Garhwal MP Tirath Singh Rawat Appointed As Uttarakhand's New CM
Garhwal MP Tirath Singh Rawat on March 10 was delegated as Uttarakhand's Chief Minister after ex-CM Trivendra Singh Rawat abdicated the post on March 9. Former Uttarakhand BJP chief (2013-2015) Tirath Singh will take the oath on March 10 itself. The decision was taken after the hill state's BJP legislature party meeting. However, there were several potential candidates, including Haridwar MP Ramesh Pokhriyal and State Higher Education… read-more
Tags: Uttarakhand, Chief Minister, Tirath Singh Rawat, CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, BJP, Ramesh Pokhiriyal, Dhan Singh Rawat
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Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Rawat Resigns; Dhan Singh Rawat Frontrunner
Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat resigned from his post on March 9 under the BJP's course-correction in the hill state. Rawat had been facing the BJP leadership frequently as flack against his substandard performance kept increasing, especially over the poor management of the Chamoli flash floods. Speculations over leadership change further escalated, following an assessment by two central party observers. Reportedly, MLA Dhan Singh Rawat… read-more
Tags: CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, BJP, CM Resigns, Chamoli, Dhan Singh Rawat
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12,000 Uttarakhand Villages To Get Internet Under BharatNet Phase-II
The Centre on February 22 sanctioned the BharatNet Phase II project in Uttarakhand for connecting nearly 12,000 villages with the internet. Following a meeting with CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, Union IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has agreed to improve digital connectivity on the Char Dham route and bordering areas. Considering Uttarakhand's proneness to disasters and challenging strategic situation, Rawat called for executing the 'India… read-more
Tags: Uttarakhand, BharatNet, CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, Ravi Shankar Prasad
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Flash Floods: UttaraKhand Govt Announces Ex-Gratia Of 4 Lakh For Kins Of Dead
Following the deadly flash floods, the Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat on February 7 announced Rs 4 lakh compensation to the families of the deceased. While seven bodies have been recovered, authorities suspect over 125 people missing, majorly workers at the 13.2MW Rishiganga hydroelectric project. Earlier, the avalanche followed by a glacial outburst swept away the hydroelectric project site. Moreover, CM Rawat has also called for… read-more
Tags: Uttrakhand CM, CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, Floods, Compensation
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Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat Admitted To AIIMS Delhi
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on December 28 following the COVID-19 complications. Reportedly, the 60-year-old Rawat has developed a chest infection after contracting the virus on December 18. Earlier, he was admitted to Government Doon Medical College and was shifted to AIIMS Delhi, where he will be further examined. Meanwhile, his wife and daughter had tested positive for Covid-19.
Tags: Uttarakhand, CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, AIIMS, Coronavirus
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Aam Aadmi Party To Contest In 2022 Uttarakhand Assembly Elections
Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia has announced that party would contest in all assembly seats of Uttarakhand polls in 2022 since people wanted AAP to be in power. Manish said the BJP government in Uttarakhand had not done any welfare for the people. Besides, Manish stated Uttarakhand people call their CM as "Zero Work Chief Minister". Moreover, he has accepted a challenge to debate on developments in Uttarakhand.
Tags: BJP, AAP, CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, Manish Sisodia, Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand CM Inaugurates IVRS To Monitor Quarantined People
To track the individuals in COVID-19-induced quarantine in Uttarakhand's Haridwar District, CM Trivendra Singh Rawat has launched an Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) trial on December 11. With this IVRS system, people in quarantine will be monitored daily, and all their issues will be registered. The system will ask people questions referring to symptoms, concerns will be addressed, and urgent medical assistance will be given by… read-more
Tags: IVRS, Uttarakhand, CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, haridwar, Covid-19
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Uttarakhand: Kumbh Mela To Take Place Amidst COVID-19 Situation
Kumbh Mela will be hosted in Haridwar from January 14, 2021, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, indicated the Uttarakhand CM, Trivendra Singh. He has stated that the duration of the Kumbh Mela would be structured at that time considering the severity of the pandemic. Moreover, religious fraternity has extended its support to conduct the festival successfully. Reportedly, 35-50 lakh individuals are bound to bathe in Ganga during the festival.… read-more
Tags: Kumbha Mela, CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand CM Supports 'Vocal For Local' By Introducing 'Devbhog Sweets'
To support PM Narendra Modi's 'Vocal for Local' initiative, the Uttarakhand government on October 31 launched 'Devbhog Sweets'. Manufactured by Himalay Devbhoomi Sansadhan Trust, the sweets have been made of foodgrains such as mandua, chailai, jhangora, kuttu flour, gahat, soyabin and urad. The state CM T.S. Rawat also directed to launch the products in online markets. He further… read-more
Tags: devbhog sweets, PM Narendra Modi, CM Trivendra Singh Rawat
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SC Stays CBI Probe on Uttarakhand CM; Says HC's Step "Drastic"
The Supreme Court has stayed the CBI investigation on Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, which was ordered by the High Court. While announcing the decision, the Supreme Court termed the High Court's decision as "drastic". The SC also noted that the High Court had not given the CM an opportunity. Reportedly, the CM was accused of his alleged involvement in a corruption case during the demonetisation.
Tags: Uttarakhand, CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, corruption, Supreme Court, High Court
Courtesy: The Times Of India