SC Criticizes Uttarakhand for Forest Land Encroachment
Supreme Court reprimands Uttarakhand govt for failing to clear forest land encroachments. Bench demands immediate action plan and status report within 3 weeks.
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.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces a fully mechanised transfer system for state employees to cut red tape. 3,420 health workers get appointment letters.
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.
Uttarakhand govt announces Pravasi Panchayats in all 13 districts to encourage reverse migration. Pithoragarh is the pilot district. Learn about the state's initiatives.
A 73-year-old retired VAO in Trichy sentenced to 2 years in prison for demanding a ₹2000 bribe in 2007. The vigilance department's trap led to his conviction.
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.
Odisha govt amends Registration Act, sets Rs 20,000 fee for common area transfer to apartment owners' association. Move aims to break property registration deadlock since 2022. Read details.
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.
Parliament has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, amending three key laws: the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act, 1956, and IRDA Act, 1999. Read about the sector's transformation.
Apple's upcoming iOS 26.3 update may bring a 'Notification Forwarding' feature for third-party devices and a built-in tool to transfer data from iPhone to Android. Read the details here.
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.
Police register case against 25 for assaulting doctors & staff at Govt Doon Hospital in Dehradun. Read details of the shocking incident and legal action taken.
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.
Maharashtra govt shifts BMC's Additional Commissioner Amit Saini after corruption allegations stalled 160 engineer transfers. BJP leader demanded ACB probe into cash-for-transfer scam.
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.
Maharashtra govt transfers BMC's Amit Saini amid cash-for-transfer scam allegations. Over 160 engineer transfers stayed. New officer Avinash Dhakne takes charge. Read the full investigation details.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. Key focus: tackling $60bn trade deficit, defence tech transfer, and 'Oil for Food' initiative. Read the full analysis.
Supreme Court halts transfer of widowed Army officer, citing her role as sole caregiver to her autistic son. The case highlights constitutional rights of persons with disabilities. Read more.
Amolak Public School in Patiala dazzled at its annual function with cultural performances and awards. The event highlighted student talent and community spirit. Read more about this celebration!
Haryana government launches Teacher Transfer Policy, 2025, replacing the 2023 framework. It ensures demand-based distribution, transparency, and job satisfaction for teachers across state schools. Learn the key changes.
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.
Delhi High Court cancels a gift deed after a daughter-in-law failed to care for her 88-year-old mother-in-law. Landmark ruling protects elderly rights under Senior Citizens Act. Read the full judgment details.
A seven-year-old elephant calf died after being struck by the Howrah-Doon Express in Rajaji Tiger Reserve. This is the second such death in Uttarakhand this year, raising elephant fatalities to 29. Read more.