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26 Sep

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Launches GST Awareness Drive in Dehradun

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Dehradun, September 26, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took part in a public awareness program in Patel Nagar, Dehradun, on Friday as part of the ongoing "GST Bachat Utsav." During the event, the CM engaged with traders and residents to understand the impact of recently reduced GST rates.Addressing the gathering, Dhami said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has embarked on a new era of economic reforms. He described the GST rate cuts as a historic move that will improve affordability and enhance the quality of life for citizens across all sections of society.“The revised GST…

Dehradun Cloudburst Leaves Trail of Destruction, Search On for Missing Persons

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): A sudden cloudburst in the Sahastradhara belt of Dehradun Tuesday triggered flash floods and landslides, leaving behind widespread damage and forcing emergency crews into action. The heavy gush of water swept through houses, roadside shops and parked vehicles, while stretches of roads were washed away. Officials confirmed that two individuals have not been traced since the incident, and rescue agencies are racing against time to locate them. Teams from the SDRF and NDRF have reached the disaster-hit sites and are assisting in evacuations as well as clearing debris. Authorities said the situation is under control but the…

Comedy Under Threat: Maheep Singh’s Dehradun Show Cancelled Amid Protests

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Dehradun (National Times): A scheduled performance by stand-up comedian Maheep Singh was cancelled in Dehradun after a group of protesters surrounded the mall venue, issuing threats over what they deemed his "vulgar" brand of comedy. In a video statement posted on social media, Maheep clarified that the protesters had never watched his act, yet targeted him and the venue's management with intimidation, compelling cancellation due to safety concerns.Maheep, known for his viral "Mummy Kaisi Hai" sketches and his role on India's Got Latent, revealed that the protesters were affiliated with a prominent group with a religious reference in its name,…