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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Approves ₹6.89 Crore for Development and Heritage Projects Across Six Districts

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Approves ₹6.89 Crore for Development and Heritage Projects Across Six Districts

Dehradun, August 27 – Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved financial sanctions worth ₹6.89 crore for a range of developmental and cultural projects across six districts of the state. The projects include roads, playgrounds, temple beautification, digital service centres, and heritage revival, reflecting the government’s focus on holistic growth and cultural preservation.In Dehradun district, ₹1 crore has been sanctioned for the establishment of a Nature Park in Hesco Village, Shuklapur, with ₹60 lakh released as the first installment. In Chamoli district, ₹45.40 lakh has been approved for the renovation and reconstruction of the ancient Kwatha in Sarkot village…
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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Directs Tough Action for ‘Drugs-Free Uttarakhand’ Campaign

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Directs Tough Action for ‘Drugs-Free Uttarakhand’ Campaign

Dehradun, August 25, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to intensify the Drugs-Free Uttarakhand campaign on a large scale. Chairing a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister’s residence, he emphasized strict action against offenders under the NDPS Act and called for strengthening the Anti-Narcotics Task Force with additional posts if required.The Chief Minister instructed that the national narcotics helpline ‘मानस’ – 1933 be widely publicized so citizens can report complaints. He asked police, health, education, social welfare, and other departments to jointly conduct workshops and prepare a detailed action plan to make the state drug-free.Dhami also…
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CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Reviews Relief Operations in Chamoli, Assures Full Support to Disaster-Hit Families

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Reviews Relief Operations in Chamoli, Assures Full Support to Disaster-Hit Families

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), August 25: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday conducted a ground inspection of Tharali in Chamoli district, one of the areas worst affected by the recent cloudburst. During the visit, he halted his convoy to personally listen to the concerns of the disaster-hit villagers, many of whom urged him to expedite the restoration of road connectivity to upper villages.Responding to their appeals, the chief minister assured that road clearance work was being carried out on a war footing. He further promised to visit the cut-off areas with the residents once the route was deemed safe.Dhami interacted…
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Uttarakhand CM Announces ₹5 Lakh Aid for Families Hit by Tharali Disaster

Uttarakhand CM Announces ₹5 Lakh Aid for Families Hit by Tharali Disaster

Dehradun, August 24 – Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced financial aid of ₹5 lakh each for the families of victims who lost their lives and for people whose houses were destroyed in the Tharali disaster in Chamoli district. He also directed that the state government will cover treatment costs for the injured.The announcement came after CM Dhami reviewed the rescue and relief operations at the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) on Saturday night. The disaster was triggered by heavy rainfall on August 22, when a sudden surge in the Tunari seasonal stream spread debris across a wide…
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CM Dhami Reviews Chamoli Cloudburst Damage, Army Joins Relief Operations

CM Dhami Reviews Chamoli Cloudburst Damage, Army Joins Relief Operations

Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday spoke to public representatives of Chamoli district to take stock of the situation after a cloudburst hit Tharali late Friday night.According to an official statement, the Chief Minister expressed grief over the incident and urged local leaders to extend full cooperation to the district administration in relief and rescue work. He also directed the local MLA to remain on-site and personally monitor the response efforts.The cloudburst triggered an immediate mobilization of the district administration, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and police teams, who reached the affected area to begin operations.Confirming the…
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Dhami Orders Urgent Measures to Drain Debris-Formed Lake in Uttarkashi’s Syanachatti

Dhami Orders Urgent Measures to Drain Debris-Formed Lake in Uttarkashi’s Syanachatti

Dehradun, August 22, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to take immediate steps for the safe drainage of water from a lake formed due to debris accumulation in the Syanachatti area of Uttarkashi district.According to an official release, Dhami instructed Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman to coordinate with the district administration and ensure channelisation of water to prevent any risk to nearby residents. He also ordered uninterrupted supply of food, cooking gas, medicines, fuel, and other essentials for the affected families and those shifted to safer locations.The Disaster Management Secretary informed that efforts…
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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Wins Hearts with Tea Stall Gesture in Gairsain

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Wins Hearts with Tea Stall Gesture in Gairsain

Gairsain, Uttarakhand: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami started his day on a warm note with a morning walk in Bhararisain, where he stopped at a local tea stall run by Chandra Singh Negi. While engaging with locals and listening to their concerns about welfare and development schemes, Dhami surprised everyone by stepping behind the counter and preparing tea himself.Wearing his trademark casual attire, the CM was seen pouring steaming cups and chatting with shopkeepers and passersby in a friendly manner. The simple act quickly went viral on social media, with users praising Dhami’s humility and approachable style.Residents described the experience…
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Uttarakhand CM Meets SHG Women, Sanitation Workers; Cabinet Clears Landmark Minority Education Bill

Uttarakhand CM Meets SHG Women, Sanitation Workers; Cabinet Clears Landmark Minority Education Bill

Bhararisain: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, during his morning visit to Bhararisain (Gairsain) on Tuesday, interacted with women members of a self-help group working under the National Rural Livelihood Mission. He praised their efforts in strengthening rural livelihoods and highlighted their role in building a self-reliant Uttarakhand.The Chief Minister also met sanitation workers deployed at the Vidhan Sabha premises and inquired about their food and accommodation facilities. Expressing satisfaction with the arrangements, the workers thanked the government for its support. Dhami said the commitment of women driving rural empowerment and sanitation workers ensuring a clean society reflected collective resolve…
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Uttarakhand CM Meets Speaker Ahead of Assembly Session, Pays Tribute to Vajpayee on Death Anniversary

Uttarakhand CM Meets Speaker Ahead of Assembly Session, Pays Tribute to Vajpayee on Death Anniversary

Dehradun, August 16: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday met Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan at her residence in Yamuna Colony to discuss preparations for the upcoming assembly session. Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal was also present during the meeting, according to an official release.The assembly session is scheduled to take place from August 19 to August 22. Earlier, while speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Dhami confirmed that the monsoon session will be held in Bhararisain. He stated that the government has completed all necessary arrangements for the proceedings.Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister paid floral tribute to…
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Clears Job Quota for Agniveers, Tougher Anti-Conversion Law in Cabinet Decisions

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Clears Job Quota for Agniveers, Tougher Anti-Conversion Law in Cabinet Decisions

Dehradun, August 14, 2025 – In a major policy push, the Uttarakhand Cabinet led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday approved a series of significant proposals, including job reservations for former Agniveers, stricter penalties for forced religious conversions, and compensation for families affected by the Lakhwar Hydroelectric Project. A total of 26 proposals were cleared in the meeting, covering key sectors such as law enforcement, infrastructure, energy, and social welfare.The Cabinet gave its nod to the ‘Agniveer Horizontal Reservation Rules 2025’, which provide up to 19 percent horizontal reservation in government jobs for Agniveers completing their service by…
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