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Uttarakhand will get its first NCC training academy. It will come up at Ganiyan village in Pauri district. Notably, the academy will follow the lines of the Indian Military Academy (IMA). Moreover, it will cost about ₹50 crore. About the New NCC Training Academy The academy will train NCC cadets from across the state. Also, […]
Read MoreThe Uttarakhand High Court will move from Nainital to Haldwani. The Supreme Court cleared the way for this shift on 15 July 2026. Notably, it ordered the state to hand over land at Gaulapar in Haldwani. Moreover, it set aside an earlier High Court order on the matter. What the Supreme Court Decided A bench […]
Read MoreUttarakhand has published its draft electoral roll after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Notably, the draft came out on 14 July 2026. It lists 71,33,785 voters. Moreover, the state now has over 8 lakh fewer voters than before the revision. Key Figures From the Draft Electoral Roll Why Names Were Removed Officials removed names of […]
Read MoreLt Gen Gajendra Joshi (Retd) has become the new UKPSC Chairman. Notably, the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission had no permanent chairman since June 2023. Along with him, Dr Hem Chandra Pandey has joined as a member. Moreover, the appointments came on 14 July 2026. About Lt Gen Gajendra Joshi Lt Gen Gajendra Joshi hails from […]
Read MoreActor-producer Aamir Khan has announced a new film called Silkyara 41. Notably, it is based on the historic 2023 rescue at the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi. Aamir Khan Productions will make the film. Moreover, it will tell the story of one of India’s most complex rescue operations. What Happened at Silkyara in 2023 On 12 […]
Read MoreThe Uttarakhand Cabinet met under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday, 10 July 2026. Notably, it took several key decisions. These cover river rafting, madrasas and settlers on forest land. Moreover, the Uttarakhand Cabinet decisions also cover overseas jobs for youth. Stricter Rules for River Rafting The Cabinet amended the Uttarakhand River Rafting–Kayaking rules. […]
Read MoreThe Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has introduced a new objection module for its recruitment exams. Notably, candidates can now raise objections twice. First, they can object to the question paper itself. Then, they can object to the answer key. Moreover, the Commission will declare results only after settling both rounds. How the New Objection […]
Read MoreGovernor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd) has set a new record in Uttarakhand. He has become the state’s longest-serving Governor. Notably, he crossed the earlier record of former Governor Sudarshan Agarwal. Agarwal had served for 1,755 days. A New Chapter in Uttarakhand’s History This record marks a new entry in the state’s constitutional history. Gurmit […]
Read MoreThe Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) wants a new name and structure. Notably, its board has proposed renaming it the “Badri-Kedar Prabandhan Board”. Moreover, it wants the board’s tenure raised from three to five years. The final decision now rests with the state government. Key Proposals of the BKTC The board passed these proposals with the […]
Read MoreThe Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 has formally begun from Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off the first batch from Tanakpur in Champawat district. Notably, the batch has 49 pilgrims. Moreover, it includes 34 men and 15 women, along with a doctor. Flag-Off at Tanakpur The flag-off took place on Sunday, 5 July 2026. […]
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