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Rain, proactive steps helped contain forest fires in March, says forest min

Dehradun, March 31 -- The state forest minister Subodh Uniyal on Monday said March has been relatively "relieving" in terms of forest fires, attributing it to timely rainfall and enhanced preparedness... Read More


man shot dead by minor over land dispute in US Nagar: Police

Rudrapur, March 31 -- A 60-year-old man was allegedly shot dead by his minor nephew following a long-standing land dispute in Gadarpur area of Udham Singh Nagar district late on Sunday, police said on... Read More


U'kashi joint owner slapped Rs.1-lakh fine for spitting on food

Dehradun/Mussoorie, March 31 -- A food joint owner in Uttarkashi was slapped a Rs.1 lakh fine for allegedly spitting in food in October 2025, officials aware of the matter said on Monday, adding that ... Read More


Green card issuance starts at Haridwar ahead of pilgrimage

Haridwar, March 31 -- The issuance of green cards, mandatory for commercial vehicles heading to the Char Dham shrines in the Garhwal Himalayas, began on Monday at Roshanabad in Haridwar ahead of the u... Read More


president gives assent to trans, finance bills

New Delhi, March 31 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Monday granted assent to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, which was passed by Parliament last week, according to ... Read More


Modi flags need for West Asia peace in call with Dutch PM

New Delhi, March 31 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasised the need for early restoration of peace in West Asia during a phone conversation with his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten, which a... Read More


Couple attacked with iron rods over house construction

PRAYAGRAJ, March 31 -- A couple was assaulted with iron rods and sharp-edged weapons by a group of attackers following a dispute over house construction in Madhavapur, under the Kydganj police station... Read More


Meta alert helps police save youth from suicide attempt in Varanasi

VARANASI, March 31 -- A 19-year-old youth was saved from a suicide attempt after a timely alert from Meta helped police reach him within minutes in Varanasi's Cholapur area. Police said the youth post... Read More


Former bank manager gets 5-year jail term

Lucknow, March 31 -- The CBI court on Monday convicted and sentenced Ashok Kumar Dixit, the then branch manager, State Bank of India, Colonelganj Branch, Prayagraj, and Govind Ram Tiwari, proprietor o... Read More


17-yr-old beaten to death over mobile phone theft suspicion, one held

VARANASI, March 31 -- A 17-year-old boy was allegedly beaten to death by six people near Kannadari village in Varanasi on Saturday night over suspicion of stealing a mobile phone, police said. Sonu Al... Read More