A taxi carrying seven people skidded off the road and plunged 100 meters into a gorge in Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, killing two women and injuring five others. Rescue efforts by SDRF and locals were launched immediately.
David Hopkins, an England-born Gandhian thinker who dedicated his life to the Himalayan region, was cremated with Hindu rites in Bageshwar. He lived in Kumaon since the 1980s and was a pillar of Lakshmi Ashram.
Residents in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district allege government construction projects are violating environmental norms by dumping debris into rivers and agricultural land, causing significant ecological damage.
In Uttarakhand's hill districts, villages in Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, and Rudraprayag abstain from Holi celebrations due to religious beliefs, past incidents like stolen flags, and concerns over disorder. Residents cite deity disapproval and logistical cha
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After being displaced in 1979 for an industrial project in Bageshwar's Jhiroli area, 174 families relocated to Udham Singh Nagar are still fighting for ownership rights over promised land, with allegations of records manipulation and encroachment.
Residents in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district are protesting against mounting electricity bills due to irregular meter readings and delayed billing by UPCL, pushing households into higher tariff slabs and causing significant financial hardship.
Holi celebrations in Kumaon region commenced with the traditional Cheer Bandhan ceremony on Rang-Bhari Ekadashi, featuring music, devotion and community participation distinct from Holika Dahan traditions elsewhere.
A tragic accident in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district claimed three lives, including an 11-month-old baby, and injured five others when a car plunged into a 150-meter deep gorge on Thursday evening. The victims were returning from a wedding ceremony.
A 25-year-old mother in Bageshwar has been charged following the death of her 22-day-old daughter. The postmortem report cited traumatic asphyxia as the cause, with injuries indicating foul play.
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Serving minister Rekha Arya and late former minister Chandan Ram Das were among nearly 300 electricity defaulters in Bageshwar district. Arya's dues were paid after the list's release, while Das's family claims unawareness of pending bill.
The 19th-century shelters built by philanthropist Jasuli Devi across Kumaon's trade routes are deteriorating due to neglect and land disputes, with activists demanding heritage protection.
Anganwadi workers in Almora and Bageshwar districts staged protests demanding increased honorarium, retirement benefits, and resolution of long-pending issues, threatening intensified agitation if demands are unmet.
In Uttarakhand's Kumaon region, Holi celebrations begin weeks early with Baithki and Khadi Holi rituals, featuring classical ragas and group singing at temples like Bagnath in Bageshwar.
Residents in Bageshwar's Kanalgarh valley face ongoing hardship with incomplete infrastructure repairs after devastating 2025 landslides, fearing renewed isolation as monsoon approaches.
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A 42-year-old woman died after falling 60ft into a gorge in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary during an alleged leopard attack while collecting fodder, leaving her family devastated.
Employees of Almora Magnesite Ltd in Bageshwar district face acute financial distress after 15 months without pay due to a court-ordered mining ban, forcing many into daily-wage labor.
The National Paragliding Accuracy Championship concluded in Kapkot's Jalekh with 64 pilots competing. Manish Upreti won first place and Rs 1 lakh, while officials highlighted the region's potential for adventure sports.
A five-day National Accuracy Paragliding competition commenced at Kedareshwar Ground in Kapkot, Uttarakhand, featuring 92 pilots including Indian Army personnel and five women participants.
Forest officials in Bageshwar have captured a leopard suspected of killing a 63-year-old woman. The big cat was shifted to Almora zoo after medical examination.
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Heavy snowfall in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district has severely disrupted road connectivity, electricity, and communication, leaving thousands stranded and facing wildlife threats amid freezing conditions.
Traditional shepherds from high Himalayan regions face uncertainty after municipal authorities banned puppy sales at the Uttarayani fair, threatening centuries-old livelihoods.
Kunal and Kajal, siblings from Bageshwar, have lived with identical Aadhaar numbers due to a biometric mix-up, blocking education, banking, and healthcare access for over ten years.
Thousands of devotees gathered at the Sarayu-Gomti confluence in Bageshwar for the Uttarayani Fair, marking Makar Sankranti with prayers and a holy dip. The fair also commemorates the historic 1921 movement against forced labour.
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck Bageshwar and Pithoragarh districts early Tuesday morning. Tremors were felt around 7:25 am, with the epicenter near Lathi village. Authorities report no casualties or damage.
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The folk festival of Ghughutia in Kumaon continues to be observed on different days on either side of the Saryu River, with communities following their own almanacs rather than a uniform calendar.
Two Nepali labourers suffered serious injuries in separate wild boar attacks in Bageshwar district. Officials report 10 deaths from animal attacks in Kumaon over 60 days, highlighting human-wildlife conflict.
A low-intensity earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale struck parts of Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district early Tuesday morning, causing panic but no casualties or property damage.
A mild earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter scale jolted Bageshwar district in Uttarakhand earlier today. Tremors were felt locally, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
False AI-generated posts about bear sightings cause fear in Bageshwar. Schools affected, forest officials find no evidence. Learn how misinformation impacts communities.
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The historic Saryu-Gomti wetland in Bageshwar, once a haven for Siberian birds, lies silent due to illegal mining. Locals mourn the loss of biodiversity and tourism. Read the full investigation.
