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...

Hundreds rescued from India’s Himalayas after torrential rains

August 1, 2024 11:09 PM

Hundreds rescued from India’s Himalayas after torrential rains

Emergency workers rescued nearly 1,000 people who were stranded in different parts of the Himalayas following torrential rainfall in northern India, which caused widespread damage and left at least 12 people dead, officials said on Thursday. The capital Delhi received intense rainfall late on Wednesday, totalling 147 mm (5.8 inches) in eastern parts of the city and its suburbs, the India Meteorological Department said. At least seven people died in Delhi, according to local media. Three peopl...