0b62df5c-1cf7-11eb-99e1-1f704b24b706.jpg)
Published on Nov 02, 2020 04:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun |
HT Correspondent | Edited by Smriti Sinha
Uttarakhand govt trying to generate jobs via country’s first snow leopard conservation centre
The snow leopard conservation centre aims to give employment to the local population through different avenues.
![Model of snow leopard conservation centre to be built in Uttarkashi district.(HT photo) Model of snow leopard conservation centre to be built in Uttarkashi district.(HT photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/01/Pictures/_8b09d340-1c3f-11eb-b12f-cdaf3fe885e3.jpg)
Updated on Nov 01, 2020 06:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun |
Suparna Roy
Uttarakhand to start controlled burning in Uttarkashi to check forest fires
Almost nine hectares of jungles have been burnt in forest fires in the past 20 days in Uttarkashi division.
![Forest fires have been plaguing Uttarkashi for the past three weeks.(Representative Photo/HT) Forest fires have been plaguing Uttarkashi for the past three weeks.(Representative Photo/HT)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/11/01/Pictures/_25118a1c-1c29-11eb-aaf6-cc648d414a4d.png)
Published on Nov 01, 2020 03:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun |
HT correspondent
Congress reiterates demand for Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat’s resignation
Earlier on October 29, SC stayed an order of the Uttarakhand High Court directing the CBI to register an FIR against CM Trivendra Singh Rawat on the basis of allegations levelled against him.
![Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat (File Photo)(PTI) Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat (File Photo)(PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/10/31/Pictures/_cb63b56c-1b1a-11eb-bfd3-008a2bae3f6c.jpg)
Updated on Oct 31, 2020 07:40 AM IST
New Delhi |
Asian News International | Posted by Mallika Soni
20 rafting guides in Haridwar contract Covid-19 in last 2 weeks
This comes a month after rafting activity resumed in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
![File photo: Tourists enjoying river rafting in Rishikesh.(HT PHOTO) File photo: Tourists enjoying river rafting in Rishikesh.(HT PHOTO)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/10/30/Pictures/_a2dd95d8-1ab4-11eb-bfd3-008a2bae3f6c.jpg)
Updated on Oct 30, 2020 07:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Haridwar |
HT Correspondent | Edited by Sparshita Saxena
BJP welcomes Supreme Court order staying CBI probe into allegations against Uttarakhand CM
Ramesh Bhatt, Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat’s media advisor, said the top court’s order was expected as the chief minister was heard in the matter and no notice was issued to him
![Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat.(HT Archive) Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat.(HT Archive)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/10/29/Pictures/rawat-dehradun-photo-chief-minister-trivendra-singh_7d341f74-19d7-11eb-bfd3-008a2bae3f6c.jpg)
Published on Oct 29, 2020 04:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun | Neeraj Santoshi
Cong seeks Uttarakhand CM’s resignation after HC orders CBI probe on bribery allegations
A journalist, had alleged in a social media post that a man from Jharkhand deposited money after demonetisation into the bank account of a couple related to the chief minister for the latter’s benefit.
![The Uttarakhand High Court on Tuesday ordered the CBI to probe allegations that Trivendra Singh Rrawat took bribes from a man in Jharkhand in 2016 before he became the Chief Minister.(HT FILE PHOTOR) The Uttarakhand High Court on Tuesday ordered the CBI to probe allegations that Trivendra Singh Rrawat took bribes from a man in Jharkhand in 2016 before he became the Chief Minister.(HT FILE PHOTOR)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/10/28/Pictures/rawat-dehradun-photo-chief-minister-trivendra-singh_8e45906a-190d-11eb-8018-0bdbc3b69c17.jpg)
Published on Oct 28, 2020 04:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun | Neeraj Santoshi
In freak accident, Uttarakhand bank guard dies after gun goes off as bike rams him
Police have apprehended three men who were riding the bike that hit the bank guard.
![Police said the bank guard died of excessive bleeding from his injury.(Representative Photo/Getty Images/) Police said the bank guard died of excessive bleeding from his injury.(Representative Photo/Getty Images/)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/10/28/Pictures/dead-woman-hand-body-with-focus-on_91d5c40e-1901-11eb-8018-0bdbc3b69c17.jpg)
Published on Oct 28, 2020 03:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Haldwani | HT Correspondent
BJP preps for Uttarakhand polls, asks ministers to spend time in their areas
The BJP wants to get off the blocks earlier to be able to launch a powerful bid to retain power in Uttarakhand.
![Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat will be reviewing the performance of departments under different ministers from October 29 to November 18.(PTI) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat will be reviewing the performance of departments under different ministers from October 29 to November 18.(PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/10/28/Pictures/uttrakhand-cm-at-press-conference_37db45be-18e8-11eb-8018-0bdbc3b69c17.jpg)
Published on Oct 28, 2020 12:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun | Neeraj Santoshi
HC tells CBI to file FIR, probe allegations against Uttarakhand CM Rawat
According to the allegations in the petition, one Jharkhand-based AS Chauhan had claimed that he knew TS Rawat (present chief minister of Uttarakhand) who was the state in-charge of BJP of Jharkhand had in 2016 struck a deal worth Rs 25 lakh with Rawat (CM) for his appointment as chairman Jharkhand Gau Sewa Aayog.
![In July, Dr Harender Singh Rawat, a retired professor, wrote to police to conduct an inquiry into the allegations. The HC has quashed the FIR against Umesh Kumar and the other petitioner.(PTI) In July, Dr Harender Singh Rawat, a retired professor, wrote to police to conduct an inquiry into the allegations. The HC has quashed the FIR against Umesh Kumar and the other petitioner.(PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/10/28/Pictures/uttrakhand-cm-at-press-conference_20ccb31a-18a4-11eb-aa26-a55aef2d66ca.jpg)
Published on Oct 28, 2020 04:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun | Neeraj Santoshi
Most of Uttarakhand’s Covid-19 deaths took place in last 2 months, over 50% in Dehradun
Most of the deaths have been reported since the first week of September. In the first week of August, the state had reported 117 Covid-19 deaths.
![Medics take a swab sample of an elderly-woman for Covid-19 testing.(PTI) Medics take a swab sample of an elderly-woman for Covid-19 testing.(PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/10/27/Pictures/medics-take-swab-sample-of-people_5e400c94-185c-11eb-8018-0bdbc3b69c17.jpg)
Updated on Oct 27, 2020 07:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun |
Neeraj Santoshi | Edited by Sparshita Saxena
Hovercraft, ferry boat waterway service on anvil for Haridwar Mahakumbh 2021
The authorities are planning to use hovercrafts and ferry boats in Haridwar and between Haridwar and Rishikesh to ferry pilgrims and tourists.
![A rafting boat plying on Ganga in Rishikesh-Haridwar stretch.(HT Photo) A rafting boat plying on Ganga in Rishikesh-Haridwar stretch.(HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/10/27/Pictures/_792c8e12-1855-11eb-8018-0bdbc3b69c17.jpg)
Updated on Oct 27, 2020 06:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Haridwar |
Sandeep Rawat | Edited by Sparshita Saxena
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