Uttarakhand CM announces two-year leave for women

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 19:51

Coinciding with the International Women`s Day, Uttarakhand government on Tuesday announced a two-year child care leave for state government women employees.

Uttarakhand CM demands separate ministry for border states

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 16:08

Pressing for a special policy for Himalayan states, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal `Nishank` on Tuesday demanded setting up of a separate ministry at the Centre to help in the development of border states.

Bonanza for jobless in Uttarakhand as CM announces 84,000 jobs

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 9, 2010, 18:13

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Tuesday announced a series of sops, including the promise of a whopping 83,700 new jobs within the next one year.

Uttarakhand CM demands Rs 5,000 cr central aid

Last Updated: Saturday, August 21, 2010, 18:26

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Saturday demanded a central relief of Rs 5,000 crore for the damages caused due to heavy rains in the state.

Uttarakhand CM supports Amitabh Bachchan

Last Updated: Monday, March 29, 2010, 21:20

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank today came out in support of mega star Amitabh Bachchan saying he is an artist and it was not correct to politicise everything associated with the film-star.

Naithani appointed as advisor to Uttarakhand CM

Last Updated: Thursday, December 17, 2009, 14:10

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank has appointed renowned scientist Rajesh Naithani as his advisor, officials today said.

`Those opposed to Vande Mataram have no right to be in India`

Last Updated: Sunday, November 8, 2009, 22:47

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Sunday said people opposing Vande Mataram have no right to live in India as it was a patriotic song.

Uttarakhand CM Nishank calls for specialised mountain force

Last Updated: Monday, September 14, 2009, 14:21

Amid reports of Chinese incursions at certain places, Uttarakhand Chief Minister RP Nishank today called for setting up a specialised mountain security force to guard the hostile Himalayan terrains along the Sino-India border.