In Haldwani’s Budh Park today, hundreds of villagers from Baghjala in Gaulapar staged a protest against being deprived of government schemes. The protesting villagers alleged that until recent years, their area received facilities like electricity, water, roads, and benefits from both central and state government schemes. However, suddenly the government discontinued all these services. Currently, they are not being provided electricity connections or water connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Moreover, they are not receiving any benefits from other welfare schemes of the central and state governments. As a result, they organized a warning rally and have announced that if…
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A sensational case has emerged in the Pauri District Panchayat where a computer, printer, UPS, and official documents have gone missing from the construction section. A four-member departmental inquiry team has confirmed the disappearance of these items from the office of the District Panchayat, Pauri. In connection with the matter, the district panchayat administration has sent a letter to Pauri police requesting an FIR against the Senior Administrative Officer. Upon receiving the complaint, the police have begun an investigation. Principal Assistant Manoj Bhandari, Junior Assistant Vikesh Negi, and Sachin Bhandari, who are employed at the Pauri District Panchayat, submitted a…
The Uttarakhand High Court heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the voter list issued by the State Election Commission for the upcoming panchayat elections. After the hearing, the division bench of the court disposed of the PIL and directed the inquiry committee, previously constituted by the District Magistrate, to examine the voter list and submit a report to the Election Commission within six weeks so that an appropriate decision can be taken promptly. To inform you, Mahipal Singh, a resident of Dehradun, filed the PIL in the High Court stating that in the Gram Sabha Sateli Naikala of Dehradun,…
Peshkar Caught Red-Handed Taking ₹10,000 Bribe in Roorkee Dhami Government Strikes Hard Once Again on Corruption Under Zero Tolerance Policy Fifth Major Action Against Corruption by Dhami Government in Just One Month Complaint Was Made via Toll-Free Number 1064 In line with the Dhami government’s ongoing crackdown on corruption under its zero-tolerance policy, the Vigilance Department has achieved a major success by arresting a Peshkar posted at the Additional Tehsil Office in Roorkee, who was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹10,000. This action was taken based on a complaint received through the government’s toll-free anti-corruption helpline 1064. The complainant…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet in the multi-crore COVID-19 testing scam that occurred during the 2021 Haridwar Kumbh Mela. The chargesheet has been submitted to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Court in Dehradun, which has taken cognizance of the case. The next hearing has been scheduled for June 24, 2025. The scam involves Max Corporate Services and 14 other laboratories. According to the ED’s chargesheet, fraudulent entries of fake names were made in COVID-19 test records, resulting in a scam exceeding ₹3 crore. Sources from the ED revealed that during the pandemic, the Uttarakhand government…
In this infamous scam of Haridwar Nagar Nigam ‘s Land Purchase Scam why there is no FIR till date and more surprisingly this case have not been referred to ED. Those Big Shots who have conspired this entire scam but are not visible on Papers can be nailed down under section 120 B . Very interesting and important is the Money transaction. Out of 13 Crores Spent, Land worth 8 crores was purchased in HRDA industrial area and 5 crores were spent cash. Sources tells that this cash was distributed against the services given by the Supreme officers in Administration…
Haridwar: In the ₹58 crore scam involving the Haridwar Municipal Corporation, a powerful IAS officer—who was earlier a PCS officer—reportedly made every possible effort to protect the prime accused, IAS Varun Chaudhary. This officer even attempted to take over the investigation himself. However, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami thwarted his intentions by assigning the probe to IAS Ranveer Chauhan instead. The attempts to shield Varun Chaudhary are ongoing, but saving him appears difficult, as the documents clearly point to him as the main culprit in the scam. The PCS-turned-IAS officer was fully aware of the irregularities and allegedly projects himself…
Congress is preparing for a major protest over the delay in repairing the crumbling hillsides in the Kwarab region. On May 22, the party’s state leadership will gherao the District Magistrate’s office. Almora MLA Manoj Tiwari, in a press conference, said that this road is a lifeline for the hills, connecting three districts via a national highway. Despite seven months passing, the treatment work on the hillsides has not started, putting locals, tourists, and traders in serious trouble. MLA Tiwari also targeted Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Ajay Tamta. He said that despite this being Tamta’s…
