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A helicopter operated by Trans Bharat Aviation crashed near Joshimath in Uttarakhand after taking off from Badrinath. Six people are reported to have been on board. Rescue teams have been deployed, but rainfall and dense clouds are hampering operations

K. Haneesh Veera Reddy scored 187 and M. Abhinav made 108 as Andhra reached 394/9 against Uttarakhand on day three of the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy in Kashipur. Uttarakhand, after 176, ended the day at 99/4 in its second innings

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 139th episode of Mann Ki Baat, praised public efforts towards cleanliness and water conservation. He highlighted the revival of Uttarakhand’s Heval River through rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and tree plantation, urging collective environmental responsibility 

A museum near Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand preserves life-sized taxidermied tigers, leopards and other wildlife that died naturally or in human-animal conflicts. The exhibits aim to educate visitors, especially children, about wildlife conservation and coexistence

A daily-wage worker survived a tiger attack in Jim Corbett National Park after colleague Ramnath struck the animal with a wooden stick. The incident highlights forest guards’ dangerous duties, wildlife conservation efforts, inadequate immediate medical access and occupational risks

Five trekkers have gone missing on the Vasukital trek in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district, prompting helicopter and foot searches. The group left on September 25, while heavy snowfall and rain disrupted conditions. Officials said contact with the trekkers has been lost

Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Yatra has recorded over 53 lakh pilgrims this season, with Badrinath and Gangotri witnessing record footfall. The State government has stepped up monitoring and preparedness, while Hemkund Sahib has also crossed three lakh visitors.

A five-year-old boy died after being struck by a falling stone near Chirbasa on Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath trekking route. Rockfall debris blocked the route, prompting rescue operations for stranded pilgrims. Char Dham Yatra remained suspended amid heavy rainfall and weather alerts

Population enumeration for Census 2027 will be conducted in Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and non-snow-bound Uttarakhand from December 1, 2026, to January 4, 2027. Self-enumeration will run from November 16 to 30, with a revisional round following the exercise

Heavy rainfall continued across Uttarakhand on Friday, triggering landslides and disrupting road connectivity. Several highways remained open, while crews cleared blocked routes. Haridwar schools and Anganwadi centres will remain closed Saturday as the weather office issued a Yellow Alert

Incessant rainfall disrupted life across Uttarakhand, triggering landslides, rising river levels and road blockages. Three people died after a house collapsed in Almora. Orange alerts were issued for Dehradun and Tehri, while authorities launched rescue operations and cleared debris

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded an FIR against those involved in a reported ‘shuddhikaran’ ceremony at the Haldwani rally venue after Mallikarjun Kharge’s visit. Gandhi accused the BJP-RSS of practising untouchability, while the BJP denied involvement and said the incident would be investigated

BSP chief Mayawati announced that the party will contest the upcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand independently, ruling out alliances. She directed workers to strengthen grassroots organisation, select credible candidates and intensify preparations ahead of the polls

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the BJP over the 2022 murder of Uttarakhand receptionist Ankita Bhandari, alleging political protection for an influential “VIP”. He said her family continues to await justice and accused the ruling party of protecting criminals

Seven workers were killed and three remain missing after debris and water entered an under-construction tunnel at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydropower project in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. Specialist teams are racing to rescue those trapped 1.8 km inside amid continuous rainfall

Seven workers died after water and debris flooded an under-construction hydroelectric project tunnel in Chamoli’s Mayapur-Pipalkoti area. Nineteen workers were rescued, while three remain missing. NDRF, SDRF, ITBP and police teams continue search operations as Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami oversees relief efforts

The Centre has notified 40 questions for the population enumeration phase of the Census, including caste and Covid vaccination details. Enumeration in Ladakh and snow-bound areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand will begin September 1, with self-enumeration preceding it

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that BJP-linked people conducted a purification ritual at a Haldwani stage after his speech, calling it an insult and demanding action under the Untouchability Act. BJP leader J P Nadda condemned the incident and ordered an investigation

Uttarakhand’s Chardham Yatra has attracted over 47 lakh pilgrims in 114 days, exceeding last year’s figures despite monsoon challenges. With authorities prioritising safety and regulating movement during adverse weather, the pilgrimage is on track to set a new annual record

A Bailey bridge over Uttarakhand's Tamak drain was washed away by floodwaters, cutting road connectivity to around a dozen villages and the border area. A BRO driver went missing after being swept away, while rescue teams were deployed amid a flash flood warning