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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

Cricketer Rishabh Pant has sought Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's help in purchasing land to build a house and shift his base from Delhi. Dhami assured Pant of all possible support and said officials would contact him soon

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 Supreme Court refused to cancel Abdul Malik's bail in the Banbhoolpura violence case, observing that personal liberty depends on the prosecution's case rather than cryptic bail orders. It also questioned the invocation of the UAPA and criticised delays in concluding the trial

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

Pilgrim movement on the Kedarnath trek route was suspended after a rain-triggered landslide near Gaurikund blocked the path with rocks and debris. Authorities halted devotees at safe locations, launched restoration work and kept disaster response teams on alert for safety operations

Nearly three years after structural distress at the Medigadda barrage, the Kaleshwaram project continues to dominate Telangana's political debate. Unlike similar infrastructure failures elsewhere in India, the focus has remained on political confrontation rather than repair, reconstruction and restoration.

The first batch of 48 Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrims safely crossed Uttarakhand's 17,500-foot Lipulekh Pass to enter Tibet on Friday morning. A landslide near Dharchula briefly delayed the second batch, which will resume its journey on Saturday

  Aamir Khan announced Silkyara 41, directed by Kabir Khan, based on the 2023 Silkyara tunnel rescue in Uttarakhand. The film will depict the 17-day mission to save 41 trapped workers, highlighting courage, teamwork and Australian expert Arnold Dix’s contribution 

Police registered an FIR over alleged embezzlement of donations at the Badrinath Temple after a complaint by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee. Suspended official Pramod Nautiyal faces investigation as Uttarakhand ordered an independent high-level probe into the financial irregularities

The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee has ordered a formal enquiry into allegations of irregularities in offerings at Shri Badrinath Dham. Notices have been issued to employees named in the claims, with the committee promising strict action if wrongdoing is established

Four Nihang Sikhs arrested after the Karnaprayag clash in Uttarakhand are expected to seek bail. Authorities said they may return to Punjab if granted bail, while police remain on alert and continue monitoring the situation at the Kulhal border

West Bengal will table a Bill on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in its Assembly on Monday, becoming the fourth Indian state after Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam to move towards a unified civil law system replacing religion-based personal laws.

A 26-year-old man who was on the run for the last couple of months after his involvement in a POCSO case and an alleged rape case, was apprehended during a raid in Bhagwanpur in Uttarakhand.