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Kainchi Dham today, Khatu Shyam and Barsana yesterday. Why are we all chasing miracles? A few years ago it was Khatu Shyam and Barsana. Then Bageshwar Dham. Today, it’s Kainchi Dham, with kilometre-long jams and people sleeping on roads. Tomorrow, there will be another place. Each time, the story is the same: a shrine becomes known as the place where wishes come true, and lakhs rush to it. And it’s not just one religion. Muslims tie threads and make mannats at Ajmer Sharif and Haji Ali. Christians of every faith, and many Hindus too, travel to Velankanni in Tamil Nadu, known as the shrine of Our Lady of Good Health, and to Mount Mary in Bandra with wax models of the body part they want healed. Sikhs seek blessings for jobs and visas at shrines like Talhan Sahib in Punjab, where devotees offer toy aeroplanes. Across the world, millions go to Lourdes in France for healing waters. The idea of a place that grants wishes is as old as faith itself. So why the sudden surge now? Part of it is life itself. Jobs are uncertain, medical bills are scary, exams are cut-throat, and the systems that should help, from hospitals to employment, often don’t. When people feel they have little control, they look for hope wherever they can find it. Part of it is social media. A single reel, a celebrity visit, or a story of someone’s wish coming true can turn a quiet ashram into a national phenomenon overnight. Kainchi Dham’s fame grew sharply after stories of visits by Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and Virat Kohli spread online. And part of it is that faith is increasingly seen as a transaction. Visit, ask, receive. Many no longer come to sit quietly and reflect. They come with a list. There’s nothing wrong with faith or hope. For many, these places bring real comfort. But when crowds become this massive, it comes at a cost. Khatu Shyam saw a deadly stampede in 2022. Hathras in 2024 saw over a hundred people killed at a religious gathering. Small hill towns like Bhowali can’t handle lakhs of visitors without locals suffering. Maybe the real miracle we need isn’t at a shrine. It’s a country where people don’t feel so desperate that they have to queue for hours, hoping a place will fix what life hasn’t.

Kainchi Dham today, Khatu Shyam and Barsana yesterday. Why are we all chasing miracles? A few years ago it was Khatu Shyam and Barsana. Then Bageshwar Dham. Today, it’s Kainchi Dham, with kilometre-long jams and people sleeping on roads. Tomorrow, there will be another place. Each time, the story is the same: a shrine becomes known as the place where wishes come true, and lakhs rush to it. And it’s not just one religion. Muslims tie threads and make mannats at Ajmer Sharif and Haji Ali. Christians of every faith, and many Hindus too, travel to Velankanni in Tamil Nadu, known as the shrine of Our Lady of Good Health, and to Mount Mary in Bandra with wax models of the body part they want healed. Sikhs seek blessings for jobs and visas at shrines like Talhan Sahib in Punjab, where devotees offer toy aeroplanes. Across the world, millions go to Lourdes in France for healing waters. The idea of a place that grants wishes is as old as faith itself. So why the sudden surge now? Part of it is life itself. Jobs are uncertain, medical bills are scary, exams are cut-throat, and the systems that should help, from hospitals to employment, often don’t. When people feel they have little control, they look for hope wherever they can find it. Part of it is social media. A single reel, a celebrity visit, or a story of someone’s wish coming true can turn a quiet ashram into a national phenomenon overnight. Kainchi Dham’s fame grew sharply after stories of visits by Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and Virat Kohli spread online. And part of it is that faith is increasingly seen as a transaction. Visit, ask, receive. Many no longer come to sit quietly and reflect. They come with a list. There’s nothing wrong with faith or hope. For many, these places bring real comfort. But when crowds become this massive, it comes at a cost. Khatu Shyam saw a deadly stampede in 2022. Hathras in 2024 saw over a hundred people killed at a religious gathering. Small hill towns like Bhowali can’t handle lakhs of visitors without locals suffering. Maybe the real miracle we need isn’t at a shrine. It’s a country where people don’t feel so desperate that they have to queue for hours, hoping a place will fix what life hasn’t.

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Tension erupted in Karnaprayag after a dispute between Sikh pilgrims and hotel staff reportedly escalated into a violent clash. Several locals, including a hotel employee, were injured in the incident, in which sharp-edged weapons were used during the altercation. The incident triggered protests by residents, who blocked the Badrinath National Highway and demanded strict action against those responsible. Police and administrative teams reached the spot, shifted the injured to a hospital for treatment, and launched an investigation. The situation remains tense, with locals warning of further agitation if swift action is not taken.

Tension erupted in Karnaprayag after a dispute between Sikh pilgrims and hotel staff reportedly escalated into a violent clash. Several locals, including a hotel employee, were injured in the incident, in which sharp-edged weapons were used during the altercation. The incident triggered protests by residents, who blocked the Badrinath National Highway and demanded strict action against those responsible. Police and administrative teams reached the spot, shifted the injured to a hospital for treatment, and launched an investigation. The situation remains tense, with locals warning of further agitation if swift action is not taken.

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A helicopter carrying six people, including the pilot, has gone missing on the Joshimath-Badrinath route in Chamoli district. The helicopter reportedly took off from Badrinath around 2:15 PM amid snowfall and lost contact near the Hathi Parvat area. The administration has expressed fears of a possible crash. State rescue teams and the Army have been deployed for the search and rescue operation. Further details are awaited.

A helicopter carrying six people, including the pilot, has gone missing on the Joshimath-Badrinath route in Chamoli district. The helicopter reportedly took off from Badrinath around 2:15 PM amid snowfall and lost contact near the Hathi Parvat area. The administration has expressed fears of a possible crash. State rescue teams and the Army have been deployed for the search and rescue operation. Further details are awaited.

