Heavy rains create havoc in Uttarakhand, Himachal, Maharashtra
Dehradun/Shimla/Mumbai, July 3 (IBNS): Heavy rains have created havoc in the state of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Eight killed in Uttarakhand as vehicle falls into gorge
Dehradun, June 25 (IBNS) : Eight people, including four women, were killed when a vehicle carrying them fell into a gorge in Uttarakhand's Tehri district on Friday, reports said.
Uttarakhand sting operation : CBI likely to question CM Harish Rawat today
New Delhi, June 7 (IBNS) : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will question Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Tuesday in connection with the alleged sting operation against him, media reports said.
BJP MP Tarun Vijay attacked by mob in Uttarakhand, CM orders probe
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat has ordered a probe into the attack on BJP Rajya Sabha member Tarun Vijay and a Dalit leader who were stoned by a mob after they came out of a temple in Chakrata, about 180 km here.
Kejriwal slams Modi on Uttarakhand
New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS) A day when the Congress clinched a victory in the Uttarakhand trust vote, Delhi CM and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should learn a lesson from Uttarakhand and not do 'similar misadventure' in Delhi.
Hope Modi learns his lessons: Rahul after U'khand win
New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS) Moments after Congress clinched a victory in the Uttarakhand trust vote, bringing an end to the prevailing President's rule, the party's vice president Rahul Gandhi came down heavily on Prime Minister and BJP top brass Narendra Modi.
Uttarakhand : Rawat wins trust vote, Centre to withdraw President's rule
New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS) The Congress is set to return to power in Uttarakhand as the Centre on Wednesday acknowledged before the Supreme Court that Harish Rawat had won Tuesday's trust vote and promised to withdraw the President's rule.
Uttarakhand crisis: Harish Rawat 'welcomes' SC verdict
New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS) Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat on Monday 'welcomed' the verdict given by the Supreme Court as it declined to give interim relief to nine rebel Congress MLAs.
Uttarakhand wildfire under control, four arrested
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) About 70 per cent of the forest fire in Uttarakhand has been put out and brought under control after a grim fight for days even as five persons have lost their lives and more than 1890 hectres razed to the ground, reports said.
President of India condoles the loss of lives due to massive forest fires in Uttarakhand
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee, on Monday, condoled the loss of lives in Uttarakhand due to massive forest fires which have affected large areas of the state, resulted in large-scale damage to environment.
Uttarakhand forest fire: Centre sends team of experts
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS) The Centre on Sunday said it is sending a four-member team of experts to Uttarakhand to monitor the forest fire incidents in the state.
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): The Government has taken the forest fire in Uttarakhand seriously. Making a statement here on Sunday, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar, said that Rs. 5 crore has been allotted for firefighting efforts and 6000 labourers have been deployed for firefighting efforts.
Uttarakhand: President's rule will continue, no floor test on Apr 29
New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the President's Rule will continue in Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand issue again forces adjournment of Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS) The Uttarakhand issue continued to dog the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday forcing an adjournment as a united opposition pressed for an immediate discussion on imposition of President's rule in the state.
Congress targets BJP in Parliament over President's Rule in Uttarakhand
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) The second half of the budget session in Parliament began on a stormy note over the imposition of President's Rule in Uttarakhand with the Congress accusing the Centre of murdering the Constitution while other Opposition parties also closed ranks to target the BJP-led NDA.