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 Three persons were successfully rescued after their vehicle plunged into a deep gorge on the Glogi-Dehradun Road. The incident occurred around midnight, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. This has been told by Uttarakhand Police on Thursday. Acting on the information of the accident, a joint rescue operation was launched by Fire Unit Mussoorie, State Disaster ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/CHAMOLI In an age where weddings are often marked by grand celebrations, elaborate decorations, and week-long festivities, the wedding of Chamoli District Magistrate (DM) Himanshu Khurana has stood out for all the right reasons — its simplicity and sincerity. In a quiet and graceful ceremony, DM Himanshu Khurana tied the knot without taking a single day’s leave from ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN In a major step towards boosting the local economy and generating employment, the Uttarakhand Cabinet on Wednesday approved several significant policies, including a purchase preference policy for self-help groups (SHGs) and MSMEs, amendments to procurement rules, the Uttarakhand Mega Industrial and Investment Policy-2025, and the Yoga Policy-2025. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami shared these developments while addressing ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN In a move aimed at strengthening public safety and regulatory oversight, the Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Uttarakhand Poisons (Possession and Sale) Rules, 2023, by including methyl alcohol in the list of classified poisons. This decision comes in compliance with the Supreme Court’s 2013 directive in Lakshmi vs Union of India (Writ Petition No. ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami led Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved key amendments to the Uttarakhand Service Sector Policy 2024 to promote more balanced and high-quality investment in the state’s less developed and hilly regions. The original policy, notified by the Planning Department on March 15, 2024, aims to boost investment in priority service sectors such as healthcare, ...

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 ...