Uttarkashi: As part of the ongoing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in Harsil and Dharali, specialised Indian Army canine teams have been deployed to assist in search tasks in coordination with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Zevar radar, and reconnaissance radars. The six canines currently on ground are: • Opna – 4 years. • … Read more
New Delhi: The Army along with other authorities continued its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in the disaster-hit Dharali region of Uttarakhand. A cloudburst hit Dharali, near Harsil on Tuesday. The region remains largely cut off due to multiple landslides and roads being washed off. Rescue operations on in region Both the civil … Read more
New Delhi: The Army is carrying out a rescue and relief operation after cloudburst hit Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district. Talking to news9Live, Colonel Harshvardhan, who is the Column Commander of the Army rescue team said that all efforts are being made to rescue the people from disaster affected regions. Colonel Harshvardhan is leading the rescue efforts … Read more
Dehradun: Widespread heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand has brought life to a standstill in multiple districts, with the IMD sounding an orange alert for Dehradun, Tehri, Uttarkashi, and Rudraprayag. Simultaneously, a yellow alert has also been sounded for Nainital, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, and several other districts, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching up to 40 kmph. … Read more
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
Dehradun: The weather in Uttarakhand has taken a chilly turn, with rainfall and falling temperatures affecting many areas. Kedarnath and Yamunotri are experiencing cold conditions due to continuous rain, while Kumaon division is also receiving showers. The Meteorological Department has predicted that this weather will continue for the next two days, warning of possible thunderstorms, … Read more
Uttarkashi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s one-day visit to Uttarkashi on Thursday was marked by a strong push for winter tourism in Uttarakhand. During his visit to Mukhwa and Harsil, PM Modi extended an open invitation to pilgrims, tourists, corporate professionals, and the film industry to experience the state’s beauty during the winter season. Interestingly, he … Read more
Uttarkashi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s one-day visit to Uttarkashi district on Thursday was memorable in many ways. He became the first Prime Minister to visit Mukhaba and Harshil in Uttarkashi, after previously visiting the border districts of Chamoli and Pithoragarh, which are connected to the India-Tibet border. This visit added another record to his name, … Read more
Uttarkashi: A much-awaited visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Uttarakhand’s scenic spot Harshil and the winter abode of Ma Ganga has stirred a wave of enthusiasm among the locals, who have returned to their original homes from the lower valleys to meet the Prime Minister. The Harshil-Mukhba area in Uttarkashi district is buzzing with … Read more
Dehradun: The weather in Uttarakhand has taken a turn again on Tuesday, prompting the Indian meteorological department (IMD) to issue a yellow alert for rain in the districts of Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh. There is a possibility of rain in some places within these districts, with snowfall likely on peaks above 2800 meters. In addition, … Read more
Uttarkashi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Uttarkashi, which was postponed due to bad weather, is now scheduled for March 6. During his visit, PM Modi will address a public meeting in Harshil and give a message of winter tourism in Uttarakhand. He will also lay the foundation stone for the world’s second highest trek. … Read more
Uttarkashi: In a proposed visit to Uttarkashi district, Prime Minister Narendra Modi may don traditional Pahadi attire during his trip to Mukhaba and Harshil. The Uttarkashi administration is preparing a special Pahadi outfit for the Prime Minister, which includes a coat and pajama made from sheep wool Pattoo, along with a Pahadi cap. The Nalanda … Read more
Uttarkashi: As preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s stay in Uttarkashi’s Mukhba and Harshil on 27 February are in full swing, the local administration is going to open two new trekking routes. PM Modi will flag off the first expedition, composed of the Nehru Mountaineering Institute (NIM) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). The Prime … Read more
Uttarkashi: Uttarkashi town in Uttarakhand has witnessed eight earthquakes in the last seven days, creating panic among the people. There is an atmosphere of panic due to the earthquake tremors in the district headquarters and surrounding areas. The district lies in the highly sensitive earthquake zones 4 and 5. The catastrophic earthquake of 1991 inflicted … Read more
Uttarkashi: A massive fire in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand has reduced nine houses to ashes, leaving 25 families homeless and causing the death of one woman. The fire was so intense that it took several hours to extinguish. The affected families have been assured of all possible help from the government. A massive fire broke … Read more
Uttarkashi: On Friday morning, Uttarkashi, a district in Uttarakhand, was jolted by an earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 kilometers, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The seismic event followed a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar the previous night. Fortunately, no damages … Read more
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
Dehradun: Migrants of Uttarakhand origin, who are either living abroad or in different parts of the countries, have shown their eagerness to adopt villages of the hill state. All such migrants will be given liberty to choose the area in which they want to develop the village concerned they want to adopt. The migrants will … Read more
Uttarkashi: A large number of tourists have arrived to celebrate the New Year at the tourist spots in Uttarkashi district, enjoying the clear weather and bright sunshine. Picturesque places like Kedarkantha, Harshil, and Dayara, which are gaining fame as “New Year Destinations,” are bustling with tourists from different parts of the country. According to a … Read more
Uttarkashi: With the onset of winter Char Dham yatra in Uttarakhand, excitement is visible in the Uttarkashi district. Yamunotri and Gangotri temple committees, pilgrimage priests, hotel associations, tour and travel businesses, and various organizations involved in travel arrangements have shown strong commitment to promoting winter travel. They have widely appreciated the state government’s initiative in … Read more
Uttarkashi: Baba Baukhnag, a revered deity in Uttarkashi’s Silkyara, gained significant attention when 41 workers were trapped inside an under-construction tunnel in November last year. According to locals, the collapse was seen as a result of Baba’s wrath due to the demolition of his temple for the tunnel construction. Subsequently, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, along … Read more
Dehradun: Uttarakhand high court has recently directed authorities concerned to ensure security around the mosque in Uttarkashi. The court has also directed the officials to act against the hate speech and demolition threats. A petition, which an organization Alpsankhyak Sewa Samiti has filed in the high court, was heard by a division bench of acting chief … Read more
Uttarkashi: It’s been a year since the Silkyara tunnel collapse in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand made headlines nationally and internationally. However, construction pace couldn’t be accelerated due to debris accumulation inside the tunnel. Now, three drift tunnels are being built to remove the debris. On November 12 last year, 41 workers were trapped inside this … Read more
Uttarkashi: A year ago, on the same day, on the occasion of Diwali, Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district had witnessed a massive under-construction collapse which entrapped 41 workers inside the tunnel. Last year, on November 12, a section of the Silkyara Bend–Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand, collapsed, trapping 41 workers for 17 days. A 21-day-long humongous rescue operation … Read more
Pithoragarh: Following the controversy related to alleged illegal construction of Mosque in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh also witnessed the protest of locals and many right-wing organizations demanding demolition of a mosque, citing illegality in construction. In Pithoragarh’s Berinag area, ring-wing groups along with locals, had taken out a rally and held a sit-in protest against a … Read more