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Kedarnath traders sit on dharna after shops removed from temple route Temporary shops run by local traders on the Kedarnath temple route have been removed by the administration, reportedly on the District Magistrate’s orders. On Saturday, a large number of affected traders gathered at the helipad and sat on dharna against the action. The traders say they’ve run these shops during the yatra season for years, serving pilgrims and supporting their families. With the shops gone, their livelihood is now at stake. They’re demanding that the administration hear them out and provide resettlement or an alternative arrangement so they can continue working. Officials reached the spot and began talks, but no solution has been announced yet.

Kedarnath traders sit on dharna after shops removed from temple route Temporary shops run by local traders on the Kedarnath temple route have been removed by the administration, reportedly on the District Magistrate’s orders. On Saturday, a large number of affected traders gathered at the helipad and sat on dharna against the action. The traders say they’ve run these shops during the yatra season for years, serving pilgrims and supporting their families. With the shops gone, their livelihood is now at stake. They’re demanding that the administration hear them out and provide resettlement or an alternative arrangement so they can continue working. Officials reached the spot and began talks, but no solution has been announced yet.

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Three lives lost, one fighting for hers: Haldwani’s Teenpani flyover crash leaves families shattered Utkarsh Dhapola, 16. Siddhant Pathak, 16. Pranjal Mawdi, 17. Three boys who should have been preparing for exams are gone. On Friday afternoon, around 3:25 pm, a Ford Figo carrying four teenagers was speeding on the Teenpani flyover in Haldwani, Nainital, heading from Golapul towards Lalkuan. According to police, the driver tried to overtake another car at high speed, lost control, and the car flipped several times before crashing into the divider. Utkarsh and Siddhant died on Friday. Pranjal died in hospital on Saturday. A 16-year-old girl travelling with them is still being treated for serious injuries. Siddhant and Utkarsh studied together at coaching and dreamt of clearing the JEE and becoming engineers. Siddhant had told his mother he was going out to meet his friend. Pranjal’s father is a professor in Bhimtal, and his elder brother serves in the Air Force. Utkarsh’s family had moved from Bageshwar to Haldwani about a year ago for his future, and his father had recently bought a new car. Today, three homes are in mourning, and one family waits outside a hospital ward. Behind every such crash is a question no parent wants to ask: how did a car end up in the hands of teenagers, and why was it moving that fast? A few seconds of speed can take away a lifetime of dreams.

Three lives lost, one fighting for hers: Haldwani’s Teenpani flyover crash leaves families shattered Utkarsh Dhapola, 16. Siddhant Pathak, 16. Pranjal Mawdi, 17. Three boys who should have been preparing for exams are gone. On Friday afternoon, around 3:25 pm, a Ford Figo carrying four teenagers was speeding on the Teenpani flyover in Haldwani, Nainital, heading from Golapul towards Lalkuan. According to police, the driver tried to overtake another car at high speed, lost control, and the car flipped several times before crashing into the divider. Utkarsh and Siddhant died on Friday. Pranjal died in hospital on Saturday. A 16-year-old girl travelling with them is still being treated for serious injuries. Siddhant and Utkarsh studied together at coaching and dreamt of clearing the JEE and becoming engineers. Siddhant had told his mother he was going out to meet his friend. Pranjal’s father is a professor in Bhimtal, and his elder brother serves in the Air Force. Utkarsh’s family had moved from Bageshwar to Haldwani about a year ago for his future, and his father had recently bought a new car. Today, three homes are in mourning, and one family waits outside a hospital ward. Behind every such crash is a question no parent wants to ask: how did a car end up in the hands of teenagers, and why was it moving that fast? A few seconds of speed can take away a lifetime of dreams.

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A Scorpio carrying five tourists back from Kainchi Dham lost control and fell into a deep gorge near Bhumiyadhar on the Bhowali-Jeolikote road this evening. One tourist died on the spot and three others were injured. The fifth passenger escaped unhurt. All of them are reportedly from Haryana. Police and the SDRF reached the spot quickly, climbed down into the gorge and, after a long effort, pulled the injured and the deceased out of the wrecked vehicle. Local residents also helped with the rescue in the dark. The injured are being treated at the hospital in Bhowali. It’s not yet clear whether speed, a technical fault or the driver dozing off caused the accident. Police have started an investigation.

A Scorpio carrying five tourists back from Kainchi Dham lost control and fell into a deep gorge near Bhumiyadhar on the Bhowali-Jeolikote road this evening. One tourist died on the spot and three others were injured. The fifth passenger escaped unhurt. All of them are reportedly from Haryana. Police and the SDRF reached the spot quickly, climbed down into the gorge and, after a long effort, pulled the injured and the deceased out of the wrecked vehicle. Local residents also helped with the rescue in the dark. The injured are being treated at the hospital in Bhowali. It’s not yet clear whether speed, a technical fault or the driver dozing off caused the accident. Police have started an investigation.

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The wreckage scattered across the mountainside near Chai village, Joshimath, in Chamoli district, is a heartbreaking reminder of how suddenly life can change. Six people boarded a helicopter in Badrinath, expecting to reach Dehradun. They never made it home. Behind this wreckage are six lives lost and families whose worlds have been turned upside down. Some images leave you speechless. This is one of them. 💔

The wreckage scattered across the mountainside near Chai village, Joshimath, in Chamoli district, is a heartbreaking reminder of how suddenly life can change. Six people boarded a helicopter in Badrinath, expecting to reach Dehradun. They never made it home. Behind this wreckage are six lives lost and families whose worlds have been turned upside down. Some images leave you speechless. This is one of them. 💔

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A rare Indian Giant Flying Squirrel has been spotted in the forests of Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, for the first time in nearly 12 years after it wandered into a villager’s house. The nocturnal animal was safely rescued by the Forest Department and will be released back into the wild after a health check. Despite its name, it doesn’t actually fly. Using a flap of skin between its legs, it glides gracefully from tree to tree, sometimes covering up to 80 metres in a single glide.

