Uttarakhand
State in northern India
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Uttarakhand, formerly known as Uttaranchal, is a state in northern India. The state is bordered by Himachal Pradesh to the northwest, Tibet to the north, Nepal to the east, Uttar Pradesh to the south and southeast, with a small part touching Haryana in the west. Uttarakhand has a total area of 53,483 km2 (20,650 sq mi), equal to 1.6% of the total area of India. Dehradun serves as the state capital, with Nainital being the judicial capital. The state is divided into two divisions, Garhwal and Kumaon, with a total of 13 districts. The forest cover in the state is 45.4% of the state's geographical area. The cultivable area is 16% of the total geographical area. The two major rivers of the state, the Ganges and its tributary Yamuna, originate from the Gangotri and Yamunotri glaciers respectively.
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Now, protests in Pithoragarh over demolition of ‘illegalA right-wing group in Uttarakhand's Berinag held protests demanding the demolition of a structure they allege is an "illegal mosque." They claim the mosque was unlawfully built inside a house. Local..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi extends greetings on Uttarakhand foundation day, hails state's stand on UCCPrime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the people of Uttarakhand on their 25th State Foundation Day, emphasizing the central government's commitment to the state's development. He..IndiaTimes - Published |
Uttarakhand's tourism boom: 6 crore visitors driven by adventure, pilgrimage and ecology expected by year-endUttarakhand's tourism is booming, with visitor numbers soaring past pre-pandemic levels. The state government's initiatives, including promoting adventure and pilgrimage tourism, have contributed to..IndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand police expanding its reach to better serve population, tourism industry: DhamiIndiaTimes - Published |
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