New Road Planned to Decongest Kainchi Dham, Bhimtal-Almora Link
NHIDCL will draft a detailed report for an alternate road connecting Bhimtal and Almora to ease traffic near Kainchi Dham. The Silkyara tunnel is now targeted for a 2027 completion.
NHIDCL will draft a detailed report for an alternate road connecting Bhimtal and Almora to ease traffic near Kainchi Dham. The Silkyara tunnel is now targeted for a 2027 completion.
A 60-year-old woman was killed and another injured in separate big cat attacks in Almora's forest-edge villages. Villagers protest, demanding action on human-animal conflict. Read more.
The skeletal remains discovered in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary have been identified as Govind Lal, 55, missing for two months. Police suspect wild animal attack. Read the latest details.
A tragic house fire in Almora's Diyari village claimed a young woman's life. Her father suffered severe burns trying to save her. Police are investigating the cause.
A 19-year-old girl was killed and her father seriously injured in a devastating house fire in Diyari village, Almora. The cause of the late-night blaze is under investigation. Read the full report.
Tragic bus accident in Almora: 7 dead, 12 injured after vehicle falls 160ft into gorge. Details on rescue, victims, and safety concerns. Read the full report.
A private bus fell 200 metres into a gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora on Tuesday morning, killing seven and injuring twelve. Rescue ops by SDRF ongoing. Read for details.
A passenger bus fell into a deep gorge on the Bhikiyasen-Vinayak road in Almora. CM Dhami expresses sorrow, rescue ops ongoing. Updates on casualties and treatment.
A bus accident in Almora, Uttarakhand, has left 6-7 people feared dead after the vehicle fell into a deep gorge. Rescue operations are currently underway. Read for the latest updates.
A bus accident in Almora's Bhikyashen area leaves six dead and several injured. Rescue operations face challenges in deep gorge. Details on the cause and response inside.
Shri Tuljabhavani Temple in Dharashiv launches a green initiative, converting floral offerings into organic incense sticks to reduce waste and preserve sanctity. Discover this sustainable devotional practice.
India introduces a new BIS standard for agarbatti to ensure safety, quality, and sustainability. The move aims to protect consumers and boost exports for the ₹8,000 crore industry. Read more.
The Indian government has introduced new quality control orders for agarbatti (incense sticks) to curb substandard imports and support domestic manufacturers. Learn about the new standards and their impact.
India introduces a new BIS standard for incense sticks, banning harmful chemicals to ensure safety and quality. This move aims to protect health and boost exports. Read more.
A major fire at a Salem incense sticks unit caused Rs 50 lakh in damage. No casualties reported. The blaze, caused by an electrical short circuit, took firefighters 3 hours to control. Read the full report.
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.
A forgery case registered against 4 Uttarakhand officials for fraudulent payments of Rs 1.1 lakh for non-existent development works in Almora villages. Investigation underway.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Sansad Khel Mahotsav in Almora, highlighting sports' role in youth development and announcing 23 new sports academies and a sports university. Read more.
A leopard attacked a 58-year-old man in Chaukhutia, Almora, hours after a bear mauling. Residents demand action as human-wildlife conflict escalates. Read more.
Rivers in Uttarakhand's Kumaon belt are turning into dumping grounds, damaging farmland and fish stocks. Locals report inaction as debris from roads and old mines triggers floods.
Congress-backed & independent councillors in Almora begin an indefinite protest, citing administrative stagnation, monkey menace & lack of a permanent municipal commissioner. Read more.
Rajsamand police arrested two men after seizing a pickup truck loaded with detonators and gelatin sticks near Nathdwara. Read the full details of the explosive materials seizure and the ongoing investigation.
Pune police arrest contractor after waste picker finds 138 gelatin sticks and 135 detonators on roadside. Explosives were for construction site work. Read full details.
Over 160 gelatin sticks were discovered hidden near a school in Almora. Police rule out terror, suspect a road contractor abandoned the explosives. Read for 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.
Dheepam introduces revolutionary charcoal-free agarbattis, promoting healthier air quality and environmental sustainability. Discover the future of incense sticks today!
Researchers at Nagaland University develop revolutionary biodegradable gelatin-based electrolyte that could transform energy storage technology while reducing environmental impact.