Uttarakhand
Capital: Dehradun
Breaking in Uttarakhand
New Sikkim Governor takes oath, Congress says a 'murder accused' now sits in Raj Bhavan
Dushyant Kumar Gautam was sworn in as Sikkim's 19th Governor on Monday. President Droupadi Murmu appointed him on October 12. The Congress tied the choice to the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case. Bhandari's parents and the party are protesting the appointment.
BJP revamps Yuva Morcha team, names seven vice-presidents and three general secretaries
The BJP announced national office-bearers for its youth wing, appointing seven national vice-presidents and three national general secretaries. Bihar MLA and folk singer Maithili Thakur was inducted into the national executive. Vadodara MP Hemang Joshi heads the Yuva Morcha.
Drug-free Punjab by Dec 31, 2029: Amit Shah's pledge after meeting three families
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledged to eradicate Punjab's drug trade by December 31, 2029, after meeting the families of three people linked to the anti-drug fight. He accused the AAP government of failing to deliver on its promise to end the trade.
Calling the CM a 'dog': DMK councillor booked, TVK demands an apology
Chennai police have booked DMK councillor Sudha Deenadayalan and party functionary Muralidharan over alleged derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at an October 7 event. The ruling TVK demanded an apology from senior DMK leaders on stage.
Supreme Court to hear Vijayan's plea and YSRCP's Andhra poll complaint on Oct 21
A special Supreme Court Bench will hear two pleas on Wednesday: one by former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the alleged CMRL case, and another by the YSRCP alleging that violence in Andhra Pradesh stopped its candidates from filing nominations for local body polls.
Jhota case: CBI team to reach Mansa on Wednesday, 120-day deadline set
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met the Jhota family in Mansa and promised justice. A CBI team will reach the village at noon on Wednesday and finish the probe in 120 days.
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Congress to gherao Uttarakhand assembly on Oct 27, demands minister Rekha Arya's removal over ₹210-crore charge
The Uttarakhand Congress, led by state president Ganesh Godiyal, has called for a gherao of the assembly in Gairsain on October 27 over what it calls anti-people policies, and demanded the dismissal of minister Rekha Arya over a ₹210-crore corruption allegation levelled by her husband. Arya has rejected the charge as baseless.
Congress to launch Uttarakhand Nyay Yatra on October 22, BJP veteran joins party
The Uttarakhand Congress will launch its 'Nyay Yatra' on October 22 with four contingents led by senior leaders including Harish Rawat and Yashpal Arya, ahead of the 2027 assembly polls. Separately, Ram Sharan Nautiyal, father of singer Jubin Nautiyal, joined the Congress from the BJP.
Congress vows stir as Dushyant Kumar Gautam takes oath as Sikkim governor
Dushyant Kumar Gautam was sworn in as Sikkim's 19th governor on Monday, succeeding Om Prakash Mathur. The Congress called the appointment shameful and said it will intensify its protest, gheraoing the Uttarakhand assembly on October 27.
Bisen sworn in as Uttarakhand Governor at Dehradun ceremony
Dr Dhal Singh Bisen took oath as Governor of Uttarakhand at Lok Bhavan in Dehradun, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami present. A former Lok Sabha MP from Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh, he was appointed on October 12 in a six-state reshuffle.