Dehradun
Winter capital of Uttarakhand, India
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Dehradun, also known as Dehra Doon, is the winter capital and the most populous city of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous district and is governed by the Dehradun Municipal Corporation, with the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly holding its winter sessions in the city as its winter capital. Part of the Garhwal region, and housing the headquarters of its Divisional Commissioner, Dehradun is one of the "Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (NCR) being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area and to establish a smart city in the Himalayas.
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Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Good news for commuters, expressway to reduce travel time by 3.5 hours, set to open in...The expressway, which is expected to cut travel time between Delhi and Dehradun to two-and-a-half hours, is expected to open next year for the public.DNA - Published | |
Truck driver who 'fled in fear' after Dehradun crash that killed 6 held in UPIndiaTimes - Published | |
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PWD contractor 'unauthorisedly' built mazaar: Doon SchoolThe Doon School in Dehradun is under scrutiny after a right-wing group claimed to have demolished a structure on its campus, alleging it to be a 'mazaar'. The school administration, however, clarified..IndiaTimes - Published | |
After deadly accident, grieving Dehradun pushes for safe drivingA horrific car crash in Dehradun, India, claimed the lives of six young people and left one critically injured. The victims, aged 19 to 24, were in a speeding MUV that collided with a container truck...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Dehradun: 6 youngsters dead, 1 in critical condition after car rams into truck, know here what happenedThe deceased have been identified as Kunal Kukreja, 23; Atul Agrawal, 24; Rishabh Jain, 24; Navya Goel, 23; Kamakshi, 20; and Guneet, 19. While Kukreja hailed from Himachal Pradesh, the others were..DNA - Published | |
Mob razes ‘mazaar’ at elite school at Doon in DehradunA right-wing group, claiming permission from officials (which was later denied by the administration), demolished a structure inside a Dehradun school calling it an illegal religious structure. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Uttarakhand: Dehradun emerges as major hub of higher education in country over 30 yearsIndiaTimes - Published | |
Dehradun's Clock Tower, inaugurated by Sarojini Naidu in 1953, silenced after mysterious theftIndiaTimes - Published | |
TOI Dialogues: Patanjali scientists researching Uttarakhand's turmeric to fight Mpox, says Acharya BalakrishnaThe second edition of TOI Dialogues in Dehradun emphasized Uttarakhand's socio-economic development, entrepreneurial growth, and infrastructure progress. Acharya Balakrishna highlighted the state's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
TOI Dialogues: 'Fostering private-public partnerships essential for tourism growth in Uttarakhand'TOI Dialogues' second edition in Dehradun spotlighted Uttarakhand’s socio-economic growth and infrastructure advancements. Key topics included road expansions, skill development, credit access for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
NCLT initiates insolvency against Himalayan Mineral WaterThe National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ordered the initiation of insolvency proceedings against Himalayan Mineral Waters. This decision comes as a response to Jammu & Kashmir Bank's plea..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Dehradun policeman rapes yoga trainer at gunpoint, suspendedIndiaTimes - Published | Hot hills: Mercury at record high in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, J&KHimalayan states Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir are experiencing record-breaking temperatures this May. Dehradun hit 43°C, matching its 2012 record, with temperatures exceeding..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Gupta brothers of South Africa' held for abetting Dehradun builder's suicidePolice on Friday arrested Anil Kumar Gupta and Ajay Kumar Gupta, also referred to as the "Gupta brothers of South Africa", on charges of abetment of suicide. The arrest comes after a prominent..IndiaTimes - Published | Pilgrims’ rush at Char Dham leads to chaos, two lives lostA large number of pilgrims faced challenges at Char Dham shrines in Dehradun due to overcrowding and traffic jams. Two pilgrims lost their lives, and there were protests and conflicts on the opening..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rain god is not the answer, take steps to douse wildfires: SCSupreme Court, while hearing a plea filed by Dehradun-based advocate Rituparn Uniyal, seeking immediate action to safeguard the region's forests, wildlife, and birds from the devastating impact of..IndiaTimes - Published | 3 held for setting forest on fire in bid to get more social media 'views'Chamoli district police have arrested three men from Bihar for allegedly starting a forest fire in the district's Gairsain area, approximately 260km from Dehradun, and uploading a video of the incident..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha elections 2024 Phase-1 voting: Check what's open and closed todayOn April 19, certain cities like Aizawl, Itanagar, Jaipur, Kohima, Chennai, Agartala, Dehradun, Shillong, and Nagpur will observe bank closures.DNA - Published | Step-aunt gets 20-year rigorous imprisonment in Pocso case for sexually assaulting boyA 30-year-old woman in Dehradun was sentenced to 20 years of RI for sexually assaulting her 16-year-old step-nephew. The case marks the first Pocso Act conviction in Uttarakhand, with significant..IndiaTimes - Published |
UP fraudster offering pooja in ‘repentance’ held at templeFormer security guard Deepak Raj Sharma in Dehradun ran a fraudulent call centre nationwide under PM Mudra Loan scheme. Nabbed in Vrindavan temple. Started in small jobs, offered mobile tower..IndiaTimes - Published | Weather update: IMD predicts rain and hailstorms in several states on March 30-31; Check full forecastIMD has forecasted rain and thundershowers in Dehradun, Garhwal, Haridwar, Tehri Garhwal, and Uttarkashi. There is also a chance of hail during this period.DNA - Published |
Ramayana set to be taught in Uttarakhand madrassas: Waqf boardThe story of Lord Ram will be made a part of the new syllabus for madrassas affiliated to the Uttarakhand Waqf Board from the new academic session commencing this year. Of the 117 madrassas under the..IndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand: People evacuated in Dehradun's Jhanjra after chlorine gas leakAccording to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dehradun, Ajay Singh, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other security forces rushed to the spot soon after receiving information about the..DNA - Published |
