Environment

BRO is set to construct a multi-cell box culvert bridge over the Kheerganga river in Dharali, Uttarkashi, after last year's devastating flood buried the Gangotri Highway under 25 feet of debris. A site inspection and land acquisition survey have already been initiated.

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.

DAV PG College student leader Rishabh Malhotra explained that Dhanda Nyoliwala’s show was cancelled due to objections over song content.

A newborn baby was found floating in a canal in Haldwani, prompting police to begin an investigation into the matter.

Uttarakhand gears up for its first census phase with the Governor and CM scheduled to lead the self-enumeration process starting April 10. Citizens can fill 33 questions online at se.census.gov.in to complete their registration.