The Tehsil administration team was left shocked upon discovering a massive stockpile of illegally mined stones in Singhniwala area of Vikasnagar Tehsil. The team, which was initially there to carry out demolition of illegal constructions, stumbled upon the illegal stock spread across several bighas of land. When officials questioned local villagers about the culprits behind this illegal mining storage, the villagers began arguing among themselves, blaming one another for the activity. Under the direction of Tehsildar Vivek Rajori, the administrative team conducted on-the-spot measurements of the illegal stockpile. Action will soon be taken against those responsible for the illegal mining…
Author: Whispering Uttarakhand
A program was organized today at Mukhya Sevak Sadan to express gratitude to the Chief Minister, where hundreds of UPNL (Uttarakhand Purva Sainik Kalyan Nigam Ltd) employees gathered. During the event, UPNL workers raised enthusiastic slogans in support of CM Dhami and thanked him for announcing a concrete policy for their regularization. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that UPNL employees have been struggling for a long time to be regularized. On the completion of three years of the government, he had announced that a solid policy would be framed to move forward with the regularization…
The Tehsil administration team was left shocked upon discovering a massive stockpile of illegally mined stones in Singhniwala area of Vikasnagar Tehsil. The team, which was initially there to carry out demolition of illegal constructions, stumbled upon the illegal stock spread across several bighas of land. When officials questioned local villagers about the culprits behind this illegal mining storage, the villagers began arguing among themselves, blaming one another for the activity. Under the direction of Tehsildar Vivek Rajori, the administrative team conducted on-the-spot measurements of the illegal stockpile. Action will soon be taken against those responsible for the illegal mining…
The Tehsil administration team was left shocked upon discovering a massive stockpile of illegally mined stones in Singhniwala area of Vikasnagar Tehsil. The team, which was initially there to carry out demolition of illegal constructions, stumbled upon the illegal stock spread across several bighas of land. When officials questioned local villagers about the culprits behind this illegal mining storage, the villagers began arguing among themselves, blaming one another for the activity. Under the direction of Tehsildar Vivek Rajori, the administrative team conducted on-the-spot measurements of the illegal stockpile. Action will soon be taken against those responsible for the illegal mining…
A major negligence by the Forest Department has come to light in Uttarkashi. Green trees have been used by the Energy and Forest Departments to install electric lights, posing a serious safety threat. These LED lights, fixed directly onto live trees in densely populated areas, are a clear danger. Even more alarming are the exposed live wires hanging near these lights, increasing the risk of a major accident. The incident occurred near the Uttarkashi Forest Office, in Ward No. 1. Shockingly, the department has no information about who installed these electrical connections. Due to the lack of electric poles…
The two city buses introduced by the Pauri Municipality for the convenience of local residents are now proving to be a loss-making deal. Both buses have been operating at a loss for a long time. Ward No. 4 councilor Arvind Rawat has raised concerns over these buses. He stated that while the buses were launched for the convenience of the public, they have been incurring losses for several years. He highlighted that each city bus has a capacity of 30 passengers but still operates overloaded on a daily basis. Despite this, the municipality is facing financial losses, which he…
With the onset of summer, incidents of forest fires have started rising in Almora district. Due to the fires, dense smoke has enveloped the town and surrounding areas, reducing visibility in the hills to almost zero. This haze is also affecting daily life. Considering the massive loss of life and property caused by forest fires last year, the administration has become alert. Along with the forest department, police and administrative teams are working to control the fires. SSP Devendra Pincha has directed all police stations, outposts, and fire stations to remain on alert. He has instructed immediate action upon…
In Uttarkashi, patients admitted to the district hospital are experiencing severe difficulties due to the ongoing doctors’ strike. Many patients arriving from nearby areas are being forced to return without receiving any medical attention. In response to the strike by doctors and hospital staff, the health department has made alternative arrangements by deploying two doctors, one pharmacist, and three GNM nurses. These doctors are providing emergency and OPD services, but due to the suspension of diagnostic services like tests and X-rays, patients are facing major inconvenience. Most are being compelled to travel to Dehradun for proper treatment. Outside the…