As part of CPI (ML)’s statewide Resistance Day, a protest was held at the Lalkuan Tehsil against the increasing incidents of women harassment in Nainital and across Uttarakhand. The protestors demanded urgent action to stop such incidents, the formation of fast-track courts for swift justice to victims, and condemned the use of such events to fuel communal division and hatred. They criticized the state government’s failure in curbing these crimes and accused Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami of being openly responsible for disrupting communal harmony, demanding his resignation. A memorandum outlining these concerns was sent to the Governor of Uttarakhand.…
At around 9 AM, a helicopter accident occurred beyond Ganganani. The helicopter reportedly belonged to a private company and was en route to Gangotri. Local residents and police immediately reached the site. Gangotri MLA Suresh Singh Chauhan expressed deep condolences and instructed the District Magistrate of Uttarkashi to rush to the scene. There were 7 people on board, including the pilot, with two individuals currently reported injured. In response, police, army forces, disaster management QRT, 108 ambulance services, the Tehsildar of Bhatwari, BDO Bhatwari, and the revenue team have been dispatched to the location. https://youtu.be/3HxRHNQ74oA?si=va3y5hyOmJQ4e7zF
Congress workers staged a strong protest and sit-in at the Srinagar Municipal Corporation premises against the Municipal Commissioner. Congress alleged that the Commissioner is obstructing developmental works of the corporation and that several cases of corruption have come to light during her tenure. Former State Congress President Ganesh Godiyal alleged that all this is happening under the patronage of the local MLA and a minister from the state government. Ganesh Godiyal stated that in order to demand action against corruption, he will soon submit a memorandum to the District Magistrate of Pauri, detailing the corruption cases. He alleged that the…
Residents of Kulhaal village, located on the border of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, are suffering from acute water shortage due to sheer administrative negligence. Despite being situated along the banks of the Yamuna River, villagers here have long battled the scarcity of drinking water. It’s not that water infrastructure was never available—earlier, the village received water through a tubewell managed by the Irrigation Department. To provide a permanent and improved water supply system, the government launched a project worth approximately ₹2.25 crore under the **Jal Jeevan Mission**. The project, started in February 2023, was scheduled for completion by **February 22,…
A video from Haldwani is currently going viral on social media, sparking intense discussion. The footage shows Haldwani Municipal Corporation Mayor Gajraj Bisht attending a meeting with Nainital-Udham Singh Nagar MP Ajay Bhatt and other prominent figures. What has truly drawn attention, however, is the Mayor’s bold and sharp statement during the meeting. In the video, Mayor Gajraj Bisht openly accused officials and employees of the Haldwani Development Authority of corruption. He alleged that these officials harass the public and demand money illegally. His remarks have sent shockwaves through both the administrative machinery and political circles. Reacting to…
The Government Veterinary Hospital in Lalkuan is in a state of severe neglect. The hospital building, which serves a city with a population in the thousands, is completely dilapidated and itself in need of treatment. Visitors bringing in sick animals face the risk of accidents due to the crumbling structure. Not long ago, a hospital staff member narrowly escaped injury when debris from the decaying roof fell into the office while a computer was in use. Doctors and staff are now forced to work under constant fear in the deteriorating hospital building. On the matter, Karam Ram, Under Secretary…
Following directives from Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, strict action has been taken against the Haridwar Municipal Corporation. Four officials have been suspended for purchasing land at rates higher than the market price. Now, the Congress party is accusing the government of double standards. Congress says that while action was taken in Haridwar, no action has been initiated to date in the scam that took place in Dehradun. Congress State Vice President Suryakant Dhasmana stated that thousands of crores were looted right under the government’s nose over the past five years. According to him, the Smart City scam is…
Dehradun: Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami held a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister’s residence on Friday and issued stern directives to officials for taking strict action against those violating law and order in the state. Expressing serious concern over the recent incident involving a minor girl in Nainital, the Chief Minister directed officials to take immediate and stringent action against the accused. He instructed the Nainital district administration to ensure complete care and security for the victim and her family. “The government stands firmly with the victim and her family in this difficult time,” the Chief Minister said.…