60 lakh pilgrims visited Char Dham this year, highlights efforts to make Uttarakhand drug-free: CM Dhami

October 23, 2026 12:28 PM

60 lakh pilgrims visited Char Dham this year, highlights efforts to make Uttarakhand drug-free: CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that 60 lakh pilgrims have undertaken the Char Dham Yatra so far this year, adding that the pilgrimage has surpassed all previous records and is still underway. Dhami also highlighted the state government's efforts to combat drug abuse, stating that Uttarakhand was committed to becoming a drug-free state through public awareness campaigns, action against drug peddlers and participation from voluntary organisations. "Upon assuming of...

Heavy rain lashes Uttarakhand; schools shut, Char Dham pilgrims advised caution

July 28, 2026 12:35 PM

Heavy rain lashes Uttarakhand; schools shut, Char Dham pilgrims advised caution

Heavy monsoon rain continued to lash parts of Uttarakhand on Tuesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for several districts, while authorities closed schools and Anganwadi centres and urged residents and Char Dham pilgrims to remain cautious. The state administration advised people to avoid rivers and streams, refrain from non-essential travel, and exercise caution in hilly areas, where the risk of landslides has increased due to persistent rainfall....