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Congress challenges Uttarakhand land transfers; BJP says public ownership will remain
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Congress has accused Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami of facilitating transfers of public land and heritage assets to private interests at low prices. The BJP rejected the allegations, saying government ownership would remain intact and the arrangements would support investment.
India
Himalayan construction expands in disaster zones, putting 300,000 at potential risk
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A study suggests at least 300,000 people live in potentially hazardous areas across parts of Nepal, Tibet and India’s Uttarakhand. Researchers found rapid construction growth near rivers and glacial lakes, raising concerns about development planning and enforcement.
India
Six killed in pilgrimage helicopter crash near Joshimath
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Five pilgrims and a pilot died when a helicopter crashed in Uttarakhand after reportedly departing Badrinath. Officials confirmed six bodies had been found. The cause remains unknown, with reports of heavy rain and poor visibility in the region.