Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Uttarakhand has demanded strict action from the state government and administration to protect the religious dignity and eternal traditions of the sacred Ganga ghats of Haridwar and Rishikesh and the Kumbh Mela area. The Council has clearly said that the Ganga Ghats are not just bathing or tourist places, but they are the living heritage of Indian Sanatan culture, faith and spiritual practice, whose history is linked to the concepts of penance, sacrifice, charity and salvation for thousands of years.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad says that under the provisions of the 110-year-old rules of the Haridwar Municipality, made in the years 1916 and 1953, there is a clear ban on the entry of non-Hindus on the holy ghats of the Ganga, including Har Ki Paidi. The Council said that this is not a new or arbitrary demand, but there are rules made to protect the religious traditions and cultural norms that have been prevalent in the past, which should be ensured to be followed.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad demands from the government

VHP state president Ravidev Anand said that Kumbh Mela is not just an event, but a great festival of collective consciousness and faith of the Hindu society. Purity, restraint and religious discipline are paramount during Kumbh.

He alleged that in the last few years, incidents of consumption of meat, liquor and other unholy activities have come to light in the Ganga Ghats and surrounding areas, which has deeply hurt the religious sentiments of the Hindu society. To protect the purity of Ganga, the dignity of Kumbh and to protect the eternal culture, it is necessary that the rules related to religious decorum be strictly followed.

Kumbh Mela area and ghats should be declared sacred areas.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad has demanded that the Kumbh Mela area and all the sacred Ganga ghats be duly declared as “religious decorum area”. Also, historical rules related to entry of non-Hindus should be strictly implemented and complete ban on meat, liquor and other unholy activities should be ensured.

VHP’s state campaign chief Pankaj Chauhan said that this issue is not about opposing any community, but is related to protecting the faith, tradition and cultural identity of the Hindu society. He appealed to the state government and administration to respect the public sentiments and implement a uniform system on all the Ganga ghats, so that there is no laxity or discrimination and the dignity of the Sanatan traditions is maintained.

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A statement by Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Women Empowerment Minister Rekha Arya, is creating a stir in the politics of Uttarakhand these days. This statement seems to be creating a new political crisis for the Bharatiya Janata Party, while Congress has got an opportunity to make a sharp attack on the government.

The matter is being reported from Shitalakhet mandal of Someshwar assembly constituency, where during a meeting of BJP workers, Girdhari Lal Sahu allegedly made objectionable remarks about women.

‘Girls are available for 20-25 thousand’

In a video going viral on social media, the minister’s husband is seen addressing an unmarried worker and saying that “there is no dearth of girls” and “in Bihar, girls are available for marriage for Rs 20-25 thousand.” Although this viral video has not been confirmed, the political atmosphere has heated up after the video surfaced.

Congress targeted BJP

Congress has called this statement an open insult to the dignity of women. Congress state president Jyoti Rautela has termed it extremely shameful and has raised questions on the moral responsibility of Women Empowerment Minister Rekha Arya. She has demanded a public apology from the minister and her husband. Congress says that the government in which such statements come out from the family of the minister who is responsible for women empowerment, is very unfortunate.

Serious allegations have already been made

It is noteworthy that Girdhari Lal Sahu’s name has already been linked to many controversies. It has been said that his name will surface in the double murder case against him. Apart from this, a serious allegation was also leveled against him that he fraudulently got his servant’s kidney removed and got it transplanted for his second wife Baijayanti Mala Sahu.

The accused servant, Naresh Chandra Gangwar, claims that in June 2015, he was taken to Sri Lanka on the pretext of help, where his kidney was removed in a hospital in Colombo. Naresh has also alleged that initially he remained silent due to pressure, but later he complained about the entire matter to the then Senior Superintendent of Police of Nainital.

At present, the political turmoil regarding the latest statement is intense and the pressure on BJP is continuously increasing. At the same time, Congress has intensified the attacks after his statement.

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The case of Ankita Bhandari murder case has once again heated up in Uttarakhand. Due to this, the problems of former MLA Suresh Rathore and Urmila Sanawar have increased in the audio-video case viral on social media. FIRs have been lodged against both of them in different police stations in Dehradun and Haridwar districts.

It is alleged that both of them deliberately broadcast such audio-videos on social media, the purpose of which was to damage the image of BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam.