A rare Indian Giant Flying Squirrel has been spotted in the forests of Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, for the first time in nearly 12 years after it wandered into a villager’s house. The nocturnal animal was safely rescued by the Forest Department and will be released back into the wild after a health check. Despite its name, it doesn’t actually fly. Using a flap of skin between its legs, it glides gracefully from tree to tree, sometimes covering up to 80 metres in a single glide.

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Scary visuals from the Adi Kailash route between Dharchula and Gunji, where rocks can be seen crashing down onto the road from steep mountain slopes. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Scary visuals from the Adi Kailash route between Dharchula and Gunji, where rocks can be seen crashing down onto the road from steep mountain slopes. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

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166 years of tradition: Almora’s Dussehra burns not just Ravan, but his entire clan Almora’s Dussehra is unlike any other in the country. Many say only Kullu’s Dussehra matches it in its distinct identity. The tradition of burning Ravan’s effigy here is said to go back to 1860, around 166 years ago. Back then, it was just one effigy: Ravan. Things changed after the Dussehra Mahotsav Samiti was formed in 1976. First, Meghnad was added. Then, slowly, the rest of Ravan’s family and his demon army joined the procession, each effigy crafted by hand by local artists and mohalla committees over weeks. The number has risen and fallen over the years. In 2023, space constraints meant only 15 effigies could be made. This year, it’s back up to 23, the highest in years, with five new characters added, including Ahiravan, the king of Patal Lok. The effigies are paraded through the town before being burnt, drawing crowds from across Kumaon and even tourists from abroad. In an age when effigies elsewhere are made to mock whoever is trending, Almora’s 23 effigies are just what they’ve always been: Ravan, his clan and the demons of our epics. That’s what makes it historic. Not just its age, but how faithfully it’s been kept.

166 years of tradition: Almora’s Dussehra burns not just Ravan, but his entire clan Almora’s Dussehra is unlike any other in the country. Many say only Kullu’s Dussehra matches it in its distinct identity. The tradition of burning Ravan’s effigy here is said to go back to 1860, around 166 years ago. Back then, it was just one effigy: Ravan. Things changed after the Dussehra Mahotsav Samiti was formed in 1976. First, Meghnad was added. Then, slowly, the rest of Ravan’s family and his demon army joined the procession, each effigy crafted by hand by local artists and mohalla committees over weeks. The number has risen and fallen over the years. In 2023, space constraints meant only 15 effigies could be made. This year, it’s back up to 23, the highest in years, with five new characters added, including Ahiravan, the king of Patal Lok. The effigies are paraded through the town before being burnt, drawing crowds from across Kumaon and even tourists from abroad. In an age when effigies elsewhere are made to mock whoever is trending, Almora’s 23 effigies are just what they’ve always been: Ravan, his clan and the demons of our epics. That’s what makes it historic. Not just its age, but how faithfully it’s been kept.

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Visuals from Srinagar Garhwal last night, where heavy rainfall caused water to overflow near the dam powerhouse area, raising concern in nearby areas. With rain continuing across Uttarakhand and rivers and streams running high, the administration has urged people to remain alert and stay away from vulnerable areas.

Visuals from Srinagar Garhwal last night, where heavy rainfall caused water to overflow near the dam powerhouse area, raising concern in nearby areas. With rain continuing across Uttarakhand and rivers and streams running high, the administration has urged people to remain alert and stay away from vulnerable areas.

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A Delhi-registered car went out of control on the Dudhli road in Mussoorie late Saturday night and slipped off the road amid rain and slippery conditions. Instead of plunging into the gorge, the car got caught in a tree, reportedly saving the lives of the two men inside. Both men from Dehradun were injured and remained at the spot overnight before locals spotted the vehicle and alerted police the next morning. They were taken to the Sub-District Hospital by 108 ambulance.

A Delhi-registered car went out of control on the Dudhli road in Mussoorie late Saturday night and slipped off the road amid rain and slippery conditions. Instead of plunging into the gorge, the car got caught in a tree, reportedly saving the lives of the two men inside. Both men from Dehradun were injured and remained at the spot overnight before locals spotted the vehicle and alerted police the next morning. They were taken to the Sub-District Hospital by 108 ambulance.

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Rain over the dham, and the peaks above wrapped in fresh snow since yesterday. At the place where Maa Ganga begins her journey, the mountains feel even closer to the divine today. Video from Gangotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand.

Rain over the dham, and the peaks above wrapped in fresh snow since yesterday. At the place where Maa Ganga begins her journey, the mountains feel even closer to the divine today. Video from Gangotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand.

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25-year-old Anurag Rawat just ran 10 km through the unforgiving trails of Niti Valley. High altitude, thin air, rocky terrain. 1 hour 45 minutes. With cerebral palsy. At the Niti Extreme Ultra Run (May 31 to June 2), held in one of India’s most remote border valleys in Chamoli district, over 1,200 runners from 27 states showed up to push their limits. Anurag showed everyone what limits really look like. “Boundaries only exist in the mind. If the resolve is strong, the body will find a way.”

25-year-old Anurag Rawat just ran 10 km through the unforgiving trails of Niti Valley. High altitude, thin air, rocky terrain. 1 hour 45 minutes. With cerebral palsy. At the Niti Extreme Ultra Run (May 31 to June 2), held in one of India’s most remote border valleys in Chamoli district, over 1,200 runners from 27 states showed up to push their limits. Anurag showed everyone what limits really look like. “Boundaries only exist in the mind. If the resolve is strong, the body will find a way.”

