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Greek Princess Visits Dehradun for Haldi Ahead of Royal Wedding with Indian-Origin Lawyer

May 15, 2025, 4:56 pm

Princess Theodora of Greece, daughter of the late King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie, married Indian-origin American lawyer Matthew Kumar in a grand ceremony held in Athens in 2024. The wedding, reminiscent of a modern-day fairytale, saw the Greek royal don a stunning gown paired with priceless heirloom jewellery.

Although Greece ended its monarchy in 1973, Theodora and her family members still hold their royal titles nominally. Born in London, Theodora is the fourth of five children to the last King of Greece. Her father, King Constantine, had intimate relationships with British royalty and was the godfather of Prince William.

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Having spent her initial years in England, Theodora relocated to the United States for further studies and later began a career in acting as “Theodora Greece.”

Meet the Groom: Matthew Kumar

Matthew Kumar is a California attorney who practices debt collection. According to The Week, Kumar is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a law degree and operates the FarMar Law Group. Born in 1990, he is the son of Shalendra “Sam” Kumar, an Indian-origin Fiji national, and Yolanda Sherry Richards.

Though brought up in the U.S., Kumar’s roots are still Indian. The couple even went to Dehradun in 2019 and attended pre-wedding ceremonies, such as a haldi ceremony. A picture posted by Theodora on Instagram is of her wearing a blue saree and Kumar wearing the traditional kurta-pyjama. The caption to the post was: “Blessing the groom before the marriage,” with hashtags #India and #IndianWedding.

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Love Story and Delayed Celebrations

Theodora and Kumar met in 2016 and became engaged in 2018. Although their wedding was scheduled for 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a postponement. The couple rescheduled the ceremony for spring 2023 but then delayed it again after King Constantine’s death.

In the end, the couple married in 2024 in the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral in the presence of royalty and dignitaries, including the Serbian Crown Prince.

Newborn Girl’s Body Donated 2.5 Days After Birth In Dehradun

December 13, 2024, 3:28 pm

A remarkable act of generosity was when a mother from Dehradun donated the body of her two-and-a-half-day-old daughter, Saraswati, to the Doon Medical College Hospital. The baby girl was born through a caesarean section, but an examination revealed that she had a heart condition. Saraswati was placed in the NICU, but she passed away on December 10.

With the Dadhichi Dehdaan Samiti and the hospital staff guiding them, the parents agreed to the possibility of donating the body. It was a decision of a lifetime, in that the parents became the first newborn to donate their body to the region. Saraswati’s body was donated to the anatomy department of the hospital.

Dr. Anurag Agarwal, Medical Superintendent of Doon Hospital, said that on 8th December, a baby girl from a family in Haridwar was brought to the hospital with breathing problems, which turned out to be due to heart-related problem. The doctors tried their best, but the baby girl succumbed to her illness on 10th December. The Mohan Foundation and Dadhichi Dehdaan Samiti motivated the parents to give the body to the cause, through which medical people would be able to increase their knowledge of the human anatomy.

Dr. Agarwal applauded the decision by the parents, saying that even though the baby could only live for two days, his donation would help in medical research and education. On this extraordinary act of the couple, the hospital authorities presented the parents with a plant.

Unmarked Speed Breaker In Dehradun: 7 Accidents In 15 Minutes

December 12, 2024, 2:27 pm

An unmarked speed breaker close to the Clock Tower of the Smart City in Dehradun has created concern regarding safety as it caused accidents one after another within a small span of time. A video went viral on social media which showed vehicles including cars and bikes hitting the speed breaker at high speed and turning airborne and landing on their head, thus creating commotion and injuries.

The poorly marked and unplanned speed bump is barely visible to motorists, which leads to dangerous jumps and crashes. Footage from the site depicts vehicles landing with severe impact and one scooter crashing sideways, thereby throwing the rider off. Some passersby rushed to the injured persons, showing that the situation was urgent.

Reports say that in 15 minutes, the speed breaker caused seven accidents, one of which involved a child getting injuries. Inhabitants have condemned the negligence, stating that the unmarked speed bump is responsible for the daily accidents in the locality.

