Kedarnath Yatra

April 21, 2026 11:40 AM

Rudraprayag Police gears up for smooth Kedarnath Yatra with detailed traffic plan

Rudraprayag police administration has prepared a comprehensive traffic management plan to ensure smooth and safe movement of devotees during the upcoming Kedarnath Yatra, with special focus on regulating traffic flow and preventing congestion along the route. According to officials, traffic arrangements are being strengthened from national highways to connecting link roads to handle the expected rush during the pilgrimage season. Adequate police personnel will be deployed at key points to regul...

April 16, 2026 9:55 PM

Kedarnath Yatra: U’khand CM Dhami reviews preparations; assures smooth, safe pilgrimage

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday undertook an important visit to review preparations for the upcoming Kedarnath Yatra, asserting that all arrangements are being expedited to ensure a smooth and well-organised pilgrimage for devotees. During his visit to Rudraprayag, the Chief Minister said that all ongoing construction and infrastructure works linked to the yatra are progressing rapidly, and strict instructions have been issued to complete them within the stipulated ti...

August 6, 2025 5:13 PM

Uttarkashi cloudburst: 190 people rescued from Dharali, says Uttarakhand CM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that around 190 people have been rescued from Dharali after a devastating cloudburst triggered massive flash floods and landslides in the region. Speaking to ANI, the Chief Minister assured that both the Centre and the state government are fully committed to assisting the victims. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also promised to extend all possible help. “The disaster has completely hit the entire Dharali, and af...

August 6, 2025 4:55 PM

Uttarakhand cloudburst: 51 tourists from Maharashtra stranded in Uttarkashi safe

As many as 51 tourists from Maharashtra stranded in Uttarakhand following heavy rainfall and a cloudburst in Uttarkashi are safe, state officials confirmed on Wednesday. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre, 11 of the stranded tourists are from Nanded district, while the remaining 40 belong to other Maharashtra districts. “The Maharashtra government is ready to provide necessary assistance to the tourists stranded in Uttarakhand and is in constant touch with them. The state gov...

August 6, 2025 10:10 AM

Kedarnath Yatra halted, schools closed as torrential rain wreaks havoc in Uttarakhand

A day after twin cloudbursts struck Uttarkashi district, sweeping away an entire village and triggering widespread panic, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a heavy rainfall warning along with a red alert for Uttarakhand. According to the IMD forecast, heavy rain is likely at isolated locations across several districts, including Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Udham Singh Nagar, Dehradun, Nainital, Champawat, and Pauri Garhwal. The departme...