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Uttarakhand Opens 83 Himalayan Peaks for Expeditions; Fee Waiver Announced for Indian Mountaineers:

Uttarakhand News Hours04 mins

Dehradun: In a landmark move to bolster adventure tourism, the Uttarakhand government has officially opened 83 prominent Himalayan peaks across the Garhwal and Kumaon regions for mountaineering expeditions. Acting on the directives of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB), in coordination with the Forest Department, announced the decision to establish…

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St. Joseph’s Academy, Dehradun, celebrates 151st Foundation Day.

Uttarakhand News Hours02 mins

Dehradun: St. Joseph’s Academy, Dehradun, celebrated 151st Foundation Day of the Brothers of St Patrick with great reverence and enthusiasm on Monday, 2nd February 2026. The programme was organised in the school auditorium and was attended by the Brothers, staff and students. The special guest for the occasion was Bro. Chinappan, whose presence added significance…

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Lt-Gen, Devendra Sharma, GOC-in-C, Army Training Command Visits Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun.

Uttarakhand News Hours02 mins

Dehradun : Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma, PVSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Army Training Command, visited Rashtriya Indian Military College. The visit reaffirmed the institution’s pivotal role in nurturing future leaders of the Armed Forces through a balanced blend of academics, military training, character development, and co-curricular excellence. The Army Commander reviewed the academic and…

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Early Detection Critical to Prevent Vision Loss from Diabetic Retinopathy: Dr. BM Vinod Kumar and Dr. Sonal Bangwal.

Uttarakhand News Hours04 mins

Dehradun:  With the rising prevalence of diabetes across the country, Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) has emerged as a leading cause of preventable vision impairment and blindness. Emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and regular eye screening, Dr.BM Vinod Kumar, Consultant – Ophthalmologist, stated that timely detection and appropriate intervention can significantly reduce the risk of permanent…

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Doctors at Max Hospital, Dehradun, Save 45-Year-Old School Teacher after Life-Threatening Windpipe Injury

Uttarakhand News Hours04 mins

Dehradun: In a remarkable life-saving effort, doctors at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun, successfully treated a 45-year-old woman who suffered a rare and extremely dangerous windpipe injury following a road accident near Haridwar. Ms. Poonam, a school teacher, was riding as a pillion passenger on a motorcycle when her dupatta got caught in the wheel,…

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Innovation Award for Physics Lecturer Sandeep Kumar.

Uttarakhand News Hours02 mins

Dehradun: Sandeep Kumar, Lecturer (Physics) at Government Inter College, Mergaon, has been awarded a cash prize of ₹11,000 for the enhancement of his innovative project, a Fingerprint-based Electronic Voting Machine. The award was presented during a ceremony held at the SCERT Auditorium, Dehradun, as part of the Hackathon 2.0 program. Sandeep Kumar was also the…

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IWDC 3.0 Approves Over ₹1,500 Crore Projects to Drive Green Mobility, Cargo Movement & River Tourism on India’s Inland Waterways .

Uttarakhand News Hours015 mins

Dehradun: The third meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC 3.0) concluded with a comprehensive roadmap to expand India’s inland water transport network, approve major infrastructure investments and strengthen Centre–State coordination to unlock the full economic potential of the country’s rivers. Chaired by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, the day-long…

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the release ceremony of the centenary issue of the monthly magazine ‘Kalyan’ in Rishikesh.

Uttarakhand News Hours013 mins

  In 1950, when policies influenced by Western thought were being formulated under the leadership of the then Prime Minister, Gita Press provided ideological direction to the nation through the publication of Kalyan’s ‘Hindu Issue’. Union Home Minister visited and performed worship at the Lakshminarayan Temple and offered prayers to Maa Ganga. Rishikesh: Union Home…

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Max Hospital, Dehradun, Raises Awareness on Cervical Health, Emphasizes on Early Screening and Prevention.

Uttarakhand News Hours03 mins

Dehradun: Observing January as a month dedicated to Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun, raises awareness and highlights the importance of cervical health by encouraging women to prioritise early screening, regular check-ups and timely preventive measures to reduce the burden of cervical cancer and promote long-term well-being. The initiative is being led by Dr….

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