Political and Public Outrage

Congress spokesperson Garima Mehra Dasauni took to social media to condemn the negligence. “The government aimed to improve road safety by constructing speed breakers and zebra crossings, but the lack of planning has turned them into dangerous obstacles,” she stated on X.

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स्पीड ब्रेकर बनाकर प्रशासन ने अपनी इतिश्री तो कर ली लेकिन जनता भी अपनी स्पीड धीमी करने को तैयार नहीं। परिणाम आपके सामने है।#DehradunAccident https://t.co/PBQLd0gYzR pic.twitter.com/jWsHWeu5k7

— bhUpi Panwar (@askbhupi) December 11, 2024

Social media users were also frustrated. One user questioned the lack of proper markings, saying, “Are these speed breakers installed to slow down vehicles or to crash them?” Another user added, “Why couldn‘t these speed breakers be painted in visible colours like yellow or red to alert drivers?”

Calls for Accountability

The incident has raised serious questions about road safety measures in Dehradun. Local authorities are being urged to take immediate corrective action, such as painting the speed breakers in bright colors and installing warning signs to prevent further accidents.

As videos of the accidents continue going viral, it is another stark reminder that proper planning and proper implementation of road safety measures can be paramount. Till such corrective measures are in place, it remains a hazard to unsuspecting motorists till corrective measures come into effect.

Dehradun Bus Gangrape: Victim’s Father Calls For ‘Bulldozer Action’

August 19, 2024, 4:55 pm

In the wake of the shocking gang rape of a mentally challenged minor on a bus in Dehradun, the victim’s father has called for “bulldozer justice” against the accused. The horrific incident, which came to light following the arrest of five suspects, has sparked outrage and demands for stringent measures.

Victim’s Father Calls for Action

The father of the 14-year-old victim, a resident of Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, has expressed his frustration and anger. “We want bulldozer justice. The government should not spare the accused and should raze their houses,” Mohammad Farooq, a representative from the victim’s village, stated.

Details of the Crime

The incident occurred on August 12 when the victim was waiting for a bus to Punjab at Delhi’s Kashmere Gate Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT). The accused, who included bus drivers and conductors from the Dehradun depot, offered her a ride. Upon reaching Dehradun, they drove the bus to a secluded spot at ISBT and, along with three accomplices, assaulted the girl.

Investigation and Arrests

The case came to light when a guard at ISBT noticed the victim alone at the bus stand on the night of August 12-13. The minor was rescued and placed in a child rights shelter home, where it took four days for her to recount the details of her ordeal. SSP Ajey Singh reported that CCTV footage helped identify one of the suspects, leading to the arrest of all five individuals, including two drivers, two conductors, and a cashier.

Legal Proceedings

The suspects have been charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and are currently in judicial custody. Police investigations revealed that the accused took turns raping the minor inside the bus.

The severity of the crime and the demand for immediate justice highlight the ongoing issues of safety and accountability within the transport sector and beyond.

Minor Girl Gangraped, Five Arrested, Including Bus Drivers and Cashier at Dehradun ISBT

August 19, 2024, 11:14 am

The Uttarakhand Police arrested five individuals on Sunday in connection with the alleged gang rape of a teenage girl on a government bus at the Interstate Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Dehradun. Dehradun’s Senior Superintendent of Police, Ajay Singh, stated that two other bus drivers and a cashier employed at the Dehradun ISBT were also taken into custody.

The incident occurred on August 12, but authorities were only notified on Saturday. According to the police, the Dehradun Child Welfare Committee (CWC) was alerted about a teenage girl who was found sitting alone late at night on a bench at the Dehradun ISBT on August 12.

The girl was taken to Bal Niketan, a government-run girls’ home, where she disclosed the alleged rape during a counseling session. Following this, a First Information Report (FIR) was lodged at the Patel Nagar police station under Section 70 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, based on a complaint filed by a CWC member. The police then swiftly identified the bus involved by reviewing CCTV footage and arrested the five suspects.

