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10 Aug

Over 1,000 Rescued in Uttarkashi Floods, Relief Efforts in Full Swing: CM Dhami

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Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand (Rajeev Sharma): More than 1,000 people, including pilgrims from across the country, have been rescued following flash floods and mudslides in Uttarkashi district, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami confirmed on Saturday. Addressing the media, CM Dhami said, “All devotees and tourists stranded in the affected areas have been evacuated. Those injured have been shifted to hospitals for treatment. Connectivity in Harsil, which was completely cut off, was restored yesterday. By this evening, a Bailey bridge will be installed near Lachi Gad, enabling road reconstruction towards Harsil.” The Chief Minister also announced extended support for families impacted by the…

09 Aug

Uttarakhand CM Overwhelmed as Rescued Woman Pilgrim Ties Rakhi Made from Saree’s Pallu

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Uttarkashi (Rajeev Sharma): In a heartwarming moment amid ongoing rescue efforts in Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was visibly moved on Friday when a rescued woman pilgrim from Gujarat tore a piece of her saree’s pallu and tied it on his wrist as a rakhi. The emotional gesture came as a token of gratitude for the state government’s care and support to stranded pilgrims. The incident took place at Harsil helipad when the woman, identified as Dhan Gauri from Ishanpur, Ahmedabad, approached the Chief Minister to personally thank him. Overcome with emotion, she fashioned a rakhi from her saree…

08 Aug

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Leads from the Front as Flood Rescue and Relief Operations Intensify

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): As torrential rainfall wreaked havoc in Uttarkashi and surrounding regions this week, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken charge of statewide relief and rescue efforts, ensuring rapid deployment of resources and timely evacuations from flood-affected zones. The deluge began on August 5 with reports of flash floods and landslides emerging from the Dharali-Uttarkashi and Harsil sectors. CM Dhami, who was away on an official trip to Tirupati at the time, swiftly directed state agencies to launch rescue missions on an emergency basis. Within hours, joint teams comprising the Army, NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, Fire Services, and…

06 Aug

PM Modi Speaks to Uttarakhand CM Dhami, Assures Full Support After Dharali Cloudburst

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): A day after the devastating cloudburst triggered flash floods in Uttarkashi’s Dharali region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally reached out to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to assess the situation and review ongoing relief and rescue efforts. In a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office, it was confirmed that PM Modi held a phone conversation with CM Dhami on Wednesday, expressing concern over the tragic events in the hill district and inquiring about the status of operations on the ground. The statement read: “Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami…

06 Aug

Flash Floods Wreak Havoc in Uttarkashi: 4 Dead, Over 60 Missing as Rescue Efforts Intensify

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Uttarkashi (Rajeev Sharma): Torrential rainfall triggered devastating flash floods in Uttarkashi’s Dharali town on Tuesday, leaving at least four people dead and over 60 feared missing. The disaster, which followed a suspected cloudburst near the Kheer Ganga river, has caused widespread destruction in the remote Himalayan region. The sudden surge of water caught residents and visitors off guard. Within minutes, powerful currents swept through the hill town—located around 8,600 feet above sea level—destroying homes, hotels, and market areas. Shocking visuals captured by locals show walls of water and debris tearing through the village as people screamed out warnings and rushed…

04 Aug

Uttarakhand Weather Update: Heavy Rain Alert in 5 Districts, Yellow Warning Issued

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in five districts of Uttarakhand, including Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Pithoragarh, and Bageshwar. The state is likely to experience spells of heavy rainfall today, while an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain has been issued for Tuesday in some regions, particularly Dehradun and Bageshwar. The weather in the state has been highly variable, with clouds and sunshine alternating throughout the day. In Dehradun, brief sunny intervals have been followed by showers, creating a mix of humid heat and temporary relief from high temperatures. Despite the…

04 Aug

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Hands Over Appointment Letters to 187 Selected Candidates

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami distributed appointment letters to 144 candidates selected for various posts in the Irrigation Department and 43 eligible dependents under the deceased dependent quota in the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation, making it a total of 187 appointments. Extending his best wishes to the new recruits, CM Dhami urged them to work with honesty, integrity, transparency, and dedication. He also highlighted the government’s efforts to clear long-pending appointments under the deceased dependent quota. “Last year, we provided appointment letters to 150 dependents, and today, 43 more have received their long-awaited appointments,” Dhami said. The…

03 Aug

PM Modi Transfers Rs 20,500 Crore to Farmers; Uttarakhand CM Highlights State’s Agriculture Reforms

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Varanasi/Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi digitally transferred over Rs 20,500 crore to the bank accounts of more than 9.71 crore farmers across the country as part of the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. From this, Rs 184.25 crore was credited to 8,28,787 beneficiary farmer families in Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami joined the event virtually from Garhi Cantt, Dehradun. Speaking on the occasion, CM Dhami said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to doubling farmers’ income and improving their standard of living. With the 20th instalment of PM-KISAN, farmers in…

02 Aug

CM Pushkar Dhami, Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta Discuss Military-Civil Coordination in Border Areas of Uttarakhand

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday met Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta (UYSM, AVSM, YSM), General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Command of the Indian Army, at the Chief Minister’s Camp Office to discuss strengthening coordination between the military and civil administration in the state’s border regions. During the meeting, CM Dhami lauded the Indian Army’s role in safeguarding the nation’s unity, sovereignty, and integrity, while also highlighting its active involvement in development activities and close collaboration with civil society. “In our border state of Uttarakhand, the Army has been playing a crucial role not only…

01 Aug

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Pushes for Modern Training and Village-Centric Development in Uttarakhand Panchayats

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday emphasized the need for modern, holistic training for newly elected village heads, area panchayat members, and district panchayat members. Stressing the importance of empowering grassroots leadership, he said such measures are key to realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047. Focus on Village-Centric Growth Chairing a review meeting with the Panchayati Raj Department at the Secretariat, CM Dhami highlighted that sustainable state and national progress depend on robust village development. He urged coordinated and integrated efforts across departments to transform rural areas. Integrated Panchayat…