Rishikesh, May 19 (IANS) Three coaches of the Ujjain Express derailed in the Khand Gaon area near the Yog Nagari Railway Station in Uttarakhand’s Rishikesh. There were no passengers on board at the time of the incident, officials said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Monday at around 9:30 p.m.Restoration work is currently underway at the site of the incident.According to the initial investigation, the train derailed during shunting operations. Three coaches of the train derailed.Upon receivi…
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New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) India’s hospitality sector saw exceptional momentum in 2025 with hotel investments of about $567 million across 28 transactions, up 67 per cent from the prior year, a report said on Monday.The report from commercial real estate services firm JLL said institutional capital and private equity accounted for 35 per cent of transaction volume.It further highlighted that high net‑worth individuals and family offices followed at 27 per cent, and listed hotel companies stood…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Challenges before the nation, achievements of governments and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls remained in focus as a two-day district-level training session of the Delhi BJP kicked off in Rishikesh on Thursday, a party leader said. The training session, organised under Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Maha Prashikshan Maha-Abhiyan was specifically tailored for BJP leaders and workers from West Delhi and Najafgarh districts, a leader said.Training Convenor MP Kam…
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekkar showcased her fitness routine and said that she now has “jelly arms” after an intense workout at the gym. Bhumi took to Instagram, where she shared a video of herself doing some weighted arms exercise, which included rowing, double bicep curls, lateral dumbbell raises, plank drag-throughs and skipping.She wrote in the caption: “I have jelly arms right now. Trust me, this might look easy but it’s nottttt. Try it! No breaks 5 rounds…
Jaipur, April 24 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will visit Jaipur on Saturday to attend the 35th Convocation of the University of Rajasthan and other events, an official said on Friday. “Apart from attending the Convocation, the Vice-President will also attend the 23rd Cancer Survivors’ Day, organised by Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Jaipur,” said the official in a statement.Earlier on Thursday, Vice-President Radhakrishnan chaired the sixth convocation ceremo…
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The sacred Char Dham temples have reopened, marking the commencement of one of India’s most revered spiritual pilgrimages. The 2026 Char Dham Yatra officially began in Uttarakhand with the opening of the Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, following a six-month winter closure. Amid the chanting of Vedic hymns and religious rituals, the temple doors were opened, ushering in a pilgrimage season expected to attract lakhs of devo…
Dehradun, April 19 (IANS) The portals of the Shri Yamunotri Dham and Shri Gangotri Dham are set to open on the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya on Sunday, marking the start of the annual Char Dham Yatra. Temples have been beautifully decorated with flowers, and elaborate security arrangements have been put in place.The ceremonial palanquin (‘Doli’) of Goddess Ganga has already departed from her winter abode in Mukhba village after special prayers and rituals, amid great enthusiasm and devot…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday flagged off the annual Char Dham Yatra from the Char Dham Yatra Transit Camp in Rishikesh, marking the formal commencement of one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Sanatan Dharma. The Chief Minister interacted with devotees, extended his greetings, and wished them a safe and spiritually fulfilling journey. The Uttarakhand government has put in place comprehensive arrangements to ensure the convenience and safet…
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekkar was reminded of her first visit to Rishikesh as she recently returned to the city.She shared that the first time she visited the city was to say goodbye to her father back in 2011.Bhumi once again came back to Rishikesh to shoot for her debut movie, “Dum Laga Ke Haisha” alongside Ayushmann Khurrana.During her time in Rishikesh, Bhumi even participated in the Ganga Arti, soaking up the divine energy of the place.Sharing what the city signifies for h…
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national Capital and invited him to visit Devbhoomi-Uttarakhand, while expressing gratitude for the Centre’s continued support in its development journey.Describing the meeting as a courtesy call, the Chief Minister thanked the Prime Minister for the Centre’s guidance and assistance, stating that Uttarakhand is achieving new milestones of progress with sustained suppo…