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2 arrested in Uttarakhand for chatting about killing Defence Minister

It is being probed whether the duo had any criminal background or possessed any arms and ammunition, police said.

17 Sept 2018 8:56 PM IST

The combined exercise will simulate a scenario where both nations are working together in counter insurgency and counter terrorism environment in mountainous terrain. (Representational Image)

India, US to carry out joint military training exercise on September...

Yudh Abhyas 2018, one of the longest running joint military training exercises, is a major bilateral defence cooperation...

11 Sept 2018 7:15 PM IST

The vehicle fell into the gorge as the driver lost control over it following landslide which brought a heap of debris on the road. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

13 killed, 2 injured as vehicle falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

The incident occurred at Shanglai, about 8 km beyond Bhatwari in the district on the Rishikesh-Gangotri highway.

3 Sept 2018 6:47 PM IST

Police helped rescue tourists. Water even surged into shops in the area. (Photo: Screengrab | ANI)

Watch: Uttarakhand's Kempty falls turns furious after heavy rain

Tourists were safely evacuated from the popular Kempty falls in Uttarakhand's Mussoorie after a dramatic gush of water...

3 Sept 2018 4:47 PM IST

A local said that the farmers in the area have lost crops in the landslides. (Photo: ANI)

Constant rainfall, landslides create 100 m long, 50 m deep lake in...

After finding out about the lake, district administration issued an alert in the area and asked people living near the...

1 Sept 2018 10:03 AM IST

The hapless incident took place near Buda Kedar area of the village. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

4 dead, 8 feared trapped after landslides in Uttarakhand village

A search and rescue operation helmed by a team of State Disaster Response Force and several district administration...

29 Aug 2018 10:55 AM IST

Two passengers died on the spot while the injured were rushed to a hospital in Rishikesh where the condition of five was stated to be serious. (Photo: Twitter | @ANI)

2 killed, 22 injured after bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

The bus was on its way to Rishikesh from Tehri Garhwal's Pavki Devi village when the accident occurred.

28 Aug 2018 7:44 PM IST

Late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee (Photo: PTI/File)

AIIMS Rishikesh auditorium named after Vajpayee

The auditorium will be equipped with modern lighting and sound system and its construction will be completed by March...

21 Aug 2018 4:44 PM IST

The bus was coming from Uttarkashis Badkot area. State Disaster Response Force stated that the bus tumbled into a gorge around 7:54 am. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

14 dead, 18 injured after bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

State govt has announced that victim's next of kin would be given Rs 2 lakh each and Rs 50,000 for those injured in this...

19 July 2018 1:38 PM IST

A case under Sections 376 (2) (rape), 354 (assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 366 (kidnap, abduct or induce a woman) of IPC and PoCSO. Deepu was sent to judicial remand. (Representational Image)

After watching porn, five minor boys rape 8-yr-old in Uttarakhand

Police said the girl was lured into one of the accused house with a chocolate as boys had planned the rape.

17 July 2018 12:18 PM IST

An Mi-17 helicopter of Indian Air Force on Wednesday crash-landed in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Uttarakhand govt to now charge for helicopter rides during rescue...

This is the first time any state has issued an order to charge people during rescue operations.

15 July 2018 8:53 AM IST

On December 11, last year, the tribunal had imposed a complete ban on use of plastic of any kind from Gomukh to Haridwar along the Ganga with effect from February 1. (Photo: PTI)

Priests can't deny religious rights to Dalits, tribals: Uttarakhand HC

The court also observed that a person from any caste may become a priest if qualified for the job.

13 July 2018 3:44 PM IST