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DAINIK NATION BUREAU New Delhi/Dehradun Uttarakhand Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday, congratulating him on the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) resounding victory in the Haryana Assembly elections. During the meeting, CM Dhami expressed his gratitude for the Prime Minister’s continuous support for the development of Uttarakhand and presented him ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN In a significant development for Uttarakhand, the state has received an additional 480 MW of power from the central pool, which will ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during the upcoming winter months. This allocation comes as a major relief, especially as power demand in the state typically outstrips supply in winter due to reduced hydropower generation. On September ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN n a significant boost to medical education and healthcare services in Uttarakhand, the state government, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has successfully started two new medical colleges in just three years. After the inauguration of Almora Medical College in 2022, the Haridwar Medical College is now set to begin operations from the 2024-25 academic session, ...

DNB/Dehradun: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s deep connection with Devbhoomi Uttarakhand has been evident throughout the 10-year journey of his popular radio program, “Mann Ki Baat,” which is set to mark its 10th anniversary on October 3, 2024. Uttarakhand has frequently been featured in Mann Ki Baat, with the PM praising its people for their commendable contributions to cleanliness, environmental protection, ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the remarkable environmental conservation efforts of Jhala village of Uttarkashi district in Mann Ki Baat programme on Sunday. The village, through its Youth Welfare Committee, Women’s Welfare Committee, and active local participation, has launched an innovative cleanliness initiative called the “Thank You Nature Campaign,” aimed at raising environmental awareness and promoting sustainable practices. PM ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Uttarakhand government is making significant efforts to improve the agricultural sector and uplift farmers’ livelihoods. The state’s agriculture department is running several welfare schemes aimed at boosting farming, along with facilitating access to key central government programs that directly benefit the farmers. One of the major initiatives ...

DNB/Dehradun: The Union Government has granted a six-month extension to Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi, extending her tenure until March 31, 2025. Raturi, who was set to retire on September 30, 2024, will now continue serving as the state’s top administrative officer until the new deadline. The decision was confirmed by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) in a ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Uttarakhand Police has made amendments in the medals awarded to its officers and personnel, bringing a fresh recognition system for their commendable service. With this the state police will now award a set of revised medals and commendation discs to recognize the outstanding contributions of its workforce including field and office personnel. Previously, police officers were awarded ...

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has emerged as second most eminent leaders among BJP ruling states after Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. CM Dhami has received 51.1 percent votes in a poll conducted by the Navbharat Times Group on its online platform. CM Dhami has been recognized as one of India’s youngest chief ministers due to his administrative skills ...

Many centuries ago, the Katyuri kings, originally from Kartikeyapuri (now Joshimath), established their new kingdom in the scenic Katyur Valley of Kumaon. They built numerous temples in Jageshwar, including replicas of the revered Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines. These actions were not an attempt to rival the original pilgrimage sites but rather a manifestation of their religious sentiments and daily worship ...