Uttarakhand temple committee has decided to bar non-Hindus from Gangotri, Mukhba, Badrinath, Kedarnath, and all BKTC-managed shrines, citing preservation of religious traditions and adherence to longstanding temple practices.
In his complaint, the student alleged he was beaten with belts, forced to trim his hair against his will and made to sleep outside the college premises.
Uttarakhand is witnessing forest fires during winter due to an unusual snowless season and prolonged dry conditions. Weak western disturbances and rising temperatures have increased forest vulnerability, raising concerns ahead of summer.
The police assured that those responsible would not be spared, adding that they are close to apprehending one of the accused and are probing why the victim was stabbed with a knife.
Graphic Era Hospital report revealed that Angel Chakma suffered severe head, back, and spinal injuries. After 17 days of treatment, the Tripura student succumbed, prompting murder charges.
The Uttarakhand Governor, Gurmit Singh, has sent back two key legislative bills, including amendments to the Uniform Civil Code and anti-conversion laws, citing typographical mistakes.
A murder in Uttarakhand's Khatima has heightened tensions between two communities, prompting the authorities to enforce strict law and order measures in the area.
A state-level police oversight body in Uttarakhand has indicted former IPS officer Lokeshwar Singh for allegedly assaulting an RTI activist inside the Superintendent of Police's office after a thorough investigation.
The Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people also claimed the life of 24-year-old Satish Rana, the lone earner of his Tehri Garhwal family.
A vehicle returning from a wedding in Champawat district, Uttarakhand, fell into a 200-metre gorge, resulting in five deaths and leaving five others injured.
