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DAINIK NATION BUREAU/CHAMOLI Despite intermittent snowfall and icy winds over the past four days, the spirit of devotees at Shri Hemkund Sahib remains undeterred. Nestled at an altitude of over 15,000 feet in the Himalayas, the revered Sikh pilgrimage site is witnessing a historic turnout this year. Over 30,000 pilgrims have paid their obeisance in just the past eight days ...

DAINIK NEWS BUREAU/HARIDWAR Three officers were suspended today in connection with the ₹64 crore Haridwar land scam, marking a major crackdown by the Uttarakhand government. With this tough action, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has sent a clear and strong message to the bureaucracy — anyone involved in corruption, no matter how senior, will not be spared. With the suspension ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Subedar Sunil Singh Negi, a proud son of Chamiyala village in Tehri Garhwal district, has etched his name in history by successfully summiting Mount Everest (8,848.86 meters) on May 27, 2025, as part of the Indian Army’s prestigious Silver Jubilee Mount Everest Expedition. This achievement not only brings immense pride to Uttarakhand but also adds a glorious ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/HARIDWAR Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the sacred city of Haridwar on Saturday, marking her first spiritual visit to the holy land after assuming office. She arrived at the world-renowned Har Ki Pauri, where she was warmly welcomed by members of the Ganga Sabha. Accompanied by her husband and son, CM Gupta took a ceremonial dip in ...

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 ...