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Bahuguna govt stalling Lokayukta Act: Khanduri

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 13:53

Accusing the Uttarakhand government of shying away from implementation of the Lokayukta Act, former Chief Minister BC Khanduri on Tuesday said the Bahuguna government was out to "stall" the act as it wanted the "corruption industry" in the state to flourish.

Conspiracy by Congress to defame me: Baba Ramdev

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 21:07

A day after the Utarakhand police lodged a case of kidnapping and assault against Baba Ramdev`s brother Rambharat and one of his close aides Naresk Malik, the yoga guru hit back on Tuesday, saying it is a conspiracy by the ruling Congress to defame him.

16 dead in Nainital bus accident

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 09:46

At least 16 people were killed when a bus in which they were travelling rolled down a gorge in Nainital, police said Monday.

15 die as vehicle with marriage party plunges into gorge

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 23:37

Fifteen people were killed and 19 injured when a canter carrying a marriage party fell into a gorge near Kaladhungi in Uttarakhand`s Nainital district on Sunday evening, police said.

Uttarakhand CM should apologise for Lokayukta remarks: BJP

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 21:03

BJP on Sunday slammed Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna for calling certain clauses of the Lokayukta Act "unconstitutional" and demanded an apology for his remarks.

Future of Uttarakhand Lokayukta Act uncertain despite Prez nod

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 17:02

Even after the President`s assent, the future of Uttarakhand Lokayukta Act seems to hang in balance with the state government considering a new law, saying certain provisions in it will be difficult to enforce.

Panel to study impact of hydel projects on Uttarakhand ecology

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 14:31

The 17-member committee will examine the extent to which the projects were responsible for the tragedy.

Decision on enforcement of Lokayukta Bill on Nov 7: Bahuguna

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 08:17

A day after it was announced that President Pranab Mukherjee has given assent to the Uttarakhand Lokayukta Bill, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna on Saturday said that the decision about its enforcement will be taken on November 7.

Landslide damages NH connecting Rishikesh and Kedarnath

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 23:53

A stretch of the National Highway connecting Rishikesh and Kedarnath was damaged due to a landslide at Phata village in Rudraprayag.

Badrinath shrine to close for winter breaks Nov 18

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 10:15

The "kapat" (doors) of the Sri Badrinath Shrine would be closed for devotees Nov 18 for six months, officials said Tuesday.