SP and BSP extend alliance to Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh
Feb 25, 2019, at 07:41 pm
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): After Uttar Pradesh, the SP and the BSP have decided to join hands in Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand, leaving the Congress out of an alliance in either of them, reports said.
Can't imagine how illicit liquor trade flourished at this scale: Priyanka Gandhi
Feb 10, 2019, at 07:52 pm
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IBNS): The illicit liquor death tragedy in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh has become a major political issue with the Congress too joining the controversy at a time the SP-BSP combine is already trading charges with BJP, which rules both these states.
Rajnath Singh meets Uttarakhand CM, wishes him success
Mar 22, 2017, at 06:27 pm
New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday met with newly appointed Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat and wished him success for the present term.
PM Modi congratulates new Uttarakhand CM
Mar 18, 2017, at 11:16 pm
New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS); Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Trivendra Singh Rawat, the newly sworn-in Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.
Assembly Elections 2017: Voting in full swing at Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
Feb 15, 2017, at 08:07 pm
Lucknow/DehraDun, Feb 15 (IBNS): Moderate to brisk polling has been reported till one pm on Wednesday for the single phase Uttarakhand and second phase of Uttar Pradesh state assembly elections, according to media reports.
Assembly polls: Voting begins in UP, Uttarakhand
Feb 15, 2017, at 02:52 pm
New Delhi/Lucknow, Feb 15 (IBNS): Voting is currently going on in 67 Assembly constituencies of western Uttar Pradesh and in 69 Assembly seats in Uttarakhand as people are all set to select new legislators in the states.
IAF helicopter crash lands in Uttarakhand
Oct 19, 2016, at 07:08 pm
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IBNS) : An Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17 helicopter crash-landed in Uttarakhand on Wednesday morning while on routine duty, The Hindu reported.
Poll debacle :Congress likely to hold Chinatan Shivir next month
May 31, 2016, at 06:29 pm
New Delhi, May 31(IBNS) After suffering huge electoral defeats in four states, the Congress is likely to hold a 'chintan shivir' (brainstorming session) in June.
Harish Rawat holds cabinet meeting
May 12, 2016, at 08:24 pm
Dehradun, May 12 (IBNS) A day after the trust vote result put him back on Uttarakhand Chief Minister's chair, Harish Rawat on Thursday held the first meeting of his Cabinet and decided to expeditiously implement decisions taken by his government in the past, reports said.
Supreme Court to announce Uttarakhand floor test result today
May 11, 2016, at 04:36 pm
New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS) The Supreme Court will on Wednesday announce the result of the trust vote in Uttarakhand Assembly.
Have won, got support of 33 MLAs, BJP 28: Cong on Uttarakhand floor test
May 10, 2016, at 08:52 pm
Dehradun, May 10 (IBNS) Even before the result of the Uttarakhand Assembly floor test was announced, deposed Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Tuesday claimed that the Congress has won and thanked the people.
Trust vote for Harish Rawat over in Uttarakhand Assembly
May 10, 2016, at 06:20 pm
Dehradun,May 10 (IBNS) The crucial floor test in te Uttarakhand Assembly ended as Congress's Harish Rawat took a vote of confidence on Tuesday.
Uttarakhand Assembly floor test today, BSP support crucial for Harish Rawat
May 10, 2016, at 04:58 pm
Dehradun,May 10 (IBNS) A Supreme Court-monitored floor test will take place in the Uttarakhand Assembly on Tuesday as President's rule will be lifted for two hours to allow Congress's Harish Rawat to take a vote of confidence.
SC gives no interim relief for 9 rebel Congress MLAs
May 09, 2016, at 10:22 pm
New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS): In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Monday declined to give interim relief to nine Uttarakhand rebel Congress MLAs.
Uttarakhand rebels stay disqualified, but Harish Rawat faces new charges
May 09, 2016, at 04:30 pm
Dehradun, May 9 (IBNS) The Uttarakhand High Court on Monday said the nine nine rebel Congressmen remain disqualified and turned down their plea to participate in Tuesday's confidence vote, reports said.