The accused were identified as Dharmendra Kumar (32) and Rajpal (57), both residents of Buggawala in Haridwar, Uttarakhand; Devendra (52), a resident of Bhagwanpur in Haridwar; Rajesh Kumar Sonkar (38), a resident of Dehradun; and Ravi Kumar (34), a resident of Nawabganj in Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh.

Dharmendra Kumar was the bus driver involved in the incident, while Devendra served as the conductor. Ravi Kumar and Rajpal were drivers of other buses, and Sonkar was a cashier at the Uttarakhand Roadways bus stand.

Initially, the girl informed the police that she was an orphan from Punjab, but later, during questioning, she revealed details about her family and disclosed that she was from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. She explained that she had traveled to Delhi before boarding a bus to Dehradun, where the alleged rape occurred.

Superintendent of Police Ajay Singh stated that one of the accused, Devendra, admitted to meeting the girl at the Kashmiri Gate ISBT in Delhi. The girl had asked him for directions to Punjab, and Devendra suggested she take a bus to Dehradun and then transfer to another bus toward Punjab. However, after reaching Dehradun and after all passengers had disembarked, Devendra and the driver, Dharmendra, allegedly raped her. Later, two other drivers, Ravi and Rajpal, who had learned about the incident, also entered the bus and allegedly raped the teenager.

Devendra reportedly informed the cashier, Rajesh Kumar Sonkar, about the incident while depositing money, after which Sonkar also allegedly raped the girl on the bus.

Watch | Heavy Rain Causes Flooding in Dehradun

July 4, 2024, 6:08 pm

Heavy rain recently drenched Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand, causing widespread flooding and significant disruptions. As monsoon clouds showers over the region, several parts of the city found themselves underwater, with roads and low-lying areas particularly affected. See the situation here:

#WATCH | Uttarakhand: Heavy rain lashes parts of Dehradun; several roads inundated. pic.twitter.com/UvcxkWTNOj

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) July 4, 2024

BJP’s Nadda and Uttarakhand CM Dhami Attend Tehri Lok Sabha Core Committee Meeting in Dehradun

April 4, 2024, 10:42 pm

Bharatiya Janata Party’s national president JP Nadda and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami were present at a core committee meeting of the party’s Tehri Lok Sabha constituency, held in Dehradun on Thursday.

Earlier today, during a speech in Uttarakhand’s Vikasnagar, Nadda compared the UPA and NDA governments, emphasizing that in the current scenario, only politics focused on work and performance will be effective in the country, rather than politics centered on appeasement.

“Now the definition of politics has changed. Now no person can win by doing politics of caste, separatism, or appeasement. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, only the politics of development will work, the politics of performance, politics of report card will work. The politics of appeasement, casteism, vote bank will not work anymore, now the politics of accountability will work,” he said.

“…What was politics all about earlier? seeking votes in the name of minority and majority, vote bank and appeasement politics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has changed the definition of politics,” he said.

On Friday, April 5, BJP National President Nadda is scheduled to visit the Maya Devi Temple in Haridwar at 10:50 am to offer prayers. Following this, he will seek blessings from sages and saints at the Maya Devi temple.

Uttarakhand, contributing five seats to the 543-member Lok Sabha, holds significance in the upcoming elections. BJP has nominated Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, Anil Baluni, Ajay Tamta, Ajay Bhatt, and Trivendra Singh Rawat as its candidates from the state. Voting for Uttarakhand will take place in a single phase on April 19th.

PM Modi at Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit: “Vocal for local and Local for Global”

December 8, 2023, 1:59 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the nation must now concentrate on Vocal for local and Local for global during the opening of the Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit on Thursday.

Speaking at the event, PM Modi said “India’s special development has happened in the last few years. There was a population of the country that was deprived of everything. Now, due to the government’s schemes, more than 13 crore people have come out of poverty in just 5 years. All these have given a boost to the economy. Today the country’s consumption-based economy is moving forward rapidly. We have to become ‘Vocal for local and local for global.”
He further said that the major development works in the state have opened the doors for every investor.

