Nainital

Owing to the landslide triggered by cloudburst in Nainital's Ramgarh village in Uttarkhand, a few persons have reportedly been trapped under the debris on October 19. Police and government officials have arrived on the scene. However, the rescue team has saved a person and recovered five dead bodies so far. Besides, the district's lake has overflowed, flooding the streets and causing damage to infrastructure and homes.

Owing to an increased influx of tourists in Uttarakhand, the CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has issued an order to allow 50% occupancy at hotels in Nainital and Dehradun. “Challans are being issued to those who aren’t wearing masks,” he stated. A negative RT-PCR report is mandatory to book hotels online. Luv Aggarwal, the joint secretary of the Union health ministry cautioned that the wave of Covid-19 is not over yet.

Uttarakhand's Nainital district has introduced palanquin service to carry pregnant women in rural areas to hospital. The service spans out especially to villages located in hillside areas such as Dhari, Ramgarh, Bhimtal. Releasing Rs 10 lakh to procure 500 Doli, DM Savin Bansal said the person who helps to bring pregnant women in Palanquin will be rewarded with Rs 2000. The initiative aims to reduce the mother-child mortality rate in… read-more

Uttarakhand government has initiated a scheme called 'Tourist Incentive Coupon' for the tourists wishing to visit the state. The scheme includes a voucher of Rs 1,000 for accommodations at any destination in Uttarakhand. Reportedly, tourists who will opt for three-day stay at any hotel/homestay in the state can avail this offer. The offer will be rolled out soon and will be available to those visiting the state under "tourist category".