Uttarakhand – CWN Today

Iran-US War: $12 Billion Spent, Yet the Conflict Persists Even After Khamenei’s Death

CWN Desk — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:34:26 +0000

Washington/Tehran: The fierce war between Iran and the United States, which began on February 28, shows no signs of abating. When launching its offensive against Iran, the US administration likely never anticipated that this conflict would drag on for so long and prove to be so costly. Following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali […]

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Chaos in West Asia: Explosions resonate in Tehran, major Saudi refinery shut down after Iranian drone attack

CWN Desk — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:23:55 +0000

Tehran/Riyadh: Tensions in West Asia have now taken a devastating turn. Following joint military action by the US and Israel, a series of powerful explosions were heard in various parts of Tehran, the capital of Iran, today. These attacks have raised fears of a major conflict across the region. According to the Iranian Red Crescent […]

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US F-15 fighter jet crashes in Kuwait, engulfing the sky in flames

CWN Desk — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:52:21 +0000

Kuwait City: Amid the ongoing fierce conflict in West Asia, reports of a major military accident are emerging. Iranian media claims that a state-of-the-art US Air Force F-15 fighter jet has crashed in Kuwait. A purported video of the incident is rapidly circulating on social media, showing the plane suddenly engulfed in flames and rapidly […]

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Now entry to Nainital will be expensive: Huge increase in Lakebridge toll fee, know the new rates

CWN Desk — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:11:51 +0000

Nainital. Tourists and local drivers will now have to loosen their pockets more than before. The Nainital Municipal Board has made a big increase in the Lakebridge toll fee, whose gazette notification was issued on June 28. Now from July 2, this new fee will be applicable on Tallital Lakebridge, Phansi Gadhera and Barapathar toll. […]

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Heavy rains disrupt Yamunotri-Gangotri and Kedarnath Yatra, many roads closed, bridges in danger

CWN Desk — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:09:23 +0000

Dehradun. The Chardham Yatra has once again been affected due to the continuous torrential rains in Uttarakhand. The Yamunotri highway has been closed at many places due to heavy rains overnight in the Yamunotri valley. The lower floors of many hotels have been submerged due to the rapid rise in the water level of the […]

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Disaster in Uttarakhand, Silai Band landslide: Rescue work continues, 2 dead, 7 missing

CWN Desk — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 15:50:13 +0000

Dehradun. A landslide occurred late night due to heavy rains near Silai Band, about 4 km ahead of Paligad on the Yamunotri National Highway. A total of 29 workers were present in the camp at the time of the accident. Immediately after the incident, all the relief teams including police, fire, SDRF, NDRF, revenue, NH […]

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Corona knocks in Uttarakhand: Two women from Gujarat and Bengaluru infected

CWN Desk — Sat, 24 May 2025 01:59:20 +0000

Dehradun: Corona infection has knocked once again in Uttarakhand. Two new cases of corona virus have been confirmed in the state, one of which is a doctor of Rishikesh AIIMS and the other is a woman from Gujarat. Director General of Health Dr. Sunita Tamta informed that both the women have a travel history and […]

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Dehradun: ‘Operation Sindoor’ will be taught in madrasas of Uttarakhand, children will get lessons on the valor of the army

CWN Desk — Tue, 20 May 2025 00:36:39 +0000

Dehradun. In the madrasas of Uttarakhand, now the students will be given information about the unique valor of the Indian Army, ‘Operation Sindoor’. For this purpose, the Uttarakhand Madrasa Board has decided that ‘Operation Sindoor’ will be included as a chapter in the upcoming curriculum. Board Chairman Mufti Shamoon Qasmi gave this information after meeting […]

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The doors of Shri Hemkunt Sahib will open on 25th May, preparations complete for the departure of the first batch on 22nd May

CWN Desk — Sat, 17 May 2025 22:22:09 +0000

Rishikesh. The doors of Shri Hemkunt Sahib, the center of faith of Sikh devotees, will be formally opened for the devotees on 25th May. For this, the first batch will be sent off from Gurudwara Shri Hemkunt Sahib located on Laxmanjhula Road on 22nd May. This batch will depart for the Yatra under the leadership […]

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World famous Valley of Flowers will open from June 1, online registration facility started for tourists

CWN Desk — Sat, 17 May 2025 22:20:12 +0000

Chamoli. Valley of Flowers, included in the World Heritage and famous for its unique natural beauty, will be opened for tourists from June 1. Nanda Devi National Park administration has started preparations for this. This time online registration has also been arranged for the convenience of tourists, so that they will no longer have to […]

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