“Today in Uttarakhand, work on village roads is going on at a very fast pace. That day is not far when the Delhi-Dehradun expressway travel time is about to be two hours. The rail line here is about to be strengthened. All these paths have brought golden opportunities for every investor. Areas that have lagged behind in development are being brought forward which means Uttarakhand has unmatched potential for every investor to reap maximum benefits. The state is going to emerge as a new brand of empowerment. There are possibilities here like nature, culture, heritage, Ayurveda, Yoga,” PM Modi said.

He declared that the third decade of the twenty-first century is Uttarakhand’s, and that you all have a fantastic opportunity to participate in the state’s development.

Dehradun: CM Dhami releases logo, website of Global investors summit

September 2, 2023, 5:11 pm

On Saturday, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami revealed the logo and website of Investor Global Summit in Dehradun.

Speaking on the occasion, CM Dhami stated that “This summit is a big opportunity for the state. We should take maximum advantage of this Investor Summit and bring maximum investment within the state.”

He further added “Earlier on August 17, we had a meeting with the people of the industry group, they all gave their suggestions as to what work needs to be done. Even in Delhi, in a meeting with the leader of the industry group, they were thinking more about Uttarakhand than we were thinking.

There is a feeling among the people regarding the state and investment. Our motive is to bring more industry into the state and contribute more to the country’s development.”

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami introduced the ‘Destination Uttarakhand’ logo. The Summit aimed to increase investment in Uttarakhand and provide possibilities for enterprises to operate more efficiently.

Uttarakhand: Dehradun lawyer arrested in land fraud case

August 27, 2023, 11:48 am

According to officials, police detained a Dehradun attorney named Kamal Virmani on Saturday in relation to the sale and purchase of a plot of land worth crores by allegedly tampering with the records in the Dehradun registrar’s office. According to the police, an SIT was established at the Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s request in order to detain the accused attorney, Kamal Virmani. An official reported that earlier, the police had detained nine suspects in connection with the land fraud case, among them another lawyer named Imran.

“We have arrested Kamal Virmani, a lawyer based in Dehradun, in connection with the sale and purchase of land worth crores. It is alleged that he facilitated the transaction by tampering with the records in the registrar’s office in Dehradun. On the instructions of CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, an SIT was formed to investigate the matter. The SIT arrested Virmani on Saturday late at night. Earlier, the police had arrested nine other accused persons, including another lawyer, Imran, in the land fraud case,” Dilip Singh Kunwar, SSP, Dehradun.

The SSP added that Virmani was being questioned by the police and SIT for additional leads in the case. The attorney had previously submitted a surrender application to the court. He was, however, arrested in connection with the land fraud case, according to officials, before the same could be taken into consideration by the court. The SIT and Dehradun Police also disclosed that they have begun looking into how some other “white-collar” individuals may have been involved in the land fraud case.

Rescue operation underway after landslides hit Jakhan village near Dehradun

August 17, 2023, 10:25 am

Uttarakhand has been receiving continuous heavy rainfall this year. Dehradun, Chamoli, Joshimath and many other places have been severely affected by these incessant rains.

As per an official statement, on Wednesday, a total of 15 houses collapsed and seven cowsheds were destroyed in subsidence and landslides at Jakhan village, part of Madrasu gram panchayat on Langha Road, 50 km from Dehradun.

As soon as senior officials of the administration and police, including the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), received word of these incidents, they reached the spot and shifted all the victims to a nearby government school at Pachta village.

Jakhan village is situated near Uttarakhand’s capital city, Dehradun and is home to about 15 families, comprising 50 people. However, the officials informed that no loss of life was reported in these incidents. According to the official statement, restrictions were imposed on the movement of locals in the village.

State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescue personnel were posted in the affected area and a rescue operation was underway till the filing of this report.

Earlier on Wednesday, in a related incident, a person died after a house collapsed near subsidence-hit Joshimath in Chamoli district. According to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the incident took place in Helang village on the Badrinath highway between Pipalkoti and Joshimath in the late evening of 15 August.

