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Uttarakhand Govt to Build Homes Under PMAY Scheme

Why in News?   Recently, in a significant move to address housing needs, the Uttarakhand government has announced the construction of...

06 Dec 2024 Uttarakhand

Misuse of Surveillance Technology at Corbett National Park

Why in News? According to a study published in the journal Environment and Planning F, forest rangers at Corbett Tiger Reserve deliberately used...

05 Dec 2024 Uttarakhand

National Landslide Risk Mitigation Project

Why in News? Recently, a High-Level Committee chaired by the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation has approved Rs 1,115.67 crore for...

29 Nov 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand's Grassland Conservation SOP

Why in News? The forest department of Uttarakhand government will prepare a standard operating procedure (SOP) to conserve grasslands in the Upper...

27 Nov 2024 Uttarakhand

Environmental Crisis Over the Rivers in Uttarakhand

Why in News? Uttarakhand, known for its pristine rivers and streams, is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis. Changing weather patterns,...

27 Nov 2024 Uttarakhand

Untreated Waste in Landfills of Kedarnath

Why in News? Environmentalists are raising concerns as authorities continue to dump tonnes of untreated waste at landfill sites around the...

16 Nov 2024 Uttarakhand

Igas Bagwal Festival

Why in News?  Igas Bagwal, also known as Budhi Diwali or Harbodhni Ekadashi, is a traditional festival celebrated in Uttarakhand 11 days after...

13 Nov 2024 Uttarakhand

Pilgrims Death During Char Dham Yatra 2024

Why in News? In 2024, the 192-day Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, encompassing the high-altitude shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and...

12 Nov 2024 Uttarakhand

Millimeter Wave Transceiver

Why in News? Recently, Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology-Roorkee...

11 Nov 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Livability Improvement Project

Why in News? Recently, the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 200 million loan to enhance urban services in...

07 Nov 2024 Uttarakhand

HIV Outbreak in Uttarakhand Village

Why in News? Recently, a HIV outbreak has been reported in Ramnagar, Nainital, raising awareness on the impact of drug addiction and unprotected...

05 Nov 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand's Diwali Gift

Why in News? Recently, Uttarakhand announced a festive increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees as a Diwali benefit. Key...

04 Nov 2024 Uttarakhand

Refuge in Uttarakhand to Escape Diwali Pollution

Why in News? Recently, worsening air quality in the NCR (National Capital Region) region has driven residents to Uttarakhand for cleaner air and a...

04 Nov 2024 Uttarakhand

Nakshatra Sabha: Astro-Tourism in Uttarakhand

Why in News? Recently, Nakshatra Sabha was launched to promote astro-tourism and local heritage across Uttarakhand. Key Points Event...

30 Oct 2024 Uttarakhand

Tent-Based Homestay Under Operation Sadbhavna

Why in News?   Recently, a tent-based homestay was inaugurated in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh, aimed at promoting tourism and strengthening...

28 Oct 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand’s CM Solar Self-Employment Scheme

Why in News? Recently, the Uttarakhand government introduced a solar self-employment initiative aimed at promoting sustainable energy and rural...

28 Oct 2024 Uttarakhand

Writers' Village in Dehradun

Why in News? Recently, a unique cultural initiative called the "Writers' Village" has been announced in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, which aims to foster...

25 Oct 2024 Uttarakhand

National Games 2024 in Uttarakhand

Why in News? Uttarakhand is set to host the National Games in 2024 as announced recently by PT Usha, the president of the Indian Olympic Association...

22 Oct 2024 Uttarakhand

UCC in Uttarakhand

Why in News? The proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, expected to be enacted on the state's foundation day, 9th November, will...

21 Oct 2024 Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Government’s Guidelines for ‘Spit Jihad’

Why in News? Recently, the Uttarakhand government introduced new guidelines aimed at curbing food contamination incidents involving spitting,...

17 Oct 2024 Uttarakhand