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Australian PM expresses support to India after U'khand glacial collapse

After the devastating flash floods in Uttarakhand following a glacial collapse, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday expressed support to India during the aftermath of the disaster

Boris Johnson expresses solidarity after glacial collapse in Uttarakhand

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed solidarity with India after a glacier burst in Uttarakhand, which led to massive flooding in the state

Nepal condoles to families of Uttarakhand's glacial burst victims

Nepal offered condolences to the families of the victims of a glacial burst in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand that has led to massive flooding in the state

Best of BS Opinion: Lessons from GameStop, Covid-19 vaccine, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Glacier burst: IMD says no adverse weather over affected areas on Feb 7, 8

The MeT department Sunday said no adverse weather events are expected over Chamoli, Tapovan and Joshimath in Uttarakhand on February 7 and 8, in a relief for the area hit by a major glacier burst.

Nitish asks Uttarakhand CM to enquire about flood situation, offers help

Nitish Kumar on Sunday called his Uttarakhand counterpart Trivendra Singh Rawat over phone and enquired about the flood situation in the northern state, an official release here said.

Massive flood as glacier breaks off at Joshimath, 150 labourers missing

A glacier broke off in Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday, causing a massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river and endangering the lives of people living along its banks

Several feared missing as glacier breaks in Uttarakhand's Joshimath

Several labourers working at the Rishi Ganga hydroelectric power project were feared missing after a glacier broke in Dhauli Ganga valley in Joshimath on Sunday morning, sources said.

No blockade in Delhi, UP, Uttarakhand; unions ask protestors to be peaceful

Protesting farmers will not block roads in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand during the nationwide 'chakka jam' on Saturday

Schools for classes 6 to 12 in Uttarakhand to reopen from February 8

All schools of Uttarakhand will reopen from February 8 for classes 6 to 12, Cabinet Minister Madan Kaushik said

Around 25,000 tractors to participate in 'kisan parade' on Republic Day

Routes of the rally will be decided by the police of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Haryana and details will be released by the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha after a final decision, Tikait said

Uttarakhand increases number of working days from 100 to 150 under MGNREGA

The move aims to encourage employment opportunities

Uttarakhand CM orders probe into irregularities in animal husbandry dept

Gandhi had recently written to the chief minister alleging misappropriation of funds in the board in the purchase of food for sheep and goats in Uttarkashi and Pithoragarh districts

Bird flu: Nearly 200 birds found dead in Uttarakhand's Dehradun, Rishikesh

Amid an avian influenza scare in several states, nearly 200 birds, mostly crows, have been found dead in Uttarakhand's Dehradun and Rishikesh, officials said on Monday

Kumbh Mela: Nainital HC asks Uttarakhand govt to present SOPs by Jan 11

The Nainital High Court, while hearing a petition filed against the "poor condition" of the quarantine centers, has directed the Uttarakhand government to present SOPs by January 11 for Kumbh Mela

SC to examine state laws on religious conversion due to interfaith marriage

The Supreme Court agreed to examine controversial new laws of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand regulating religious conversions due to inter-faith marriages

L&T construction arm is lowest bidder for Uttarakhand railway project

The Rs 3,338 crore order is a contract from Rail Vikas Nigam for package-4 of a new broad-gauge line between Rishikesh and Karnaprayag

Uttarakhand CM recovering from Covid-19, will be discharged soon: AIIMS

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat who was admitted to Delhi's AIIMS hospital for treatment is showing improvement in health and will be discharged soon

Uttarakhand: India's first pollinator park comes up at Haldwani

The park has over 40 species of butterflies, honeybees, birds and insects

Covid-19 positive Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Rawat shifted to hospital

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, who had tested positive for Covid-19 recently, was shifted to the Government Doon Medical College after developing fever