The Uttarakhand youth, supported by land rights activists and environmentalists, are demanding reinstating a land ceiling of 250 square metres for purchase by the ‘outsiders’, which was revoked in 2018.

The Uttarakhand youth, supported by land rights activists and environmentalists, are demanding reinstating a land ceiling of 250 square metres for purchase by the ‘outsiders’, which was revoked in 2018.

For more than a week, the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand has been reeling under relentless rains with the majority of its districts registering ‘large excess’ rainfall. Multiple landslides have cut off villages as roads are blocked, and several villages are in darkness.

For more than a week, the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand has been reeling under relentless rains with the majority of its districts registering ‘large excess’ rainfall. Multiple landslides have cut off villages as roads are blocked, and several villages are in darkness.

For more than a week, the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand has been reeling under relentless rains with the majority of its districts registering ‘large excess’ rainfall. Multiple landslides have cut off villages as roads are blocked, and several villages are in darkness.

Both COVID19 cases and deaths are rising in Uttarakhand. The Himayalan state is also reportedly facing a vaccine shortage. And now, over 4,500 contractual workers of the National Health Mission in the state have gone on a strike till June 6. More details here.

Both COVID19 cases and deaths are rising in Uttarakhand. The Himayalan state is also reportedly facing a vaccine shortage. And now, over 4,500 contractual workers of the National Health Mission in the state have gone on a strike till June 6. More details here.

Both COVID19 cases and deaths are rising in Uttarakhand. The Himayalan state is also reportedly facing a vaccine shortage. And now, over 4,500 contractual workers of the National Health Mission in the state have gone on a strike till June 6. More details here.

COVID cases and deaths register a sharp increase in Uttarakhand but vaccination is on a downward trend. Camps are held at faraway locations forcing villagers to trek for kilometres or hire vehicles for their vaccine dose, and many are staying away.

COVID cases and deaths register a sharp increase in Uttarakhand but vaccination is on a downward trend. Camps are held at faraway locations forcing villagers to trek for kilometres or hire vehicles for their vaccine dose, and many are staying away.

COVID cases and deaths register a sharp increase in Uttarakhand but vaccination is on a downward trend. Camps are held at faraway locations forcing villagers to trek for kilometres or hire vehicles for their vaccine dose, and many are staying away.

Since April 1 this year, COVID cases among children in the 0-9 and 10-19 years' age groups in the hill state have jumped by 155% and 170%, respectively, compared to the past one year.

Since April 1 this year, COVID cases among children in the 0-9 and 10-19 years' age groups in the hill state have jumped by 155% and 170%, respectively, compared to the past one year.

Since April 1 this year, COVID cases among children in the 0-9 and 10-19 years' age groups in the hill state have jumped by 155% and 170%, respectively, compared to the past one year.

Residents of several villages in Chamoli and Rudraprayag districts of the state found COVID19 positive. Administration swings into action by sealing them. Villagers and experts blame Kumbh Mela, weddings and other festivities for the sudden spike in the cases.

Residents of several villages in Chamoli and Rudraprayag districts of the state found COVID19 positive. Administration swings into action by sealing them. Villagers and experts blame Kumbh Mela, weddings and other festivities for the sudden spike in the cases.

Residents of several villages in Chamoli and Rudraprayag districts of the state found COVID19 positive. Administration swings into action by sealing them. Villagers and experts blame Kumbh Mela, weddings and other festivities for the sudden spike in the cases.

After trees in Uttarakhand shed leaves around February, humidity in the air comes down and the mercury begins to soar in the summer months, the state records a plethora of cases of forest fires every year. The peak summer season is yet to arrive and the state has already witnessed considerable damage. Read on to know more.

After trees in Uttarakhand shed leaves around February, humidity in the air comes down and the mercury begins to soar in the summer months, the state records a plethora of cases of forest fires every year. The peak summer season is yet to arrive and the state has already witnessed considerable damage. Read on to know more.

After trees in Uttarakhand shed leaves around February, humidity in the air comes down and the mercury begins to soar in the summer months, the state records a plethora of cases of forest fires every year. The peak summer season is yet to arrive and the state has already witnessed considerable damage. Read on to know more.