Uttrakhand News

WATCH: Uttarakhand completes drafting of its proposed Uniform Civil Code

PM Modi recently made a strong push for a Uniform Civil Code, asking how can the country function with dual laws that govern personal matters, and accused the Opposition of using the UCC issue to “mislead and provoke” the Muslim community.

Narendra Modi offers prayers at Kedarnath temple, unveils 12-foot Shankaracharya statue

Kedarpuri reconstruction is considered the prime minister's dream project

Narendra Modi to visit Kedarnath Temple today, inaugurate infrastructure projects worth Rs 130 crore

The prime minister will start his visit to the hilly state with the inauguration of the Samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya

Uttarakhand glacier burst: Toll rises to 10 as rescuers pull out three more bodies; 143 people still missing

The efforts are focussed at the moment on rescuing 30-35 people trapped in a 250-metre long tunnel at Tapovan, the Uttarakhand DGP said

Uttarakhand glacier burst updates: At least 30 workers trapped in tunnel, rescue efforts on, says official

Uttarakhand glacier burst LIVE updates: Around 30 to 35 people including workers and employees of the 480 mw Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project on the Dhauli Ganga river are feared trapped inside one of the tunnels following the avalanche, project GM RP Ahirwar said

Three killed after rescue and relief helicopter crashes in Uttarakhand's rain-hit Uttarkashi; SDRF, ITBP on site

A private helicopter engaged in relief and rescue operations in rain-ravaged Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand crashed and erupted in flames on Wednesday after it got entangled in overhead wires, an official said.