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River Rafting suspended in Rishikesh as Ganga’s water level rises amid heavy rainfall, all rafting points closed for safety

25 June, 2025 by NM Desk

Rishikesh: The popular river rafting season in Rishikesh has come to an abrupt halt as the water level of the Ganga continues to rise, driven by relentless rainfall in Uttarakhand’s mountainous regions. Authorities have suspended all rafting activities from June 24 until further notice, citing safety concerns for tourists and operators alike. The decision was … Read more

Assam woman found dead in Uttarakhand after missing from Delhi

10 June, 2025 by NM Desk

New Delhi: Five days after being reported missing from Delhi, Rosmita Hojai’s body was found in the Pauri Garhwal District of Uttarakhand on Tuesday. A 25-year-old civil services aspirant from Assam’s Dima Hasao district had gone missing under mysterious circumstances in Rishikesh, triggering a massive search operation. She had travelled to Delhi for a Railway … Read more

Assam Woman goes missing in Rishikesh after RRB exam; family desperate for answers after mysterious call claiming suicide

10 June, 2025 by NM Desk

Rishikesh: A 25-year-old civil services aspirant from Assam’s Dima Hasao district, Rosmita Hojai, has gone missing under mysterious circumstances in Rishikesh, triggering a massive search operation. Authorities suspect she may have drowned in the Ganga, though conflicting information has deepened uncertainty about her disappearance. Rosmita had traveled to Delhi for the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) … Read more

Uttarakhand weather update: Cloudy skies, light rain expected in top five tourist destinations this weekend

30 May, 2025 by NM Desk

Dehradun: Tourists planning a weekend getaway to Uttarakhand’s top destinations should prepare for cloudy skies, mild temperatures, and occasional showers. According to the Meteorological Department, places like Mussoorie, Nainital, Rishikesh, Auli, and Jim Corbett National Park will experience partly sunny to mostly cloudy conditions, with light rain expected in some areas. Mussoorie: Pleasant weather with … Read more

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

23 May, 2025 by NM Desk

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

Uttarakhand weekend weather: Light to moderate rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms likely across key tourist destinations

22 May, 2025 by NM Desk

Dehradun: The upcoming weekend weather in Uttarakhand is expected to bring a mix of rain showers, thunderstorms, and pleasant conditions across popular tourist destinations. While some areas will witness sunny spells, others may experience moderate rainfall and strong winds. Travelers visiting Nainital, Mussoorie, Auli, Rishikesh, and Chakrata should be prepared for changing weather patterns, especially … Read more

International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh on Mar 1-7, renowned yoga gurus participate

27 February, 2025 by NM Desk

Dehradun: The Garhwal Mandal Development Corporation and the Tourism Department of Uttarakhand are organizing the International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh from March 1 to March 7, as per the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The aim is to establish Uttarakhand as the global capital of yoga. In this event, renowned yoga teachers from … Read more

World class Spiritual Yoga & Wellness Centre to come up in Rishikesh for development

15 January, 2025 by NM Desk

Dehradun: Under the Rishikesh master plan, a world class Integrated Spiritual Yoga and Wellness Centre is likely to be set up in the holy city Rishikesh. Rishikesh is also referred to as the Yoga capital of the world. The center will be an important place for the yoga and meditation practitioners from across the country as … Read more

Grief-stricken Uttarkashi couple donates six-day-old newborn body for research

13 January, 2025 by NM Desk

Rishikesh: In a heartwarming yet tragic act of generosity, the parents of a six-day-old newborn who passed away from cardiac arrest at AIIMS Rishikesh have chosen to donate their child’s body for medical research. With the assistance of Lions Club Rishikesh Devbhoomi and Mohan Foundation, the newborn’s body has been handed over to Graphic Era … Read more

CM Dhami requests PM Modi to operate all trains from Rishikesh’s Yoga Nagari station

6 January, 2025 by NM Desk

Dehradun: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today and discussed ongoing development works in the state. He highlighted the rapid progress on the first phase of the Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail project. CM Dhami requested PM Modi to close the old railway station in Rishikesh for proposed infrastructure development … Read more

Yoga city Rishikesh to get modern rafting base station, boosting adventure activities

4 December, 2024 by NM Desk

Dehradun: A modern rafting base will be developed and constructed in the yoga and tourism city Rishikesh under the scheme called the Special Assistance to States/UTs for Capital Investment (SASCI). On Wednesday, the central government approved an amount of rupees 3295 crores for the development of 40 different tourist spots across the country under the SASCI. … Read more