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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 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 ...

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 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 ...