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IMD
| March 2, 2024, 5:19 a.m.
Delhi-NCR Receives Light Rainfall, IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall in Northern India
Delhi-NCR experiences light rainfall, IMD predicts heavy rainfall and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Western Himalayan region expected to receive widespread rainfall until March 3.
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| Feb. 7, 2024, 8:31 a.m.
Man Arrested for Allegedly Raping and Torturing Woman Friend in Delhi
A 28-year-old man from Uttarakhand, identified as Paras, has been apprehended by the police for allegedly raping and torturing a woman friend from West Bengal's Darjeeling. The victim, who had befriended the accused over the phone, was subjected to a week-long ordeal of physical and sexual assault, including being thrashed and burnt with hot lentils. Paras, who worked as a cook, faces charges of rape, sodomy, and causing hurt. The incident came to light when the victim was rescued by the police following a PCR call reporting domestic violence. She was hospitalized with multiple injuries and has since been discharged. The police have initiated further investigation into the matter.
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Harak Singh Rawat in Uttarakhand
| Feb. 7, 2024, 6:29 a.m.
Enforcement Directorate Raids Locations Linked to Former Uttarakhand Minister in Forest Scam Allegations
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting raids at various locations in Delhi, Chandigarh, and Uttarakhand in connection with an alleged forest scam case involving former Uttarakhand Minister Harak Singh Rawat. Rawat and some departmental officers face accusations of illegal tree cutting and construction within the Corbett Tiger Reserve under the Tiger Safari Project during Rawat's tenure as the state forest minister. This isn't the first time Rawat's properties have faced scrutiny, as earlier raids by the Uttarakhand Vigilance Team uncovered misuse of government funds. The latest operation, authorized by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, underscores the ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities.
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Flood
| Aug. 3, 2023, 5:29 a.m.
Bridge Collapse in Uttarakhand Claims One Life as Labourer Goes Missing Over Alaknanda River
A tragic incident unfolds in Uttarakhand as a bridge over the Alaknanda River collapses, leading to the disappearance of a labourer. The catastrophe has resulted in one fatality, and rescue teams are tirelessly searching for the missing worker, highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure safety measures in the region.
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