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
Slow subsidence up to 9 cm is recorded in Joshimath town over a period of seven months, between April and November 2022, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) satellite-based report. National Remote Sensing Centre, ISRO said several reports over the last few days highlighted the subsidence occurring in Joshimath. ISRO, in its observation, said, "Slow subsidence up to 9 cm within the Joshimath town is recorded over a period of 7 months, between April and November 2022. Between December 27, 2022, and January 8, 2023 a rapid subsidence event was triggered. "The region subsided around 5 cm within a span of a few days and the real extent of subsidence has also increased. But it is confined to the central part of Joshimath town,” said the space agency of India. #Joshimath #Joshimathsinking #ISRO
14 January,2023 12:50 PM IST | Mumbai
SIT In-charge in Ankita Bhandari murder case, DIG PR Devi shared that the forensic team had collected all the evidences from the Vanatara resort before its demolition. All the evidences being used in forensic investigation are safe. However, further probe is underway
26 September,2022 10:05 PM IST
Ankita Bhandari Case
Following her family's agreement, Ankita Bhandari's last rites were performed at NIT Ghat near Alaknanda river in Srinagar, Uttarakhand on Sunday. There was a massive protest outside the mortuary where Ankita's father arrived to collect her body.
26 September,2022 07:52 PM IST | Mumbai
The team of the Marathi film 'Victoria' actor Pushkar Jog and producer Anand Pandit speak about their love for the city in the latest episode of Mumbai Meri Jaan. Find out where Pushkar heads to eat the best vada pav in the city and watch Anand share memories of his first home in Mumbai.
07 July,2022 07:36 PM IST | Mumbai
Actor Pushkar Jog and producer Anand Pandit speak to mid-day.com about the upcoming Marathi film Victoria also featuring Sonalee Kulkarni. Shot in Scotland during the pandemic, the film promises to give the audience the chills
19 May,2022 09:43 PM IST | Mumbai
‘Ishq Chakallas' is a romantic comedy film set in a small town starring an ensemble cast including Anshumaan Pushkar, Mukti Mohan, Zeishan Quadri, Rajesh Sharma, Dipika Chikhlia, Asif Khan, Monica Sharma among others. Helmed by Hupu Ashok Yadav and produced by Kevin Johnson and Nupur Chandrakar of Green Apple Films, 'Ishq Chakallas' tells the tale of two chaotic individuals who find love in the most unlikely situations. Its executive producer is Mayank Johri.
15 November,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
