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DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN In a bid to smoothen connectivity before the beginning of Char Dham Yatra 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in the first week of April. It will be big relief for the pilgrims of Char Dham,  which officially begins on April 19, 2026. The 210-km long Dehradun Delhi expressway will reduce ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/UTTARKASHI The Gangotri Dham’s portals (door) will open for devotees on April 19 at 12:15 PM on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. This has been declared by Dharmanand Semwal, the Gangotri Temple Committee today i.e. on the occasion of Nav Samvatsar. Semwal further said that the date and time have been finalised in accordance with the Hindu Panchang. ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/GAIRSAIN(CHAMOLI) The recent statement by Uttarakhand cabinet minister Satpal Maharaj suggesting that Gairsain Vidhan Sabha, Bharadisain could be developed as a wedding destination reflects a broader vision to transform the region into a vibrant hub of economic and cultural activity. While the idea may appear unconventional at first glance, it holds the potential to unlock new avenues of ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/NAINITAL Kumaon Commissioner and Secretary to Chief Minister Deepak Rawat has issued strict instructions to officials to prevent the black marketing of domestic LPG gas cylinders across the Kumaon region. He emphasized that misuse and illegal sale of domestic cylinders will not be tolerated under any circumstances. https://www.instagram.com/p/DVvkal7ExTi/ During a review meeting with officials of the concerned departments, ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Strengthening the balance between fiscal discipline and development, the government of Uttarakhand has presented the Budget for 2026–27 with a strong focus on sustainable economic growth and responsible financial management. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted that the budget reflects the state’s commitment to accelerating development while maintaining fiscal stability. The total budget outlay for the financial ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/HARIDWAR  Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated a state-level exhibition on the theme of “Nayi Nyaya Samhita” organized by the Government of Uttarakhand at Bairagi Camp in Haridwar. The exhibition has been organized to promote effective implementation and public awareness of the newly introduced criminal laws enacted by the Government of India, including the Bharatiya Nyaya ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Twenty IPS/PPS officers including 8 SSPs/SPs (districts police head) has been transferred by Uttarakhand government on Friday. The reshuffle includes the transfer of three Senior Superintendents of Police posted in Dehradun, Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar. The decision was taken by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami led Uttarakhand government after second consecutive murders in Dehradun in less ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN A man was shot dead in broad daylight around 10.15 am near Silver City Mall, Rajpur Road on Friday. This news spread like bushfire and created panic among residents as it was second shooting within 48 hours. Both incidents happened on broad daylight between 10 am 11 am at busy area of the city. The victim has ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Principal Secretary RK Sudhanshu has expressed his desire to proceed on deputation to the Central Government. Currently serving as Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand and holding charge of the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, Sudhanshu has submitted a formal application in this regard. According to official sources, the state government has forwarded his ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Three died and several injured after a Himachal Roadways bus plunged into a nearly 100-metre-deep gorge on the Kawanu–Meenas motor road on February 3, 2026. The bus, bearing registration number HP66A-2588, was en route from Nerwa to Paonta when it reportedly went out of control near Kawanu. As per information, the bus was carrying around 35–36 passengers ...