National Green Tribunal directs Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board and Haridwar-Roorkee Development Authority to file responses on illegal construction and environmental violations in Mantra Happy Homes project.
A 24-year-old man studying at a Haridwar ashram was arrested for allegedly trying to sexually assault a seven-year-old girl playing outside her home. The child escaped and alerted her parents.
Ganga Sabha installs boards at Haridwar's Har ki Pauri prohibiting non-Hindu entry, citing 1916 agreement. CM Dhami reviews laws as critics call move unconstitutional amid political reactions.
Vigilance department raids Haridwar food supply office, arrests District Supply Officer Shyam Arya while accepting Rs 50,000 bribe. Assistant also detained.
Actor Urmila Sanawar submitted her mobile phone to a Haridwar court and gave voice samples in the Rishikesh resort murder case. The SIT is investigating VIP links.
Haridwar's Har-ki-Pauri ghat now features notice boards citing a 1916 municipal bylaw that restricts entry of non-Hindus. Ganga Sabha officials call for strict enforcement, while critics label the move discriminatory.
Signs at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar restrict entry to Hindus only during Kumbh Mela, raising questions about inclusivity and religious access at the holy site.
Professor Ramakant Pandey, director of Central Sanskrit University's Jaipur campus, becomes the new vice-chancellor of Uttarakhand State University in Haridwar.
Uttarakhand labour department launches inquiry after middlemen allegedly forged documents to declare workers dead and siphon government compensation meant for families in Haridwar.
Akshat Sharma, 26, and Shradha Joshi, 18, died in a road accident on the Haridwar-Bijnor highway near Shyampur bypass. Their bike was hit from behind by a truck.
Police detained two Haridwar residents who wore 'sheikh' attire at Har Ki Pauri for a YouTube video, sparking demands to restrict non-Hindus at Ganga ghats during Kumbh Mela.
Mumbai's 2025 crime report shows a 13% increase in crimes against women and 7% rise against children. Cyber crime fell 5%, but experts warn of under-reporting. Street crime surged 55%.
Rajasthan DGP announces R4C will be a Centre of Excellence for cyber crime, with centralized info sharing. Learn how this initiative and new helpline training aim to protect citizens.
A violent altercation over a parking fee near Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar resulted in a man's death. Police have arrested two Haryana residents in connection with the murder. Details inside.
A parking manager in Haridwar was fatally run over after a dispute over fees. Two men from Haryana have been accused. Police have recovered the vehicle and are preparing to make arrests.
Haridwar police register case against expelled BJP leader Suresh Rathore for alleged car theft and criminal intimidation. Details on the FIR and his connection to the Rishikesh resort murder case.
Haridwar Municipal Commissioner clarifies that rules restricting non-Hindus' entry at Har Ki Pauri are pre-Independence, not a new policy. Read the full facts here.
Lakhan, 34, from Delhi, found lasting relief from severe acidity and digestive issues after a 5-day holistic treatment at Patanjali Wellness, Haridwar. Discover how Ayurveda and yoga transformed his health.
Expelled BJP MLA Suresh Rathore faces SIT questioning for 6 hours over audio clips linked to the 2022 Rishikesh resort murder case. Actor Urmila Sanawar also under probe. Details inside.
Shivani Yadav, 25, from Gurugram, overcame weight gain challenges with Patanjali Wellness's Ayurvedic therapies, yoga, and pranayama. Discover her sustainable path to better health and vitality.
Tripura's crime rate plunges to a two-decade low in 2025 with an 8.3% overall decline. Property crimes down 16%, murders fall 18%. Read the full report.
Pimpri Chinchwad police report a decline in serious crimes in 2025. Key strategies included mapping 1,585 criminals, targeting 1,045 sensitive spots, and using the PC City app for public involvement. Read the full analysis.
Vadodara's DCB invokes stringent GujCTOC Act against 8 gang members for a decade of terror involving 152+ cases. Read about the crackdown on organised crime.
Plan your perfect Republic Day 2026 long weekend with our curated list of 8 destinations from Delhi-NCR. From snowy peaks in Auli to wildlife in Ranthambore, find your ideal 3-4 day winter escape.
Pune police arrest two youths, detain two minors for abducting & murdering a 17-year-old boy in Katraj. The victim was lured using a fake girl's social media profile. Details inside.
A tragic murder-suicide in Tirupati's Maruthi Nagar leaves a man and a woman dead after a heated argument. Police investigate the case. Read the full details.
Uttarakhand High Court grants bail to three men accused under Cow Progeny Act, emphasizing personal liberty under Article 21. Justice Alok Kumar Verma cites 'bail is rule, jail exception' principle. Details inside.
Patanjali Yogpeeth celebrated its 32nd Foundation Day in Haridwar, with Swami Ramdev & Acharya Balkrishna outlining a vision to position India as a global hub for wellness, knowledge, and spiritual values. Read more.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami will hold talks on a demand to ban non-Hindus from Kumbh areas. Officials cite impracticality due to global tourism. The Kumbh Mela is scheduled for January 2027 in Haridwar.
Uttarakhand govt mulls restricting non-Hindu entry to Haridwar's ghats & declaring Rishikesh, Haridwar as 'sanatan cities'. Plan may start from 2027 Ardh Kumbh. Read the full story.