DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan conducted a high-level review meeting to assess the current status, progress, and future strategies of key energy corporations—Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL), Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (PTCUL), and Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL). The meeting was held at the UJVNL headquarters on GMS Road, Dehradun. During the discussion, the Chief ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN In a world grappling with rising crimes against women and the confusion surrounding human relationships, it is important to differentiate clearly between sex, love, and lust. Though all three may seem interrelated, their meaning, intent, and impact on human behavior are vastly different. Lust, in its extreme form, is a mental disorder of sexual desire. It blinds ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Govardhan Das, who served as a driver in the Department of Information and Public Relations, Uttarakhand, was given a warm farewell on his retirement today after attaining the age of superannuation. A ceremony was organized in the department to honor his dedicated service. The Chief Guest of the event, Additional Director Ashish Kumar Tripathi, felicitated Das with ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/RUDRAPRAYAG Two dead and four injured on Rudraprayag-Gaurikund highway after a passenger vehicle hit by falling boulders near Kakragad on Friday evening. It occurred around 5:45 PM when a vehicle ferrying pilgrims from Gangotri Dham to Kedarnath was suddenly hit by giant stones rolling down the hillside. The vehicle damaged severely  \with its front portion, roof, and rear tyre ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/KOTDWAR In a landmark judgment, the Additional District and Sessions Court in Kotdwar on Friday sentenced all three accused—Pulkit Arya, Saurabh Bhaskar, and Ankit Gupta—to life imprisonment in the Ankita Bhandari murder case. Earlier, the court had found the trio guilty, marking a significant step toward justice in a case that had triggered statewide and national outrage. The ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN The Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, took swift action from the outset in the Ankita Bhandari murder case. Demonstrating unwavering support for Ankita’s family, the government ensured that all three accused — Pulkit Arya, Saurabh Bhaskar, and Ankit Gupta — were arrested and jailed within 24 hours of the incident. They have remained in custody ever ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/KOTDWAR In the Ankita Bhandari murder case, the Additional District and Sessions Court in Kotdwar today convicted all three accused — Pulkit Arya, Saurabh Bhaskar, and Ankit Gupta. Court has convicted these accused under section 302, 201 an 354B.  While the sentencing is yet to be announced, the court’s verdict marks a significant turning point in a case ...

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 Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the ambitious Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan from Guniyal village in Dehradun, aiming to empower farmers across Uttarakhand through scientific agricultural practices, technology, and awareness. During the launch event, the Chief Minister inspected various stalls and interacted directly with farmers, gaining insights into their experiences and challenges. He also received detailed information from ...

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 ...