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A video from Buddh Park, Haldwani is going viral on social media. In the video, a woman named Diksha Palariya from Gaulapar can be seen sitting on protest, alleging harassment by her in-laws. As the video spread, people gathered at the park and her family members also reached Kotwali Haldwani demanding action. During the protest, the woman’s health suddenly worsened and she had to be taken to the hospital. The allegations are serious and sensitive. It is now important that the police investigate the matter properly and take appropriate action. Nainital Police Uttarakhand ज़िला प्रशासन नैनीताल

A video from Buddh Park, Haldwani is going viral on social media. In the video, a woman named Diksha Palariya from Gaulapar can be seen sitting on protest, alleging harassment by her in-laws. As the video spread, people gathered at the park and her family members also reached Kotwali Haldwani demanding action. During the protest, the woman’s health suddenly worsened and she had to be taken to the hospital. The allegations are serious and sensitive. It is now important that the police investigate the matter properly and take appropriate action. Nainital Police Uttarakhand ज़िला प्रशासन नैनीताल

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When People Get Tired of Waiting, They Build the Road Themselves A video from Sakand village in Karnaprayag, Chamoli, shows villagers picking up gaiti and favda and beginning to build their own road. After years of demands, assurances and waiting, they say they have had enough. The road that never came, they have decided to start building themselves through shramdaan. And this is becoming an all-too-familiar story in Uttarakhand. Villages are repeatedly told that their problems are being looked into. Files move, assurances are given, elections come and go, but basic roads still don’t reach many mountain communities. When people stop asking the government for a road and start digging one themselves, it is not a story of development. It is a story of how badly they have been let down.

When People Get Tired of Waiting, They Build the Road Themselves A video from Sakand village in Karnaprayag, Chamoli, shows villagers picking up gaiti and favda and beginning to build their own road. After years of demands, assurances and waiting, they say they have had enough. The road that never came, they have decided to start building themselves through shramdaan. And this is becoming an all-too-familiar story in Uttarakhand. Villages are repeatedly told that their problems are being looked into. Files move, assurances are given, elections come and go, but basic roads still don’t reach many mountain communities. When people stop asking the government for a road and start digging one themselves, it is not a story of development. It is a story of how badly they have been let down.

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Another leopard incident from Pauri Garhwal. A biker and a leopard were reportedly injured after a sudden collision on the Pauri–Srinagar motor road.

Another leopard incident from Pauri Garhwal. A biker and a leopard were reportedly injured after a sudden collision on the Pauri–Srinagar motor road.

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Is this allowed now, Nainital Police Uttarakhand ? A video from Do Nahariya, Haldwani shows a group of bikers creating chaos on the road, with some seen carrying belts and beating people passing by. Is this the kind of public behaviour we are willing to normalise?

Is this allowed now, Nainital Police Uttarakhand ? A video from Do Nahariya, Haldwani shows a group of bikers creating chaos on the road, with some seen carrying belts and beating people passing by. Is this the kind of public behaviour we are willing to normalise?

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Uttarakhand Student Politics: A Political Warning Ahead of 2027? Student union elections in Uttarakhand have delivered a setback to ABVP, with NSUI making a strong showing at Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal Central University. At the Birla Campus, Srinagar, Jai Ho Group’s Himanshu Bhandari won the president’s post with 3,301 votes, defeating ABVP’s Bhuvan Chamoli, who received 1,796 votes. Other results included: Vice President: Pulkit Agrawal, 2,991 votes Secretary: NSUI’s Mayank Bahuguna, 2,708 votes, defeating ABVP’s Pankaj, who received 2,375 Joint Secretary: Aman Kuniyal, 1,694 votes Treasurer: Ramswaroop, elected unopposed University Representative: AISA’s Yuvraj, 2,979 votes Student Representative: Sunidhi Singh, 2,105 votes At the BGR Campus, Pauri, NSUI also dominated, winning the president, vice president, secretary, joint secretary, treasurer and three executive-member positions. Several other posts were elected unopposed. The results are politically significant because all six Assembly constituencies in Pauri district are currently represented by BJP MLAs, including prominent leaders such as cabinet ministers Dhan Singh Rawat and Satpal Maharaj, while Ritu Khanduri represents Kotdwar and is the Assembly Speaker. With the 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections approaching, it is inevitable that these student election results will attract political attention. But there is another important question here. College politics should ideally be separate from electoral politics. Students should be able to organise, campaign and disagree without every campus contest being treated as a rehearsal for the next Assembly election. Yet when mainstream political parties actively promote and build their student organisations, that separation becomes increasingly difficult. Student politics is not necessarily state politics. But when political parties enter the campus, the line between the two becomes very thin.

Uttarakhand Student Politics: A Political Warning Ahead of 2027? Student union elections in Uttarakhand have delivered a setback to ABVP, with NSUI making a strong showing at Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal Central University. At the Birla Campus, Srinagar, Jai Ho Group’s Himanshu Bhandari won the president’s post with 3,301 votes, defeating ABVP’s Bhuvan Chamoli, who received 1,796 votes. Other results included: Vice President: Pulkit Agrawal, 2,991 votes Secretary: NSUI’s Mayank Bahuguna, 2,708 votes, defeating ABVP’s Pankaj, who received 2,375 Joint Secretary: Aman Kuniyal, 1,694 votes Treasurer: Ramswaroop, elected unopposed University Representative: AISA’s Yuvraj, 2,979 votes Student Representative: Sunidhi Singh, 2,105 votes At the BGR Campus, Pauri, NSUI also dominated, winning the president, vice president, secretary, joint secretary, treasurer and three executive-member positions. Several other posts were elected unopposed. The results are politically significant because all six Assembly constituencies in Pauri district are currently represented by BJP MLAs, including prominent leaders such as cabinet ministers Dhan Singh Rawat and Satpal Maharaj, while Ritu Khanduri represents Kotdwar and is the Assembly Speaker. With the 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections approaching, it is inevitable that these student election results will attract political attention. But there is another important question here. College politics should ideally be separate from electoral politics. Students should be able to organise, campaign and disagree without every campus contest being treated as a rehearsal for the next Assembly election. Yet when mainstream political parties actively promote and build their student organisations, that separation becomes increasingly difficult. Student politics is not necessarily state politics. But when political parties enter the campus, the line between the two becomes very thin.

