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In Uttarakhand's hills, BJP's nationalism strikes a chord; voters downplay local issues, say problems can be solved later
Namitasingh • 6 years agoThough locals in Uttarakhand's hilly areas — Kumaon and Garhwal — are upset with the BJP over unemployment, migration and lack of basic facilities, nationalism seems to be striking a chord with people openly voicing their support for Narendra Modi
Ailing healthcare services in Uttarakhand's hilly areas forces migration to urban centres; lack of doctors cripples hospitals
Rahul Singh Shekhawat • 6 years agoSome hospitals in Uttarakhand face not only a shortage of doctors but also of paramedical staff, highlighting the seriousness of the healthcare facilities the state lacks.
Uttarakhand bus accident: 47 killed, 11 injured in Pauri-Garhwal district; Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased
Fp Staff • 7 years agoThe cause of the Uttarakhand bus accident, which killed at least 47 people, is not known yet.
Uttarakhand HC bans river rafting and other water sports in state, says safety and health of environment needs to be priority
Fp Staff • 7 years agoA division bench of justices Rajiv Sharma, Lokpal Singh in Uttarakhand directed the state government to prepare a transparent policy, to regulate adventure sports in the state.
In Uttarkashi schools, a poem inspires teachers to reflect on classroom interactions, make learning fun for students
S Giridhar • 8 years agoTeachers in Uttarkashi district's government schools have taken a liking to a reflective approach in teaching with them documenting classroom interactions and using it to find ways to make education fun and interactive
Uttarakhand Assembly Election 2016: A complete list of key candidates and constituencies
Fp Staff • 8 years agoThe 2017 Uttarakhand Assembly polls witnessed the presence of friends-turned-foes and entangled relationships in the fray in many constituencies fighting each other. The polls were held on 15 March.
Uttarakhand Election 2017: From migration to pollution, the key issues that may determine polls
Namitasingh • 8 years agoMigration, unemployment, women and child health, ecological disasters, depreciating tourism, water conservation, man-animal conflict, illegal wildlife trade, ill-conceived hydropower projects, forest fires and deforestation are all serious issues concerning Uttarakhand voters
Uttarakhand Election 2017: Challenge will be to keep House in order before voting begins
Shivprasadjoshi • 8 years agoBefore the creation of Uttarakhand, there were 22 seats from Uttarakhand region. In 2001, 57 seats were allotted to the hills according the 1971 census. Remaining 13 seats went to plain areas.
Mob attacks BJP MP Tarun Vijay for visiting temple with Dalits
• 9 years agoThe police team rescued Vijay and the Dalit leaders who sustained minor injuries. Vijay was taken to a hospital and his condition is said to be stable.
Uttarakhand polls: BJP hopes to reverse Cong clean sweep of 2009
Fppolitics • 11 years agoThe Congress won all five seats in the predominantly Hindu state in 2009, but the tide began to reverse in 2012 when a bypoll saw the BJP win against the then CM's son.