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DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Following on the ECI direction, Uttarakhand CEO Dr. BVRC Purushottam has appointed nine IAS/PCS officers as observer to oversee the disposal of claims and objections under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026. As per the order issued by the Chief Electoral Officer: Haridwar : Dr. Sandeep Tiwari, Lalit Narayan Mishra, Nand Kumar, and Gopal Ram Binwal Nainital ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/CHAMOLI More than 20 person trapped in inundated tunnel in chamoli, Uttarakhand on Thursday. A massive multi-agency search and rescue operation is underway in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district after a sudden influx of water and debris flooded an under-construction THDC tunnel. The incident occurred around 7:05 PM at the Mayapur (Pipalkoti) project site, where construction work was being executed ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/PAURI GARHWAL A tragic road accident claimed the lives of five members of a family after a Mahindra Bolero vehicle lost control and plunged into a deep gorge near Kunddhar on the Devprayag-Pauri highway. According to Pauri Garhwal SSP Sarvesh Panwar, six people were traveling in the vehicle at the time of the incident. Upon receiving word of ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Former Chief Minister Maj Gen Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri (Retd.) has passed away today at the age of 91. A highly respected figure in both military and Indian politics, his demise marks the end of an era for the hill state. Leaders across the political spectrum, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, ...

Shri Rudranath Dham, also known as Fourth Kedar, doors have opened for pilgrims today amid the sound of Jai rudranath. Amid an aura of profound devotion, Vedic scholars, priests, and a gathering of eager devotees witnessed the traditional morning rituals performed in accordance with ancient scriptures and complete Vedic rituals. The idol of Lord Shiva—worshipped here in his magnificent Ekmukhi ...

DAINIK NATION/ DEHRADUN IN a bid to save fuel and environment Uttarakhand Information department’s DG Banshidhar Tiwari on Saturday came to his office by bicyle. With this he has officially launched the “No Vehicle Day” initiative for the state’s DIPR. Tiwari—who holds multiple high-profile portfolios including Additional Secretary to the Chief Minister, Director General of Information, and Vice Chairman of the ...

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, ...