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.
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.
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.
The Gandhi Shilp Bazar in Varanasi, from Dec 18-27, features 50 artisans showcasing India's handloom heritage. Prof. Tyagi calls for academic-artisan collaboration. Explore the cultural event!
The annual Landour Mela in Mussoorie concluded, showcasing Uttarakhand's local food and crafts. The event supports regional farmers and artisans, attracting large crowds. Discover the highlights!
Uttarakhand govt announces Pravasi Panchayats in all 13 districts to encourage reverse migration. Pithoragarh is the pilot district. Learn about the state's initiatives.
Handicrafts & Heritage Week 2024 spotlighted master artisans like Choti Tekam & Naveen Bhaskar, proving handmade heritage is a living cultural force. Discover how platforms empower craftspeople.
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.
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.
Prolonged dry spells and lack of winter rain & snow in Uttarakhand threaten apple yields. Experts warn of inadequate chilling hours impacting the prized Harsil valley crop. Read more.
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Shilp Guru and National Awards to Pattachitra artists Sudhir & Urbashee Maharana. Discover their four-decade legacy.
Uttarakhand MPs raise alarm in Parliament over surge in bear and leopard attacks, citing climate change and habitat loss. Parents fear sending kids out as terror grips hills.
Uttarakhand's election department initiates a crucial pre-revision exercise to verify voters from the 2003 electoral rolls, aiming to ensure accuracy and integrity ahead of potential updates.
President Droupadi Murmu's special interaction with artisan Sushil Gajbhiye at Hyderabad's Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav brings Nagpur's rare tribal tumba art into the national spotlight. Discover the story.
A 42-year-old man was killed by a leopard in Pauri Garhwal, marking the third fatal attack in the district within a month. Public anger over rising human-wildlife conflict intensifies. Read more.
The J&K administration installs 213 'Charkhas' across Kashmir to promote heritage crafts and empower artisans. Discover how this initiative boosts the local economy.
Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan visited Champawat's Golu Devta temple to review the corridor project aimed at boosting religious tourism and local economy. Details inside.
Uttarakhand's early-warning system gets a major boost with 3 new Doppler radars approved for Haridwar, Pantnagar & Auli. This upgrade aims to improve accuracy of weather alerts in the hazard-prone state. Read more.
PM Modi dedicates over 2 minutes of Mann Ki Baat to Uttarakhand, praising its winter tourism, adventure sports like ultra-marathon, and rising popularity as a wedding destination.
PM Modi highlights Uttarakhand's surge in winter tourism, adventure sports & destination weddings. Auli, Munsyari see record footfall. Discover why visitors are flocking to this Himalayan state.
Discover how non-consumers can help preserve India's living craft heritage. Learn practical ways to support artisans and sustain traditional crafts as relevant ecosystems.
The 32nd National Handicrafts Fair in Prayagraj bans plastic, features 156 stalls across 20 states. Visitors urged to bring jute bags. Entry fee ₹30. Dec 1-10.