New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday virtually flagged off the inaugural service of the Ramnagar-Dehradun Express, marking the commencement of the first-ever direct ‘Express’ train connecting these areas.The new train fulfilled a long-pending demand of the people of the region and will significantly strengthen rail connectivity between the Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand, according to an official statement.It will provide convenient same-da…
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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…
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 …