During the budget session at the Dehradun Assembly, a comment made by Premchand Agrawal sparked a major political controversy in Uttarakhand over the “mountains vs plains” issue. Due to pressure from political parties and the public, Minister Premchand Agrawal first issued an apology. However, when the matter still didn’t settle down, he resigned from his post. Rajpur MLA Khajan Das stated that we are all children of Bharat Mata (Mother India), and we should never hurt anyone’s sentiments. He further said that since Premchand Agrawal has resigned, politics over the issue should now come to an end.
Author: Whispering Uttarakhand
Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in a program organized at Survey Stadium, Dehradun on Saturday to mark the completion of three years of the state government’s service, good governance, and development. On this occasion, he also visited the multi-purpose camp set up for addressing public grievances. Prior to the program, the Chief Minister took part in a grand roadshow from Hathibarkala to Survey Stadium. During the event, he announced that *Devbhoomi Silver Jubilee Parks* would be constructed in the cities of the state to commemorate the completion of 25 years of statehood. On this occasion, he…
Many initiatives being taken by the government under the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign – Chief Minister On Friday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami distributed a total amount of ₹1,72,44,04,000 through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) to 40,504 beneficiaries under the Nanda Gaura Scheme for the financial year 2024–25, from the Chief Minister’s Camp Office. Through this scheme, over the past five years, a total of ₹9,68,64,51,000 has been provided via DBT to 2,84,559 beneficiaries. Under the Nanda Gaura Scheme in Uttarakhand, an amount of ₹11,000 is provided at the birth of a girl child, and ₹51,000 is given upon passing…
Former Chief Minister Harish Rawat wrote on his social media that he made a mistake in doing politics. If he had declared an “aerial capital” in the same way as the BJP, then the BJP trailers would not be remembering things like Friday prayers, Muslim university, or Chhath holiday. In response, BJP media in-charge Manveer Chauhan took a jibe at Harish Rawat’s statement and said that during Harish Rawat’s government, he was neck-deep in corruption—whether it was in mining or excise, corruption was found to be widespread in every sector. The Bharatiya Janata Party has never talked about a…
The tenure of the current Chief Secretary Radha Raturi is ending on March 31. Senior IAS officer Anand Vardhan is being discussed as the potential new Chief Secretary. Anand Vardhan is a 1992 batch IAS officer. Despite being empaneled for central deputation, Anand Vardhan prefers to continue serving in Uttarakhand. Current Chief Secretary Radha Raturi has applied for the position of Chief Information Commissioner. Principal Secretaries R.K. Sudhanshu and L. Fanai were also considered contenders for the post. R.K. Sudhanshu and L. Fanai are 1997 batch IAS officers.
In the list of 100 most powerful Indians released by @IndianExpress, Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami has secured the 32nd position as one of the most powerful leaders in the country, whereas last year he was at the 61st position. This significant jump is a testament to the fact that the Chief Minister has given a new dimension to the development of the state through his leadership, hard work, and dedication. Under the leadership of the Chief Minister, the state has taken several important decisions and successfully implemented numerous schemes on the ground, which not only ensure the progress of the…
On 27th March, Congress state spokesperson and advocate Pankaj Singh chhetri submitted a complaint, along with an affidavit, to the Superintendent of Police at the Vigilance Establishment, regarding Cabinet Minister Shri Ganesh Joshi. The complaint alleges that the minister acquired movable and immovable assets exceeding his known lawful sources of income, indicating corruption. Previously, an RTI activist had also filed a complaint against Minister Ganesh Joshi with the Vigilance Department, which was dismissed by the Hon’ble Court due to the absence of an affidavit. Learning from that, Congress spokesperson and advocate Pankaj Singh Kshetri has now submitted the complaint…
Final tunnel breakthrough at the last station of the Karnaprayag-Rishikesh rail line in Siwai; Tunnel breakthrough achieved between Gauchar and Siwai. Officials and employees of HCC-DBL company expressed joy over the successful breakthrough of the 6.5-kilometer-long main tunnel between Gauchar and Siwai on the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line. Chief Project Manager Ajit Singh Yadav informed that the construction of the 6.5 km long main tunnel of the railway line between Gauchar and Siwai, under the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail project, was started in 2021. With relentless efforts day and night, the company has successfully achieved the breakthrough. He added that completing this…
