Dehradun, June 7 (IANS) Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and Congress leader Harish Rawat said on Sunday that tourist arrivals in the state this year have been below the expected level which has heavily impacted the hotel industry. He urged Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to grant some kind of relief package which can cover the losses of the hospitality sector.Speaking to IANS, Harish Rawat said: “This is the period when tourism should have been at its peak, but tourist arrivals are not at t…
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Chamoli (Uttarakhand), June 4 (IANS) As part of “Operation Prahar,” an ongoing initiative aimed at preserving the sanctity and religious decorum of Badrinath Dham, the Uttarakhand Police have taken action against four Nepalese individuals who were found carrying prohibited non-vegetarian food items and liquor into the shrine area. Under the security and inspection protocols in place around Badrinath Dham, police personnel were conducting intensive vehicle checks in the area. During the opera…
Chamoli, June 4 (IANS) The Uttarakhand Police administration continues to serve pilgrims visiting Badrinath Dham with dedication, commitment, and a strong sense of public service. Devotees arriving at the revered Himalayan shrine have praised the police personnel for their efficient arrangements, security measures, and assistance, which have helped ensure a smooth and comfortable pilgrimage experience. Guided by the motto of ‘Service, Security, and Convenience,’ police personnel have been workin…
Kedarnath, May 26 (IANS) Amid the continuously rising number of pilgrims visiting Kedarnath Dham during the ongoing Char Dham Yatra, teams from the district administration, District Disaster Response Force (DDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) remain actively engaged in rescue and medical assistance operations to ensure the safety of devotees. On Tuesday morning, two ailing pilgrims were safely shifted to the Kedarnath helipad through a coordin…
Rudraprayag, May 23 (IANS) Uttarakhand Minister Bharat Singh Chaudhary said on Saturday that this year more than the expected number of pilgrims have undertaken the Char Dham Yatra in the state. He highlighted that an increased number of pilgrims have had a positive impact on the state’s tourism sector, contributing to greater employment opportunities for locals.The Char Dham Yatra, one of the most sacred pilgrimages for Hindus, is witnessing a record surge in the number of devotees visiting the…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Saturday backed Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over restrictions on offering namaz at public places, saying maintaining law and order should remain the top priority during religious occasions.His remarks came amid discussions surrounding Eid-related guidelines and restrictions on public religious gatherings and namaz on roads in several states.Addressing the issue, Giriraj Singh said, “This system is being criticised, and…
Dehradun, May 22 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Friday took a firm stand against offering ‘namaz’ on public roads, asserting that such practices would not be permitted in the state and warning of strict action against anyone attempting to disrupt traffic or law and order during the ongoing Char Dham Yatra. He said that while every faith is respected, no one can be above the law.Reacting to remarks by a senior Congress leader advocating permission for ‘namaz’ on roads,…
Dehradun, May 15 (IANS) The Char Dham Yatra, one of the most sacred pilgrimages for Hindus, is witnessing a record surge in the number of devotees visiting the four holy shrines — Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.Devotees are arriving in droves, with as many as 80,000 in a single day. The pilgrimage committee has pegged the total number of pilgrims visiting the Char Dham at 12.62 lakh till May 14. Notably, the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri temples were opened on April 19 amid th…
Dehradun, May 13 (IANS) Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand’s revered ‘Char Dham Yatra’ is moving towards creating a historic record this year. In just 25 days since the pilgrimage began on April 19, more than 1.26 million devotees have visited the sacred Himalayan shrines. This development reflects an extraordinary wave of faith and devotion, say officials.A tremendous spirit of faith and devotion is being witnessed across all four Char Dham shri…
Dehradun, May 11 (IANS) The Uttarakhand administration has appealed to the pilgrims and tourists from the country and abroad to remain cautious and travel safely ahead of the possibility of heavy rainfall and adverse weather lashing various parts of the hill state, officials said. An orange alert has been issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) amid the possibility of rainfall and adverse weather in various parts of Uttarakhand, especially in the hilly areas, on May 12-13, officials…