Public Holidays of Uttarakhand in 2026

Uttarakhand’s 2026 public holidays calendar includes national holidays, religious festivals and scheduled weekend closures across the state. The full list can be found below. Uttarakhand Public Holidays 2026: 44 days January 10 (Saturday) – Second Saturday January 24 (Saturday) – Fourth Saturday January 26 (Monday) – Republic Day February 14 (Saturday) – Second Saturday February […]

IMD predicts ‘above normal’ rain for September, risk for crops rises

In August India received 5 percent rainfall above normal – the seventh highest since 2001. | Photocredit: PTI After heavy rainfall in Punjab, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka during the second two weeks of August, the agricultural crops damaged the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday “above normal” rain for September, causing fear of further damage to […]

Uttarakhand renamed 11 places in 4 districts, Akhilesh Yadav says ‘call it UP-2’

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on Monday to rename 11 places in Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar districts in the Heervestates, which causes a fierce recoil of opposition parties. The decision, which aims to honor Hindu gods, mythological figures and prominent BJP and RSS leaders, has received sharp criticism from leaders […]