In order to ensure that incidents like Chamoli (electrocution incident) do not recur, a high-level meeting of all executive organizations working in the state was taken by Additional Chief Secretary Radha Raturi at the Secretariat on Tuesday on the instructions of the Chief Minister.
Among the important schemes for which special assistance has been approved for 2023-24, Rs 110 crore has been allocated for for drinking water facilities in rural areas under Jal Jeevan Mission and Rs 61 crore for upgradation of Model College in Nainital.
The northern state of Himachal Pradesh has been witnessing torrential monsoon rainfall, accompanying frequent cloudbursts and high-magnitude flash floods, for nearly a month now, developing cracks in over 100 houses in Rampur after Uttarakhand's Joshimath.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and expressed his gratitude for his guidance and cooperation in the development of Uttarakhand.
With the recent heavy rains in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the water levels of many rivers in Uttar Pradesh have surged, leading to flooding in districts along Saryu, Ganga and Yamuna rivers.
Chungi Badethi tunnel on Gangotri National Highway in Uttarkashi, is facing a threat of getting damaged following landslides around the area, leaving authorities concerned.
"Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor Atmanirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme has set in motion a new wave of financial inclusion and digital literacy in cities and towns. Due to this, the life of street vendors and hawkers has got dignity and stability. This scheme was brought with the aim of restor
The bus was coming from Nasimabad and was heading to Haridwar.
There were 57 passengers on the bus. However, no casualties were reported, according to the police.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday listened to the 103rd edition of Prime Miniter Narendra Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' along with PM's 'Swanidhi' family at the CM's residence today and lauded his efforts for making Mana's 'Bhoj Patra' famous among the pilgrims.
Traffic movement on the Badrinath Highway was blocked as stones rolled off the hill near Baba Ashram Karnprayag in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, officials informed on Sunday.
During his visit, he will take part in organizational meetings including those of the state core committee, state office bearers and district presidents.