Landslides disrupt Kedarnath-Badrinath highway in Rudraprayag and Chamoli; restoration work underway amid rain alert

Landslides disrupt Kedarnath-Badrinath highway in Rudraprayag and Chamoli; restoration work underway amid rain alert

Rudraprayag/Chamoli: Torrential rains have once again disrupted life in Uttarakhand, with landslides blocking the Kedarnath-Badrinath National Highway at multiple points. Today, on Thursday morning, a major landslide occurred at Sirobgad in Rudraprayag district, while another blocked the highway near Nandprayag in Chamoli. The incidents have halted traffic and affected the Char Dham Yatra, prompting swift … Read more

India battles devastating monsoon: Heavy rains and dam releases cause havoc across 10 states

India battles devastating monsoon: Heavy rains and dam releases cause havoc across 10 states

New Delhi: India’s 2025 monsoon season has unleashed widespread havoc across the country, with intense rainfall, flooding, landslides, and dam releases impacting at least ten states. The severity of the situation has highlighted the vulnerability of infrastructure and the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness. Himachal Pradesh, already weakened by earlier monsoon damage, suffered further … Read more

Uttarakhand weather today: Heavy rain likely in Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli; landslide alert in Pithoragarh & Bageshwar

Uttarakhand weather today: Heavy rain likely in Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli; landslide alert in Pithoragarh & Bageshwar

Dehradun: The weather in Uttarakhand has taken a dramatic turn, with heavy rainfall expected in several districts, including Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh. Moreover, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in both hilly and plain regions. Rainfall brings relief & disruptions Over the … Read more

Rudraprayag wins Skoch award for eco-friendly Kedarnath Yatra 2024 for clean, safe route management

Rudraprayag wins Skoch award for eco-friendly Kedarnath Yatra 2024 for clean, safe route management

Dehradun: The state’s hill district Rudraprayag was honoured with the prestigious Skoch award for eco-friendly and safe Kedarnath Yatra- 2024. Apart from Badrinath, Kedarnath shrine is in the Rudraprayag district. Before the beginning of Char Dham Yatra last year, Rudrapprayag district magistrate Dr Saurabh Gaharwar had given special focus to ensure eco-friendly and clean yatra in … Read more

Impact of UCC evident in Uttarakhand: Six minor girl’s weddings prevented in Rudraprayag district

Impact of UCC evident in Uttarakhand: Six minor girl’s weddings prevented in Rudraprayag district

Dehradun: The recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand is already showing significant effects. Enforced on January 27, the UCC has set the legal marriage age for girls at 18 years. In light of this, the State Child Development Department has taken swift action to prevent the marriage of six minor girls who were … Read more