Harish Rawat to take Uttarakhand floor test on May 10 : Supreme Court
May 06, 2016, at 07:52 pm
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) Harish Rawat of the Congress will take a floor test in the Uttarakhand assembly on May 10, the Supreme Court has ruled.
Harish Rawat to take Uttarakhand floor test on May 10 : Supreme Court
May 06, 2016, at 07:52 pm
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) Harish Rawat of the Congress will take a floor test in the Uttarakhand assembly on May 10, the Supreme Court has ruled.
Supreme court suggests trust vote for Harish Rawat in Uttarakhand
May 03, 2016, at 05:52 pm
New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday suggested to the Centre that Harish Rawat, the displaced Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, should be allowed to take a trust vote.
NDRF deployed to contain forest fire in Uttarakhand
Apr 30, 2016, at 07:09 pm
Dehra Dun, Apr 30 (IBNS) Three teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed on Saturday in Pauri, Chamoli and Naini Tal in Uttarakhand to contain the forest fire that has been raging in Uttarakhand, according to media reports.
Uttarakhand: President's rule will continue, no floor test on Apr 29
Apr 27, 2016, at 09:47 pm
New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the President's Rule will continue in Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand crisis : SC poses seven questions to Centre
Apr 27, 2016, at 09:04 pm
New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday framed seven questions pertaining to the imposition of President’s rule in Uttarakhand and sought the Centre’s reply, reports said.
Ruckus in Rajya Sabha over Uttarakhand as Parliament resumes
Apr 25, 2016, at 05:41 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Parliament on Monday witnessed ruckus over the Uttarakhand imbroglio as the opposition broke into loud sloganeering over the demand for immediate discussion on imposition of President's rule in Uttarakhand even though Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was hopeful about getting opposition support to take good decisions.
Modi appeals to lawmakers ahead of budget session second half
Apr 25, 2016, at 04:27 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) As the second half of the Budget Session of Parliament begins on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to all lawmakers to make it productive and discuss issues openly in democratic spirit.
Uttarakhand : Harish Rawat holds cabinet meeting hours after court puts him back on CM's chair
Apr 22, 2016, at 08:16 pm
Dehradun, Apr 22 (IBNS) Hours after the High Court retrieved for him the Chief Minister's chair by setting aside the President's rule in Uttarakhand, Harish Rawat held a cabinet meeting late on Thursday night and took eleven decisions.
Centre likely to challenge Uttarakhand HC decision over Prez rule
Apr 21, 2016, at 10:45 pm
Nainital, Apr 21 (IBNS) The Central government is likely to challenge the Uttarakhand High Court's decision to quash President's Rule in the state and will cite constitutional breakdown as the reason for their decision, according to latest reports.
We are proud of Indian democracy, judiciary: Congress on Uttarakhand High Court rule
Apr 21, 2016, at 10:19 pm
New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS) The Congress on Thursday said the party is proud of Indian 'democracy' and the 'Indian Judiciary' after the Uttarakhand High Court set aside the Central government's decision to impose President's Rule in the state.
SC dismisses PIL challenging President's rule in Uttarakhand
Apr 18, 2016, at 07:18 pm
New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL challenging President's rule in Uttarakhand and CBI probe into alleged horse-trading of MLAs in the state, reports said.
HC orders floor test for Harish Rawat govt
Mar 29, 2016, at 09:26 pm
Nainital, Mar 29 (IBNS) In a significant development in the political situation in Uttarakhand, the Nainital high court directed that floor test in the state assembly will be held on Mar 31.
Congress to move court against imposition of President's rule in Uttarakhand
Mar 28, 2016, at 04:04 am
New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): The Congress on Sunday said it will challenge the Centre's move to impose President's rule in Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand crisis: PM Modi calls Cabinet meeting
Mar 27, 2016, at 04:15 am
New Delhi, Mar 26 (IBNS): In a bid to discuss the political situation in Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called an emergency meeting of the cabinet.