Char Dham priests protest Uttarakhand govt's decision to form Devasthanam Board

The government held a high-level interaction with the National Shipping Board (NSB) to address emerging challenges in India's shipping sector and review measures to strengthen maritime capacity amid evolving global geopolitical and trade dynamics, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said on Wednesday.

According to an official statement from the Chief Minister's office, "sacred land of the Ganga River, Yamuna River, the Char Dham, Adi Kailash and several revered Shakti Peeths, Uttarakhand has long been a center of faith for Sanatan followers across the world. In this context, the state government is making efforts to promote Uttarakhand as a major hub for religious and spiritual tourism and pilgrimage, which is also expected to boost economic activities in the state."

During the interaction in Bhararisain on Tuesday, the Chief Minister answered questions from the cadets.

As per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the proposal of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata for renovation of the historic Bascule Bridge at the Kolkata Dock System (KDS) was appraised by the Delegated Investment Board (DIB), chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, in a meeting convened on February 16, 2026.

A team of Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) West District apprehended the main contractor from Udaipur in Rajasthan in connection to Janakpuri biker's death case. The accused has been identified as Himanshu Gupta. He was hiding there and is now being brought to New Delhi.

The CM said, "The budget will be excellent, it will be good, and it will fulfil everyone's aspirations and hopes. This budget has been prepared with great effort, with input from numerous stakeholders and various groups, classes, and people working in various dimensions of society. Therefore, provisions have been made for all sections of society."

The Prime Minister praised the Hadoti region's rich heritage and traditional products, highlighting specialities like Kota Kachori and Kota Doria sarees. He also mentioned globally recognised materials such as Kota Stone and Sandstone.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday highlighted that a total of Rs 1 lakh crore worth of investment agreements were implemented last year.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday warmly welcomed and felicitated Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah at a grand event titled "Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar: Char Saal Bemisaal" held in Haridwar to mark the completion of four years of the state government.

In Uttar Pradesh's Shamli, parents of Aastha Jain, who secured the 9th rank in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025, expressed their pride. Her father said, "She secured 4th rank across India in the 12th board examinations. She has also cracked the UPSC exam three times. Currently, she is in the Rajasthan IPS cadre and is undergoing training in Hyderabad."