News for '-almora-district'

36 killed as overcrowded bus falls into gorge in Almora

36 killed as overcrowded bus falls into gorge in Almora

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

A packed beyond capacity bus carrying passengers returning to work after Diwali fell into a deep gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora district on Monday, killing at least 36 of the over 60 people on board.

Don serving life-term offered 'diksha' in U'khand jail, adopts new name

Don serving life-term offered 'diksha' in U'khand jail, adopts new name

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

The don was renamed as Prakashanand Giri by the seers who introduced themselves as being associated with the Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara, headquartered in Haridwar and has its ashrams in the Kumaon region.

Dhoni's Lwali Chronicles Go Viral!

Dhoni's Lwali Chronicles Go Viral!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Sakshi and her husband were at the Dhonis's ancestral home in Almora.

Rishabh Pant keen to help in COVID crisis

Rishabh Pant keen to help in COVID crisis

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Rishabh Pant, on Saturday, May 8, committed to make a monetary donation to provide oxygen cylinders with beds, COVID relief kits.

R-Day: U'khand bags best tableau award, Punjab Regiment marching contingent

R-Day: U'khand bags best tableau award, Punjab Regiment marching contingent

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

In a statement, the ministry of defence said the official winners were picked by panels of judges.

Harish Rawat: A Congress veteran bites the dust

Harish Rawat: A Congress veteran bites the dust

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The defeat in the elections has put a question mark on the five-time MP and former Union minister's political future.

IN PICS: Sushant and his special connection with cricket

IN PICS: Sushant and his special connection with cricket

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Playing M S was not Sushant Singh Rajput's only link with cricket.

Army Major killed in landmine explosion was to tie the knot next month

Army Major killed in landmine explosion was to tie the knot next month

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Major Bisht's marriage had been finalised and he was to come home on February 28, sourced close to the family said.

Almora SDM among 5 feared dead in heavy Uttarakhand rain

Almora SDM among 5 feared dead in heavy Uttarakhand rain

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Arora slipped off the makeshift bridge and fell into the Mandakini river which was is spate following heavy rains in Rudraprayag district, officials said.

CBI questions Koli's family members

CBI questions Koli's family members

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Meanwhile, parents of some children who went missing during the past one year in Dehra Dun have pleaded with the Uttarakhand police to find out their wards.

Buniyaad, Hum Log writer dead

Buniyaad, Hum Log writer dead

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

Renowned writer Manohar Shyam, Joshi who redefined Indian television with the popular soap opera, Buniyaad passed away in New Delhi.

28 killed, 17 hurt in Uttaranchal bus mishap

28 killed, 17 hurt in Uttaranchal bus mishap

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

The Kumaon Motor Operators Union bus was on its way from Pithoragarh to Haldwani in Nainital district, Almora Superintendent of Police Deepak Jyoti Ghildiyal said.

Vivek Oberoi injured

Vivek Oberoi injured

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

The actor fell from horseback while shooting for Subhash Ghai's Kisna.

17 killed as Delhi-bound bus falls into gorge in Almora

17 killed as Delhi-bound bus falls into gorge in Almora

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Seventeen persons were killed and 22 injured when a Delhi-bound public bus from Pithoragarh fell into a deep gorge in Almora district on Saturday afternoon.

'Life will go on, so will our grief'

'Life will go on, so will our grief'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'Jawans are not rich and their families need succour in their time of loss.'