Dehradun

DAINIK NATION BUREAU /DEHRADUN In a significant political development in Uttarakhand, Congress has suffered a major blow with the resignation of its State Vice President, Mathura Dutt Joshi. Joshi officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and State President Mahendra Bhatt at the BJP headquarters in Dehradun. Along with Joshi, several ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU /Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government has procured over 3100 metric tonnes of Mandua (finger millet) from farmers this year, offering them a support price of ₹4,200 per quintal. The procurement, carried out through various cooperative societies and farmers’ unions, reflects the state’s growing commitment to promoting millets, traditionally cultivated in Uttarakhand’s terraced fields. Mandua cultivation, once overlooked, has ...

Devotees are flocking to the winter pilgrimage of the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand. More than 15000 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the revered shrines. Baba Kedarnath’s winter abode in Ukhimath witnessed the highest turnout, with 6,483 devotees, followed by 5,104 at Pandukeshwar, the winter seat of Bhagwan Badri Vishal. Meanwhile, 3,114 pilgrims performed puja at Mukhba, the winter abode ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN The year 2024 marked a transformative era for Uttarakhand under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s leadership. The state witnessed a series of landmark decisions that shaped its socio-economic and cultural landscape, drawing attention nationwide. One of the most significant milestones was the approval of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, reinforcing Uttarakhand’s commitment to equality. Alongside, the ...

Former DAV College Students’ Union President and dynamic youth leader Saurabh Thapliyal has been declared the BJP’s candidate for the prestigious Mayor seat of the Dehradun Municipal Corporation. This announcement is being seen as a strategic move by the BJP to emphasize its commitment to empowering young leaders and fostering fresh energy within its ranks. Thapliyal, known for his active ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami  has inaugurated the Saur Kauthig in Rangers’ Ground, Dehradun on Monday. This first-of-its-kind initiative in Uttarakhand aims to promote solar energy adoption, energy security and environmental conservation while driving the state towards sustainable development. On this occasion, the Chief Minister dedicated the PM Suryaghar Yojna and Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojna, distributed ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU /DEHRADUN Shri Badrinath/Kedarnath Dham, October 20: Reliance Industries Chairman and renowned industrialist Mukesh Ambani paid his respects at Shri Badrinath and Shri Kedarnath Dham today. Ambani began his pilgrimage with an early morning visit to Shri Badrinath Dham before heading to Shri Kedarnath Dham later in the day. The President of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), ...

DNB/Guptkashi: Residents of Uttarakhand’s mountain regions are facing increasing challenges due to frequent wildlife attacks. While people avoid going out at night because of the fear of leopards and wild boars, the situation has worsened as wild animals, particularly monkeys, have made it unsafe to leave homes even during the day. In a recent incident, Madan Semwal, a young man ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN The Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC) is going to recruit for around 2100 youth by the end of December 2024. This has become possible as Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has categorically asked all the commission to expedite the recruitment process and ensure timely job placements too. The recruitment drive, which is aimed at filling Group ...

 DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN The Sitarganj Community Health Center (CHC) in Udham Singh Nagar district has been upgraded to a Sub-District Hospital, while the Mori Primary Health Center (PHC) in Uttarkashi district has been elevated to a Community Health Center (CHC). This development is expected to significantly improve medical services in both regions, reducing the need for locals to travel to ...