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India cricketer Rishabh Pant has sought Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's help in buying land in the hills to build his first house. Dhami responded by directing officials to assist Pant with the process according to applicable rules.

The Char Dham Yatra was suspended for two days after landslides blocked multiple pilgrimage routes and the weather department issued a heavy rain alert. Authorities halted the pilgrimage to ensure devotees' safety, saying it will resume once conditions improve and roads are cleared

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said the education system must be rebuilt from scratch to create a safe environment free of stress for children and ensure that parents reap the rewards of their sacrifices. Gandhi shared on X a video clip from his ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ rally in Dehradun on Friday evening. […]

A 44-year-old BJP leader was beaten to death and three family members were critically injured during an irrigation dispute in Dehradun. Following the murder, authorities demolished the suspects' illegal structures as right-wing groups vandalized property, prompting heavy police deployment

A local BJP functionary, Vinod, was allegedly beaten to death in Bairagiwala during a violent irrigation dispute. Three family members were injured. Police have filed murder and rioting cases against multiple accused, while tensions and retaliatory actions escalated in the area

The National Rifle Association of India will conduct Selection Trials 4 in Dehradun from June 6 to June 10. The trials will help determine squads for the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou and the Asian Games 2026, with the country's leading shooters participating.

DRDO showcased advanced indigenous counter-drone technologies at the ‘Samrakshak’ exhibition in Hyderabad. The event brought together defence labs, officials and industry partners to discuss futuristic threat solutions and highlighted efforts towards developing next-generation warfare systems.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned racism as a crime against humanity, reacting to the killing of Tripura MBA student Angel Chakma in Dehradun, and urged the Centre to enforce strict laws with zero tolerance for racist crimes.

Dehradun Police said their probe into the death of Tripura student Anjel Chakma has found no evidence of racial abuse so far, stating the assault followed a dispute over banter at a liquor shop, even as the victim’s family alleges racial slurs

North East Students’ Organisation demanded capital punishment for those accused in the killing of Tripura student Angel Chakma in Dehradun, alleging racial motivation. NESO sought Uttarakhand CM’s intervention, special police mechanisms and a stringent anti-racism law to protect people from the Northeast

A Bangladeshi national living in Dehradun under a fake identity was arrested for illegal stay after police found he had taken an Indian woman to Bangladesh, converted her to Islam, and married her. The couple later returned to India using forged documents.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Dehradun to mark Uttarakhand’s silver jubilee, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 8,140 crore. He also launches a commemorative postal stamp and releases Rs 62 crore financial aid to farmers.

Aaron George has been named captain of the Hyderabad under-19 team for the first two matches of the BCCI's Vinoo Mankad Trophy in Dehradun from October 9. Alankrith Rappel will serve as vice-captain and wicketkeeper in the 15-member squad

Keerthana Pandian of Karnataka retained her title at the National 6-Red Snooker Championship, defeating Anupama Ramachandran 4-3 in a closely contested final. In the men’s final, Dhvaj Haria triumphed over Pushpender Singh 6-3 to claim the crown

A cloudburst in Dehradun’s Sahastradhara region caused massive flooding in Karligaad rivulet, sweeping away shops, collapsing two hotels, and toppling a bridge. Two people are missing as SDRF, NDRF, and district officials continue rescue and relief operations.

A major landslide struck Haridwar’s Mansa Devi hill near the Bhimgoda tunnel on Monday, blocking railway traffic on the busy Dehradun-Haridwar route. Debris damaged safety nets and tracks, halting trains. This is the second such incident in the area in a month.

Telangana’s Nayana Sri Taller bagged four medals at the Asian Open short-track speed skating in Dehradun, winning silvers in the 1000m and 300m relay, and bronzes in the 500m and 1500m

Jaipur Pink Panthers Head Coach Narender Redhu said the team’s training camp in Dehradun prepared players physically and mentally for PKL 2025. He highlighted breakout stars, emphasized coaching focus, and praised PKL’s role in popularizing kabaddi nationwide.

Mohammed Abdul Quadeer has been appointed as the coach for the Indian ice skating team in the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy, to be held from August 20-23 in Dehradun

Elite Indian shooters—including Olympic and World Cup medallists—begin National Selection Trials 3 & 4 in Raipur, aiming for Asian Championships and ISSF World Cup berths, following strong international performances