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DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II) and the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (II), 2025. The online application process has commenced from May 28 and will continue till June 17, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website of ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN In a bid to empower women and promote clean energy, the Uttarakhand government has decided to officially designate women engaged in solar self-employment as “Solar Sakhis.” The announcement was made during the Mukhya Sevak Samvad program held in Dehradun, where Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami interacted with beneficiaries of the Solar Self-Employment Scheme. Its objective was to ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/NAINITAL Marking a significant step towards strengthening law enforcement and public safety, the foundation stone for a new police station in Banbhulpura was laid today. Inspector General of Kumaon Range, Mrs. Riddhim Agarwal, and Senior Superintendent of Police, Nainital, Mr. Prahlad Narayan Meena, jointly performed the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony at the construction site. This development follows the announcement ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN In a bid to boost tea cultivation in the hill regions of Uttarakhand, the state cabinet has approved the creation of 11 additional posts in the Uttarakhand Tea Development Board. The decision includes the creation of 4 regular and 7 outsourced positions to strengthen the functioning and expansion efforts of the board. The Uttarakhand Tea Development Board ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN In a bit to promote yoga and wellness, the Uttarakhand cabinet has approved the Uttarakhand Yoga Policy 2025, the first comprehensive yoga policy of its kind in India. Its objective is to establish Uttarakhand as a global hub for yoga, wellness, and spiritual tourism, while preserving its ancient cultural heritage. Known as the land of sages and ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN In a major crackdown on food adulteration, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a surprise raid in Dehradun on Wednesday and seized 500 kilograms of adulterated cheese. The operation was part of the department’s ongoing efforts to ensure food safety and protect public health in Uttarakhand’s capital. According to officials, the seized cheese was found ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN COVID-19 cases are once again rising across India, with Maharashtra emerging as the most affected state. According to the latest data, the state has reported 66 new cases, of which 31 are from Mumbai alone. The total number of active cases in Maharashtra now stands at 325. In response to the growing numbers, Mumbai’s JJ Hospital has ...

What to do and what not to do to prevent COVID-19:- What to do: 1. Cover nose and mouth with handkerchief or tissue while sneezing/coughing. 2. Avoid crowded places. 3. Wash hands frequently with soap and water. 4. Drink adequate amount of water and take nutritious food. 5. Seek medical advice in case of symptoms and take medicine accordingly. 6. ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Taking cognizance on the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, the Uttarakhand Secretary Health and Medical Education Dr R Rajesh Kumar has instructed their officials to stay alert and be ready to handle any potential emergency situation. The meeting was attended by senior officials including Director General Medical Dr. Sunita Tamta, Director Medical Education Dr. ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/HALDWANI Haldwani, Uttarakhand: The story of 65-year-old Jeevan Chandra Joshi from Katgharia, Haldwani, is one of sheer determination, talent, and resilience. Despite being physically disabled due to polio since childhood, Joshi has become a beacon of inspiration through his extraordinary artwork using dry pine bark. Joshi’s remarkable talent recently caught national attention when Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised ...