Uttarakhand: Liquor shops on Kanwar Yatra route to be covered with curtains to respect devotees’ sentiments

Uttarakhand: Liquor shops on Kanwar Yatra route to be covered with curtains to respect devotees’ sentiments

Dehradun: In a move aimed to preserve the sanctity of the Kanwar Yatra, the Uttarakhand government has decided to cover liquor shops located along the pilgrimage route with curtains. The decision comes ahead of the annual pilgrimage undertaken by Lord Shiva’s devotees during the holy month of Shravan. In Uttarakhand, the Kanwar Yatra will be … Read more

Weather plays spoilsport in Kedarnath yatra; special monitoring of pilgrimage amid yellow alert for rain

Weather plays spoilsport in Kedarnath yatra; special monitoring of pilgrimage amid yellow alert for rain

Kedarnath: In Uttarakhand, poor weather continues to disrupt the Kedarnath Yatra, as pilgrims face cold temperatures, rain, and snowfall on higher altitudes. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for rain on May 21, prompting special monitoring of pilgrims along the route from Guptkashi to Kedarnath. Authorities have strengthened safety measures, ensuring … Read more

For monitoring & effective rescue, Uttarakhand to identify avalanche-prone regions

For monitoring & effective rescue, Uttarakhand to identify avalanche-prone regions

Dehradun: With the end of the search operation at Avalanche-hit Mana village, the state government has now decided to develop a proper system of effective monitoring and rescue work keeping avalanche in focus. Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has already directed the state’s disaster department to complete this task as a mission. In view of the … Read more