Accusation of tarnishing the image of BJP leader

This complaint has been given in Bahadarabad police station of Haridwar by Dr. Dharmendra Kumar, an officer associated with Gautam Shiromani Guru Ravidas Shiv Mahapeeth and Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Akhara Bharat. It was told in the complaint that Dushyant Kumar is the international president of Gautam Mahapeeth and the national president of the Akhara. In this audio-video, an attempt has been made to tarnish Ankita Bhandari’s social and political image by using the murder case as its basis.

It has also been said in the complaint that such misleading and objectionable publicity has not only hurt the reputation of a public representative but has also hurt the sentiments of the Ravidasi community. This is expected to create confusion and tension in the society.

Aarti Gaur filed a case in Dehradun

On the other hand, in Dehradun, former District Panchayat member Aarti Gaur has also filed a complaint against former MLAs Suresh Rathore and Urmila Sanawar at Nehru Colony police station. Aarti Gaur alleges that false facts were deliberately spread through audio-videos circulated on social media and an attempt was made to tarnish her image as part of a political conspiracy.

According to police officials, FIRs have been registered in both the cases under relevant sections and investigation has been started. The authenticity, source and intention of broadcasting the viral audio-video is also being investigated. Further action will be taken on the basis of investigation.

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If you are preparing to visit Uttarakhand then now it is going to become more expensive for you. Because, the state government is preparing to impose green cess tax on vehicles coming from other states. This tax can start from the second week of December. Under this, vehicles coming from other states will have to pay green sense tax. This tax will be automatically deducted from the fast tags of vehicles coming from other states.

Uttarakhand’s Additional Transport Commissioner SK Singh said that the entire process of collecting this green cess tax will be done through ANPR cameras. These vehicles have been placed in different categories, according to which the rates of green cess tax have also been fixed. If a vehicle enters the state twice in a day, this tax will not be collected the second time.

These vehicles will have to pay this much tax

According to the Transport Department, Rs 80 will be charged as green cess tax on four wheelers. Whereas green sense tax will be levied at Rs 250 per day on delivery vans, Rs 120 per day on heavy vehicles, Rs 140 on buses and Rs 140 to 700 on trucks depending on its size. This tax will be valid for 24 hours. According to the department, this will generate revenue of around Rs 100-150 crore to the state government every year.

Many vehicles have also been kept separate from the scope of this tax. This green cess tax will not be imposed on two-wheelers coming from other states. Electric and CNG vehicles have also been exempted. Whereas government vehicles, fire brigade vehicles, ambulances etc. will also not have to pay this tax. Earlier it was scheduled to start from December 1, but due to some technical reasons it may get delayed.

ANPR cameras will keep an eye on

According to the Transport Department, this entire process will be state-of-the-art and transparent. This work will be handled by a private company. This company has marked 16 points on the borders of Uttarakhand. ANPR cameras i.e. Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras have been installed at these places. These cameras will identify vehicles from other states and automatic tax will be deducted through Fast Tag.

The state government says that the revenue that will be received from this tax. It will be used for air pollution control, road safety and urban transport improvement in the state. Which will also help the state in doing other development work.

With the aim of promoting environmental protection and pollution control in Uttarakhand, the state government has decided to impose green tax on vehicles coming from outside states. According to Transport Department officials, this system will be implemented from the month of December. The purpose of this tax is to ensure cleanliness, environmental balance and control of pollution in the state.

State Additional Transport Commissioner Sanat Kumar Singh said that Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras have been installed on the state borders, which will automatically record the numbers of incoming vehicles. Earlier, 16 cameras were installed, now their number has been increased to 37 so that the data of all vehicles passing through the borders can be accurately recorded.

Responsibility of tax collection to private company

The Transport Commissioner said that the Transport Department has authorized a private company for tax collection. The data received through cameras will be sent to this company through software. From there this data will be sorted so that it can be clear which vehicles are Uttarakhand registered, which are government and which are two-wheelers because these will not be taxed.

After this the related information will be sent to the database of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). From there the wallet numbers of the vehicle owners will be searched, and the prescribed amount will be automatically deducted and deposited in the account of Uttarakhand Transport Department.

What will be the rates of green tax?

Green tax rates have been fixed according to the category of vehicle. Under this, tax of Rs 80 will be levied on small vehicles, Rs 250 on small goods vehicles, Rs 140 on buses and Rs 120 to Rs 700 on trucks depending on their weight.

According to officials, this system will be completely automatic and transparent, due to which there will be no scope for any kind of irregularity. The state government hopes that this will not only increase revenue but will also help in maintaining environmental balance.

Important steps for environmental protection

This step of the Uttarakhand government is being considered an important effort towards creating a balance between tourism and environmental protection, because lakhs of vehicles enter the state every year from outside, due to which the pollution level increases. This green tax, which will be implemented from December, is a concrete solution to deal with this challenge.

