A three-day food festival showcasing authentic Uttarakhand cuisine has started at Mussoorie's Winterline Carnival. Organized by UTDB and district admin, it features Garhwali delicacies, culinary demos, and a bloggers' meet. Explore the flavours!
Uttarakhand High Court overturns single bench order, rules 3-year polytechnic diploma after 10th is equivalent to intermediate for foreman instructor recruitment. Details inside.
Madras High Court clarifies that a state govt's freedom fighter pension does not create an automatic right to the Central govt's pension. The conditions of the Union scheme must be independently satisfied. Learn more about the key ruling.
The Uttarakhand Food Festival 2025, part of Mussoorie's Winterline Carnival, showcases authentic cuisine & culture from Jan 24-26. Explore traditional flavours, live performances & culinary sessions.
In a dramatic protest against frequent power cuts, Congress MLA from Haridwar, Virendra Singh, disconnected electricity to officials' residences. The MLA demanded accountability for the public's suffering. Watch the video.
A pilot audit in Telangana reveals 10% of social pension beneficiaries are ineligible, including govt employees' families & car owners. State plans massive clean-up. Read details.
Uttarakhand cabinet approves major policy changes including healthcare reforms, tax cuts on clean fuels, higher pensions for artists, and incentives for doctors in remote areas. Read the full details.
Uttarakhand High Court directs forest officials to file a detailed report on state forest fires by Jan 9, warning of personal appearance for non-compliance. Get the latest updates.
Punjab & Haryana High Court directs PSEB to release pension with 9% interest to adopted son after 19-year legal fight, upholding adoption validity. Justice served.
PFRDA's latest NPS reforms reduce lock-in to 15 years, ease annuitization rules, and add gold ETFs. Discover how these changes strengthen retirement planning for Indians.
Punjab and Haryana High Court directs Haryana govt to give pension to mother of deceased teacher, ruling nomination by husband doesn't bar claim. Read the full story.
Supreme Court reprimands Uttarakhand govt for failing to clear forest land encroachments. Bench demands immediate action plan and status report within 3 weeks.
Uttarakhand High Court halts the transfer of a forest officer, ruling it violated the state's transfer act. The officer had not completed his minimum tenure. Read the full details.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction in a major forest land encroachment case involving 2,866 acres. Details on the lease to Pashu Lok Seva Samiti and the court's strong stance.
A brave 12-year-old girl rescued her classmate from a bear cub in Chamoli. This second attack at the school highlights rising human-wildlife conflict in Uttarakhand. Read the full story.
Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government for inaction on forest land encroachment. The court has initiated suo motu proceedings to protect vital green cover. Read the full story.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on illegal forest land occupation. Hearing a plea by Anita Kandwal, the court demands urgent action. Read the full story.
PFRDA amends rules, giving NPS subscribers more control over fund managers and investment choices. Learn how these changes impact your retirement corpus.
Telangana High Court orders state govt to immediately begin pension process for retired judge Justice G Sridevi. Status report due by Jan 5, 2026. Read the full story.
Maharashtra govt eliminates mandatory no-dues & inquiry certificates for retiring employees, ensuring timely pension processing. A major reform to prevent financial hardship.
Uttarakhand govt announces Pravasi Panchayats in all 13 districts to encourage reverse migration. Pithoragarh is the pilot district. Learn about the state's initiatives.
Maharashtra govt scraps mandatory no-dues certificates for retiring employees, aiming to expedite pension processing and prevent financial hardship. Learn about the key reforms.
PFRDA's new NPS norms boost lump sum withdrawal to 80% for private subscribers, raise exit age to 85, and allow loans against corpus. Key changes explained.
Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh, Uttarakhand Governor, returns Bill amending state's anti-conversion law citing errors. Government plans ordinance route. Read the full story.
Supreme Court dismisses Centre's appeal, grants disability pension to Colonel Harinder Pal Singh for injuries sustained during service, including while on leave. Landmark ruling upholds 'national extension of employment' principle.
PFRDA's major NPS overhaul allows private sector subscribers to withdraw 80% of their corpus and stay invested until 85. New withdrawal options introduced. Read for key details and tax implications.
Uttarakhand High Court seeks state government's response in two weeks on a petition challenging key sections of the new Minority Education Act, 2025, filed by a madrassa. Read the full details.
Uttarakhand government disburses Rs 33.22 crore to 3,848 beneficiaries under Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojna, aiming to create jobs and curb migration. Discover how the scheme is transforming local economy.
PFRDA's new NPS rules raise exit age to 85, allow 80% withdrawal for private subscribers, and permit using pension corpus as loan collateral. Get details here.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces Rs 2,155 crore spent on clearing pending dues. The government pledges to settle all arrears by 2027 as state revenue improves. Details inside.