Category Archives: Government and Politics

Public suggestions not to be incorporated in Uttarakhand budget

Dehra Dun, May 24 (PTI) The Uttarakhand government will not be able to incorporate suggestions that it received from public for the state budget, which will be presented in the Assembly on May 31, official sources said here today. Chief … Continue reading

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Highly trained police personnel to be deployed at Uttarakhand border

To meet security challenges, well trained police personnel with ultra-modern equipments will be posted in the tough border areas of Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna today said. Speaking at a coordination seminar of Indo Tibetan Border Force (ITBP) and Uttarakhand … Continue reading

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Automated Testing Lane to be introduced on Chardham route

With road accidents on rise on Chardham Yatra route in Uttarakhand’s hilly areas, the state government has decided to introduce an Automated Testing Lane (ATL) for conducting technical checking of vehicles in just 20 minutes. Currently, the vehicle fitness checking … Continue reading

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Uttarakhand BJP MLA quits, offers Cong CM his seat

In a major setback to the BJP, one of its MLAs in Uttarakhand has resigned from the state Assembly, paving the way for Uttarakhand chief minister Vijay Bahuguna to enter the state Assembly. The saffron party had lost power in … Continue reading

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Bahuguna says ready to contest from BJP seat

Dehra Dun, May 23 (PTI) Amidst allegations of horse trading, Uttarakhand chief minister Vijay Bahuguna today said he was ready to contest for his MLA seat from any place, including a constituency currently held by opposition BJP. “It is not … Continue reading

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CM writes to Centre for safe release of abducted Uttarakhand youth

Dehra Dun, May 23 (PTI) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna today urged Foreign Minister S M Krishna and Shipping Minister G K Wasan to expedite the efforts for safe release of Mukesh Arya, who is among 11 Indians held captive … Continue reading

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