Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line is Uttarakhand’s lifeline to future: Ashwini Vaishnaw

October 23, 2026 12:22 PM

Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line is Uttarakhand’s lifeline to future: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday highlighted the rapid execution of the strategically vital 125-kilometre Rishikesh–Karnaprayag railway link in Uttarakhand, terming it an engineering marvel designed through the complex geology of the Himalayas and the state's "lifeline to the future." In a post on X, the Minister said, “Engineering through the Himalayas! 125 km, 12 stations, 83% tunnels. The Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line is not just a track, it's Uttarakhand's life...

Rishikesh emerges as a hotspot for wellness and adventure tourism

April 21, 2026 4:01 PM

Rishikesh emerges as a hotspot for wellness and adventure tourism

For those seeking a break from the relentless pace of modern life, few places offer the balance of calm and adventure quite like Rishikesh. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas along the banks of the Ganga, this once-quiet spiritual retreat is now evolving into a vibrant hub of wellness, adventure, and experiential travel. Long known for its ashrams and spiritual legacy, Rishikesh today attracts visitors from across the globe--not just for meditation and yoga, but for a deeper, more pers...

Amit Shah hails Gita Press and ‘Kalyan’ magazine for preserving Sanatan tradition

January 21, 2026 8:26 PM

Amit Shah hails Gita Press and ‘Kalyan’ magazine for preserving Sanatan tradition

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that Gita Press has played a historic role in preserving and strengthening Sanatan Dharma and Indian cultural values for over a century, describing its monthly magazine ‘Kalyan’ as one of the strongest efforts to immortalise India’s civilisational ethos. Addressing the release ceremony of the centenary edition of ‘Kalyan’ in Rishikesh, Shah said Gita Press has functioned not as a commercial enterprise but as an institution devoted to sha...