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Uttarakhand: Five held, 3 FIRs registered against 19 persons; security deployed in Haldwani post-violence

Authorities have arrested five people and named 19 people in three FIRs registered against 19 named persons and a total of 5,000 unidentified people, in the February 8 violence that broke out after an anti-encroachment drive in Haldwani's Banbhoolpura area. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Haldwani violence | Government orders probe into demolition of madrasa

Haldwani news: Curfew lifted in outer areas of violence-hit Haldwani, Uttarakhand, but remains in force in Banbhoolpura; situation under control.

The Hindu

Newsance 240: Uttarakhand’s UCC, Sudhir as expert on what women want, NL turns 12

This week, Newslaundry turned 12 years old. Against all odds, we’ve brought you ground reports, podcasts, video stories, media critique and shows. And this week, we will dissect the useful as well as the most ridiculous aspects of the Uniform Civil Code recently passed by the Uttarakhand assembly.

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Morning Digest | Bihar BJP MLAs shifted to Bodh Gaya ahead of floor test; five dead in violence after demolition of ‘illegal’ structures in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani, and more

From Bihar BJP MLAs being shifted to Bodh Gaya, to India avenging loss to the USA, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.

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5 dead in violence after demolition of ‘illegal’ structures in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani

Haldwani violence: Five killed and 14 injured in violent clashes after demolition of madrasa and masjid in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani.

The Hindu

Why is an Indian state punishing live-in relationships?

Couples must register with the government, or risk going to jail. That’s in a law that is also worrying India’s Muslims.

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At least five killed in protest over mosque demolition in north Indian town

Authorities in Uttarakhand state’s Haldwani bulldoze mosque and religious school, triggering anger among the residents.

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Haldwani violence: Police use CCTV footage to identify rioters, stone pelters

Following violent clashes in Haldwani's Banbhoolpura area, Uttarakhand Police on Friday said they are using CCTV footage to identify rioters and stone pelters. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Travelling to Uttarakhand this weekend? Know about the ongoing Haldwani crisis

Haldwani, a pretty town in Uttarakhand, is going through a bad time after the demolition of an allegedly illegal madrasa and a mosque nearby on Thursday evening. As per news reports, four people have been killed and nearly 250 are reported injured after the widespread violence.

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Uttarakhand: 4 dead, over 100 police personnel injured in Haldwani violence, internet suspended, schools closed

Four people died and over 100 police personnel were injured after violence erupted in Haldwani's Banbhoolpura area on Thursday during an anti-encroachment drive. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ED conducts raids against former Uttarakhand minister Harak Singh Rawat in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted searches against Congress leader and former minister Harak Singh Rawat as part of a money laundering investigation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ED conducts raids against former Uttarakhand Minister Harak Singh Rawat in money laundering case

ED Raids: Enforcement Directorate conducts searches against Congress leader Harak Singh Rawat for alleged money laundering in Dehradun.

The Hindu

Jamiat calls Uttarakhand UCC move ‘discriminatory’

Oldest Muslim body in India opposes Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code, calling it discriminatory and a threat to religious freedom.

The Hindu

UCC an ideological issue, will also come in U.P. at appropriate time, says Deputy CM Maurya

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM hints at the introduction of the Uniform Civil Code in the state, while opposition parties express concerns.

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Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code: State’s iron fist on divorce, remarriage, live-in relationships

The final draft of the Uniform Civil Code bill in Uttarakhand, advocating for uniform laws governing different aspects of life of all faiths, including live-in relationships, was tabled by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in the state assembly on Tuesday.

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami tables Bill on Uniform Civil Code in State Assembly

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami tabled the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) 2024 Bill in the State Assembly, in Dehradun on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Uttarakhand tables Uniform Civil Code Bill amid Opposition protest

Uniform Civil Code: The Uniform Civil Code bill — which proposes uniform marriage, divorce, land, property and inheritance laws for all citizens irrespective of their religion in Uttarakhand — was tabled in the State Assembly

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UCC bill in Uttarakhand Assembly today, CM Dhami calls is "Moment of pride"

As the Uniform Civil Code Bill is to be tabled in the state legislative assembly on Tuesday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami called it a moment of pride. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: Kedarnath, Badrinath Dham draped in white after heavy snowfall

Kedarnath Dham, one of the country's oldest and most revered pilgrimage sites, witnessed continuous and intense snowfall on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Justice Ritu Bahri becomes first woman Chief Justice of Uttarakhand

Justice Bahri is the first woman to hold the post of Chief Justice in the state.

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Uttarakhand Assembly Session: District admin imposes section 144 around Vidhan Sabha

In view of the Uttarakhand Assembly session starting from February 5, the district administration has imposed Section 144 within a radius of 300 meters around the Assembly premises. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code: What it means and what lies ahead? | Explained

With the Uniform Civil Code Bill proposed to be passed in the upcoming session of the Uttarakhand Assembly, The Hindu decodes its legislative history, the expected changes and the judicial interventions so far

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Uttarakhand: UCC committee submits final report to CM Dhami

The committee formed under the leadership of retired judge Ranjana Prakash Desai for the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand submitted the draft to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Final Uniform Civil Code draft for Uttarakhand recommends ban on triple talaq and halala; suggests tribals be kept out of ambit

The state government-appointed panel submits a draft of the Uniform Civil Code to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister.

The Hindu

‘UCC beneficial for Muslim women’ says Shayara Bano, who petitioned triple talaq case in Supreme Court

Shayara Bano, who petitioned triple talaq case in the Supreme Court, called the UCC bill ‘beneficial’ for women of the Muslim community

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