The village of Phaldakot in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is currently making headlines across the country. That’s because a young man from the village, Naveen Patwal, has proven top scientists wrong by successfully cultivating the world’s most expensive mushroom, *Gucchi*, on barren land in the village. Following this achievement, he is being recognized and appreciated nationwide. Take a look at this report: In Phaldakot village of Pauri district, Uttarakhand, Naveen Patwal has successfully carried out commercial cultivation of *Gucchi* mushrooms. Since then, he has become a topic of widespread discussion. It’s worth mentioning that until now, even top scientists had failed to…
“Safe Medicine, Safe Life” – And then, a surprise inspection of medical stores created a stir among medical shop operators. Under the directives of the Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority, the “Safe Medicine, Safe Life” campaign is currently being conducted across all districts of Uttarakhand. As part of this initiative, teams from the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), the Drug and Food Department, and Vigilance carried out surprise inspections of medical stores, causing panic among many store operators. The team closely examined how medicines were being stored and checked whether any expired medicines were being sold. A thorough inspection was…
On one hand, the Dhami government is praising itself for its disaster management efforts, while on the other, former Chief Minister and Haridwar MP Trivendra Singh Rawat has exposed the reality of disaster management in Uttarakhand in Parliament. While the Uttarakhand government recently celebrated its three-year anniversary, during which the Dhami government highlighted its promptness and the steps taken in the field of disaster management as achievements, former Chief Minister and Haridwar MP Trivendra Singh Rawat exposed these claims in the Parliament just a day ago. Expressing his grief over the recent avalanche in Badrinath that claimed the lives…
Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh participated as the chief guest in the seventh convocation ceremony of Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University, Dehradun, on Wednesday. On this occasion, he awarded degrees to the students and extended his best wishes for their bright future. Congratulating the students’ parents and teachers, the Governor described it as a moment of pride for the entire university family. The Governor awarded gold medals to the students who performed the best at the convocation ceremony. He expressed happiness over the fact that the majority of the medal recipients were girls. He said that women of…
Let us tell you that the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand will officially commence on April 30, with the opening of the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines. While all departments are actively engaged in preparations for the Yatra, devotees are also enthusiastically booking guest houses operated by the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN). Providing details, GMVN Managing Director Vishal Mishra informed that bookings worth over Rs 4 crore have already been made, and this figure is expected to rise further. In preparation for the Yatra, GMVN staff have been directed to complete repair work on all guest houses along…
The Uttarakhand Mahila Congress staged a protest march to the Chief Minister’s residence today under the leadership of State President Jyoti Rautela. Around 400 women participated in the protest. The Mahila Congress alleged that due to the government’s failure, incidents of rape, atrocities against women, unemployment, inflation, and sexual violence are on the rise in the state. Women are also being given inadequate horizontal reservation. Criminals have no fear of the police, and women across the state no longer feel safe. Cases of harassment and violence against women continue to increase, yet the government has taken no concrete steps to…
Uttarakhand Swabhiman Morcha President Bobby Panwar arrived in Lalkuan today as part of his tour of Kumaon. While addressing a press conference, he said that it has been 25 years since the formation of Uttarakhand, but the dreams with which the state was created have still not been realized. Apart from issues related to water, forests, and land, unemployment remains a major problem in Uttarakhand. Those who fought for the creation of Uttarakhand never imagined that issues like land laws, unemployment, and corruption would reach such extreme levels. In light of this, a new political alternative has been formed in…
Talking about the capital city Dehradun, illegal constructions and unauthorized excavation of hills and land using JCB machines are taking place here. What’s more concerning is that all of this is happening openly under the nose of the administration, with rules being blatantly violated and excavation being carried out on hills and land in clear collusion. A similar case is unfolding on Canal Road, right next to a petrol pump on Rajpur Road, where digging is being done secretly at night using JCBs and Pokland machines. It is believed that earlier, when attempts were made to carry out work on…