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Uttarakhand’s Srinagar dam releases water amid heavy rainfall; flood alert issued for Rishikesh and Haridwar

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Uttarakhand’s Srinagar dam releases water amid heavy rainfall; flood alert issued for Rishikesh and Haridwar

Dehradun: Uttarakhand authorities have issued a flood alert as the Srinagar Dam, specifically the GVK dam on the Alaknanda River, released 3,000 cumecs of water today, on Friday, due to excessive rainfall in the upstream catchment areas. The discharged water is expected to reach Rishikesh and Haridwar in the afternoon, potentially causing flood-like situations in … Read more

Pushkar Kumbh begins in Mana, Uttarakhand after 12 years, devotees gather at sacred confluence for spiritual rituals

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Pushkar Kumbh begins in Mana, Uttarakhand after 12 years, devotees gather at sacred confluence for spiritual rituals

Mana: After a gap of 12 years, the Pushkar Kumbh has returned to Mana village, located 3 km from Badrinath Dham, marking a grand occasion for spiritual seekers and Vaishnav devotees. The event, held at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Saraswati rivers, follows an ancient tradition tied to planetary movements—taking place only when Jupiter … Read more