The newly opened Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is under scrutiny due to soil subsidence and cracks on cement embankments following heavy rainfall. An NHAI team has been formed to investigate structural quality and address safety concerns before the monsoon intensifies.
NHAI suspended officials and issued show-cause notices following a cave-in on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on July 1, 2026. The incident was attributed to waterlogging after rains and issues with a permanent drainage system, reportedly hindered by local resistance. Restoration is complete, and an interim drain is being built.
A newly constructed 212km Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, a flagship project costing Rs 12,000 crore, has faced criticism after two large potholes appeared on a stretch in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, following the first significant rainfall of the season. The potholes, described as deep and wide, caused vehicles to lose balance and at least two cars to suffer bent alloy wheels. Repair crews were deployed, and the potholes have since been fixed.
A newly constructed 212km Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in India has been criticized after two large potholes appeared on a stretch in UP's Shamli following the first significant rainfall. The potholes, described as 1.5 feet deep and 3.5 feet wide, caused vehicles to lose balance and at least two cars to suffer bent alloy wheels.
Một vụ tai nạn thảm khốc xảy ra trên cao tốc Delhi-Dehradun, Ấn Độ, khi tài xế sedan lùi xe sau khi lỡ lối ra. Vụ việc khiến 4 người chết và 3 người bị thương. Lỗi lùi xe trên cao tốc được cảnh báo là cực kỳ nguy hiểm.
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 23-year-old NEET aspirant, Ria, allegedly died by suicide in Dehradun's Chandrabani area on Tuesday morning. Police recovered a suicide note expressing disappointment over studies and love for her parents. Family reported no significant behavioral changes.
A BJP Yuva Morcha functionary, Vinod Kumar Kashyap, was killed in Dehradun after a dispute over irrigation water escalated into an attack on his family. The violence led to highway blockades, arson, demolition, and internet suspensions as communal tension spread.
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.
A 44-year-old BJP functionary, Vinod, was allegedly beaten to death in Dehradun's Bairagiwala village during a dispute over irrigation. Three family members were critically injured. Authorities demolished alleged illegal structures belonging to the accused, and security forces were deployed.
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.
A 32-year-old woman in Dehradun was allegedly locked in a toilet for 10 months and subjected to severe domestic violence by her in-laws, including assaults with bottles and sticks. The incident came to light after her father filed a police complaint.
Authorities in Dehradun have made a significant arrest, capturing a man from Amritsar who reportedly tricked a Congress functionary into handing over Rs 25 lakh by masquerading as an aide to Rahul Gandhi, promising a high-ranking party role in return. Drawing on insights from MyNeta.
