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India Gazette
5 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM Dhami credits PM Modi for boosting research, global ties in energy sector
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 28 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday highlighted the state's progress in the energy sector, particularly in natural gas and oil, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking after the 'All India Oil Sector Meet', Dhami emphasised the importance of coordination between the economy, ecology, and technology to become a global power in this field. The event, attended by experts from across the country, provides a platform for discussing challenges, opportunities, and future directions in the oil and gas sector. Dhami mentioned that several research projects and partnerships with countries around the world are being conducted in the field of natural gas, showcasing the state's commitment to innovation and collaboration. Dhami said, 'After Prime Minister Modi became the Prime Minister, several research works and partnerships with countries around the world are being conducted in the field of natural gas and ONGC.' Lauding PM Modi's leadership for advancing India's presence in the natural gas domain, he added, 'Good work is happening in this sector. The 'All India Oil Sector Meet' has been organised here, with people from across the country participating... By establishing better coordination between economy, ecology, and technology, we will become a global power in this field as well.' Meanwhile, Uttarakhand has initiated measuring Gross Environmental Product (GEP) to prioritise environmental protection and promote sustainable development. Dhami has inaugurated projects worth Rs 190 crore in Dehradun, including an electric vehicle charging station and an automated parking system, to enhance urban infrastructure and promote eco-friendly initiatives. The state government is working on various energy projects, including pump storage projects and wind-solar hybrid projects, to boost renewable energy capacity. Earlier, CM Dhami paid tribute to former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on the eve of his birth anniversary on Saturday. In a post on X, BJP leader Pushkar Singh Dhami praised Rao's visionary leadership, which played a crucial role in shaping India's economic landscape through historic steps towards economic liberalisation.' Heartfelt tributes on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister, the late P.V. Narasimha Rao Ji. Under your visionary leadership, India took historic steps toward economic liberalisation. Your contributions to the field of national development continue to inspire us all.' CM Dhami said. Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao was posthumously conferred with the country's highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, by President Droupadi Murmu on March 30, 2024. Born on June 28, 1921, in Karimnagar, Telangana, as an agriculturist and an advocate, Narasimha Rao entered politics and held several important portfolios. He served as the Minister of Law and Information (1962-64), Law and Endowments (1964-67), Health and Medicine (1967), and Education (1968-71) in the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Rao, the ninth Prime Minister of India, assumed office in June 1991 and stayed in power till May 1996. He is credited with bringing many economic reforms to the country, particularly for dismantling the License Raj. Rao took over the post of Home Minister on July 19, 1984, and was re-appointed to this post, with the additional charge of the Ministry of Planning, on November 5, 1984. He was appointed as the Minister of Defence from December 31, 1984, to September 25, 1985. On September 25, 1985, he assumed the role of Minister of Human Resource Development. He was the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 1971 to 1973 and General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee from 1975 to 1976. (ANI)
India Gazette
5 hours ago
- Climate
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM Dhami urges citizens to stay vigilant amid heavy rainfall forecast
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 28 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has appealed to the public to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel on Saturday, due to the forecasted heavy rainfall in the state's hilly and some plain areas over the next 24 hours. In a post on X, CM Dhami said, 'The weather department has forecasted the possibility of heavy rainfall in the state's hilly and some plain areas within the next 24 hours. It is requested that everyone remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow the guidelines issued by the administration.' CM Dhami urged everyone to follow the guidelines issued by the administration and emphasised the importance of prioritising public safety, especially for PCS examination candidates scheduled to appear on Sunday. 'In view of the PCS examination held tomorrow, I especially appeal to the candidates to depart for their examination centers well in advance, keeping the weather conditions in mind. Your safety and the examination are both important to us. The state government is closely monitoring the situation, and all necessary assistance is being provided to the local administration,' the post added. Meanwhile, passenger movement has been temporarily halted after the Badrinath-Rishikesh highway was blocked due to falling debris at Sirobgad on Saturday. The heavy rainfall across several districts in Uttarakhand led to the blockage, forcing passengers travelling to Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Hemkund Sahib to stop at safe locations. Authorities have mobilised JCB machines to clear the obstructions and restore normal movement on the highway. Srinagar Pauri Garhwal District Circle Officer (CO) Anuj Kumar told ANI that police presence has been established at both ends of the blocked highway. 'Work is underway on a war footing to open the highway,' Kumar said, emphasising the urgency of the situation. The disruption comes after heavy rains across Uttarakhand, which have triggered several blockages across the state. Meanwhile, continuous rainfall in Uttarakhand has caused severe disruptions, including the blockage of the National Highway near Nandprayag and Bhaneropani. In a post on the social media platform X, Chamoli Police Uttarakhand stated, 'The Badrinath National Highway is blocked near Nandprayag and Bhanerpani. Work is underway to open the road.' The National Highway near Nandprayag is a critical route for pilgrims travelling to Kedarnath, making the clearance of the road a another development, the district authorities in Rudraprayag restricted movement on the Sonprayag-Munkatiya road on Friday due to persistent rainfall. The road, which serves as a base point for pilgrims travelling to Kedarnath, was obstructed entirely for the movement of passengers due to continuous debris and stones falling near the Sonprayag shuttle bridge and in the sliding zone area near Munkatiya. The Kedarnath Dham Yatra pilgrims were halted at Sonprayag and Gaurikund for safety reasons. After the debris was cleared, the movement of pilgrims resumed, Rudraprayag Police said in a statement. The opening and closing of the road is being controlled, and the movement of passengers is being ensured with extra caution by the concerned working agency, administrative officials and police. Once the road was cleared, pilgrims were allowed to continue on the Kedarnath Dham Yatra route, while those returning from Gaurikund were brought towards Sonprayag. The district police have appealed to pilgrims visiting the Kedarnath Dham to exercise extra caution during the Kedarnath Dham Yatra and monitor the weather forecast. Furthermore, the search and rescue operation continued for the second day on the Alaknanda River today to locate missing persons from a bus accident that occurred in Rudraprayag on Thursday. The accident claimed the lives of four people. The death toll from the incident rose to four after the body of a missing passenger was recovered near the Srinagar dam in Pauri Garhwal, about 40 kilometres from the accident site. (ANI)
