In the last five assembly elections held since Uttarakhand was carved out of UP in 2000, the ruling BJP has won only once in Haldwani in 2007, while Congress has remained victorious the remaining four times
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The Central Water Commission has blamed rampant construction in the spring zone for cracks and ground fissures in Joshimath town in Chamoli district. A report submitted to the Uttarakhand high court stated that the construction of buildings had stopped the flow of spring water, causing land subsidence. The report also highlighted the release of groundwater and seismic activities as possible triggers for the subsidence. The town of Joshimath has over 4,200 structures, with nearly 400 catering to pilgrims visiting for the Chardham Yatra. The next hearing on the matter is scheduled for September 25. | Latest News India
The Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Parvati Dass won the Bageshwar Assembly by-election by a comfortable margin of 2,405 votes defeating her nearest rival and Congress candidate Basant Kumar. In what may be seen as a message for candidates of other parties including the Uttarakhand Kranti Dal,