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Uttarakhand conducted mock drills across 7 districts ahead of the Chardham Yatra season, with the State Emergency Operations Centre monitoring exercises as officials aim for zero loss of life during the pilgrimage.

The rupee's depreciation against the US dollar has increased solar project costs in Uttarakhand for 2026-27, even as the Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed reduced electricity tariff rates for solar PV, canal-based solar, and battery storage systems.

Government Primary School Pata in Uttarkashi's Bhatwari block has permanently closed after 66 years, as rural-to-urban migration drained its student population to zero, leaving only one remaining school in the village with just two students.

The Tharu Glacier on the Kedarnath trekking route collapsed unexpectedly, blocking the path while workers were engaged in pre-pilgrimage preparations. Restoration teams have been deployed by DDMA.

Lawyers Boycott Revenue Courts Over DM's Action Against Senior Advocate Lawyers in Dehradun have taken a strong stand against District Magistrate (DM) Savin Bansal. In a general assembly held at the Bar Association on Saturday, advocates unanimously resolved to boycott all revenue court proceedings until the DM is transferred out of the district. The resolution came in protest against the DM's recommendation to cancel the licence of senior advocate and former Bar Association

Youth Play a Vital Role in Kumbh Rituals As preparations for the Kumbh Mela 2026 in Haridwar gain momentum, religious leaders and saints are observing a significant shift — the growing participation of young people in sacred rituals. Mahant Govind Das of Shri Panchayati Bada Akhada Udaaseen confirmed that the upcoming Ardh Kumbh is being organised on the scale of a full Kumbh, and the enthusiasm among youth is remarkable. Kumbh Traditions Remain Intact Amid Modern Changes Acc

Chamoli families face LPG shortage amid April wedding season as commercial gas cylinders remain unavailable from local agencies.

Uttarakhand Congress chief Ganesh Godiyal is battling internal factionalism as senior leaders lobby for positions in the state executive committee, which remains undecided after two months.