Leopard fear grips urban villages near DehradunA leopard attack on a four-year-old boy in Singli village has caused concern among locals in urban villages near Doon. Deepak Joshi highlighted environmental factors like deforestation and mining,..IndiaTimes - Published | Survey for metro rail project connecting Doon, Haridwar and Rishikesh to start soonIn the first phase, IG Drones, a drone technology and analytics company, has been awarded the contract to conduct a topographical survey to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed..IndiaTimes - Published |
Drones to survey corridor of proposed Haridwar -Rishikesh-Dehradun PRTThe Uttarakhand government has awarded a contract to Noida-based unmanned aerial vehicle company IG Drones to survey the Uttarakhand Metro Rail Project for the proposed personalised rapid transport..IndiaTimes - Published | Clones of key plantation species developed to boost afforestation and agroforestryDehradun-based apex national forestry research institution of the environment ministry has developed and released 74 clones and varieties of plantation tree species to improve yield, quality and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Winter wildfires surge in Uttarakhand , 1000+ alerts receivedUttarakhand witnesses rise in winter wildfires, with Forest Survey of India sending 1006 fire alerts between November 1 and January 1. Fires reported across districts including Uttarkashi, Nainital,..IndiaTimes - Published | Popular Uttarakhand hill stations may miss ‘white NY’The Met department predicts no snowfall in Mussoorie and Nainital during the new year celebrations. Despite the high number of bookings, the temperature will remain normal and there are no signs of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mumbai model threatens to 'blow up' Doon airport, heldA Mumbai-based model, Megha Sharma, was arrested at Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport for misbehaving with security officers and threatening to "blow up the building". The incident occurred when the image..IndiaTimes - Published | Indians get 1/3rd of all UK visas, China 2nd with 13%Indians account for almost a third of all UK visas issued, making them the highest visa getters. VFS Global plans to open temporary centres in Prayagraj, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Dehradun, Indore, and..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi inaugurates Global Investors Summit in DehradunIndiaTimes - Published | Dehradun's historic Kabul House demolishedIndiaTimes - Published |
Truck carrying machine lands in gorge, 1 deadA truck carrying a drill machine from Dehradun to the tunnel site fell into a deep gorge near the Gujrada bridge on the Rishikesh-Gangotri highway in Tehri Garhwal district. Rescue workers from various..IndiaTimes - Published | Woman engulfed by scooter fire dies while onlookers make videosA 24-year-old woman died after being engulfed in flames as her scooter caught fire near Dangeela area under Thatiur police station limits on Monday morning. Prima facie, it appeared that passersby..IndiaTimes - Published |
Day 6 of U'khand tunnel collapse: 'Cracking sound' has put rescue effort at standstill to free 41 labourersAmid rescue operations underway in Uttarakhand at the Silkyara tunnel site, a C-17 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force has been deployed to airlift almost 22 tonnes of critical equipment from..DNA - Published | Exodus from border villages worrying: Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 62nd Raising Day function of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in Dehradun. During the event, Shah emphasized the development of villages along the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Amit Shah to attend ITBP's 62nd Foundation Day Parade Ceremony in DehradunUnion Home Minister Amit Shah will be attending the 62nd Foundation Day Parade Ceremony of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) as the chief guest. The ITBP is responsible for guarding the India-China..IndiaTimes - Published | Pushkar Singh Dhami govt setting new records in progress of Uttarakhand: Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings to the people of Uttarakhand on the state's foundation day. He praised the Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami-led government for making progress in the..IndiaTimes - Published |
At 5.5 km, India’s longest ropeway to link Dehradun & Mussoorie in next three yearsA consortium led by FIL Industries has begun work on the Dehradun Mussoorie Ropeway Project (DMRP) in India, which will be the country's longest ropeway at 5.5 km. The ropeway, expected to be completed..IndiaTimes - Published | Lt Col kills lover with hammer, leaves her body on Dehradun roadIndiaTimes - Published |
Rolling back centuries to sail around the worldHailing from Dehradun, she has honed her expertise in reading the oceans. Lieutenant Commander Payal Gupta of the Indian Navy embarked on her journey for the Ocean Globe Race from Southampton, United..IndiaTimes - Published | Highway stretch near Delhi-Doon eway site caves in, sparks concernFollowing a landslide near the busy Daatkali tunnel, the entry point for the Dehradun valley from Saharanpur, a large chunk of the Delhi-Dehradun highway near the ambitious 180-km expressway project..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi-Jaipur, Dehradun, Agra, Blr-Tirupati tickets in just Re 1, know how to book intercity electric coach busesNueGo launches Independence Day special campaign for passengers travelling to different states. Know how to book tickets online.DNA - Published | Now, 'time bank' in Dehradun to help the elderlyIndiaTimes - Published |
India unstoppable now, country moving ahead with the speed parallel to Vande Bharat: PM ModiPM Narendra Modi said that from all over the world people want to come to India to see India and understand its essence. In such a situation there are excellent opportunities for states like..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express to launch soon: Explore fare, timings and stoppagesVande Bharat Express to slash travel time: Delhi-Dehradun launch expected on May 29.DNA - Published |
Uttarakhand: Rs 1.70 crore cash found at accountant's house in DehradunDehradun: Due to the large amount of cash, the police had to bring a cash counting machine.DNA - Published | One can't be posted at spouse's place of work forever: HCAn HC division bench observed this while hearing a petition by Nirmala Singh, an administrative officer in PWD, who had been posted in Dehradun for the last 30 years, on April 10. Deputy advocate..IndiaTimes - Published |