Due to heavy rainfall in Tharali, Chamoli district, a local stream overflowed, disrupting the Karnaprayag-Tharali and Tharali-Dewal roads. The routes have now been restored. Two vehicles were buried under the debris following the landslide, but no casualties have been reported. District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari stated that upon receiving information about the incident, teams from the administration and police were immediately dispatched to the site. The highway has since been cleared, and instructions have been given to remove the buried vehicles as per protocol. The DM also appealed to the residents to avoid traveling in vulnerable areas during heavy rainfall.…
A 30-day fair has been organized in the town of Landhora under Manglaur Kotwali on the occasion of Eid. During this fair, dancers are being made to perform on stage. Locals allege that despite the presence of administration, obscene dances are taking place openly in the fair. The 30-day fair being held in Landhora has now become a symbol of vulgarity. Dancers are openly performing under the pretext of a public exhibition. It is being reported that the performers are engaging in vulgar dances, spreading obscenity in the fair. Youngsters are seen throwing money at the dancers during these…
The electricity bill of Pratit Nagar Panchayat building has not been paid since 2019, resulting in the halt of all development work in the gram panchayat for the last six months. Several unresolved issues led to villagers and public representatives surrounding the panchayat secretary in protest. In the Pratit Nagar Gram Panchayat under Doiwala Block, no development work has been carried out for the past six months, and payments for previous works have also not been made. This has led to growing anger among the residents. On Wednesday, local representatives and villagers surrounded the panchayat secretary and strongly voiced…
*From running homestays to organizing village tours, women lead the way* *Matholi village in Chinyalisaur block is now popularly known as “Bwari Gaon”* In Uttarkashi district, tourists usually head towards Harsil Valley or Mori-Sankri. However, the women of Matholi village in the Chinyalisaur block have transformed their village into a new tourist destination with their warm hospitality and skills. From managing homestays to conducting village tours, everything is being handled by women. The credit for turning Matholi from a regular mountain village into a tourist hotspot goes to a young local, Pradeep Panwar. During the COVID-19 lockdown, Pradeep had to…
After being released from jail, UKD leader Ashish Negi reached the Shaheed Smarak located at the court premises and raised serious questions on the police administration. He alleged that innocent people are being shot in the legs while blindfolded and with their feet tied. Negi stated that many of the accused are actually innocent, but they are being falsely implicated in cases like POCSO and NDPS due to improper legal representation. He accused the police of targeting specific individuals and deliberately shooting them in the same leg. He mentioned that the same SO, Shanky Kumar, who arrested him, was…
For the first time, Uttarakhand’s capital Dehradun is hosting the DCL (Department Cricket League) match, in which 11 teams from various departments will participate. The matches will be played at night. DCL President Deepak Joshi stated that the tournament will be played in a format inspired by IPL T20. The main objective of this event is to provide relief and mental relaxation to employees and players from different departments who are usually burdened with paperwork and official stress. The winning team will receive a trophy along with a cash prize.
On Wednesday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited his hometown Khatima as per his scheduled program to participate in the *Soldier Honor Ceremony* organized by the Seva Sankalp Dharini Foundation Uttarakhand on the occasion of the fifth death anniversary of his late father, Subedar Sher Singh Dhami. There, he first participated in the *Bhoomi Pujan* (groundbreaking ceremony) of a 213-feet-high national flag being installed near Kanjabag Tiraha and performed rituals to officially inaugurate the project. During the event, the Chief Minister, along with his mother, Smt. Vishna Devi, paid floral tributes to his late father, Subedar Sher…
Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) has extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. In his message, the Governor said that the teachings and philosophy of Lord Mahavir are exemplary for all of humanity. The principles he advocated—non-violence, truth, renunciation, compassion, and welfare of all beings—remain highly relevant even today. The Governor added that Lord Mahavir’s message promotes compassion and harmony towards all living beings. To maintain love, peace, and harmony in society, it is essential to adopt his principles in daily life.