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DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday formally inaugurated the beautification, grand transformation, and automatic lighting of the iconic Clock Tower (Ghantaghar) in Dehradun, giving the historic landmark a new and vibrant identity. Alongside the unveiling of the refurbished Clock Tower, the Chief Minister also inaugurated four modern Hilance-cum-Kitchen outlets, established for women self-help groups (SHGs). The ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/UTTARKASHI Heavy rains triggered a cloudburst in the Devalsari area of Naugaon in Uttarkashi district on Friday, leading to flooding and accumulation of debris in Naugaon market. Several houses are reported to be at risk as rain-fed drains overflowed, threatening nearby habitations. On receiving information, police, administration, and SDRF teams rushed to the spot and immediately started relief ...

The Char Dham Yatra and the registration of pilgrims, which had been suspended since September 1 due to adverse weather conditions, was resumed today following the order of Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey. The suspension was initially imposed in view of heavy rains and safety concerns for pilgrims traveling to the revered shrines. With improved weather, the Commissioner has now ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, September 5, President Droupadi Murmu honored Dr. Manju Bala of Uttarakhand with the prestigious National Teacher Award 2025 in a ceremony held in New Delhi. She was among the 45 outstanding teachers from across the country felicitated in the presence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Dr. Manju Bala, Principal of ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Taking cognizance of a complaint regarding sand-mixed salt being distributed under the Mukhyamantri Namak Poshan Yojana, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed officials to conduct an immediate investigation. Commissioner, Food and Civil Supplies, Chandresh Kumar clarified that the scheme, operational since June 2024, provides 1 kg of iodized salt at just ₹8 to NFSA ration card holders. ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/RUDRAPRAYAG A mild avalanche occurred in the Chorabari glacier area near Kedarnath on Thursday afternoon. Even government officials have confirmed it and said that it was a routine natural process and there is no cause for concern. According to District Disaster Management Officer (DDMO) Nandan Singh Rajwar, the incident was recorded at around 2 pm. He said avalanches ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN In a major boost to advanced healthcare in Uttarakhand, Government Doon Medical College and Hospital — the state’s first government medical college — has established a state-of-the-art Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) unit. The HBOT unit is expected to significantly benefit patients across a wide spectrum of medical conditions. Experts said the therapy will support autism management, aid ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/HARIDWAR Despite adverse weather conditions, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday reached the disaster-affected areas of Laksar in Haridwar district to take stock of the situation caused by heavy rains and flooding. The Chief Minister travelled through submerged roads on a tractor to inspect rural and waterlogged areas and directly interacted with affected families. During the field ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN The Uttarakhand government has entered into an agreement with the National Highway Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) for the construction of ropeways at Kedarnath and Hemkunt Sahib. Under the partnership, NHLML will hold a 51 percent equity stake, while the state government will retain 49 percent. Notably, 90 percent of the revenue generated will be reinvested to strengthen ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN The Uttarakhand government has issued a notification providing 10 percent horizontal reservation to retired Agniveers in state services. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had earlier announced that the Uttarakhand would lead the way in creating employment opportunities for retired completing. On Monday, the Department of Personnel and Vigilance notified the Horizontal Reservation Rules – 2025, making retired ...