Dehradun: Portion of Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple collapses following heavy rains

August 8, 2023, 12:38 pm

Since Monday night, there has been a lot of rain in the Dehradun district, and a portion of the Shri Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple near the River Tamsa has collapsed. The founder of the temple, Acharya Bipin Joshi, stated on Tuesday, “Amidst heavy downpours since the previous night, a part of the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple near River Tamsa collapsed and caused a lot of damage to the temple property.”

He added that as soon as the Tamsa River started taking a formidable shape due to the rains, the temple premises were completely vacated.
“As soon as the Tamsa River started taking an alarming form due to the rains, all the priests and servicemen were asked to vacate the temple premises,” Acharya Bipin Joshi said.

Shri Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, also known as Tapkeshwar Temple, is a Hindu temple in Dehradun that honors Shiva. In Dehradun, the temple is a well-liked tourist attraction and place of worship. Before entering the temple, pilgrims take a bath in the nearby sulfur-water springs.

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in 8 districts of Uttrakhand, issues yellow alert

August 8, 2023, 11:33 am

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow signal on Tuesday, predicting heavy rain in eight districts throughout the state. The weather service issued warnings for heavy rain in the districts of Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, and Champawat.

The IMD also predicted rain in Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, and Udham Singh Nagar. Following severe rains since Monday night in the Dehradun area, a part of the Shri Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple near River Tamsa collapsed earlier today.

“Amidst heavy downpours since the previous night, a part of the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple near River Tamsa collapsed and caused a lot of damage to the temple property,” said the founder of the temple, Acharya Bipin Joshi on Tuesday.

Dehradun: Sahatradhara River in spate due to constant downpours

July 26, 2023, 12:36 pm

A spate at the Sahastradhara River, a popular tourist destination in Dehradun, has been caused by continuous downpours since early this morning, officials said on Wednesday. The Sahastradhara River has risen in Dehradun as a result of the nonstop rain that has been falling there since 4:00 am today, according to the Dehradun Police. The officials also warned residents living near the Sahastradhara area to exercise caution because the nearby rivers were also in a spate.

22 people injured after bus falls into ditch on Mussoorie-Dehradun road

April 2, 2023, 2:34 pm

Major accident took place at Mussoorie – Dehradun Road, as many as 22 people, including the bus driver, were injured when a bus fell into a ditch on Sunday, said Police.

As per preliminary investigation, the bus was coming from Dehradun when it lost control and fell into the gorge. The police officials and other relief teams rushed to the accident and started the search and rescue operations.

According to the Mussoorie police, “With the help of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), all the injured have been rescued and admitted to the hospital for treatment.” The condition of three passengers is serious, said police.Further details awaited.

Rishabh Pant likely to be shifted to Delhi for plastic surgery

December 31, 2022, 12:58 pm

India cricketer Rishabh Pant who met with a terrible accident a day back is likely to be shifted to Delhi. The Delhi & District Cricket Association Director Shyam Sharma the team will be monitoring Pant at Max Hospital in Dehradun.

Meanwhile, for plastic surgery batter-wicketkeeper would be airlifted to Delhi. Earlier on Friday cricketer, Pant’s car met with an accident where his car collided with the divider on the Narsan border of Roorkee near Hammadpur Jhal. Pant was hospitalized with serious injuries.

Indian star cricketer was alone in the car and Pant’s car was badly burnt which cricketer sustained injuries on his back, forehead, and leg.

“A team of Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) is going to Max Hospital Dehradun to monitor his health, if required we’ll shift him to Delhi and chances are high that we’ll airlift him to Delhi for plastic surgery,” Sharma said.

The Uttarakhand police on Friday said while driving the car Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant fell asleep that causing his car to collide with a divider on the Narsan border of Roorkee near Hammadpur Jhal in Uttarakhand.

“He was going to Roorkee to meet his relatives. The accident happened because he fell asleep at the wheel a kilometer ahead of Narsan towards Roorkee,” SK Singh said.

“Cricketer Rishabh Pant is under the observation of Orthopedics and plastic surgeons. His condition is stable. A detailed medical bulletin will be released once he’s examined. Thereafter, we’ll take the next steps,” Dr. Ashish Yagnik, Max Hospital, Dehradun said.

