Police had to resort to lathicharge — and a flag march later — as protesters, unable to reach the mosque, hurled stones at cops DEHRADUN: Four police officers were injured, and several shops owned by Muslims were ransacked during violence that broke out on Thursday when police attempted to stop members of right-wing groups and…
DEHRADUN: Two foreign women mountaineers, Michelle Theresa Dvorak from the USA and Fay Jane Manners from the UK, were safely rescued from Chaukhamba-III peak by an Indian Air Force (IAF) team early Sunday morning, nearly 72 hours after they became stranded while climbing the challenging peak in the Garhwal Himalayas in Chamoli district. “Both were…
BAGESHWAR: A rare sighting of a peacock in the mountainous regions of Bageshwar in the Kumaon Himalayas has baffled wildlife experts as the bird is usually found in lowland forests and warmer plains. Experts said peacocks are usually found at altitudes up to around 1,600 ft above sea level. However, this week, it was spotted…
DEHRADUN: Two women trekkers, one from USA and the other from UK, have been missing for over 36 hours at an altitude of 6,500m near Chaukhamba-III Peak in Chamoli district after reportedly losing crucial logistical and technical equipment on Thursday.Chamoli district administration informed Indian Air Force (IAF) later at night about the missing mountaineers and…
A total of 71 Lamborghinis of different models and colours buzzed past the town over the weekend MUSSOORIE: The idyllic hill town of Mussoorie sparked to life as it witnessed a parade of Lamborghinis on its narrow hill roads. A total of 71 Lamborghinis of different models and colours buzzed past the town over the…
Uttarakhand Cm Dhami (File photo) DEHRADUN: In a bid to check large-scale land purchases in Uttarakhand’s hilly regions by people from other areas of India, state government is all set to introduce a “stringent land purchase law” in the next budget session of assembly. This was disclosed by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday.State government…
DEHRADUN: A confrontation at Dehradun railway station between two groups escalated into a communal clash late Thursday night, leading to over 100 individuals being booked by police.The situation arose when an alleged interfaith couple from Uttar Pradesh, including a 16-year-old girl, were found arguing at the station, drawing attention from authorities.According to senior superintendent of…
DEHRADUN: Residents of Nandanagar town in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand‘s Garhwal region attacked shops belonging to members of the minority community on Sunday after allegations that a Muslim man, who worked in the town as a barber, had molested a local 14-yr-old girl. The incident allegedly took place on Aug 22 but came to light…
DEHRADUN: In a narrow escape for the locals as well as pilgrims of Kedarnath route, a defective chopper of a private firm being airlifted by a MI-17 fell off mid-air and crashed near Tharu base camp in Lincholi area on Saturday. The chopper was being airlifted from close to Kedarnath helipad and was being taken…
Heavy rains caused significant waterlogging in many parts of Dehradun NEW DELHI: Twelve people, including three members of a family, were killed and six others injured due to heavy overnight rains in Uttarakhand. The downpour led to multiple instances of house collapses, flooding, and rising water levels in several rivers. The worst-hit areas included Haridwar,…
