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Human-Wildlife Conflict in Uttarakhand

Why in News? According to the State Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal, 444 people in the Himalayan state have lost their lives to human-wildlife...

01 Mar 2024 Uttarakhand

Early Bloom of Uttarakhand's State Tree Points to Climate Crisis

Why in News? Buransh, Uttarakhand's state tree, has blossomed earlier than expected, raising concerns among scientists and environmentalists. Key...

29 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Legal Victory for Gender Equality

Why in News? The Uttarakhand High Court (HC) ruled that women cannot be refused employment based on pregnancy. It overturned a regulation...

28 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Unveils Rs 89,000 Crore Budget

Why in News? Recently, the Uttarakhand government unveiled its budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 in the Assembly. Uttarakhand’s economic...

28 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

NGT Deprecates Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board

Why in News? Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has deprecated the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board for remaining a 'silent spectator'...

27 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Public and Private Property Damage Recovery Bill

Why in News? Uttarakhand is set to bring a Bill on the lines of recovery of damages to property bills brought by Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Key...

26 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand to Table 90,000 Crore Budget

Why in News? Recently, the Uttarakhand cabinet approved a proposal to table an annual budget of Rs 90,000 crore in the assembly session. Key...

23 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Upgradation of 108 Roads in Uttarakhand

Why in News? Recently, the Centre has approved the upgradation of 108 roads in Uttarakhand under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana...

20 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Transit Hostels for Home Guards in Uttarakhand

Why in News? The Home Guard department in Uttarakhand is set to provide residential facilities for its Home Guards especially in Udham Singh Nagar...

20 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Chevening Scholarship

Why in News? Uttarakhand government has announced its initiative to support ten outstanding students from the state in pursuing a one-year...

19 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Nazool Land

Why in News? Recently, in Haldwani city of Nainital District, Uttarakhand violence erupted due to a Demolition Drive conducted by the city...

17 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand to Levy Green Cess

Why in News? The Uttarakhand government is all set to implement a green cess on vehicles entering the state from other states. A Green cess is a...

15 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

30 National Highway Projects Inaugurated in Haridwar

Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 30 National...

15 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

India's First Helicopter Emergency Medical Service to Start in Uttarakhand

Why in News? India is set to witness its first Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) which will operate from All India Institute for Medical...

15 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Eight National Highway Projects Established in Uttarakhand

Why in News? Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stones of 8 National Highway projects worth Rs 2217...

15 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Anti-Encroachment Drive Turns Violent in Uttarakhand

Why in News? A violent clash erupted between police and locals in Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura area of Uttarakhand, when a team of district...

12 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Violence in Uttarakhand's Haldwani

Why in News? Recently, a violence erupted in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, after the demolition of an illegal madrasa. Key Points The demolition was...

10 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Key Features of Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code Bill

Why in News? Recently, the Uttarakhand state legislature passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill after a state-appointed panel submitted its final...

10 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Weather: Mercury Dips, Hills Jammed

Why in News? Parts of Uttarakhand received a fresh round of snow and rainfall, offering respite from the prevailing dry spell and bringing down...

06 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand High Court gets First Woman Chief Justice

Why in News? On 4th February, Justice Ritu Bahri was sworn in as the first woman Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court. Key Points The...

06 Feb 2024 Uttarakhand