Moreover, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also wished a speedy recovery to cricketer Rishabh Pant who met with an accident on the Delhi-Dehradun National Highway near Roorkee in Uttarakhand on Friday.

All the officials have been instructed to ensure all possible arrangements for the treatment of the injured cricketer by CM Dhami.

Talking to the media Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said, “Cricketer Rishabh Pant met with an accident near Roorkee today. He is being taken to Dehradun for further treatment. All the healthcare facilities will be taken care of. We pray for his speedy recovery.”

However, Pant is a left-hand batter and a wicketkeeper who represents team India and Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In 33 Test matches, Pant has scored 2271 runs at an average of 43.67, and in 30 ODI matches, Pant has scored 865 runs.

Closely monitoring Pant’s progress, says Jay Shah

December 30, 2022, 4:19 pm

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah wished a speedy recovery to cricketer Rishabh Pant who met with an accident on the Delhi-Dehradun National Highway near Roorkee in Uttarakhand on Friday.

Taking to Twitter BCCI secretary Pant said, “My thoughts and prayers are with Rishabh Pant as he fights his way back to recovery. I have spoken to his family and the doctors treating him. Rishabh is stable and undergoing scans. We are closely monitoring his progress and will provide him with all the necessary support.”

After the accident Pant sustained injuries and was admitted to Saksham Hospital Multispecialty and Trauma center.

Rishabh has two cuts on his forehead, a ligament tear in his right knee, and has also hurt his right wrist, ankle, and toe and has suffered abrasion injuries on his back, said Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) statement.

Meanwhile, later Pant was shifted to Max Hospital, Dehradun and now Rishabh’s condition remains stable.

Earlier in the morning cricketer, Pant’s car met with an accident where his car collided with the divider on the Narsan border of Roorkee near Hammadpur Jhal. Pant was hospitalized with serious injuries.

Moreover, Pant’s car was badly burnt, and was driving alone in the car. The Uttarakhand police on Friday said while driving the car Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant fell asleep.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also wished a speedy recovery to cricketer Rishabh Pant who met with an accident on the Delhi-Dehradun National Highway near Roorkee in Uttarakhand on Friday.

All the officials have been instructed to ensure all possible arrangements for the treatment of the injured cricketer by CM Dhami.

Cricketer Rishabh Pant dozed off while driving; says Haridwar Police

December 30, 2022, 2:52 pm

Meanwhile, Pant’s car was badly burnt and the cricketer sustained injuries on his back, forehead, and leg.

“He was going to Roorkee to meet his relatives. The accident happened because he fell asleep at the wheel a kilometer ahead of Narsan towards Roorkee,” SK Singh said.

Moreover, when Pant’s car met with the accident Pant was alone in the car and the car was seen in a badly burnt condition.

All the officials have been instructed to ensure all possible arrangements for the treatment of the injured cricketer by CM Dhami.

Rishabh Pant badly injured in car accident, shifts to Max hospital in Dehradun

December 30, 2022, 10:37 am

When his BMW car collided with a road divider at the Roorkee border on Friday, Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant suffered multiple injuries and was taken to Max hospital in Dehradun.

The accident took place between Manglaur and Narsan in Haridwar district on NH-58 of Manglaur police station area, Dehat Superintendent of Police (SP) Swapan Kishore said to the ANI news agency.

“Cricketer Rishabh Pant’s car met with an accident between Manglaur and Narsan in Haridwar district. He has been shifted to Max Hospital Dehradun after giving primary treatment at Roorkee Civil Hospital. Accident took place on NH-58 of Manglaur PS area,” Kishore said.

Pushkar Singh Dhami, the chief minister of Uttarakhand, has also given instructions to staff members to ensure that every provision is made for the care of injured cricketer Rishabh Pant and to provide an air ambulance if necessary.

In the Tweet, Uttrakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that he is praying for the player’s recovery.

Ankita Bhandari murder case: Harish Rawat stages dharna; demands CBI inquiry

December 27, 2022, 3:27 pm

Senior Congress leader and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat stage a dharna demanding a CBI inquiry into Ankita Bhandari’s murder case.

