Prime Minister Narendra Modi made nine requests to the Indian state of Uttarakhand on its foundation day Nov 9, 2024. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Sunday (Nov 10) that the government will focus on the “nine requests” made by the Prime Minister and make them the basis of state development.

Indian PM Narendra Modi makes ‘nine appeals’ to Uttarakhand, CM replies

Rescue teams in the Indian state of Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi are racing against time to save 41 workers who have been trapped after an under-construction tunnel collapsed for eight days now.

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Efforts underway to save 41 workers, will take 4-5 days, says official

At least 15 people were reported dead and several injured after a power transformer exploded on the banks of the Alaknanda river Tuesday night in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand.

India: At least 15 killed as power transformer explodes in Uttarakhand

The Prime Minister’s Office held a high-level meeting with various government agencies and experts on Sunday to draft short, medium and long term plans to deal with the ground subsidence situation at northern Uttarakhand’s Joshimath hill town.

Joshimath ground subsidence: PMO holds high-level meeting, officials told to assess situation on ground

After holding a high-level meeting with officials on Saturday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat assured that paucity of funds will not come in the way of carrying out flood relief work in the state.