As preparations are underway by the administration to ensure a smooth and successful Char Dham Yatra, the Congress has raised several questions regarding the arrangements. Congress State Vice President (Organization and Administration), Suryakant Dhasmana, stated that last year’s Char Dham Yatra witnessed multiple instances of mismanagement. While the government is estimating that around 55 to 60 lakh pilgrims will visit the four shrines, Congress wishes for the number to reach one crore. However, Dhasmana emphasized that the government must ensure proper arrangements for the pilgrims, including food, accommodation, drinking water, toilets, and adequate facilities for darshan at the shrines.…
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The Congress party expressed strong displeasure in Pauri over the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons issued to Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi. In protest, Congress staged a demonstration against the central government and burned an effigy. During the protest outside the District Magistrate’s office on Wednesday, Congress District President Vinod Negi said that the central government is continuously acting with a mindset of revenge. He claimed that those opposing the government’s wrong policies are being pressured. He further alleged that the misuse of central agencies is turning democracy into a mockery. During the…
The Uttarakhand High Court heard a public interest litigation (PIL) concerning unauthorized constructions being carried out in Rishikesh, Dehradun, in violation of approved building plans. During the hearing held today, the Garhwal Commissioner appeared before the court via virtual mode and informed that necessary action regarding the irregularities in unauthorized constructions by the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) would be taken within a month. The court has scheduled the next hearing for May 5. In a previous hearing, the court had asked the Garhwal Commissioner to appear and explain on what basis the MDDA was approving maps by compounding…
The Uttarakhand High Court has disposed of a petition regarding the caste certificate of recently elected Rishikesh Municipal Corporation Mayor, Shambhu Paswan, and directed the District Magistrate of Dehradun to investigate the certificate and take a decision within four weeks. DM Dehradun, Savin Bansal, stated that in compliance with the High Court’s order, a committee has been formed. After receiving the report, a detailed investigation will be carried out and submitted to the court. The petition was filed by independent candidate Dinesh Chandra Master, who alleged that Shambhu Paswan had identified himself as a member of a Scheduled Caste during…
Total 125 km long rail project from Rishikesh to Karnaprayag Breakthrough of 14.49 km long tunnel in India from Devprayag Saud to Janasu in Uttarakhand India’s longest rail tunnel has been successfully breakthrough today. Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnav and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami were present on this occasion. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has achieved a major achievement. It is related to the 125 km long Rishikesh-Karnprayag broad gauge rail project of Uttarakhand. This rail project is built inside a 105 km tunnel. It has a total of 16 tunnels from Rishikesh to Karnaprayag. On…
The Chakrata rape case, involving the rape of a Dalit girl by a government teacher and the victim’s attempted suicide, is gaining momentum with new revelations every day. Now, the victim’s statement has surfaced, in which she narrated her ordeal. She said the villagers are supporting the accused and are pressuring her family to withdraw the case, due to which she and her family are under threat. The victim also made a new revelation, alleging that the accused had previously exploited another minor girl. Meanwhile, SP Rural Renu Lohani, who reached Vikasnagar late at night, claimed that under…
#Law Mocked Through Fake Encounters! #Government Using Pressure Tactics on Officials to Carry Out Illegal Acts! #Law and Order in the State Has Collapsed #Morcha Will Teach the Government and Police a Lesson! #Raj Bhavan Must Recommend CBI Probe into Fake Encounters Jan Sangharsh Morcha President and former Vice Chairman of GMVN, Raghunath Singh Negi, while addressing a press conference, alleged that the irresponsible and unconstitutional state government is orchestrating fake encounters by putting police officials under pressure, in a manner reminiscent of the infamous Ranbir encounter case—an act that brings great shame to the…
The Uttarakhand High Court heard multiple Public Interest Litigations (PILs) concerning encroachments on various rivers and drains in Dehradun. During the hearing, Principal Secretary Forest R.K. Sudhanshu, Principal Secretary Irrigation Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Secretary Urban Development Nitish Kumar Jha, and Revenue Secretary S.N. Pandey appeared virtually before the court. They submitted affidavits stating that the encroachments on the Bindal River would be removed by June 30. The court ordered an immediate halt to unauthorized construction on river and drain lands in Dehradun that lack approved maps. It also directed the state government to submit a detailed report by April…
