Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami approved government service appointments for the dependents of two martyred soldiers from Tehri Garhwal district, reaffirming state support to the families of fallen heroes.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister on Wednesday said that the state is highly prone to disasters, particularly during the monsoon season, when landslides, floods, and waterlogging pose major challenges.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Uttarakhand and chair a high-level review meeting with officials on Thursday.
The police have conducted joint patrolling and surveillance with the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in the border areas of Pithoragarh, the Uttarakhand Police Headquarters informed ANI.
The incident took place around 10:10 AM when the bus, carrying around 22 passengers and travelling from Ghuttu-Ghansali to Haridwar, lost control on a sharp curve about 12 km ahead of Chamba, hit a crash barrier and overturned, as per officials.
"On the birth anniversary of the great freedom fighter, eloquent orator, social reformer, and Bharat Ratna recipient, Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant Ji, countless salutations," read his 'X' post on Wednesday.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami convened a review meeting via video conferencing today from the Chief Minister's residence in response to the recent political developments occurring in the neighbouring country of Nepal.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the state government is working with full commitment toward the conservation of the Himalayas, and every individual must play their part in this vital mission.
Pithoragarh Police, along with SSB personnel, are conducting regular patrolling and combing operations along the Kali River and other sensitive areas within the border police station jurisdictions.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Himalaya Day, underlined the significance of the Himalayas, calling it a foundation of India's culture, faith, and life.