Meanwhile, former CM Rawat has sat on a 24-hour dharna with several congress supporters and leaders at Gandhi Park in Dehradun.

In the Ankita murder case, the public wants answers to the questions said, CM Rawat. “The public wants to know on whose orders a bulldozer was fired at the resort, why the resort was not sealed, how the fire broke out twice despite the presence of the police in the resort,” Rawat said.

Earlier on 24 September Ankita’s body was recovered from the Chilla canal in Rishikesh. Ankita used to work as a receptionist at a resort run by Pulkit Arya, the son of expelled BJP leader Vinod Arya.

Moreover, for the six days missing report was filed and later police officials found her dead body. In connection with the Ankita Bhandari murder case, Pulkit Arya was arrested for allegedly pushing her into the canal.

However, on 4 December the investigation into the Ankita Bhandari case was completed by the Uttarakhand Police just Narco tests of the accused remained. After which Uttarakhand Police sought permission from the Kotdwar court.

Furthermore, in the Nainital High Court in November Ankita’s mother, Sona Devi and father Virender Singh Bhandari filed a petition. The petition was filed to seek inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the case.

CM Dhami inaugurates shelter home for 200 underprivileged girls in Dehradun

September 6, 2022, 4:35 pm

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated a shelter home for 200 underprivileged girl children on Tuesday in Dehradun.

“Good shelter homes for destitute and deprived girls have been constructed by Asra Trust, in which every effort has been made to provide every facility,” Dhami said.

The shelter home is built by Asra Trust. “For these girls of ours to get their education easily, this shelter home will prove to be helpful for them to pursue their education,” Dhami said.

Addressing the event Dhami said, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, commendable work is being done in the country’s education field. Under the National Education Policy 2020, many provisions have been made for qualitative improvement in education. National Education Policy 2020 has been started in the state with Bal Vatikas. Many teachers are doing commendable work for the advancement of education.”

On the occasion Director General of Education Mr. Banshidhar Tiwari, Managing Director of Help Alliance Ms. Andrey Parnkoff, and other dignitaries were present.

Earlier on Monday, the committee is constituted for land laws in Uttarakhand which submits its report to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

“The government will soon study the committee’s report thoroughly and consider the recommendations of the committee in the larger public interest and in the interest of the state and amend the land law,” Chief Minister Dhami said.

“These recommendations will be discussed in the Cabinet. We will do whatever amendments have to be made to the land law,” Dhami said.

However, regarding the land law there have been discussions from time to time, CM Dhami said.

“People said that the law should be discussed, there should be an amendment on the land law. We had formed a committee for that and that committee has submitted its report to us yesterday. They have made many recommendations on that report,” Dhami said.

A man killed 5 members of his family in Dehradun, investigations underway

August 29, 2022, 3:43 pm

In a horrifying event, a 47-year-old priest-by-vocation is accused of killing five members of his family, including three young girls, after a domestic quarrel on Monday in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

The accused has been identified as Mahesh Kumar Tiwari, a native of the Uttar Pradesh district of Banda. He had been residing in the Ranipokhari neighbourhood of Dehradun for the previous 7-8 years, according to Kamlesh Upadhyay, superintendent of police (rural).

According to police sources, Tiwari is accused of slitting the throats of his wife Neetu Devi (36), daughters Aparna (13), Annapurna (9), and Swarna (11) as well as his mother Bitan Devi (75).

Police confirmed that Tiwari and his wife had always been indulging in quarrels and she used to slam him for his profession.

On Monday, at around 7:30 a.m., Tiwari was performing the household’s daily puja when his wife began berating him. Tiwari became enraged about this. Then he grabbed a knife and hacked his wife to death by cutting her throat. Then, according to additional sources, he killed his mother and three daughters.

The neighbours heard the screams of the family members while they were attacked by Tiwari and informed the police about it.

The police officers from Dehradun arrived on the scene quickly and took the accused into custody. The knife he used to murder his family’s five members has also been found by police.

Tiwari is being interrogated by the police.