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Video from Paonta Sahib, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh. A family in Paonta Sahib got the shock of their lives when a king cobra was found inside the toilet of their house. Bhupendra Singh, known locally as the “Snake Man,” reached the spot and rescued it safely.

Video from Paonta Sahib, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh. A family in Paonta Sahib got the shock of their lives when a king cobra was found inside the toilet of their house. Bhupendra Singh, known locally as the “Snake Man,” reached the spot and rescued it safely.

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The second video from Niti Valley is even more terrifying. After the reported cloudburst near Tamak, the Valley Bridge built by the BRO was swept away by the sudden surge of water. The visuals show the raging water carrying away vehicles, with a BRO operator reportedly missing after the incident. The disaster has also cut road connectivity between Niti Valley and the district headquarters. This is the kind of force the mountains are facing tonight. Stay away from rivers, streams and vulnerable areas.

The second video from Niti Valley is even more terrifying. After the reported cloudburst near Tamak, the Valley Bridge built by the BRO was swept away by the sudden surge of water. The visuals show the raging water carrying away vehicles, with a BRO operator reportedly missing after the incident. The disaster has also cut road connectivity between Niti Valley and the district headquarters. This is the kind of force the mountains are facing tonight. Stay away from rivers, streams and vulnerable areas.

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CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to speak to Daler Mehndi and Mika Singh over Kunjapuri Mela row Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has stepped into the controversy over Daler Mehndi’s performance at the Kunjapuri Mela and Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal’s on-stage rebuke. At a press conference today, the CM said the state government respects every artist. He said that even though the situation has been made clear, he has decided to personally speak to Daler Mehndi and Mika Singh. The move comes after several big names, including Anupam Kher, Badshah, Mika Singh, Kapil Sharma and Rajpal Yadav, came out in support of the singer and criticised the minister’s language on stage.

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to speak to Daler Mehndi and Mika Singh over Kunjapuri Mela row Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has stepped into the controversy over Daler Mehndi’s performance at the Kunjapuri Mela and Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal’s on-stage rebuke. At a press conference today, the CM said the state government respects every artist. He said that even though the situation has been made clear, he has decided to personally speak to Daler Mehndi and Mika Singh. The move comes after several big names, including Anupam Kher, Badshah, Mika Singh, Kapil Sharma and Rajpal Yadav, came out in support of the singer and criticised the minister’s language on stage.

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A massive king cobra was rescued from a farm near a residential area in Rautahat district, Nepal. The snake was found dangerously close to homes. Locals panicked. Then Dipak showed up. The rescue, caught on video, has since gone viral. The size of the snake in the footage is enough to make anyone stop scrolling.

A massive king cobra was rescued from a farm near a residential area in Rautahat district, Nepal. The snake was found dangerously close to homes. Locals panicked. Then Dipak showed up. The rescue, caught on video, has since gone viral. The size of the snake in the footage is enough to make anyone stop scrolling.

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A video circulating widely on social media is being claimed to show an incident from Satauli village in Mukteshwar, Nainital, where two men were allegedly confronted and beaten by local women after reportedly attempting to harass some girls.

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A video circulating widely on social media is being claimed to show an incident from Satauli village in Mukteshwar, Nainital, where two men were allegedly confronted and beaten by local women after reportedly attempting to harass some girls.

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People carrying torches on the streets for drinking water in Uttarakhand. That alone says everything. Massive protest erupts in Hinsariyakhal, Devprayag after months of severe water shortage, with angry villagers warning that if even basic necessities are not ensured, the agitation will intensify further.

People carrying torches on the streets for drinking water in Uttarakhand. That alone says everything. Massive protest erupts in Hinsariyakhal, Devprayag after months of severe water shortage, with angry villagers warning that if even basic necessities are not ensured, the agitation will intensify further.

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Visuals from Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar, where the Upper Ganga Canal has been shut from midnight on October 20 for Kumbh preparations and annual maintenance. The canal will stay closed till November 8, as repairs, cleaning and ghat construction are carried out ahead of the Kumbh. With the water gone, the riverbed along the ghats now lies bare, a sight seen only once a year.

Visuals from Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar, where the Upper Ganga Canal has been shut from midnight on October 20 for Kumbh preparations and annual maintenance. The canal will stay closed till November 8, as repairs, cleaning and ghat construction are carried out ahead of the Kumbh. With the water gone, the riverbed along the ghats now lies bare, a sight seen only once a year.

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A minor dispute over moving a vehicle in Suddhowala, Premnagar, Dehradun escalated into a street fight late at night on Friday. A video of the incident shows people from both sides fighting with sticks. One person is also seen pulling out and loading a pistol during the confrontation. Police arrested three people in connection with the incident: Gaurav, Chandan Ki Pulia, Ward 9, Premnagar Manish Negi, Manduwala, Premnagar Neeraj Rajput, 40, Bhauwala, Selaqui

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A minor dispute over moving a vehicle in Suddhowala, Premnagar, Dehradun escalated into a street fight late at night on Friday. A video of the incident shows people from both sides fighting with sticks. One person is also seen pulling out and loading a pistol during the confrontation. Police arrested three people in connection with the incident: Gaurav, Chandan Ki Pulia, Ward 9, Premnagar Manish Negi, Manduwala, Premnagar Neeraj Rajput, 40, Bhauwala, Selaqui

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Video from Devprayag. As the Bhagirathi flowed with a strong current, a helpless cow was being swept away. Most people would have watched from the bank, hoping for a miracle. Lakhpat Singh Mahar, a local businessman from Devprayag, chose to become that miracle. Without thinking about his own safety, he stepped in and, after a determined effort, managed to rescue the animal from the river. In a time when viral videos are often filled with conflict and outrage, this is a reminder that humanity still exists. Compassion isn’t measured by who or what you save. It’s measured by the willingness to help when someone else is in danger. Sometimes, the biggest acts of courage are the ones that expect nothing in return. Kudos to Lakhpat Singh Mahar for reminding us of that.

