SC Slams Uttarakhand Govt Over Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction in a major forest land encroachment case involving 2,866 acres. Details on the lease to Pashu Lok Seva Samiti and the court's strong stance.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction in a major forest land encroachment case involving 2,866 acres. Details on the lease to Pashu Lok Seva Samiti and the court's strong stance.
A brave 12-year-old girl rescued her classmate from a bear cub in Chamoli. This second attack at the school highlights rising human-wildlife conflict in Uttarakhand. Read the full story.
Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government for inaction on forest land encroachment. The court has initiated suo motu proceedings to protect vital green cover. Read the full story.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on illegal forest land occupation. Hearing a plea by Anita Kandwal, the court demands urgent action. Read the full story.
Uttarakhand High Court directs state to demarcate encroached land and create a portal. Next hearing on Dec 30. Read the full details and court's directives here.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will lead a special vacation bench on December 22 to hear urgent matters. This move ensures judicial access during the Supreme Court's winter break.
Uttarakhand govt announces Pravasi Panchayats in all 13 districts to encourage reverse migration. Pithoragarh is the pilot district. Learn about the state's initiatives.
Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh, Uttarakhand Governor, returns Bill amending state's anti-conversion law citing errors. Government plans ordinance route. Read the full story.
Uttarakhand High Court seeks state government's response in two weeks on a petition challenging key sections of the new Minority Education Act, 2025, filed by a madrassa. Read the full details.
Uttarakhand government disburses Rs 33.22 crore to 3,848 beneficiaries under Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojna, aiming to create jobs and curb migration. Discover how the scheme is transforming local economy.
Prolonged dry spells and lack of winter rain & snow in Uttarakhand threaten apple yields. Experts warn of inadequate chilling hours impacting the prized Harsil valley crop. Read more.
Uttarakhand MPs raise alarm in Parliament over surge in bear and leopard attacks, citing climate change and habitat loss. Parents fear sending kids out as terror grips hills.
India's Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL seeking AI regulation in courts but acknowledged the concerns. The CJI invited the petitioner to submit recommendations directly to the court. Read the full story.
Uttarakhand's election department initiates a crucial pre-revision exercise to verify voters from the 2003 electoral rolls, aiming to ensure accuracy and integrity ahead of potential updates.
A 42-year-old man was killed by a leopard in Pauri Garhwal, marking the third fatal attack in the district within a month. Public anger over rising human-wildlife conflict intensifies. Read more.
The Supreme Court directs all High Courts to submit details of pending acid attack cases within four weeks. This move aims to expedite justice for survivors and ensure strict enforcement of laws.
The growing trend of 'bench hunting' for quick reversals of Supreme Court orders undermines its role as the final arbiter of law. Experts warn this practice jeopardizes judicial stability. Read more.
Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan visited Champawat's Golu Devta temple to review the corridor project aimed at boosting religious tourism and local economy. Details inside.
Uttarakhand's early-warning system gets a major boost with 3 new Doppler radars approved for Haridwar, Pantnagar & Auli. This upgrade aims to improve accuracy of weather alerts in the hazard-prone state. Read more.
Haldwani is under tight security as the Supreme Court prepares a verdict on a railway land encroachment case impacting over 4,300 families. Police deploy heavily, fearing unrest.
India's Supreme Court questions the legal standing of Rohingya refugees, asking if intruders deserve a red carpet welcome. Hearings continue on alleged detentions by Delhi Police. Read the latest.
The Supreme Court ruled that parity with co-accused cannot be the only reason for granting bail. The bench emphasized individual case merits. Read the full judgment details.
Supreme Court grants bail to a life convict police officer, outlining a liberal approach for suspending sentences when there's a fair chance of acquittal. Read the full legal analysis.
PM Modi dedicates over 2 minutes of Mann Ki Baat to Uttarakhand, praising its winter tourism, adventure sports like ultra-marathon, and rising popularity as a wedding destination.
Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna emphasizes judicial continuity, stating verdicts shouldn't be discarded with judge changes. Read her crucial insights on India's legal system.
PM Modi highlights Uttarakhand's surge in winter tourism, adventure sports & destination weddings. Auli, Munsyari see record footfall. Discover why visitors are flocking to this Himalayan state.
Uttarakhand High Court supports the 576-raft limit on the Ganga, set by a tourism board committee. The court declined to intervene, stating it's an expert matter. Learn more about the ruling and its impact.
Supreme Court streamlines case listing with automatic listing system & 2-day hearings for liberty matters. New guidelines effective December 1 aim to reduce pendency. Read more.
CJI Surya Kant considers shifting Supreme Court to virtual mode amid severe Delhi pollution, while court summons education secretary over EWS students' online class access. Read full details.
Police recover 161 packets of suspected explosive material near a school in Almora. An investigation is underway to determine how the hazardous material ended up there. Read for details.