Yog guru Baba Ramdev cast his vote for the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Haridwar. Voting is underway for the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on April 19. Polling for Phase 1 is being held in 102 constituencies across 17 states and 4 UTs. The first phase of the elections has the highest number of parliamentary constituencies among all phases.
19 April,2024 03:23 PM IST
The Delhi Development Authority has demolished the home of a rat hole miner Wakeel Hassan. He played an important role in rescuing 41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel last year in November. A video of the demolition has gone viral on social media. Hassan shared the video and claimed that the building he and his family was residing was "razed in the drive". Wakeel Hassan alleged that he didn’t receive any notice from the concerned authorities before taking action
29 February,2024 04:51 PM IST
Haldwani violence: A violence broke out in Banbhoolpura area of Uttarakhand’s Haldwani on February 08. As violence rocked Haldwani, DM Vandana Singh held detailed press conference on Feb 09. Nainital DM Vandana Singh clarified that demolished property is “not a religious structure”. She said, “This was not an isolated activity to target a particular property only. This drive has been going on for a long time in different areas of Haldwani. It is an empty property that has two structures. Which are not registered as religious structure or has been given any such recognition. Some people call it a Madrasa, but on papers, there is no such existence. We vacated it and notice was pasted. The area is called ‘Malik ka Bagicha’, but in papers, it is not registered like that. It has been registered as the property of the Municipal Council.” Notably, 4 persons were killed and over 100 police personnel sustained injuries in the violence. Internet services in the area have been suspended and Section 144 has been imposed in Haldwani. Several vehicles including cars, trucks, bikes were set ablaze and later, shoot-at-sight orders issued by DM
09 February,2024 01:12 PM IST | Mumbai
Haldwani Violence: Eyewitness, victim recounts horrific incident that claimed 4 lives
09 February,2024 12:54 PM IST | Mumbai
Security has been stepped up in Banbhoolpura area of Uttarakhand’s Haldwani after violence broke out. An anti-encroachment drive was carried out on February 08 after which violence broke out in the area. So far, 4 persons killed, and over 100 policemen sustained injuries in the Haldwani violence. Four companies of paramilitary forces were rushed to the city to maintain the law and order situation. District Magistrate has imposed a curfew in Banbhoolpura and issued shoot-at-sight orders. Many vehicles including cars, motorcycles were set ablaze during the violence on February 08. Internet Services have been suspended and educational institutions have been closed in the district. Uttarakhand Police has also requested the Home Ministry to send additional paramilitary forces. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami urged locals to maintain the law and order in district.
09 February,2024 10:47 AM IST | Mumbai
As the Uniform Civil Code Bill is to be tabled in the state legislative Assembly on February 06, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami left from his residence in Dehradun with a copy of the Indian Constitution. CM Dhami will present the Uniform Civil Code Uttarakhand 2024 Bill in the State Assembly today. The bill will be tabled during the ongoing four-day special session of the assembly, which began on February 05. On February 04, the Uttarakhand Cabinet approved the final draft of the UCC, which proposes uniform civil laws for all communities in the state. When the bill becomes law, it will replace the personal religious laws that govern marriage, divorce, inheritance etc.
06 February,2024 01:00 PM IST
Pushkar Singh Dhami-led Uttarakhand government has taken big step to implement the Uniform Civil Code. In a landmark decision, the Uttarakhand cabinet approved a draft report related to UCC on February 04. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the UCC bill will be tabled in the upcoming Assembly session. The Uniform Civil Code proposes uniform civil laws for all communities in the state of Uttarakhand. If implemented, Uttarakhand will become the first Indian state to adopt UCC after independence. UCC will provide a legal framework for uniform marriage, divorce, land for all citizens, irrespective of their religion. The passage of UCC bill will mark fulfillment of a major poll promise made by BJP to the people of the state.
05 February,2024 12:07 PM IST
Australian tunneling expert Arnold Dix hogged the limelight as 41 trapped workers in the Silkyara tunnel were rescued in Uttarakhand. Commending his exceptional work, the Australian PM on Dec 08 appreciated Arnold Dix in the Australian Parliament. Australian PM Anthony Albanese praised and commended Arnold Dix for his pivotal role in the 17-day-long rescue mission. He also expressed deep admiration for Arnold Dix, who is the president of the International Tunneling and Underground Space Association. Arnold Dix soon thanked the Australian PM for his kind words and affectionately referred to 41 rescued workers as his “adopted Indian sons.” Watch the full video for more details!
09 December,2023 12:25 PM IST | Mumbai
After success of 16-day-long Silkyara tunnel rescue ops, one expert from Australia hogged limelight for his relentless efforts. Arnold Dix, an International tunnelling expert, played a major role in ensuring 41 workers reach home safely. During the mission, the tunnelling expert was often seen offering prayers at makeshift temple at the mouth of the tunnel. In his recent press conference, Dix revealed that he was aware that the region was sacred for the Hindus
04 December,2023 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai
The whole nation was worried when a portion of the under-construction Silkyara-Barkot tunnel collapsed on November 12. 41 men were trapped inside the tunnel and rescue teams from different government agencies roped in for Uttarkashi tunnel rescue. The herculean task of the safe evacuation of 41 stranded men in the Silkyara tunnel was completed on Nov 28. When machines failed to free the 41 trapped workers in a collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, officials enlisted the help from miners of a banned practice known as "rat-hole" mining. Rat-hole” mining is the practice which is done by burrowing in tight spaces. Half a dozen of ‘Rat-miners’ started working on November 27, after a second drilling machine broke down with 15 meters left to reach the trapped men. Working for more than 24 hours, they split up into two teams of three, with one person drilling, the second collecting the debris and the third pushing it out of the pipe. Rescuers successfully pulled out the workers after a 17-day ordeal on November 28. "Rat-hole" mining is a dangerous and controversial method used to extract thin seams of coal. The name comes from its resemblance to rats digging pits into the ground. The pits are just big enough for workers, often children, to descend using ropes or ladders to extract coal - often without safety measures and proper ventilation. The practice became illegal in the 1970s, when India nationalized coal mines and gave state-run Coal India a monopoly. But many small mine owners continued to employ short people or children in “rat-hole” mining, and federal authorities didn’t interfere.
30 November,2023 03:08 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