Video from Devprayag. As the Bhagirathi flowed with a strong current, a helpless cow was being swept away. Most people would have watched from the bank, hoping for a miracle. Lakhpat Singh Mahar, a local businessman from Devprayag, chose to become that miracle. Without thinking about his own safety, he stepped in and, after a determined effort, managed to rescue the animal from the river. In a time when viral videos are often filled with conflict and outrage, this is a reminder that humanity still exists. Compassion isn’t measured by who or what you save. It’s measured by the willingness to help when someone else is in danger. Sometimes, the biggest acts of courage are the ones that expect nothing in return. Kudos to Lakhpat Singh Mahar for reminding us of that.

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The moment people stand up for their land and rivers, someone calls them “anti-national.” Why? In Arunachal Pradesh, young people from the Adi community are protesting the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, an 11,200 MW mega dam on the Siang river. And almost instantly, sections of social media have branded them “Chinese-funded.” Think about how quickly that happened. Not a single question about why they’re worried. Just a label, and the conversation shut down. Asking what will happen to your village, your fields and your ancestor’s land isn’t treason. If there’s real evidence of foreign funding, investigate it. But using that suspicion to drown out every local voice is not patriotism. It’s convenience. The government does have a case. A dam of this size could produce huge amounts of power, help with energy security and, with storage, regulate river flows. And there’s a strategic angle that can’t be ignored. China has started building what will be the world’s largest hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo, the same river that becomes the Siang when it enters India. But the other side matters just as much. The Siang flows through one of the most earthquake-prone places on earth, in seismic zone V. In 1950, the region was hit by one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded, the magnitude 8.6 Assam-Tibet quake, which changed river courses and triggered massive landslides. Building a giant reservoir here raises serious questions about earthquakes, landslides, slope stability, silt and what happens downstream if something goes wrong. These need independent, rigorous study, not just assurances. And for the Adi people, the Siang isn’t a resource to be calculated in megawatts. It’s their identity, their culture, their history. The reservoir could submerge villages that families have lived in for generations. We in Uttarakhand know this story well, because we’ve lived it. Sunderlal Bahuguna and thousands of others spent years protesting the Tehri dam, warning about earthquakes and the people who would be displaced. The old town of Tehri, with its history, its bazaar and its homes, now lies under water. Tens of thousands of families were uprooted. On the Bhagirathi, projects like Lohari Nagpala were finally scrapped after long protests, including the fast by environmentalist GD Agrawal, who later died fasting for the Ganga in 2018. The proposed Pancheshwar dam on the Mahakali, in a highly seismic part of Kumaon, has faced strong opposition from villagers who fear their valleys will be drowned. After the 2013 Kedarnath disaster, an expert committee set up on the Supreme Court’s orders found that hydropower projects had worsened the damage in the river valleys. In February 2021, a flood of rock, ice and debris tore through the Rishiganga and Dhauliganga valleys in Chamoli, destroying the Rishiganga project and badly damaging the Tapovan-Vishnugad project. Around 200 people were killed or went missing, many of them workers inside the tunnels. Years before that, villagers of Raini, the same village where Gaura Devi led the Chipko movement, had gone to court against the Rishiganga project. And when Joshimath began to sink in 2023, residents and activists, led by Atul Sati and the Joshimath Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, pointed to the NTPC project tunnel beneath the town and demanded answers. Each time, people who raised questions were called “anti-development.” Each time, the mountains eventually proved them right. Hydropower isn’t evil. It has real benefits. But it isn’t automatically “clean” either, especially in the young, fragile Himalaya, where one mistake can cost thousands of lives. India’s worries about China are legitimate. So are the worries of the people who live along the Siang. A country confident in its plans should be able to answer questions about them. And loving your country should never mean staying silent about the future of your own land.

