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…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Dharmendra Pradhan made his first appearance in Parliament on Monday after resigning as Union Education Minister. He received a rousing welcome from BJP and NDA MPs. It was a show of the NDA’s continued backing for the Odisha leader. During the reception, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh approached Pradhan and expressed sympathy over his resignation, saying, “It happens.” Pradhan responded sharply, saying, “Nothing happened. I am a street fighter, not an AC-room activist…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Delhi Police’s Crime Branch on Monday arrested two proclaimed offenders who had been absconding for the past 17 years in connection with a 2007 attempt to murder case, including one who had allegedly changed his identity and was living under a false name to evade arrest. The accused have been identified as Iqbal Singh alias Palla, 46, and Bhupender Singh alias Lovely, 47. They were arrested separately from Bilaspur in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur district and Delhi’s Mayur Vi…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert warning of intense monsoon activity, including torrential rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across several states on Monday.According to the latest IMD bulletin, the next 14 hours are expected to be particularly critical for several states as heavy rain and severe weather conditions intensify.The weather department has warned that wind speeds may reach up to 80 kmph in some areas, rai…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the aim of ‘Viksit Vibrant Village’ programme was to let the youth of the country experience the cultural heritage, socio-economic landscape and the livelihood in the border villages, which have been prioritized, by the current dispensation, as the ‘first villages’ of India.During a virtual interaction with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village’ programme, which saw participation from 250 districts across the country…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 on Sunday at 4:30 P.M. through video conferencing.According to an official statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 on 26 July 2026 at 4:30 P.M. via video conferencing.”The programme has been implemented through MY Bharat and is aimed a…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 on Sunday at 4:30 P.M. through video conferencing, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced on Saturday.According to an official statement issued by the PMO, “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 on 26 July 2026 at 4:30 P.M. via video conferencing.”The programme has been implemented t…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a fresh weather advisory, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the country over the next few days as the southwest monsoon continues to remain active. According to the IMD, widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds is likely to affect several regions, including Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat,…