Dehradun cloudburst: PM Modi, Amit Shah dial Uttarakhand CM, assure full support

September 16, 2025 12:45 PM

Dehradun cloudburst: PM Modi, Amit Shah dial Uttarakhand CM, assure full support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to take stock of the situation following the cloudburst at Karligaad in Dehradun’s Sahastradhara area. During the conversation, CM Dhami briefed the Prime Minister about the ground situation, including ongoing rescue and relief operations. PM Modi assured him of full support from the Centre and said that the Union government “stands firmly with Uttarakhand in this hour of crisis.” Union Home M...

Uttarakhand: Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple inundated as Tamsa River swells after heavy rainfall in Dehradun

September 16, 2025 10:27 AM

Uttarakhand: Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple inundated as Tamsa River swells after heavy rainfall in Dehradun

Heavy overnight rainfall in Dehradun district caused the Tamsa river to swell, inundating the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple, one of the city’s most revered shrines. Water entered the temple courtyard and rose up to the statue of Hanuman, though the sanctum sanctorum remained safe. Temple priest Acharya Bipin Joshi told ANI that the river began swelling early in the morning, submerging the entire temple premises. “The river started flowing heavily around 5 a.m., and soon the entire temple premi...

Cloudburst in Dehradun: Closely monitoring situation, says Uttarakhand CM Dhami

September 16, 2025 10:16 AM

Cloudburst in Dehradun: Closely monitoring situation, says Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said that he is in constant touch with the local administration following a cloudburst at Karligaad in Dehradun’s Sahastradhara area that caused significant destruction and left two people missing. The incident, reported late Monday night from Sahastradhara — a popular tourist destination — triggered heavy debris flow, damaging two to three major hotels and several shops in the main market. The strong current swept away many shops,...

PM Modi reviews flood situation in Uttarakhand, announces Rs. 1,200 crore aid

September 11, 2025 7:51 PM

PM Modi reviews flood situation in Uttarakhand, announces Rs. 1,200 crore aid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Dehradun on Thursday to review the damage caused by cloudbursts, heavy rains, and landslides in Uttarakhand. During the visit, he held a detailed review meeting to assess relief and rehabilitation measures and announced financial assistance of Rs. 1,200 crore for the flood-affected regions. The Prime Minister expressed condolences to families who lost loved ones and announced ex-gratia payments of ₹2 lakh for the deceased and ₹50,000 for those injured. H...

President participates in mass yoga event in Uttarakhand

June 21, 2025 8:54 PM

President participates in mass yoga event in Uttarakhand

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday participated in a mass yoga demonstration at the Uttarakhand State Police Line Maidan in Dehradun to mark the 10th International Day of Yoga, joining thousands across the globe in celebrating the ancient Indian tradition.   Addressing participants after the session, the President extended her greetings to all those practising yoga worldwide. Reflecting on the global recognition of yoga since the United Nations designated June 21 as International Yoga Day i...