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Uttarakhand Government Recognizes Polytechnic Diploma as Equivalent to Class 12

Dun City News
March 4, 2025
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The Uttarakhand government has approved the recognition of a three-year polytechnic diploma as equivalent to a Class 12 qualification. This decision, passed during a cabinet […]

Rudraprayag

Nepali Worker Dies in Rudraprayag During Road Construction, Contractor Booked

Dun City News
March 4, 2025
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A 56-year-old Nepali worker, Bhakt Bahadur, lost his life after being buried under debris during road construction on the under-construction Tonidali-Kakdagad road in Kedarnath Assembly […]

Heavy Snowfall in Kedarnath: Five Feet of Snow Covers the Shrine, Avalanches Active from Rambara to Rudra Point

Dun City News
March 4, 2025
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Kedarnath Dham is blanketed under a thick layer of snow, with up to five feet of snow accumulation across the region. The Gaurikund-Kedarnath pedestrian route […]

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Promotion of 43 Administrative Officers in Education Department, Postings Made Across Uttarakhand

Dun City News
March 3, 2025
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In an administrative move, the Uttarakhand Education Department has promoted 43 senior administrative officers to the post of Chief Administrative Officer. After counselling held at […]

Dehradun

Rising Wildlife Movement at Jolly Grant Airport Raises Safety Concerns Over Bird Hits

Dun City News
March 3, 2025
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The increasing movement of wildlife around Jolly Grant Airport has raised concerns about flight safety. During a recent Airport Advisory Committee meeting, Regional MP Trivendra […]

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Malnutrition in Uttarakhand: Severely Malnourished Children Increase 2.5 Times in Four Years Despite ₹430 Crore Expenditure

Dun City News
March 3, 2025
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Despite government initiatives to eradicate malnutrition, the situation in Uttarakhand remains concerning. According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, the number of severely malnourished children in […]

Project Utkarsh: Digital Learning to Get a Boost in Uttarakhand with Pilot in 50 Schools

Dun City News
March 2, 2025
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To modernize basic education, the Dehradun district administration has partnered with the IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation. Under Project Utkarsh, students from classes 5 to […]

Tourists to Pay Eco-Tourism Fee for Vehicles in Nainital

Dun City News
March 2, 2025
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Tourists visiting Nainital from across the country and abroad will soon have to pay an eco-tourism fee upon entering the city. The Nainital Municipal Board […]

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Ex-Servicemen Welfare Corporation to Provide ₹1.5 Lakh Assistance for UPNAL Employee Deaths

Dun City News
March 2, 2025
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The Uttarakhand Ex-Servicemen Welfare Corporation (UPNAL) has announced financial assistance of ₹1.5 lakh to the families of its employees in case of their death. Additionally, […]

Chamoli Avalanche: All Missing Workers Found Dead, Rescue Operation Concludes

Dun City News
March 2, 2025
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The rescue operation in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand concluded on Sunday after the bodies of all four missing workers were recovered, bringing the death […]

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Strict Action Against Food Adulteration During Holi: SOP Issued, Jail Term Up to Six Years

Dun City News
March 2, 2025
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The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department of Uttarakhand has launched an intensive campaign to curb food adulteration ahead of the Holi festival. Special attention […]

1300 Vacant Positions in Uttarakhand Health Department to Be Filled Soon

Dun City News
March 2, 2025
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The Uttarakhand government is set to fill 1300 vacant Class IV positions in the state’s health department through outsourcing. Health Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat […]

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Uttarakhand’s National Highway Proposals Pending Approval for Years

Dun City News
March 2, 2025
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Several proposals to declare key roads as National Highways (NH) in Uttarakhand remain pending at the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Additionally, the release […]

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Wildlife Conservation Efforts Boost Animal Population in Uttarakhand

Dun City News
March 1, 2025
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Uttarakhand’s proactive wildlife conservation measures have led to a significant increase in the population of tigers, leopards, elephants, and other species. The Forest Department has […]

Uttarakhand Avalanche: 50 Workers Rescued, 4 Dead, 5 Still Missing

Dun City News
March 1, 2025
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A massive avalanche near Mana in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, has resulted in a large-scale rescue operation. So far, a joint team comprising the Army, ITBP, […]

Murder Mystery Solved: Ex-Principal Killed Over Blackmail and Illicit Affair

Dun City News
March 1, 2025
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The shocking murder of retired principal Shyamlal Guruji in Dehradun has been uncovered. Police have arrested the prime suspects—Geeta and her husband, Himanshu Chaudhary. Investigations […]

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Former MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion’s Bail Plea Rejected in Firing Case

Dun City News
March 1, 2025
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The bail plea of former Khanpur MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion in the Roorkee government residence firing case was rejected by the Additional Chief Judicial […]

Avalanche Blocks Gangotri Highway Near Dabirani, Traffic Disrupted

Dun City News
February 28, 2025
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After Chamoli, an avalanche has now struck Uttarkashi, blocking the Gangotri Highway near Dabirani. On Friday afternoon, heavy snow and boulders fell from the mountain, […]

Chamoli

Avalanche Near Mana Camp: 57 Workers Trapped, 32 Rescued, 25 Still Missing

Dun City News
February 28, 2025
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A massive avalanche struck near Mana Camp in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Friday morning, burying 57 workers engaged in Border Roads Organisation (BRO) construction work. […]

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Uttarakhand High Court Seeks Government Response on UCC Petitions

Dun City News
February 28, 2025
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The Uttarakhand High Court has directed the state government to file a response within four weeks regarding petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Uniform […]