'Will quit singing': Mika Singh challenges drinking, Rs 35 lakh claims against brother Daler Mehndi
Singer Mika Singh has demanded that Uttarakhand MLA Subodh Uniyal make public the payment records for the Rs 35 lakh allegedly paid to his brother, Daler Mehndi, for a performance, and apologise for accusing the veteran singer of being drunk on stage during a Navratri event.
The Tribune
Mika Singh demands apology from Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal for ‘humiliating’ Daler Mehndi
Mika Singh has called on Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal to apologise after he reprimanded Daler Mehndi on stage and suggested the singer was intoxicated.
Hindustan Times
Now, no Friday off at Uttarakhand madrasas as CM bats for ‘uniform system’ for all
The change is part of a broader restructuring in the state, where the government has abolished the statutory Madrasa Education Board and replaced it with the Uttarakhand State Authority for Minority Education
- EducationHurts
Madrasas lose their statutory board and Friday holiday, changing how minority religious-education institutions are run and regulated in Uttarakhand.
The Indian Express'Daler Mehndi should have informed us if he was unwell': Uttarakhand minister
Facing flak for reprimanding singer Daler Mehndi on stage during an event, Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal on Wednesday said the artiste should have informed in advance that he was unwell and should not have come to perform.
The Tribune
Anupam Kher backs Daler Mehndi, says minister publicly reprimanding singer was unfair
Anupam Kher defended Daler Mehndi after Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal criticised the singer during a cultural event. | Bollywood
Hindustan Times
Anupam Kher defends Daler Mehndi after Uttarakhand Minister's on-stage rebuke
Anupam Kher defended Daler Mehndi after minister Subodh Uniyal confronted him on stage. The actor questioned the public rebuke and urged the entertainment industry to support Mehndi.
India Today
‘Shouldn’t have come if unwell’: Uttarakhand Minister hits back as Daler Mehndi row escalates
Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal stood by confronting Daler Mehndi on stage, dismissing claims of illness following industry-wide backlash
The Indian ExpressMika, Badshah, Kapil back Daler Mehndi over 'public humiliation' at Uttarakhand event
Minister Subodh Uniyal had interrupted singer Daler Mehndi's performance at an event in New Tehri on Sunday, alleging the singer was drunk. Industry colleagues said Mehndi had undergone a surgery recently.
The Indian Express
After Mika Singh, Palash Sen backs Daler Mehndi amid trolling
Daler Mehndi found himself at the centre of a controversy after Uttarakhand minister and MLA Subodh Uniyal interrupted his performance on October 18, accusing the singer of performing under the influence of alcohol.
The Indian Express
'Daler Mehndi was only lip-syncing to his songs, was paid Rs 35 lakh': Uttarakhand minister
After reprimanding singer Daler Mehndi at a Navratri event in Uttarakhand for allegedly being "intoxicated," the minister has now said that he was only "lip syncing" to the songs.
The Indian Express
Daler Mehndi asked to stop singing at Navratri event due to alleged intoxication
Singer Daler Mehndi was reprimanded and asked to stop singing by an MLA at a Navratri event in Uttarakhand. He was allegedly intoxicated during his performance, and wasn't able to sing properly.
The Indian Express
Uttarakhand FIR after Rahul questions state’s Rs 3.56 lakh crore investment ‘claims’
The FIR names a social media account holder and an unidentified person over alleged circulation of misleading material on the state’s investment record, a day after the Congress leader questioned the government’s claims
- JudiciaryHurts
The FIR against a social media account holder for alleged circulation of misleading material raises concerns about misuse of criminal law to suppress political speech and criticism.
The Indian Express
How Gurjapneet Singh used his angle and swing to torment Uttarakhand
With 4/34, left-arm seamer shows why national selectors consider him a future prospect
The Indian Express
Truck driver mistakes hoarding for road on Dehradun e-way, crashes into it, dies
Four to five accidents on the Asharodi stretch have killed two people within a month. Police are investigating the crashes, while any link to the roadside banner remains unestablished.
- InfrastructureHurts
Multiple fatal accidents on a highway stretch suggest infrastructure safety issues, whether related to hoarding placement, road design, or visibility hazards.
India Today
‘I’m a public representative, yet I faced this’: Uttarakhand minister who accused husband of assault
After filing an FIR against her husband alleging physical abuse, harassment and threats, the minister says she went public to encourage women to speak out against domestic violence
- JudiciaryHurts
The case exposes gaps in how domestic violence cases involving public officials are handled, highlighting judicial system deficiencies in protecting even privileged complainants.
The Indian Express
Rahul Gandhi Protests At India Gate With Parents Of Uttarakhand Murder Victim
Parents of Ankita Bhandari have been protesting the appointment of BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim governor despite his name cropping up in the September 2022 case. Bhandari's parents allege he is the "VIP" mentioned in the case recently.
- JudiciaryHurts
The article questions the appointment of a judicial/administrative official based on unresolved allegations, potentially undermining institutional credibility and due process.
NDTV
Neem Karoli Baba's Kainchi Dham May Soon Make Advance Registration A Must
Tourist spots and pilgrimage sites across Uttarakhand often see a surge in devotees and tourists on weekends and during festivals. The result is traffic jams and overcrowding, which affect pilgrims and residents alike.
NDTV
No gutka, pan masala allowed in Uttarakhand now; FDA prohibits sale for one year
Uttarakhand banned the manufacture, storage, and sale of gutka and pan masala with tobacco or nicotine for one year under the FSS Act
The Indian Express
4.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi
This was the second earthquake that hit Uttarakhand on Saturday. Around four hours earlier, low-intensity tremors were felt in the state's Bageshwar district.
- InfrastructureHurts
Earthquakes can cause damage to buildings, roads, and other infrastructure in the affected region.
NDTV
Why Harish Rawat defiance of AICC deals a blow to Uttarakhand Congress on poll eve
Ex-CM's move to continue with his statewide yatra despite AICC's directive to scrap it deepens state Congress rifts, even as Rawat's supporters call it his bid to “bring Congress back to power”
The Indian Express