At the same time, some people believe that it can have an impact on tourism. Imposing green tax on vehicles will reduce tourism activities, but officials and information regarding this believe that this will not happen because the rates are very low and it will not have any impact on tourism activities.

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Uttarakhand News: A shocking incident has come to light from Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The video of a young man working in a restaurant located in the district headquarters here has gone viral on social media. In the video, the young man is seen spitting on tandoori roti. As soon as this video surfaced, there was a stir in the entire area and huge anger spread among the people.

Hindu organizations protested, demanded action

According to the information, this matter is of the main market area of ​​Uttarkashi city. It is being told that a customer had recorded a video inside the restaurant, in which the young man can be clearly seen spitting on the roti before putting it in the tandoor. As soon as this video went viral on social media, youth associated with Hindu organizations started protesting. They closed many shops in the market and raised slogans against the administration.

Describing this incident as a matter related to religious sentiments, people have demanded strict action against the accused youth. Seeing the seriousness of the incident, the police reached the spot and took the situation under control. The police have sealed the restaurant and have taken the accused youth into custody and started questioning.

Case registered, investigation ongoing

Uttarkashi Superintendent of Police said that a case has been registered and investigation is going on. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the video may be a few days old, but technical investigation is being conducted for verification. After this incident, fear and anger was also seen among the customers coming to the restaurant.

There has been an incident of cloudburst in Chamoli in Uttarakhand. The cloud is cracked in Chamoli’s Tharali. In this incident, 2 people are reported to have been suppressed. It is one o’clock in the night. The SDRF team has left the spot for relief and rescue operations. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has also expressed grief over this incident.

Chamoli DM Sandeep Tiwari said that there is a possibility of a lot of damage due to cloudburst in Tharali tehsil last night. There has been a lot of debris due to cloudburst, causing many houses including SDM housing. SDM residence has also filled four feet debris.

ADM Vivek Prakash said that there has been a lot of damage due to cloudburst in Tharali. A 20 -year -old girl and an elderly elderly are said to be missing due to debris. Both are feared to be buried in the rubble. They are being searched. Debris has come due to heavy rains in Tharali and surrounding areas.

Administration engaged in relief and rescue operations

Chamoli police said that life was affected by the overflow in Tharali area last night. In view of the seriousness of the situation, the police station Tharali police, showing promptness at night, alerted the local people and took them out of the houses to safe places.

#Watch Uttarakhand: due to a cloudburst in Thalali of Chamoli District, Debris has entred houses, the market, and the SDM’s Residence. District Magistrate and Relief Teams Have Left for the Spot. Two people are reported Missing: Uttarakhand Disaster Management Secretary Vinod… pic.twitter.com/v2aesfekff

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On the other hand, Uttarakhand Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman said that debris has entered houses, markets and SDM houses due to cloudburst in Tharali in Chamoli district. The District Magistrate and Relief Team have left for the scene. Two people are reported missing.

CM Dhami gave instructions for immediate help

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is also constantly monitoring the situation. He expressed grief over this incident and has instructed the disaster management team to help the affected people immediately.

CM Dhami wrote on X that ‘In the Tharali area of ​​Chamoli district, there was a sad information of cloudburst late night. District administration, SDRF, police are engaged in relief and rescue operations by reaching the spot. In this regard, I am constantly in touch with the local administration and I am monitoring the situation myself in depth. I pray to God for everyone to be safe.

There has been an incident of cloudburst in Chamoli in Uttarakhand. The cloud is cracked in Chamoli’s Tharali. In this incident, 2 people are reported to have been suppressed. It is one o’clock in the night. The SDRF team has left the spot for relief and rescue operations. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has also expressed grief over this incident.

Chamoli DM Sandeep Tiwari said that there is a possibility of a lot of damage due to cloudburst in Tharali tehsil last night. There has been a lot of debris due to cloudburst, causing many houses including SDM housing. SDM residence has also filled four feet debris.

ADM Vivek Prakash said that there has been a lot of damage due to cloudburst in Tharali. A 20 -year -old girl and an elderly elderly are said to be missing due to debris. Both are feared to be buried in the rubble. They are being searched. Debris has come due to heavy rains in Tharali and surrounding areas.

Administration engaged in relief and rescue operations

Chamoli police said that life was affected by the overflow in Tharali area last night. In view of the seriousness of the situation, the police station Tharali police, showing promptness at night, alerted the local people and took them out of the houses to safe places.

