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Uttarakhand Launches Advanced Early Warning Disaster Alert System: Cell Broadcasting Trial Successful In a significant move toward making the national-level disaster early warning system more effective and time-bound, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and C-DOT conducted a successful test alert via the Cell Broadcasting System across the country, including Uttarakhand, today. Key Highlights of […]
Read MoreWhy in News? The umbrella brand of Uttarakhand, “House of Himalayas,” has achieved a significant commercial milestone by recording sales worth ₹4.3 Crores within a short span of its inception. This achievement underscores the success of the state’s mission to take local mountain products to global markets while empowering rural women. What is “House of […]
Read MoreBanbasa Land Port Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami recently met the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI). The talks focused on the modern Banbasa land port and trade along the Uttarakhand–Nepal border. In particular, both sides discussed better infrastructure, easier trade and a stronger regional economy. 1. Flagship Project: Banbasa (Gudmi) Land Port The […]
Read MoreIn a significant move to bolster public awareness and honor the spirit of resilience, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced that November 28 will henceforth be observed as Disaster Management Day across Uttarakhand. The selection of this date is deeply symbolic; it marks the anniversary of the successful conclusion of the Silkyara-Barkot Tunnel Rescue […]
Read MoreUttarakhand’s Wheat Procurement: A Strategic Boost for Farmers (2026-27) In a significant victory for the state’s agrarian economy, the Government of India has sanctioned a 50-fold increase in the wheat procurement target for Uttarakhand. The target has been revised from a mere 10,000 quintals to an historic 5 lakh (500,000) quintals for the Rabi Marketing […]
Read MoreOrganizer: ITDA (Information Technology Development Agency), Uttarakhand & APAC Media. Venue: Dehradun (April 2026). Theme: “Digital Transformation of Uttarakhand through AI and Cyber Security towards Viksit Bharat 2047.” Key Agency: ITDA (Established in 2001, it is the nodal agency for all IT-related activities in the state under the Department of Information Technology). Role of ITDA […]
Read MoreTopic: Infrastructure, Environment, and Regional Development Category: Uttarakhand State Current Affairs / GS Paper III (Economic Development & Environment) Introduction On April 14, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a high-profile visit to Uttarakhand and the neighboring Saharanpur (UP) to review and inaugurate the transformative Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor. This visit underscores the state’s transition toward […]
Read MoreA seaplane has landed on the Ganga at Pashulok Barrage in Rishikesh. Notably, the seaplane trial took place around 6 pm on 6 April 2026. Private operator Sky Hop flew a 19-seater seaplane for the test. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL) supported the trial with experts and state officials. Hence, it counts as […]
Read MoreThe Mussoorie-Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) has sped up work on the Dehradun Master Plan 2041. Recently, a high-level meeting reviewed the plan at the MDDA office on 4 April 2026. Secretary (Housing) Dr R Rajesh Kumar chaired it. Notably, the work follows directions from Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The plan aims at planned, balanced […]
Read MoreChief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the statewide Revenue Lok Adalat on 28 March 2026. He joined through video conferencing from Dehradun. Notably, the Lok Adalat sat at 210 places across all 13 districts at the same time. Together, these sittings took up about 6,933 cases. The Information and Public Relations Department (DIPR) shared the […]
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