CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

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Centre To Release Rs 1,093.01 Crore For Upgrading Highway: Uttarakhand

PM Narendra Modi led Central Government approved Rs 1,093.01 crore for the upgradation of the Paonta-Sahib Ballupur Highway and the construction of four-lane in Uttarakhand.  On March 31, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami extended gratitude for the released funds and said, "With the cooperation of the central government, road connectivity in Uttarakhand is continuously getting stronger". Notably, PM Modi and Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari… read-more

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 - 01:10 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Uttarakhand CM, Pushkar Singh Dhami, approval, Central Government, Nitin Gadkari

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Pushkar Singh Dhami

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Pushkar Singh Dhami Takes Oath As Uttarakhand CM

Newly elected Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami took oath as the CM, on March 23. PM Narendra Modi, BJP leaders like Yogi Adityanath, Pramod Sawant, Nitin Gadkari and others attended the swear-in ceremony, organised in Dehradun. With this, Dhami will hold the CM's position for a second term, despite losing Khatima constituency, against the Congress in 2022 elections. Notably, BJP won 47 seats in the 2022 state assembly polls.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 - 03:32 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand CM, BJP, oath taking ceremony, 2022 elections

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Pushkar Singh Dhami

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BJP Meeting To Form Uttarakhand Govt Is Underway

BJP leader Amit Shah, is scheduled to conduct Uttarakhand legislature meeting to discuss the formation of Uttarakhand government. Notably, acting CM Pushkar Singh Dhami is likely to become the Legislative Leader of Uttarakhand, even after losing against Congress leader in 2022 Assembly elections. It is to be noted, Uttarakhand MLAs are ready to vacant seats, to make way for Dhami. As per constitution, a MLA could be a CM.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 - 04:51 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand Government, Uttarakhand CM, Amit Shah, Legislative meeting

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CM Pushkar Singh Dhami honouring shuttler Lakshya Sen.

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Uttarakhand CM Honours Shuttler Lakshya Sen With Rs 15 Lakh

Badminton player Lakshya Sen was honoured by Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami for winning a medal at the BWF Championships, 2021 held in Spain. Meanwhile, the CM bestowed a cheque for Rs 15 lakh to Sen and wished him to win a gold medal at the championship. The 20-year-old shuttler belongs to Uttarakhand's Almora district, reported PTI. He won a bronze medal at the championship. 

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 - 04:52 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: Uttarakhand CM, honour, BWF World Championships, Spain, Shuttler

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.

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Uttarakhand Govt Withdraws Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board Act

The Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on November 30 announced withdrawal of the Uttarakhand Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board Act 2019. His decision was based on a high-level committee's report, set by the government. The act proposed to bring Char Dham (Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath) and 49 shrines under the board. However, the priests did not agree to make a board saying it was encroachment upon their rights. 

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 - 04:30 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Char Dham, Uttarakhand CM, Pushkar Singh Dhami, temples

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