अटल पेंशन योजना को 2030-31 तक विस्तार, असंगठित क्षेत्र को मिलेगी मजबूत सामाजिक सुरक्षा
Uttarakhand CM Sanctions ₹183.71 Crore for Roads, Water, Housing and Panchayat Grants
Dehradun | January 19, 2026Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a total of ₹183.71 crore for development and relief works across multiple districts in the state. The funds will be used for road construction and strengthening, drinking water supply projects, housing for government staff, financial support to Panchayati Raj institutions, and additional relief measures for disaster-affected families.A major part of the funds has been allocated to prepare for the upcoming Shri Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra, a significant pilgrimage in the region. As per the government’s work plan, the Chief Minister approved ₹12.90 crore for strengthening and blacktopping the Nandprayag–Ghat–Sutol–Kanol motor road in the Tharali constituency....
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देहरादून | 19 जनवरी 2026 देहरादून जिले में बच्चों की सुरक्षा को देखते हुए प्रशासन ने बड़ा कदम उठाया है। जिले के लगभग 79 सरकारी स्कूल ऐसे पाए गए हैं जो पूरी तरह जर्जर हो चुके हैं और छात्रों के लिए खतरा बन गए हैं। इन स्कूलों को ध्वस्त करने के आदेश जिलाधिकारी सविन बंसल ने जारी किए हैं।...
देहरादून: वन अनुसंधान संस्थान में पर्यटकों के प्रवेश पर रोक, सुरक्षा व्यवस्था में बदलाव का दावा
देहरादून | 18 जनवरी 2026देहरादून के वन अनुसंधान संस्थान (Forest Research Institute) में पर्यटकों के प्रवेश पर अस्थायी रोक लगा दी गई है। संस्थान प्रबंधन ने सुरक्षा व्यवस्था को कारण बताते हुए यह कदम उठाया है। इस संबंध में कुल सचिव विकास राणा ने आदेश जारी किया है, जिसमें कहा गया है कि सुरक्षा व्यवस्था के दृष्टिगत संस्थान परिसर...
AI Images Trigger Row Over Manikarnika Ghat Redevelopment, 8 FIRs Filed in Varanasi
Varanasi | January 18, 2026A major controversy has erupted in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi after alleged AI-generated images and misleading claims about the redevelopment of Manikarnika Ghat surfaced on social media. Police officials confirmed that eight FIRs have been registered against individuals and certain X (formerly Twitter) handles accused of spreading fake visuals and false information about the ongoing beautification work at the historic cremation ghat.According to the police, the circulated images did not match the actual work being carried out at Manikarnika Ghat, one of the holiest sites in Hinduism. Deputy Commissioner of Police Gaurav Bansal said the cases were filed under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Authorities...
IRCTC Scam Case: Delhi High Court Seeks CBI Response on Rabri Devi’s Plea Against Charges
New Delhi, January 16, 2026The Delhi High Court on Friday sought the response of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a petition filed by Rabri Devi, former Bihar Chief Minister and wife of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad, challenging the framing of charges against her in the alleged IRCTC scam case. Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma issued notice on the plea and listed it for hearing on January 19, 2026, when similar petitions filed by Lalu Prasad and their son Tejashwi Yadav are also scheduled to be heard.The petition challenges the trial court’s order dated October 13, 2025, through which charges were framed against Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav, and 11 others. The accused face charges of cheating, criminal conspiracy, and...
Protests Erupt at Manikarnika Ghat Over Redevelopment Drive in Varanasi
Varanasi | January 14, 2026:A redevelopment and demolition drive at the historic Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi sparked protests on Tuesday, as local groups alleged that the city’s religious and cultural heritage was being harmed in the name of development. The district administration, however, dismissed these claims, stating that the work is being carried out strictly under an approved redevelopment plan.Manikarnika Ghat is one of the oldest and most sacred cremation grounds in Hinduism and is believed to grant moksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Due to its immense spiritual importance, the site attracts devotees from across the country. The protest was mainly led by members of the Pal Samaj Samiti, along with a few locals, who expressed concern...
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