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…
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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…
Badrinath Dham, May 8 (IANS) A joint cleanliness drive was conducted at the Badrinath Dham by personnel from the Police, ITBP, and SDRF on Friday under the pledge, “Clean Dham… Safe Dham.” During the campaign, the personnel carried out extensive cleaning of the temple premises, the Tapt Kund, the riverbanks, and surrounding areas, spreading the message of hygiene and cleanliness among devotees and visitors.In view of the continuously increasing number of pilgrims participating in the Char Dh…
Kedarnath, May 6 (IANS) The district administration has intensified eco-friendly and cleanliness measures along the Kedarnath Dham Yatra route by deploying modern waste management systems. Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra has urged pilgrims to actively support these cleanliness efforts. The district administration is making continuous efforts to ensure that the pilgrimage to Shri Kedarnath Dham remains clean, green, and environmentally sustainable. With a strong focus on sanitation …
Dehradun, May 3 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday held a public hearing at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan at his official residence, where he listened to grievances of people who had arrived from various districts of the state.During the public hearing, a large number of citizens raised issues related to roads, drinking water, electricity, healthcare, education, land disputes, and other matters of public interest.The Chief Minister assured the attendees that their concerns …
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) An industry leader on Friday backed the Great Nicobar Project, saying its direct impact lies on safeguarding India’s communication routes, maritime interests and national security.Speaking to IANS on the ongoing debate around the project, Rawat underlined that infrastructure development — whether highways or strategic maritime hubs — must be seen in the larger context of national interest.“While ecological concerns are important, questions raised years after project…
Shajapur, April 30 (IANS) A major road accident occurred on Thursday morning near the Thukrana intersection on National Highway 52, under the jurisdiction of Kotwali Police Station. A bus belonging to ‘Shri Bhairav Teerth Yatra’, which was returning after completing the Char Dham pilgrimage, was hit forcefully from behind by a truck. Around 25 passengers, out of more than 50 on board, sustained injuries in the incident. According to passenger Ramlal Chaudhary, all the travellers hail from Khargo…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Adi Shankaracharya, the 8th-century Indian philosopher and theologian, played a foundational role in shaping the Char Dham Yatra and reviving key Hindu pilgrimage sites, including Badrinath and Kedarnath. His efforts not only restored sacred temples but also helped unify spiritual traditions across the Indian subcontinent. The origins of the Char Dham Yatra can be traced to Shankaracharya’s vision of creating a cohesive spiritual framework for Hindus. He established …
Rudraprayag, April 27 (IANS) The ongoing Char Dham Yatra is witnessing an overwhelming response from devotees across the country, with nearly 1.6 lakh pilgrims having offered prayers at Kedarnath Temple so far, officials confirmed on Monday. Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra said the surge in footfall reflects the deep faith and enthusiasm among devotees eager to seek blessings at one of Hinduism’s most revered shrines. The DM noted that he has been stationed at Kedarnath since the…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday urged the Centre to ensure an uninterrupted supply of commercial LPG cylinders during the upcoming Char Dham Yatra, stressing that adequate fuel availability is critical for the smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage.During a meeting with Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri at Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi, the Chief Minister discussed a range of issues linked to Uttarakhand’s challe…