States » North


Dharali disaster: 233 rescued, rescue ops intensified

Dehradun, Aug 7 (UNI) Rescue operations in disaster-hit Dharali village of Utarakhand gained momentum today as clear weather allowed agencies to step up efforts. So far, 233 people have been safely evacuated.
Army and paramilitary teams have started reaching the affected region through alternate routes near the China border to clear blocked roads. Search and rescue operations are being carried out jointly by the Army, ITBP, NDRF, and SDRF.
Among the rescued are local residents, an Army soldier, Agniveers, and a group of 28 tourists from Kerala. However, the total number of missing persons remains unclear.
More News

Respecting women is a necessary step towards strengthening the nation: Dhirendra Shastri

19 Apr 2026 | 7:41 PM

Varanasi, April 19 (UNI) Acharya Dhirendra Shastri of Bageshwar Dham on Sunday expressed his support to the Women's Reservation Bill, also known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Act.

see more..

19 Apr 2026 | 7:38 PM

Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) The number of students appearing for the UP Madrasa Education Council examinations have gone up by 18.29 percent this year compared to 2025, officials said on Sunday.

see more..

UP CM Yogi inaugurates“Somnath Swabhiman Yatra Uttar Pradesh”

19 Apr 2026 | 7:30 PM

Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inaugurated the “Somnath Swabhiman Yatra Uttar Pradesh” organised here under the Somnath Swabhiman Parv.

see more..

Jitendra Singh attacks Congress, INDI bloc over Women’s Reservation Bill

19 Apr 2026 | 7:27 PM

Shimla, Apr 19 (UNI) union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh today slammed the Congress and the INDI alliance over the Women’s Reservation Bill, alleging that the opposition had “betrayed” women and attempted to stall a historic legislation.

see more..

Rahul Gandhi expresses grief over Virudhunagar firecracker factory blast that killed 12 workers

19 Apr 2026 | 7:23 PM

‎New Delhi, April 19 (UNI)Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a firecracker factory explosion in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district, where at least 12 workers were killed and several others injured.

see more..