Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill

Uttarakhand government has introduced legislation to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. If enacted, Uttarakhand would become the second Indian state to adopt a UCC after Goa, where it has been in effect since Portuguese rule. The ..

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Justice Ritu Bahri: First Female Chief Justice of Uttarakhand

Justice Bahri has been sworn in as the first woman Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court by Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh (Retd.) at Raj Bhavan. The post had been vacant since the retirement of Justice Vipin Sanghi in ..

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Uttarakhand: Rehabilitation of Jadung Village

Jadung village in Uttarkashi district was abandoned after the 1962 Indo-China war that impacted relations between the countries and left border disputes unresolved. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police has controlled the cold desert area similar to Ladakh since the residents deserted ..

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Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill

The Uttarakhand government is likely to table the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill in the upcoming assembly session from February 5-8. This key bill was part of the BJP’s election promises in 2022. UCC Committee Finalizes Draft The UCC drafting ..

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Uttarakhand Climate Resilient Power System Development Project

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have officially signed an agreement for a $200 million loan aimed at improving the quality, efficiency, and reliability of power supply in the state of Uttarakhand. The initiative involves upgrading ..

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Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023

Dehradun is preparing to host the Global Investors Summit on December 8-9, anticipating the participation of 5,000 delegates from India and abroad. The summit is geared towards showcasing investor-friendly policies, good governance, and sustainable practices. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is ..

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