The moment people stand up for their land and rivers, someone calls them “anti-national.” Why? In Arunachal Pradesh, young people from the Adi community are protesting the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, an 11,200 MW mega dam on the Siang river. And almost instantly, sections of social media have branded them “Chinese-funded.” Think about how quickly that happened. Not a single question about why they’re worried. Just a label, and the conversation shut down. Asking what will happen to your village, your fields and your ancestor’s land isn’t treason. If there’s real evidence of foreign funding, investigate it. But using that suspicion to drown out every local voice is not patriotism. It’s convenience. The government does have a case. A dam of this size could produce huge amounts of power, help with energy security and, with storage, regulate river flows. And there’s a strategic angle that can’t be ignored. China has started building what will be the world’s largest hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo, the same river that becomes the Siang when it enters India. But the other side matters just as much. The Siang flows through one of the most earthquake-prone places on earth, in seismic zone V. In 1950, the region was hit by one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded, the magnitude 8.6 Assam-Tibet quake, which changed river courses and triggered massive landslides. Building a giant reservoir here raises serious questions about earthquakes, landslides, slope stability, silt and what happens downstream if something goes wrong. These need independent, rigorous study, not just assurances. And for the Adi people, the Siang isn’t a resource to be calculated in megawatts. It’s their identity, their culture, their history. The reservoir could submerge villages that families have lived in for generations. We in Uttarakhand know this story well, because we’ve lived it. Sunderlal Bahuguna and thousands of others spent years protesting the Tehri dam, warning about earthquakes and the people who would be displaced. The old town of Tehri, with its history, its bazaar and its homes, now lies under water. Tens of thousands of families were uprooted. On the Bhagirathi, projects like Lohari Nagpala were finally scrapped after long protests, including the fast by environmentalist GD Agrawal, who later died fasting for the Ganga in 2018. The proposed Pancheshwar dam on the Mahakali, in a highly seismic part of Kumaon, has faced strong opposition from villagers who fear their valleys will be drowned. After the 2013 Kedarnath disaster, an expert committee set up on the Supreme Court’s orders found that hydropower projects had worsened the damage in the river valleys. In February 2021, a flood of rock, ice and debris tore through the Rishiganga and Dhauliganga valleys in Chamoli, destroying the Rishiganga project and badly damaging the Tapovan-Vishnugad project. Around 200 people were killed or went missing, many of them workers inside the tunnels. Years before that, villagers of Raini, the same village where Gaura Devi led the Chipko movement, had gone to court against the Rishiganga project. And when Joshimath began to sink in 2023, residents and activists, led by Atul Sati and the Joshimath Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, pointed to the NTPC project tunnel beneath the town and demanded answers. Each time, people who raised questions were called “anti-development.” Each time, the mountains eventually proved them right. Hydropower isn’t evil. It has real benefits. But it isn’t automatically “clean” either, especially in the young, fragile Himalaya, where one mistake can cost thousands of lives. India’s worries about China are legitimate. So are the worries of the people who live along the Siang. A country confident in its plans should be able to answer questions about them. And loving your country should never mean staying silent about the future of your own land.

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Kedarnath is witnessing such massive crowds that even people are now stuck in traffic. The question is no longer about record numbers, but about how much the Himalayan ecosystem and infrastructure can realistically handle. Video Credit: Social Media

Kedarnath is witnessing such massive crowds that even people are now stuck in traffic. The question is no longer about record numbers, but about how much the Himalayan ecosystem and infrastructure can realistically handle. Video Credit: Social Media

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Another angle of the Karnaprayag clash appears to show sharp swords being used while others were engaged in a physical fight with their hands. Respect for faith and religious traditions is non-negotiable. But that cannot prevent a serious discussion about carrying sharp weapons in public spaces when they can be used during moments of anger and conflict. No disagreement should escalate to the point where blades enter the equation. The law must be equal for everyone, regardless of identity, religion or background.

Another angle of the Karnaprayag clash appears to show sharp swords being used while others were engaged in a physical fight with their hands. Respect for faith and religious traditions is non-negotiable. But that cannot prevent a serious discussion about carrying sharp weapons in public spaces when they can be used during moments of anger and conflict. No disagreement should escalate to the point where blades enter the equation. The law must be equal for everyone, regardless of identity, religion or background.

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Terrifying CCTV footage from Srikot, Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal shows how a moment of negligence can change everything. A Bolero was reportedly parked in the middle of the road at night without parking lights or any warning signal. A scooter and a bike approaching from behind then crashed into it, leaving four people seriously injured.

Terrifying CCTV footage from Srikot, Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal shows how a moment of negligence can change everything. A Bolero was reportedly parked in the middle of the road at night without parking lights or any warning signal. A scooter and a bike approaching from behind then crashed into it, leaving four people seriously injured.

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माँ-बाप अपनी मेहनत की कमाई से बच्चों को अच्छे भविष्य के लिए प्राइवेट स्कूलों में डालते हैं। स्कूल फीस, डेवेलपमेंट चार्ज, ट्रांसपोर्टेशन हर चीज़ का पैसा अलग से देते हैं। लेकिन फिर भी Rose Mary International School, Haldwani की बसें 4-लेन हाईवे पर गलत साइड से दौड़ रही हैं, और वो भी सिर्फ़ समय बचाने के लिए। ड्राइवर को बच्चों की ज़िंदगी सौंप दी जाती है: क्या उसे इतनी भी समझ नहीं कि हाईवे पर गलत साइड जाना क्या खतरा ला सकता है? और RTO और ट्रैफिक पुलिस क्या सिर्फ हादसे के बाद ही हरकत में आएंगे? जब सबकुछ सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो जाए, तभी चालान कटेगा? हादसे से पहले व्यवस्था क्यों नहीं जागती? #Haldwani #Uttarakhand #RoadSafety

माँ-बाप अपनी मेहनत की कमाई से बच्चों को अच्छे भविष्य के लिए प्राइवेट स्कूलों में डालते हैं। स्कूल फीस, डेवेलपमेंट चार्ज, ट्रांसपोर्टेशन हर चीज़ का पैसा अलग से देते हैं। लेकिन फिर भी Rose Mary International School, Haldwani की बसें 4-लेन हाईवे पर गलत साइड से दौड़ रही हैं, और वो भी सिर्फ़ समय बचाने के लिए। ड्राइवर को बच्चों की ज़िंदगी सौंप दी जाती है: क्या उसे इतनी भी समझ नहीं कि हाईवे पर गलत साइड जाना क्या खतरा ला सकता है? और RTO और ट्रैफिक पुलिस क्या सिर्फ हादसे के बाद ही हरकत में आएंगे? जब सबकुछ सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो जाए, तभी चालान कटेगा? हादसे से पहले व्यवस्था क्यों नहीं जागती? #Haldwani #Uttarakhand #RoadSafety

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Huge crowd of devotees at Kainchi Dham on Saturday morning Thousands of devotees have reached Neem Karoli Baba’s Kainchi Dham ashram for darshan this long weekend, with long queues and packed premises since early morning. Because of the rush, the road from Bhowali to Kainchi Dham is jammed for kilometres, and the jam has stretched towards Garampani and Khairna. Some travellers heading to Haldwani and Kathgodam have even missed their trains.

