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Uttarakhand govt issues guidelines to prevent ‘spit jihad’, with fines up to ₹1 lakh | Latest News India

Uttarakhand govt issues guidelines to prevent ‘spit jihad’, with fines up to ₹1 lakh | Latest News India

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The Uttarakhand government issued guidelines on Wednesday to prevent incidents of “spitting in food” with fines reaching up to ₹1 lakh, news agency PTI reported. Separate guidelines were released by the state police and health department after chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami referred to such acts as “thook (spit) jihad,” vowing strict measures against offenders. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.(PTI) The guidelines also require police verification of staff at hotels and dhabas and mandate the installation of CCTV cameras in their kitchens. The BJP government in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh also announced plans to introduce two ordinances that will make food contamination through spitting or mixing human waste a cognizable and non-bailable offence. Recent incidents in Uttarakhand Two men were recently arrested in Uttarakhand’s Mussoorie for allegedly spitting into fruit juice glasses before serving them to tourists. In another incident, a viral video from Dehradun showed a cook allegedly spitting while preparing dough for rotis. State health minister Dhan Singh Rawat said that food safety and purity are top priorities for the government during the …

Uttarakhand government to provide 50 percent electricity subsidy for consumers using up to 100 units latest news – India TV

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Image Source : PUSHKAR SINGH DHAMI (X) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Uttarakhand news: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today (September 21) announced that the Uttarakhand government will offer a 50 per cent subsidy on electricity bills for consumers using up to 100 units per month. In the high Himalayan regions, this limit will be extended to 200 units.  Speaking about the recently passed anti-riot law, Dhami highlighted the importance of maintaining peace in the state. He said, “In the last session of the Assembly, the anti-riot law was passed. The Governor has given his approval, and after the anti-riot law is implemented, if anyone rioting inside the state damages government or private property, then compensation of each penny will be ensured from the same rioter.”  He added, “Our state is very peaceful. There is no place for riots, arson, and such vandalism here.” Recruitment exams in Uttarakhand Regarding a recent appointment letter distribution program, Dhami expressed his commitment to filling government vacancies. “It was our resolution from the first day that we will …

Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand govt bans VIP darshan; curbs video shooting | Latest News India

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The Uttarakhand government on Thursday decided not to allow the practice of VIP darshan at the Char Dham temples and imposed a ban on videography and making social media reels within a 50 metre radius of the shrines amid a surge in pilgrims, officials aware of the matter said. Devotees gather at the Kedarnath temple during the ‘Char Dham Yatra’, in Rudraprayag district, (PTI) Char Dham: CM Dhami orders officials to suspend offline registration for 3 days Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! In a letter to her counterparts in all states and Union territories, chief secretary Radha Raturi said, “I would like to inform that this year, there is continuous surge in the number of pilgrims visiting the Holy Char Dham in Uttarakhand. For better management, we have decided not to have any ‘VIP Darshan’ till 31 May, 2024.” “Char Dham Yatra is being conducted smoothly. Arrangements have been made to ensure systematic darshan to the pilgrims, but at present …

Licenses Of 14 Patanjali Products Cancelled By Uttarakhand Authority

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SLA said it will take all due and further steps against Patanjali Ayurved Ltd (Representational) New Delhi: The Uttarakhand government, in an affidavit, told the Supreme Court that it has granted permission to file a complaint against Baba Ramdev’s Divya Pharmacy and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd. for repeated violations of the drug advertisements law and suspended manufacturing licenses for 14 of their products. In the affidavit, the Uttarakhand government submitted that its State Licencing Authority has issued a public notice intimating that publication of advertisements contrary to the law would entail strict disciplinary and legal action, including fine, imprisonment, or both. The affidavit filed by the State Licensing Authority, Ayurvedic and Unani Services, stated that it has granted permission on April 12 to the Drug Inspector, Haridwar for filing a complaint against Divya Pharmacy and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd. for repeated violations of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954. “The SLA issued an order, dated April 15, 2024, to Divya Pharmacy and Respondent No. 5-Patanjali Ayurved Ltd., stating therein that the manufacturing licenses for …

Goal of building prosperous, strong and self-reliant U’khand will be achieved by 2025: CM Dhami | Latest News India

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Dehradun, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who completes two years of his second term in office on Saturday, said the Uttarakhand government is fulfilling the promises made to the people of the state and marching rapidly ahead on the development path. HT Image Highlighting the achievements of his government in the last two years, Dhami said Uttarakhand will soon become the first state in the country after independence to implement a uniform civil code, which secures the rights of men, women and children. The legislation on the uniform civil code passed by the state assembly has already got the president’s assent and it will soon become a law after the committee formulating the rules for its implementation finishes its job, he told reporters here on the eve of his government completing two years in office. The state government introduced the country’s strictest anti-copying law to protect the interests of hardworking students in competitive examinations and a stringent anti-conversion law making forced conversion a cognizable and non-bailable offence punishable with an imprisonment of 10 years, Dhami …

Uttarakhand to table ‘Public and Private Property Damage Recovery Bill’ in Budget session

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A view of the demolished mosque at the Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani in Uttarakhand. File | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Uttarakhand government on February 25 announced to bring State ‘Public and Private Property Damage Recovery Bill’. The aim of the bill is to ensure that the miscreants who damage government and private property in the name of protests, must pay for the same. The Bill will be tabled in the budget session starting from February 26. ‘Under this bill, the losses incurred during protests and strikes will be recovered from the accused involved in the disturbance,’ said sources. The sources said that to compensate for the loss, a tribunal will be constituted under the chairmanship of a retired district judge. Uttar Pradesh and Haryana also have implemented the ‘Public and Private Property Damage Recovery Bill’. Source link

SC seeks information on exact location of road within Corbett Tiger Reserve | Latest News India

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The Supreme Court on Friday sought an affidavit from the Uttarakhand government on whether a road was in Corbett Tiger Reserve’s core or buffer zone in a public interest litigation (PIL) against a bus service on the route. The Corbett Tiger Reserve. (HT PHOTO/File) A bench of justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta told the state’s counsel to take instructions on the location of the road while directing the filing of the affidavit in two weeks. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! Advocate Gaurav Kumar Bansal in 2021 filed the PIL against the permit for plying buses on the Pakhro-Moreghatti-Kalagarh-Ramnagar road. In February 2021, the court stayed the December 2020 order permitting Garhwal Motor Owners Union to operate the bus service for up to 30 passengers at a time through the Corbett from November to June. Uttarakhand’s chief wildlife warden in January informed the court that the permission for plying buses was not new. The state government maintained the bus service was permitted since 1986. Bansal earlier told …

Uttarakhand likely to make it tougher for outsiders to buy land: Reports | Latest News India

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The Uttarakhand government is likely to implement stringent land laws, making it challenging for non-natives to buy land and own houses in the rural areas of the state’s hills, according to multiple reports. The proposed law, influenced by the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act of 1972, aims to safeguard the interests of the state by limiting land acquisition in rural hill areas. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. (File Photo) The special committee, formed by chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, submitted a report over a year ago, suggesting strict restrictions on land purchases in non-municipal hill regions. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here A committee member said that the new law closely follows the Himachal Pradesh model, with a focus on preventing non-Uttarakhand natives from acquiring land in rural hill areas, reported The Statesman. The report also recommends capping land purchases in urban areas, addressing concerns about outside investors exploiting the state’s resources. The background to this development lies in the historical oscillation of …