Rajaji

Preparations for Uttarakhand minister Khajan Das's son's wedding inside Rajaji Tiger Reserve's core zone at Sureshwari Devi temple sparked controversy. Forest authorities registered a case against the temple committee for alleged violations of forest and wildlife norms, though wedding rituals proceeded in a restricted manner.

Reserve Also Pushes Country’s First Transboundary Tiger Conservation Framework.

Asia's longest elevated wildlife corridor, a 12-km stretch of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, shows early success in facilitating animal movement. A joint study documented 18 species, including elephants and leopards, using the underpasses, indicating active and diverse use of the passages designed for unobstructed wildlife transit.

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Passing through Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the route is expected to bring down the current travel time of over six hours to roughly two and a half hours, according to an official statement.

A rare fishing cat sighting occurred in Uttarakhand's Rajaji National Park. This event brings focus to the Jhilmil Jheel Conservation Reserve's wetlands. The fishing cat is a vulnerable species. Its presence in this area is significant as it was previously unrecorded. This sighting underscores the need for wetland conservation efforts.

Ollur and Parassala constituencies in Kerala have consistently mirrored the state's electoral outcomes for decades, earning them the title of bellwethers. Voters in these seats have repeatedly backed the eventual winning side, reflecting the broader political mood and sending representatives who often joined the ruling benches.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, highlighting the state's development progress and seeking support for key infrastructure and connectivity projects. Dhami extended an invitation to the Prime Minister to visit Uttarakhand and presented him with local specialties. The meeting also covered initiatives in tourism, spiritual economy, and entrepreneurship.

The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway's four packages, from EPE near Khekra to Saharanpur bypass, are nearing completion and are expected to open in early April. This new corridor will significantly cut travel time and distance between the two cities. Preparations for the inauguration ceremony in Dehradun are underway.