Tag: Uttarakhand
Patanjali Case: Should SC Be Using Street-Level Language?
This is not the first time the higher judiciary has made outrageous comments in the cases coming up before it. Sometimes, the limitations of the English language seem to be coming in the way of their Lordships (in this case, a Ladyship, too) in giving… Read More
Barbed Wire, Stones, Mob Shouting ‘Hit Them, Make Them Flee’: Details Of Islamist Violence In Haldwani
On 8th February 2024, the administration team which went to Malik Colony in Banbhoolpura in Uttarakhand to demolish an illegal madrasa and mosque came under brutal attack by Islamist mob. The mob pelted stones at the officials, police personnel, and journalists alike while bullets were… Read More
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Assam Government To Introduce Common Civil Code In State Assembly; Cabinet Passes Bill To Combat
Guwahati: In a significant development, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed plans to introduce the Common Civil Code during the current budget session of the state assembly. The announcement comes on the heels of Uttarakhand passing the UCC, prompting Assam to reconsider its legislative… Read More
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Uttarakhand’s UCC Proclaimed: Harmonize Tradition With Modernity
The formulation of the UCC bill in Uttarakhand was not hasty; rather, it was a result of meticulous planning and extensive consultation. A government-appointed panel, led by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, meticulously crafted the UCC draft after receiving over 2.33 lakh written… Read More
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Uttarakhand: All India Muslim Personal Law Board Opposes UCC Claiming Muslims Are Governed By “Shariat, Quran, Hadith”
On February 6, the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly witnessed the introduction of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill, marking a significant legislative development aimed at establishing common civil laws applicable to all residents, irrespective of religion, caste, race, or gender. However, the proposal has ignited controversy,… Read More
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Crisis To Victory – The Story Of Silkyara Tunnel’s Epic Rescue Mission!
The 17-day rescue operation in Uttarakhand’s Silkyara tunnel, where 41 workers were trapped since November 12, marked a test of grit and perseverance. The incident unfolded on the Brahmkhal-Yamunotri highway when a landslide partially collapsed the under-construction tunnel, leaving the workers stranded. The timeline of… Read More
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Love Jihad Case: Uttarkashi Has A Clear Message: “The Kerala Story” Won’t Happen In Uttarakhand!
The recent incidents in Uttarakhand, particularly in the Uttarakashi region, have brought to the forefront a pressing issue: the alarming rise of radicalized elements and the consequential response from the local populace. While there may be criticisms directed towards the local administration and the central… Read More
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Love Jihad Case: Uttarkashi Has A Clear Message: “The Kerala Story” Won’t Happen In Uttarakhand!
The recent incidents in Uttarakhand, particularly in the Uttarakashi region, have brought to the forefront a pressing issue: the alarming rise of radicalized elements and the consequential response from the local populace. While there may be criticisms directed towards the local administration and the central… Read More
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As Hindus Stand Up For Themselves After The Recent Purola Love Jihad Case Jamiat Ulama-i-hind Writes To Amit Shah Playing The Victim
On 13th June 2023, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind led by Maulana Mahmood Madani published a press release to inform that it has written a letter to the union home minister Amit Shah regarding the recent communal situation in Uttarakhand. In the letter, the president of the Islamic… Read More
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OUTSIDERS INVOLVED IN THE HALDWANI ANTI-EVICTION PROTESTS LED BY A CLERIC: REVEALS OPINDIA GROUND REPORT
Following the significant buzz on social media and subsequent national media coverage, the OpIndia team has been undertaking an on-the-ground investigation into the issue surrounding the expulsion of illegal settlers on railway lands in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. The team reached Haldwani on January 3, 2023, and… Read More
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HALDWANI PROTEST COULD BE SHAHEEN BAGH 2.0: NOT JUST THE ROADBLOCK BUT THERE ARE OTHER PARALLELS TOO. HERE IS WHAT THE DRAMA IS ABOUT
The caterwauling in the name of Allah, holding up posters, coordinated crying and victim playing, women and children out in the cold protesting against ‘state brutality’ and the online shills spreading fake news – the Haldwani issue has all the makings of snowballing into a… Read More
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‘INDIA EXERCISES WITH WHOMEVER IT CHOOSES TO’, SAYS MEA AFTER CHINA OBJECTS TO INDO-US MILITARY EXERCISE IN UTTARAKHAND
India has hit out at China for objecting to a joint military exercise conducted by Indian and United States Army in Uttarakhand's Auli. China had earlier objected to the 18th edition of ‘Yudh Abhyas’, the India-US military exercise, and said the show of military strength… Read More
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AHEAD OF POLL, GUJARAT TO FORM PANEL FOR UNIFORM CIVIL CODE IMPLEMENTATION
Taking cues from Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the BJP-led Gujarat Government today decided to form a committee to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting, possibly the last one under the current Bhupendra Patel government,… Read More
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UTTARAKHAND GOVT TO SOON CONDUCT SURVEY OF ALL MADRASSAS IN STATE: CM DHAMI
“Survey of all madrasas will be done in Uttarakhand too. Many types of things come up from time to time, so it is very important to conduct a proper survey of madrassas at once. We will get them surveyed, these institutions should also be fine… Read More
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UTTARAKHAND: CHAR DHAM YATRA SEES OVER 21 LAKH PILGRIMS AS PEOPLE FLOCK TO TEMPLE SITES
The doors of the four temples that comprise the Char Dham Yatra, that is Yamunotri Dham, Gangotri Dham, Badrinath Dham and Kedarnath Dham, have opened and devotees are flocking in large numbers to visit the temples. Gangotri-Yamunotri were opened on May 3 and Badrinath-Kedarnath were… Read More