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
PM Modi revived 6 decade old Jamrani Dam project, aims for 2029 completion: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
ANI file image DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday conducted an aerial survey of the under-construction multipurpose JamrDam project in Nainital district and reviewed the ongoing work at the site. Speaking to ANI after the survey, the chief minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reviving the decades-old project that had remained stalled for over 60 years. "First of all, I would like to thank PM Modi on behalf of the people of Uttarakhand that this project was long pending for more than 6 decades now...A lot of time went by, and governments came and went, but the work didn't begin. Under the leadership of PM Modi, the project has been approved. A target of 2029 has been given to complete the project. It is our effort to complete the project on time," CM Dhami said. Earlier in the day, CM Dhami also attended the launch of the book 'The Emergency Diaries: Years that Forged a Leader', where he described it as more than just a book, calling it an "experience that touches the heart." He said the book tells the story of a time when speaking out was considered a crime and staying silent was seen as a form of surrender. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "In these pages, one finds the shadow of such a personality, who kept the torch of his thoughts burning even in that silence. The leadership that has become the voice of India on the world stage today has been tempered in the heat of struggle," Dhami said. He said that while reading this chapter of the life journey of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the mind fills with pride. 'The Emergency Diaries - Years that Forged a Leader' book published by BlueKraft is based on first-person anecdotes from associates who worked with young Modi, and using other archival material, the book is a first of its kind that creates new scholarship on the formative years of a young man who would give it his all in the fight against tyranny.
India Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
PM Modi revived 6 decade old Jamrani Dam project, aims for 2029 completion: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 27 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday conducted an aerial survey of the under-construction multipurpose Jamrani Dam project in Nainital district and reviewed the ongoing work at the site. Speaking to ANI after the survey, the Chief Minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reviving the decades-old project that had remained stalled for over 60 years. 'First of all, I would like to thank PM Modi on behalf of the people of Uttarakhand that this project was long pending for more than 6 decades now...A lot of time went by, and governments came and went, but the work didn't begin. Under the leadership of PM Modi, the project has been approved. A target of 2029 has been given to complete the project. It is our effort to complete the project on time,' CM Dhami said. Earlier in the day, CM Dhami also attended the launch of the book 'The Emergency Diaries: Years that Forged a Leader', where he described it as more than just a book, calling it an 'experience that touches the heart.' He said the book tells the story of a time when speaking out was considered a crime and staying silent was seen as a form of surrender. 'In these pages, one finds the shadow of such a personality, who kept the torch of his thoughts burning even in that silence. The leadership that has become the voice of India on the world stage today has been tempered in the heat of struggle,' Dhami said. He said that while reading this chapter of the life journey of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the mind fills with pride. 'The Emergency Diaries - Years that Forged a Leader' book published by BlueKraft is based on first-person anecdotes from associates who worked with young Modi, and using other archival material, the book is a first of its kind that creates new scholarship on the formative years of a young man who would give it his all in the fight against tyranny. (ANI)
India Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"An experience that touches the heart," Uttarakhand CM Dhami on 'The Emergency Diaries'
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 27 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that the book 'The Emergency Diaries: Years that Forged a Leader' is not just a book, but an experience that touches the heart. He said the book tells the story of a time when speaking out was considered a crime and staying silent was seen as a form of surrender. 'In these pages, one finds the shadow of such a personality, who kept the torch of his thoughts burning even in that silence. The leadership that has become the voice of India on the world stage today has been tempered in the heat of struggle,' Dhami said. He said that while reading this chapter of the life journey of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the mind fills with pride. 'The Emergency Diaries - Years that Forged a Leader' book published by BlueKraft is based on first-person anecdotes from associates who worked with young Modi, and using other archival material, the book is a first of its kind that creates new scholarship on the formative years of a young man who would give it his all in the fight against tyranny. Earlier, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the 'Samman Program for Democracy Fighters on completion of 50 years of Emergency' organised at the Himalayan Cultural Centre, Dehradun. CM Dhami said that the period of Emergency will always be marked as a black chapter in Indian democratic history. Paying tribute to the democracy fighters, CM Dhami said, 'Today we are getting the privilege of honouring the great heroes who protected democracy. The period of Emergency will always be marked as a black chapter in Indian democratic history. This decision, as always, was the result of the dogmatism and dictatorial attitude of a family that considered the country as its fiefdom.' (ANI)
