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For decades, the iconic Naini Lake in Nainital, Uttarakhand, faced an environmental crisis. Rapid urbanization and nutrient-rich runoff pushed this high-altitude lake to the brink, triggering toxic algal blooms and massive winter fish deaths. However, a long-term study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee brings excellent news: an engineering intervention known […]
Read MoreUttarakhand PCS Recruitment: Notification for 63 Posts Soon, Prelims Proposed for October Dehradun: In a major relief for Uttarakhand PCS aspirants, the State Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has announced new notification for UKPSC 2026, that it will soon release the official advertisement for the recruitment of 63 vacancies in the Upper PCS 2026 exam. Addressing […]
Read MoreUttarakhand Declared Fully Literate State as Literacy Rate Soars to 98.7% Dehradun: In a historic milestone for the state, Uttarakhand has officially been declared a “Fully Literate State” after recording a monumental leap in its literacy metrics over the last two years. According to reports, the state’s literacy rate has spiked by 14.9% in just […]
Read More.This project is highly significant for regional water security, cooperative federalism, and infrastructure development. Strategic Infrastructure: Six States Agree on Kishau Dam Project, Paving Way for Yamuna Rejuvenation A long-standing political and administrative deadlock spanning several years over the vital Kishau Dam Project has finally been resolved. Following an initiative led by Union Home Minister […]
Read MoreSearch Committee Formed for Appointment of Lokayukta Chairperson and Members in Uttarakhand In a significant step towards strengthening the anti-corruption and grievance redressal mechanism in the state, the Government of Uttarakhand has constituted a Search Committee to identify suitable candidates for the posts of Chairperson and Members of the Uttarakhand Lokayukta. The information was shared […]
Read MoreKey FactsLongest NH in Uttarakhand — NH-58 (Old) / NH-34, NH-7, NH-334 (New) — Delhi to Mana (Badrinath) at 380.80 km within the stateShortest NH in Uttarakhand — NH-72A (Old) / NH-307 (New) — Chhutmalpur to Dehradun at just 7.45 kmTotal NH length (2024): ~3,664 kmMany highways have been renumbered under MoRTH’s revised NH numbering […]
Read MoreThe Administrative Evolution of Uttarakhand: From Colonial Rule to Statehood 1. The Colonial Era and Initial Division (1815–1891) The geopolitical foundations of modern Uttarakhand were laid following the defeat of the Gorkhas in 1815. The British East India Company restructured the region into distinct administrative zones: 2. Independence and Post-Independence Integration (1949–1969) Following India’s independence […]
Read MoreSheetlakhet model of Uttarakhand The Sheetlakhet Model of Uttarakhand is an acclaimed, community-driven framework for environmental conservation, primarily recognized for its breakthrough success in preventing forest fires (vanagni) and revitalizing local ecology. Originating in Sheetlakhet—a scenic, forested village cluster in the Almora district of the Kumaon region—this grassroots initiative relies on public participation (Janbhagidari) rather […]
Read MorePreserving Fields & Securing Futures: CM Dhami Launches State-Level ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ in Almora In a major step toward safeguarding agriculture against the growing threats of climate change, a grand state-level “Khet Bachao Abhiyan” (Save the Fields Campaign) was organized at Hawalbagh in Almora. The event focused heavily on agricultural conservation, maintaining soil fertility, and […]
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