The Uttarakhand government is facing sharp criticism from the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) for withdrawing public holidays-mostly on Hindu festival days. The Trivendra Rawat government has decided to end public holidays on Raksha Bandhan, Karva Chauth, Bhai Dooj, Holika Dahan, Govardhan Puja and Jamat-ul-Vida. As five withdrawn festival, in which public holiday have been cancelled, …
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December 17, 2017Uttarakhand’s iconic folk singer Narendra Singh Negi has paid poetic tribute to his fans for standing beside him in difficult times. Negi suffered a major heart attack on 28 June and the news created panic among his followers who began offering prayers in temples for the recovery of their adored singer. On his receovery, Negi …
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November 13, 2017A scam worth over Rs 600 crore has been detected in the public distribution system of Uttarakhand leading to the dismissal of the regional food controller in Kumaon division of the state. “Vishnu Singh Dhanik’s dismissal was ordered late on Monday night after preliminary investigations by an SIT headed by Udhamsingh Nagar District Magistrate Niraj …
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October 4, 2017The Uttarakhand government has ordered a probe into a massive kidney racket being run by a charitable hospital here, an official said on Tuesday. Two people were arrested after the racket was busted on Monday. A case has been registered against 15 others, including staff from the Gangotri Charitable Hospital. Senior Superintendent of Police Nivedita …
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September 12, 2017The Trivendra Rawat government in Uttarakhand faces an uphill task to fulfill the aspiration of the hill people. After scoring a thumping win the state assembly polls, the biggest challenge before BJP to ensure a transparent government, put ban on illegal sand mining, solve the Uttarakhand capital issue and stop migration from the hills. BJP …
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March 18, 2017