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
Rudraprayag: Amid relentless monsoon rains, the sacred Char Dham Yatra routes have been severely affected, with landslides, falling boulders, and blocked highways stranding hundreds of pilgrims enroute to Kedarnath and Badrinath. The Kedarnath route, particularly the Sonprayag-Munkatiya section, was blocked for nearly four hours on Wednesday after a heavy debris slide disrupted movement. SDRF, NDRF, … Read more
Kedarnath: The sacred Kedarnath Yatra was marred by chaos this week as violent clashes broke out among pilgrims, prompting local authorities to resort to lathi charges in Sonprayag to disperse unruly crowds and restore order. Viral videos circulating on social media show men wielding sticks and engaging in all-out brawls, reportedly in a parking area … Read more
Dehradun: Heavy rainfall continues across Uttarakhand, bringing thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms to multiple districts. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert, warning residents of unstable weather conditions until the monsoon officially arrives. With temperatures dropping significantly, locals are experiencing much-needed relief from the summer heat, although landslides and road disruptions in hilly regions have … Read more
Dehradun: With the announcement of the dates for the opening of portals of four shrines, the state government has intensified its preparations for the Char Dham Yatra in the state. At a meeting, the state’s health department officials discussed the health-related arrangements being made for the Yatra beginning from April 30. The health department has asked … Read more
Bengaluru: Air India is planning to launch daily, non-stop flights between Bengaluru and London’s Heathrow Airport, starting October 27. The airline announced that the new flight services with an aim to boost international connectivity from the IT hub. It will replace its existing Bengaluru-London Gatwick route. Earlier, there were five weekly flights to London from … Read more