Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami will hold talks on a demand to ban non-Hindus from Kumbh areas. Officials cite impracticality due to global tourism. The Kumbh Mela is scheduled for January 2027 in Haridwar.
Uttarakhand govt mulls restricting non-Hindu entry to Haridwar's ghats & declaring Rishikesh, Haridwar as 'sanatan cities'. Plan may start from 2027 Ardh Kumbh. Read the full story.
Eight monkeys found dead under mysterious circumstances in Karnataka's forest. Viscera sent for lab tests to determine cause. Forest Department launches investigation.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board announces 785 vacancies for Forest Guard, Forester & Surveyor posts. Check eligibility, salary up to Rs 65,000, and selection process details here.
Nitin Gautam of Ganga Sabha urges a ban on non-Hindus in Haridwar's Kumbh Mela area, citing security and sanctity. Read the full story on the controversial demand.
Haridwar SP denies VIP link in Ankita Bhandari murder case. Opposition demands CBI probe over new allegations. Get the latest updates on the investigation.
Karnataka's forest minister Eshwar Khandre announced 70% completion of the state's deemed forest survey, a critical step for conservation and land-use clarity. Read the latest updates.
DFO Lucknow Sitanshu Pandey distributed blankets to staff and honored dedicated employees, following CM Yogi Adityanath's directives. A key step for employee welfare and forest conservation.
Uttarakhand High Court grants anticipatory bail to a Haridwar couple accused in their daughter-in-law's dowry death. The court cites personal liberty under Article 21. Full details inside.
Two teachers at a Haridwar public school were terminated after social media allegations of private chats with a former student. Police are investigating despite the student's withdrawal of the complaint.
Haridwar police obtain NBW against Urmila Sanawar in blackmail and audio clip cases linked to Rishikesh resort murder. Expelled BJP MLA Suresh Rathore also under scanner. Details inside.
Former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore and Urmila Sanawar vanish after an audio clip links them to the Rishikesh resort murder case. Police form SIT as political pressure mounts. Read the latest developments.
A 20-year-old woman was swept away by strong currents while taking a ritual bath in the Ganga on New Year's Day at Haridwar's Shri Ram Ghat. Police search continues. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court's Aravalli ruling signals a critical need for India's forest governance to shift from file-driven control to evidence-based district operations. Can DFOs manage ecology and economy?
Haridwar police form a special team to investigate an audio clip linking a BJP leader to the Rishikesh resort murder case. Key figures deny allegations as legal battles intensify.
Violent protests erupted in Rishikesh during a Supreme Court-ordered forest land encroachment survey. Stone-pelting injured 4 police personnel, disrupting rail & road traffic. Read the full details.
Haridwar police form SIT after gangster Vinay Tyagi is shot dead while in custody. Family demands CBI probe, alleges conspiracy over black money secrets. Key details inside.
History-sheeter Vinay Tyagi, named in 60 cases, succumbs to injuries after being shot by former gang members while stuck in traffic. Police investigate the motive and suspend three officers.
Dreaded gangster Vinay Tyagi, shot while in police custody near Roorkee, dies at AIIMS Rishikesh. Two suspects held as family alleges conspiracy. Read the full investigation details.
History-sheeter Vinay Tyagi dies after being shot by former gang members. The attack occurred when the police vehicle was stuck in traffic. Two suspects arrested. Read the full investigation details.
BJP national general secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam strongly refutes allegations linking him to the Rishikesh resort murder case, warns of defamation suits. Haridwar police investigate fabricated audio clip.
A man in Bijnor allegedly murdered his friend on an unfinished highway over a loan and lewd remarks. Police have arrested the accused. Read the full details.
A deer that strayed into Gopda village in Chatra was safely returned to the wild thanks to a joint effort by villagers and forest officials on Thursday. Read about this heartwarming rescue operation.
Uttarakhand records highest winter forest fires in India, causing ecological damage and health issues. Officials seek community help. Read more on the crisis.
Haridwar police register FIR against expelled BJP MLA Suresh Rathore for allegedly circulating a fabricated audio clip to tarnish BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam's image. Details inside.
Congress MLA Virendra Jati takes drastic action, cutting electricity to officials' homes in Haridwar to protest frequent outages. Police complaint filed. Read the full story.
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.
Two women forest staff in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Saroj Kumari Khorwal and Ravina Meena, now study for competitive exams in renovated outposts. The administration has refurbished 59 posts with basic amenities. Read their inspiring journey.
Uttarakhand police arrest home guard constable Abhimanyu Singh for the murder of 21-year-old Waseem. The motive was a past relationship. Read the full details.
Expelled BJP leader Suresh Rathore denies an audio clip's authenticity, calling it AI-generated. He files a police complaint as the 2022 Rishikesh resort murder case sees renewed political demands. Read the full story.