Two pilgrims dead, one Injured in landslide on Yamunotri trek route; rescue operations continue amid heavy rains

Two pilgrims dead, one Injured in landslide on Yamunotri trek route; rescue operations continue amid heavy rains

Uttarkashi: A devastating landslide struck the Yamunotri Dham footpath near Nau Kanchi, close to the Bhairav Temple, on Monday, claiming the lives of two pilgrims, including a young girl, and injuring another. The incident occurred approximately 20 metres above the trek route, a stretch known for its vulnerability during the monsoon season. SDRF, NDRF, police … Read more

Uttarakhand weather update: Snowfall in higher altitude cools plain areas, mercury drops; rain prediction in Pithoragarh & Bageshwar

Uttarakhand weather update: Snowfall in higher altitude cools plain areas, mercury drops; rain prediction in Pithoragarh & Bageshwar

Dehradun: The snowfall in higher altitude and pre-monsoon showers in Uttarakhand have significantly lowered temperatures, bringing relief from the summer heat. While the mountains continue to experience snowfall, the plains have seen a noticeable drop in mercury, making the weather pleasant yet unpredictable. The Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rain and thunderstorms across … Read more

Uttarakhand Char Dham yatra 2025: Over 8,700 registered horses & mules, 4,300 operators aiding pilgrim travel on Kedarnath and Yamunotri routes

Uttarakhand Char Dham yatra 2025: Over 8,700 registered horses & mules, 4,300 operators aiding pilgrim travel on Kedarnath and Yamunotri routes

Dehradun: This year, Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra 2025 kicks off with over 4300 horses and mules’ operators registered to serve pilgrims on Kedarnath and Yamunotri walking routes. This vital arrangement ensures safe, comfortable, and accessible travel for thousands of devotees undertaking the sacred Himalayan pilgrimage. Enhanced facilities for Kedarnath and Yamunotri routes as Char Dham … Read more

Uttarakhand Tightens Security for Char Dham Yatra 2025: 6,000 cops, 10 Paramilitary Companies Deployed After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Uttarakhand Tightens Security for Char Dham Yatra 2025: 6,000 cops, 10 Paramilitary Companies Deployed After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Dehradun: In the wake of heightened security concerns following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, Uttarakhand has implemented robust arrangements to ensure the safety of pilgrims during the Char Dham Yatra 2025, which began on April 30. The state police, in collaboration with paramilitary forces and disaster response teams, has intensified vigilance along the yatra routes. … Read more

Weather Warning Issued for Start of Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, pilgrims are advised to take precautions 

Weather Warning Issued for Start of Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, pilgrims are advised to take precautions 

Dehradun: As pilgrims gear up for the sacred Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, a weather advisory has been issued for the opening days of the yatra due to an active western disturbance. The Meteorological Center has predicted changing weather conditions, with lightning, strong winds, and thunderstorms expected in several districts from April 30 to May … Read more

Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra 2025 to commence tomorrow; Gangotri and Yamunotri portal open on Akshaya Tritiya

Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra 2025 to commence tomorrow; Gangotri and Yamunotri portal open on Akshaya Tritiya

Dehradun: Tomorrow, April 30, marks the auspicious commencement of Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Yatra 2025, a spiritual journey cherished by millions of devotees from across the world. The pilgrimage to the four sacred sites—Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath—will begin with the ceremonial opening of the portals at Yamunotri and Gangotri, coinciding with Akshaya Tritiya, a day … Read more

PM Modi’s visit to Mukhba temple fuels hopes for development of Gangotri & Yamunotri shrines

PM Modi’s visit to Mukhba temple fuels hopes for development of Gangotri & Yamunotri shrines

Dehradun: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Gangotri-Harshil area has aroused fresh hopes for development of Gangotri shrine on the pattern of Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines. The Prime Minister is likely to visit the Mukhaba temple, which is the winter seat of Maa Ganga, on April 27 to promote winter to promote winter tourism in … Read more

PM Modi may visit Uttarakhand for winter stay at Harshil or Mukhba in Feb’s first week

PM Modi may visit Uttarakhand for winter stay at Harshil or Mukhba in Feb’s first week

Dehradun: Known for his deep faith in Lord Kedar and his previous visits to Lord Badri Vishal, PM Modi is now poised to deliver a powerful message to the nation and the world from Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines during his consecutive visit to Uttarakhand in first week of February following his presence on the National … Read more

Snowfall in Uttarakhand’s higher hills: 2024 may bid farewell amidst cold and snow

Snowfall in Uttarakhand’s higher hills: 2024 may bid farewell amidst cold and snow

Dehradun: After a dry spell for several days, Uttarakhand experienced a change in weather on Monday with fresh snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Chakrata, Lohari, Lokhandi, and Koti Kanasar. The snowfall continues intermittently, and about one inch of snow has accumulated in these regions. Yamunotri shrine and its nearby areas, as well as the … Read more

Priests, tour operators unite for successful winter Char Dham yatra in Uttarakhand

Priests, tour operators unite for successful winter Char Dham yatra in Uttarakhand

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