Huge crowd of devotees at Kainchi Dham on Saturday morning Thousands of devotees have reached Neem Karoli Baba’s Kainchi Dham ashram for darshan this long weekend, with long queues and packed premises since early morning. Because of the rush, the road from Bhowali to Kainchi Dham is jammed for kilometres, and the jam has stretched towards Garampani and Khairna. Some travellers heading to Haldwani and Kathgodam have even missed their trains.

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Daler Mehndi row refuses to die down: now Rajpal Yadav backs the singer The controversy over Daler Mehndi’s performance at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair, and Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal’s on-stage rebuke, doesn’t look like ending anytime soon. Several names from the film and music industry have now come out in Daler Mehndi’s support. Anupam Kher, Badshah and Mika Singh have all criticised the language the minister used against the singer on stage. Kapil Sharma has also defended him, saying he recently went through a serious surgery. The latest is actor Rajpal Yadav. Listen to what Rajpal Yadav has to say in the video.

Daler Mehndi row refuses to die down: now Rajpal Yadav backs the singer The controversy over Daler Mehndi’s performance at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair, and Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal’s on-stage rebuke, doesn’t look like ending anytime soon. Several names from the film and music industry have now come out in Daler Mehndi’s support. Anupam Kher, Badshah and Mika Singh have all criticised the language the minister used against the singer on stage. Kapil Sharma has also defended him, saying he recently went through a serious surgery. The latest is actor Rajpal Yadav. Listen to what Rajpal Yadav has to say in the video.

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Nagrasu Gurudwara Standoff: DM, SP Talks Fail, Internet Shut, ITBP Deployed Seven Nihang Sikhs have locked themselves inside Gurudwara Langar Dham Saheb in Nagrasu, Rudraprayag. Two rounds of talks with DM Vishal Mishra and SP Niharika Tomar have failed. They are not coming out. Police and ITBP are at the spot, Internet services in the area have been suspended. The Gurudwara Management Committee is also attempting to negotiate. Nothing has worked so far. The root of the anger goes back to June 16. A dispute between Nihang travelers and locals in Karnprayag went unaddressed. The Nihangs allege that the local Gurudwara management never filed a formal complaint in that case. Section 163 has since been imposed in Karnprayag till June 27. Home Secretary Shailesh Bagoli on Saturday warned that those trying to give the matter a communal colour will face strict legal action. IG Garhwal Rajeev Swaroop has been directed to conduct a detailed inquiry.

Nagrasu Gurudwara Standoff: DM, SP Talks Fail, Internet Shut, ITBP Deployed Seven Nihang Sikhs have locked themselves inside Gurudwara Langar Dham Saheb in Nagrasu, Rudraprayag. Two rounds of talks with DM Vishal Mishra and SP Niharika Tomar have failed. They are not coming out. Police and ITBP are at the spot, Internet services in the area have been suspended. The Gurudwara Management Committee is also attempting to negotiate. Nothing has worked so far. The root of the anger goes back to June 16. A dispute between Nihang travelers and locals in Karnprayag went unaddressed. The Nihangs allege that the local Gurudwara management never filed a formal complaint in that case. Section 163 has since been imposed in Karnprayag till June 27. Home Secretary Shailesh Bagoli on Saturday warned that those trying to give the matter a communal colour will face strict legal action. IG Garhwal Rajeev Swaroop has been directed to conduct a detailed inquiry.

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This won’t make national headlines, and there will be no prime-time debate about it. But in Chamoli,Uttarakhand today, ordinary people set out to walk all the way to Dehradun, just to ask for a hospital. The people of Simli have kept their word. As announced, the padyatra demanding a base hospital at Simli began today, led by the Base Sangharsh Samiti. Before setting out, the Samiti ran a “Gaon Chalo, Ghar-Ghar Chalo” campaign, visiting more than 50 villages and winning the support of Mahila Mangal Dals and residents across the area. Samiti president Devendra Singh Negi said people have come forward in large numbers. Their demand is simple: proper treatment close to home, instead of being referred to distant hospitals on long mountain roads. And they’re willing to walk to the capital to make sure it’s heard.

This won’t make national headlines, and there will be no prime-time debate about it. But in Chamoli,Uttarakhand today, ordinary people set out to walk all the way to Dehradun, just to ask for a hospital. The people of Simli have kept their word. As announced, the padyatra demanding a base hospital at Simli began today, led by the Base Sangharsh Samiti. Before setting out, the Samiti ran a “Gaon Chalo, Ghar-Ghar Chalo” campaign, visiting more than 50 villages and winning the support of Mahila Mangal Dals and residents across the area. Samiti president Devendra Singh Negi said people have come forward in large numbers. Their demand is simple: proper treatment close to home, instead of being referred to distant hospitals on long mountain roads. And they’re willing to walk to the capital to make sure it’s heard.

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Amid all the noise online, this heartwarming video from Kasar Devi near Almora stands out for the right reasons. A tourist from London was seen collecting plastic and garbage scattered along the trail instead of ignoring it like most people do. Sometimes outsiders end up respecting the mountains more than those living around them. Uttarakhand is not just a tourist destination. It is Devbhoomi, and keeping it clean is everyone’s responsibility.

Amid all the noise online, this heartwarming video from Kasar Devi near Almora stands out for the right reasons. A tourist from London was seen collecting plastic and garbage scattered along the trail instead of ignoring it like most people do. Sometimes outsiders end up respecting the mountains more than those living around them. Uttarakhand is not just a tourist destination. It is Devbhoomi, and keeping it clean is everyone’s responsibility.

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