Uttarakhand
Wild Elephants Disrupt Traffic on Haridwar Highway Amid Rising Human-Wildlife Conflict
Dec 07, 2025 11:54 pm CST
A herd of six wild elephants from Rajaji National Park recently disrupted traffic on the Haridwar-Laksar highway, highlighting the growing human-wildlife conflict in Uttarakhand. This incident is part of an increasing pattern of elephant intrusions into human settlements, causing safety concerns for local communities following a recent fatal elephant attack near Rishikesh.
Fatal Leopard Attack in Uttarakhand Leads to School Closures and Elimination Order
Dec 05, 2025 01:08 am CST
A 45-year-old man was killed by a leopard in Uttarakhand's Pauri district, prompting authorities to close nearby schools for two days and authorize the elimination of the dangerous animal. The victim's family will receive Rs 10 lakh in government compensation as officials implement safety measures to protect local residents.
NIA Arrests Imam and Associate from Uttarakhand in Connection with Delhi Red Fort Blast Investigation
Nov 29, 2025 11:02 pm CST
The National Investigation Agency has arrested Mohammad Asif, an imam at Bilali mosque, and Nazar Kamal, an electrician, from Haldwani's Banbhulpura area in connection with the November 10 car blast near Delhi's Red Fort that killed 15 people. The arrests followed intelligence gathered through call records linked to the main suspect, Dr Umar Nabi. Both suspects have been transferred to Delhi as the investigation continues with heightened security measures in the area.
Dangerous Discovery: 161 Gelatin Sticks Found Near School in Uttarakhand Following Recent Delhi Blast
Nov 23, 2025 10:48 am CST
Police in Uttarakhand's Almora district have discovered 161 gelatin sticks weighing over 20 kg near a school, raising security concerns following recent explosive seizures elsewhere in India. The cache was found near Government High Secondary School in Dabara village, prompting immediate action from bomb disposal teams and launching an investigation into how these dangerous mining explosives appeared in such a sensitive location.
Akhilesh Yadav Labels UP CM Yogi Adityanath as "Infiltrator" from Uttarakhand, Criticizes BJP Governance
Oct 13, 2025 09:58 am CST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has sparked controversy by calling Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath an "infiltrator" from Uttarakhand who should be sent back to his home state. Speaking on Ram Manohar Lohia's death anniversary, Yadav criticized the BJP government for fabricated statistics, corruption, caste-based discrimination, and failing to protect Dalits, while pledging to establish a PDA-led government that would follow Lohia's vision of social equality and justice.
Right-Wing Group Confronts Models Over Western Attire at Miss Rishikesh Pageant
Oct 05, 2025 04:50 pm CST
Members of Rashtriya Hindu Shakti Sangathan confronted contestants at the Miss Rishikesh beauty pageant over their Western attire, claiming it spoiled local culture. Despite the heated exchange between the right-wing group's president and participants, the event proceeded as scheduled with support from Lions Club Rishikesh organizers.
Delhi Self-Styled Godman Arrested with Fake Photos of PM Modi and Barack Obama: Complete Investigation Details
Oct 01, 2025 09:52 pm CST
Delhi Police arrested 'Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati', a self-proclaimed godman accused of sexually harassing 17 women at his ashram. Authorities discovered digitally-altered photographs showing him with PM Modi and Barack Obama, along with fake diplomatic credentials. The suspect, who evaded capture for 50 days, allegedly targeted economically vulnerable women at an educational institute where he claimed to be Director.
Intertwined In Death: Mother, Sons' Bodies Found Under Chamoli Landslide Debris
Sep 21, 2025 01:50 am CST
As rescue operations in Uttarakhand's disaster-hit Chamoli district continued, a heart-rending visual emerged from the debris when a woman was found with her twin sons clinging to her body - all three dead.
14 Injured, 20 Missing After Landslides In Uttarakhand's Chamoli
Sep 18, 2025 06:10 pm CST
Fourteen people were feared trapped and 20 were injured as landslides and flooding triggered by heavy rain flattened more than 30 houses in four villages in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on Thursday.
BJP MP Anil Baluni Narrowly Escapes Landslide In Uttarakhand, Shares Video
Sep 18, 2025 05:23 pm CST
Garhwal BJP MP Anil Baluni narrowly escaped a landslide on the Badrinath National Highway near Devprayag when heavy debris suddenly flowed in front of his convoy during his visit to inspect disaster-hit areas.