Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University cancelled two BTech exams after an assistant professor allegedly leaked a paper on WhatsApp, leading to his arrest and student protests. Re-exams are set for August 2026, affecting 377 students, amidst ongoing concerns about exam leaks in Uttarakhand.
The Uttarakhand High Court strongly criticized police for detaining Prabhat Dhyani, president of Uttarakhand Parivartan Party, at Rishikesh railway station while he was traveling to Delhi for a protest, questioning the legal basis and police's role in protecting constitutional rights versus government image.
Uttarakhand Police arrested suspended Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee employee Pramod Nautiyal in connection with alleged donation theft. Irregularities surfaced during cash offering counting, leading to an FIR and Nautiyal's arrest.
Uttarakhand govt orders action against BKTC officials for financial irregularities in VIP guest payments. Separately, SIT records witness statements in alleged Badrinath Temple donation theft case, with CCTV footage showing a suspended employee suspiciously handling cash and valuables.
Uttarakhand is under a Red Alert due to extreme rainfall in Kashipur, with over 200 mm recorded in 24 hours. The weather department forecasts continued heavy to very heavy rain for the next 48 hours, warning of landslides and flash floods in seven districts.
Uttarakhand achieved full literacy status, becoming the sixth state in India to do so. The state's literacy rate now exceeds 98 percent, a milestone reached through public participation and government efforts under the National Education Policy 2020 and 'ULLAS' programme.
Uttarakhand experienced moderate to heavy rainfall on Tuesday, causing 32 roads to close due to falling debris. Pantnagar recorded the highest rainfall at 107 mm. Light to moderate rain with isolated heavy showers is forecast for Wednesday.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched new train services and route extensions connecting Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The new services aim to improve regional connectivity and fulfill long-standing public demands.
The BJP accused Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her husband Robert Vadra of involvement in an alleged attempt to grab a four-acre land parcel in Uttarakhand, claiming Robert Vadra's sister-in-law intimidated a 90-year-old woman to vacate the property.
Delhi and Uttarakhand on high alert after intelligence agencies receive email threatening Khalistani terror attacks on religious sites, government buildings, and police installations, amid recent Nihang standoffs.
A 35-year-old man, released on parole after a 2022 POCSO conviction, was rearrested in Pithoragarh for raping a 5-year-old girl, rescued in a panicked state near a local station.
Nihang Sikhs from Punjab clashed with police at the Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand border, breaching barricades at Kulhal to proceed towards Hemkund Sahib. They demand the release of four Nihangs arrested after a dispute at Karnaprayag gurdwaras, vowing to stay until their demands are met despite failed talks.
A Nihang jatha was stopped by Uttarakhand Police at the Himachal-Uttarakhand border while en route to Dehradun, stemming from a dispute over a June 16 clash in Karnaprayag. Nihang representatives presented three demands, including action against police officials and release of detained members.
A tense standoff at Uttarakhand's Nagrasu Gurdwara continues for the fourth day as Nihang Sikhs, armed with traditional weapons, demand the release of four sect members arrested after a clash. Efforts to resolve the situation are ongoing, with reinforcements and drones monitoring the peaceful premises.
A standoff at a gurdwara in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, involving Nihang Sikhs demanding the release of four arrested Nihangs, entered its third day. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann spoke with his Uttarakhand counterpart, urging an amicable resolution.
Army personnel arrived in Nagrasu, Uttarakhand, as a standoff between Nihangs and authorities entered its third day. The Nihangs, armed with weapons, are demanding the release of four sect members arrested after a clash in Chamoli.
Armed Nihang Sikhs held a gurdwara sevadar and a devotee hostage in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, demanding the release of four arrested sect members. The standoff ended peacefully Sunday evening after negotiations with the district administration.
Nihangs stormed a gurdwara in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag, took the manager hostage, and climbed onto the roof demanding the release of four members arrested after a clash in Karnaprayag. Police are deployed and attempting to resolve the standoff.
An Indian captain, Ajay Pant, of a sanctioned Russian oil tanker intercepted in the English Channel has been arrested in the UK and charged with breaching sanctions. His family in India is appealing to the government for his release.
An Indian captain, Ajay Pant, was arrested in the UK and charged with breaching sanctions after his Russian oil tanker, MV Smyrtos, was intercepted. The vessel, en route from Russia to India, was found without a legitimate flag. Pant appeared in court and was remanded in custody, with his family appealing to the Indian government for assistance.
A parking dispute near Panch Puliya in Uttarakhand's Karnprayag escalated into a violent clash between Sikh pilgrims and locals, injuring five people, including a pilgrim. Angry locals blocked the Badrinath National Highway for four hours in protest.
Speculation is mounting that Punjab's assembly elections, currently scheduled for February 2027, may be moved up to November 2026. This potential shift is reportedly driven by the upcoming Kumbh Mela and the second phase of the national census, which could impact the original timeline. Both the ruling AAP and the Congress party are reportedly preparing for an earlier election.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami promised the "strictest possible action" after a fatal clash in Dehradun. A dispute over water for fields led to violence, leaving one dead and three injured. The residence of an accused was demolished.
The Uttarakhand High Court has ordered the state government not to deport a Pakistani Sikh family residing in Dehradun on a long-term visa, unless they pose a threat to national security. The court is hearing a petition challenging a government directive for the family to leave the country within 24 hours.
