Dehradun

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN In a significant move under the Uttarakhand government’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign, the vigilance department on Monday arrested a chief Anganwadi worker in Sitarganj red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹2,000. The accused, Kamlesh, allegedly demanded the amount as a “convenience fee” from a student in exchange for issuing a certificate required to claim benefits under the Nanda ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/RISHIKESH Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Chardham Yatra 2025 from Rishikesh on Saturday at a special ceremony organized by the Joint Rotation Travel Arrangement Committee at ISBT. Marking the official start of the revered pilgrimage, the Chief Minister flagged off the first batch of 10 buses carrying pilgrims to the Char Dham shrines—Shri Kedarnath Dham, Shri ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami hosted a high-level 10-member delegation from Nepal’s Sudurpashchim Province, led by Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah, at his official residence on Saturday. The meeting aimed to strengthen the deep-rooted historical and cultural ties between Uttarakhand and Nepal while enhancing cooperation in key areas affecting the India-Nepal border regions. During the discussion, ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN St. Joseph’s Academy, Dehradun, held its prestigious Middle and Senior School Investiture Ceremony in their premise on Saturday. The event marked the formal induction of the newly appointed student council members into leadership roles. The distinguished alumnus and Chief Guest, Brigadier Harish Kumar Sethi, a decorated Indian Army officer of the 62 Cavalry graced the ceremony. The ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has inaugurated the ‘Surya Drone Tech 2025’ exhibition at Jaswant Ground, Dehradun Cant on April 29.  The two-day event (April 29–30) organized by the Central Command of the Indian Army in collaboration with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM). It showcases cutting-edge drone technologies developed in India under the “Atmanirbhar ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan held a virtual meeting today with District Magistrates of key pilgrimage districts to review preparations for the upcoming Chardham Yatra 2025. The meeting, held at the Secretariat, focused on ensuring the safety, convenience, and health of devotees visiting the sacred shrines in Uttarakhand. CS Bardhan emphasized that the safety and smooth return of ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN In a strengthen the healthcare services ahead of the Chardham Yatra, the Uttarakhand government has appointed 45 specialist doctors across the state. The Department of Medical Health and Medical Education has issued an official order to enhance emergency and general medical care on way to char dham yatra routes. Health Secretary Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar said that ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami listened to the 121st edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program at the Chief Minister’s Camp Office today.  During the program, PM Modi expressed deep condolences over the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. CM Dhami, echoing the sentiments of the Prime Minister, said that such cowardly attacks ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a high-level meeting with senior officials at his residence on Saturday, issuing strict directives to identify and deport Pakistani citizens residing illegally in Uttarakhand. The Chief Minister instructed officials to begin the process of sending them back without any delay. Emphasizing the need for stringent security, CM Dhami also ordered officials ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Responding to remarks made by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand ji regarding a possible delay in the Char Dham Yatra, Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey clarified that the Yatra will commence as per schedule i.e. April 30. He emphasized that the Uttarakhand government is fully prepared and committed to ensuring a safe and smooth pilgrimage experience for all ...