Uttarakhand latest news
Here are the latest news updates from Uttarakhand:
Breaking News
- Flash Flood Alert: The Uttarakhand government has issued a flash flood alert in the state after heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers. The alert has been issued for the districts of Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Pauri Garhwal. (Source: PTI)
- Landslide Blocks Highway: A landslide has blocked the National Highway 58 in Uttarkashi district, disrupting traffic movement. The highway connects Uttarkashi to the state capital Dehradun. (Source: Hindustan Times)
Top Stories
- Uttarakhand to Get 10 New Medical Colleges: The Uttarakhand government has announced plans to set up 10 new medical colleges in the state. The colleges will be established in collaboration with private institutions and will have a total of 1,000 seats. (Source: The Times of India)
- Dehradun to Get a New Airport: The Uttarakhand government has announced plans to build a new airport in Dehradun. The airport will be built at a cost of Rs 1,500 crore and will have a capacity to handle 1,000 passengers per hour. (Source: The Hindu)
- Uttarakhand to Host International Yoga Festival: The Uttarakhand government has announced that the state will host an international yoga festival in Rishikesh from June 21 to 25. The festival will feature yoga sessions, meditation, and cultural events. (Source: India Today)
Other News
- Uttarakhand to Get a New Railway Line: The Indian Railways has announced plans to build a new railway line connecting Haridwar to Rishikesh. The line will be built at a cost of Rs 1,200 crore and will reduce travel time between the two cities. (Source: The Economic Times)
- Uttarakhand to Host National Games: The Uttarakhand government has announced that the state will host the National Games in 2023. The games will feature events in sports such as athletics, basketball, and wrestling. (Source: The Indian Express)
- Uttarakhand to Get a New IT Park: The Uttarakhand government has announced plans to build a new IT park in Dehradun. The park will be built at a cost of Rs 500 crore and will have a capacity to accommodate 10,000 IT professionals. (Source: Business Standard)
These are some of the latest news updates from Uttarakhand.