Dehradun, July 28 (IANS) The Char Dham Yatra has been suspended for Tuesday and Wednesday in the interest of pilgrim safety, due to landslides blocking the routes at several locations and a heavy rainfall alert in Uttarakhand, according to the Commissioner of Garhwal Division. The pilgrimage will resume once weather conditions improve, according to the officials.As incessant monsoon showers continue to batter Uttarakhand, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for s…
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New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) As incessant monsoon showers continue to batter Uttarakhand, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several districts, prompting the state administration to step up precautionary measures and urge residents as well as pilgrims to remain vigilant. In view of the forecast of heavy rainfall, the administration has appealed to people to stay away from rivers and streams, avoid non-essential travel, and exercise extreme caution while moving …
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) As rain temporarily subsided in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district on Tuesday morning after intermittent showers through the night, the Kedarnath pilgrimage continued on Tuesday, allowing devotees to visit the shrine. However, the caution persists, and authorities remain on high alert for heavy rainfall later in the day, given an orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).Weather conditions at the Kedarnath shrine were reported to be normal in th…
Dehradun, July 22 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for isolated heavy rainfall on Wednesday in Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Nainital, Chamoli, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh districts of Uttarakhand. It has also forecast thunderstorms, lightning and spells of heavy to very heavy rain across several other parts of the state. According to the Meteorological Department, the prevailing weather conditions are expected to continue until July 25.Persistent rainfall over…
Dehradun, July 19 (IANS) The Uttarakhand administration has stepped up monitoring and vigilance in Kedarnath Dham under a special inspection drive ‘Operation Kalnemi’, initiating penal action against the rule-breakers and violators. Under the drive, those trying to defraud and exploit devotees under the guise of being a ‘saint’ are being identified and sent back. A total of 15 such imposters have also been issued challans during the drive.Kedarnath Dham, whose doors were opened for devotees …
Dehradun, July 17 (IANS) In a major connectivity boost, a direct train service is set to begin between Ramnagar and Dehradun, opening myriad opportunities for the travellers, pilgrims as well as commercial traders. The bi-weekly express service between Ramnagar and Dehradun assumes significance as it will not only bring the two prominent towns closer but also unfold avenues for harnessing economic potential of the region.Ramnagar marks the entry point of popular Jim Corbett National Park while D…
Dehradun, July 15 (IANS) Despite persistent heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand, the flow of devotees undertaking the Char Dham Yatra has remained steady, with thousands of pilgrims continuing to visit the sacred shrines every day. Authorities said the enthusiasm among devotees has remained undeterred even as adverse weather conditions continue to affect several parts of the hill state.According to officials, more than 6,000 pilgrims are visiting Shri Badrinath Dham every day, while the number of …
Dehradun, July 11 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a detailed forecast warning of heavy rainfall across several districts of Uttarakhand from July 11 to July 14, prompting the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) to direct all district administrations to remain on high alert in view of the possibility of weather-related incidents. According to the IMD, several districts in the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions are likely to witness isolated spells of heavy rainfall, thu…
Dehradun, July 8 (IANS) The Congress strongly hit out at the Uttarakhand government on Wednesday regarding the theft case of donations at the Badrinath Temple and expressed a lack of confidence in the ongoing investigation into the “irregularities” concerning the shrine’s offerings. Apart from being in the headlines amid the ongoing Char Dham Yatra, Badrinath Temple, one of the most revered sites of Sanatan Dharm located in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, grabbed attention after several claims on social …
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…