#Post-Retirement Uttarakhand Turns into a Haven for Well-Connected Officers! #Tainted Officers Enjoying the Good Life #No One to Acknowledge Honest and Hardworking Officers #Transfer-Posting Game in Full swing Jan Sangharsh Morcha President and former GMVN Vice Chairman Raghunath Singh Negi, while addressing a press conference, said that the Dhami government has set a record by granting service extensions to tainted and corrupt officials. According to him, the government is collecting hefty sums from these officers and arbitrarily granting them extensions, while honest and diligent officials are being completely ignored. He alleged that the government is favoring only corrupt and…
Mahipal Negi Exposes Shambhu Paswan’s Dubious Claims on Displacement and Caste Certificate “Shambhu Paswan, please step forward…” Recently elected Mayor of Rishikesh, Shambhu Paswan claims he is a displaced person from the Tehri Dam project—based on which he acquired a caste certificate. In his nomination papers, Shambhu stated he passed 8th grade from Bettiah, Bihar, in 1983 and listed his age as 58, meaning he was born in 1966. So, he passed 8th grade at 17. Not unusual—but a little more education wouldn’t have hurt. Now, let’s dig deeper. In the same nomination, he stated that his wife Lalita is…
While the BJP is celebrating the completion of three years of CM Dhami’s second term, Congress State President Karan Mahara stated that crimes against women have increased during the BJP’s tenure. He said that criminals have no fear of the government or administration, and the police have failed to prevent such crimes.
Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Yatra is set to officially commence from April 30, and there is a strong possibility that the number of pilgrims participating in the Yatra will increase significantly this year. A news team visited the revered Yamunotri Dham in Uttarkashi to assess the preparations and found that although the Yatra is just a few days away, the ground-level administrative efforts appear to be only superficial. While the district administration claims preparations are happening on a war footing, the news team, upon visiting the ground zero, observed that the cleanliness and arrangements seen during the 2024 Yatra have remained…
The new advanced e-PoS machine introduced for ration distribution has turned into a major problem for ration card holders. Recently, the e-PoS machine was launched in Haridwar district to ensure transparency and prevent fraud in the public distribution system. However, after the introduction of the modern machines, they have become a source of trouble for the cardholders. In several cases, cardholders’ fingerprints are not being recognized by the new system. Additionally, the iris scanning feature in the machine has not yet been activated. As a result, people are forced to stand in long queues for hours and still return…
More than two dozen rural families in *Maiyya ke Mayke* village in Uttarkashi have found themselves virtually imprisoned in their own homes. The roads leading to their homestays and hotels—developed under the much-publicized self-employment scheme touted as a game changer for the rural economy by the state government—have been blocked. The road closures have been carried out by the agency responsible for constructing the ropeway in the area, causing widespread outrage among the locals. Angered by the blockade, villagers have halted the ropeway construction in Kharsali. They have warned that work will not resume until they are given immediate…
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s birth anniversary is celebrated on April 14 as a festival. The day is also observed as ‘Equality Day’ and ‘Knowledge Day’. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that the BJP will celebrate Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Honour Ceremony across the state from April 20 to 25. He emphasized Ambedkar’s significant contribution to drafting the Indian Constitution. CM Dhami further said that Babasaheb faced numerous challenges and gave the country the message of social harmony and unity. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working to fulfill Babasaheb’s dreams. Byte – Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister
The Char Dham Yatra is set to begin in Uttarakhand on April 30, and the government is actively preparing to ensure it is safe and well-organized. Cabinet Minister and Rudraprayag District In-Charge, Saurabh Bahuguna, stated that the Char Dham Yatra is Uttarakhand’s most significant pilgrimage, deeply connected to the pride and identity of the state. He emphasized that the government is seriously concerned about the arrangements and is working on the ground level. He added that a meeting was recently held by the Chief Minister in Dehradun regarding the Char Dham Yatra. Additionally, Bahuguna himself chaired a meeting focused on…