Kedarnath Dham Yatra hit by bad weather; helicopter services suspended temporarily

April 29, 2026 4:21 PM

Kedarnath Dham Yatra hit by bad weather; helicopter services suspended temporarily

Due to the two-day orange alert issued in the district, the impact of adverse weather conditions is clearly visible on the Kedarnath Yatra. The district administration is on full alert mode, closely monitoring every activity from the travel route to the shrine. Considering the bad weather conditions, helicopter services have been temporarily suspended not only at Kedarnath Dham but also in Phata, Sonprayag, Sersi, and Guptkashi. The administration has stated that the safety of pilgrims is ...

Security stepped up on Kedarnath route; ‘Op Kalanemi’ cracks down on suspicious elements

April 29, 2026 11:56 AM

Security stepped up on Kedarnath route; ‘Op Kalanemi’ cracks down on suspicious elements

Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra on Wednesday said that strict security measures have been put in place to ensure a safe and hassle-free pilgrimage for devotees undertaking the Kedarnath Dham Yatra, in line with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's directives. Speaking to ANI, Mishra said, "CM Dhami's instructions are that the pilgrims coming for the Kedarnath Dham Yatra should not face any inconvenience and the security arrangements should be foolproof. It has come to our notice t...