#Watch Uttarakhand: due to a cloudburst in Thalali of Chamoli District, Debris has entred houses, the market, and the SDM’s Residence. District Magistrate and Relief Teams Have Left for the Spot. Two people are reported Missing: Uttarakhand Disaster Management Secretary Vinod… pic.twitter.com/v2aesfekff

– ANI (@ani) August 23, 2025

On the other hand, Uttarakhand Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman said that debris has entered houses, markets and SDM houses due to cloudburst in Tharali in Chamoli district. The District Magistrate and Relief Team have left for the scene. Two people are reported missing.

CM Dhami gave instructions for immediate help

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is also constantly monitoring the situation. He expressed grief over this incident and has instructed the disaster management team to help the affected people immediately.

CM Dhami wrote on X that ‘In the Tharali area of ​​Chamoli district, there was a sad information of cloudburst late night. District administration, SDRF, police are engaged in relief and rescue operations by reaching the spot. In this regard, I am constantly in touch with the local administration and I am monitoring the situation myself in depth. I pray to God for everyone to be safe.

In Uttarakhand, the Meteorological Department has declared a red alert of heavy rain in many districts on August 12. During this time, there has been a warning of extremely heavy rain. In view of this, a holiday has been announced in all schools from class one to 12 in seven districts of the state.

The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rain in most parts of the state today. The weather in the state will be bad for the next few days. During this time, there has been warning of celestial lightning and heavy rains with clouds.

Due to rain, rivers, drains and donkeys have increased in the mountainous and plains of many districts and there is a danger of landslides. In this way, this step has been taken by the Disaster Management Department in view of the safety of students.

Schools will be closed in these districts today

In view of the bad weather in Uttarakhand, instructions have been given to keep schools in seven districts in Nainital, Pauri Garhwal, Champawat, Uttarkashi, Udham Singh Nagar, Bageshwar and Rudraprayag seven districts today.

It has been said in this order that due to heavy rains on August 12, there will be a holiday in all government, semi -government and private schools (classes 1 to 12th) of these districts. Along with schools, all Anganwadi centers have also been declared a holiday today.

The Chief Education Officer and the District Magistrate have been instructed to ensure compliance with this order. In the event of a violation of the order, strict action has been warned against the concerned.

Temporary ban on Kedarnath Yatra also

Let us know that heavy rains are also affecting Chardham Yatra. In view of the warning of bad weather in Rudraprayag, the district administration has stopped the Kedarnath Yatra till 14 August for the next three days. In Rudraprayag, the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall at many places on August 12, 13 and 14.

In view of the warning of heavy rain, the administration has temporarily stopped the journey of Kedarnath Dham for the next three days in view of the safety of passengers. Along with this, according to the guidelines of the State Disaster Management Department, all departments have been instructed to stay on alert during this period.

There has been a severe devastation caused by cloudburst in Dharahali of Uttarkashi, after which the administration is constantly doing a rescue operation. A quick deployment of senior police officers and special police forces has been done by the Uttarakhand government for disaster relief work. Of these, 300 police personnel including two IG, three SPs, one commandant, 11 deputy SP have been dispatched.

Keeping in view the seriousness of the natural disaster in the Dharali area of Uttarkashi district, the Director General of Police has immediately deployed senior police officers and special police forces to run relief and rescue operations effectively. So that relief work can be expedited. These officers have been dispatched immediately.

Two IG three SPs posted in Uttarkashi

Senior Police Inspector General of Police SDRF Mr. Arun Mohan Joshi, Inspector General of Police Garhwal Zone, Mr. Rajiv Swaroop, Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rai, Mr. Amit Srivastava (First) and Mr. Surjit Singh Panwar, Mrs. Shweta Choubey, 1 Deputy Commandant and 11 Deputy SP have been sent to Uttarkashi, who will lead to relief and coordination works.

Also, to make disaster management more empowered, 140 soldiers of the 40th Corps PAC (E Company) and IRB II, Dehradun’s C Company have also been sent to Northkashi.

Rescue operation intensified

In addition, a total of 160 policemen (from inspectors to reserve levels) have been sent to the affected area with necessary disaster relief equipment from Dehradun, Haridwar, Pauri and Tehri districts, so that the local administration can be given rapid support to the local administration.

The purpose of these quick, coordinated and strong efforts is to make relief, rescue and rehabilitation work done with quickness and effectiveness by minimizing loss of life in the disaster affected area. Efforts are being made by the administration to provide assistance to every affected person as soon as possible. The police force has been instructed to do 24 × 7 continuously relief and rescue operations.

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