Uttarakhand: Relief camps established on Kedarnath Yatra route, handlers mandatory with horses, mules

April 27, 2026 1:10 PM

Uttarakhand: Relief camps established on Kedarnath Yatra route, handlers mandatory with horses, mules

The Rudraprayag administration has deployed all sector officers and established relief camps on the route of the Kedarnath Yatra to avoid difficulties and injuries caused by the horses and mules on the trekking route. During the Kedarnath Yatra, the operation of horses and mules plays a crucial role. However, on the trekking route from Gaurikund to Kedarnath, the large number of these animals often creates difficulties for pilgrims. When too many horses and mules move together, pedestrians some...

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

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...

Uttarakhand: Cloudbursts hit Rudraprayag, Chamoli; rescue operations underway

August 29, 2025 12:15 PM

Uttarakhand: Cloudbursts hit Rudraprayag, Chamoli; rescue operations underway

Cloudbursts struck the Bareth Dungar Tok area in Buskedar tehsil, Rudraprayag district, and the Deval area of Chamoli district, trapping several families due to debris flow. Taking cognisance of the situation, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said in a post on X, "A distressing report has been received that due to cloudbursts in the Bareth Dungar Tok area under the Buskedar tehsil of Rudraprayag district and in the Deval area of Chamoli district, some families have been trapped du...

SDRF rescues 40 devotees stranded due to landslide in Uttarakhand’s Sonprayag

July 3, 2025 12:05 PM

SDRF rescues 40 devotees stranded due to landslide in Uttarakhand’s Sonprayag

Amid relentless rainfall and worsening weather conditions in Uttarakhand, around 40 devotees returning from Kedarnath Dham were rescued by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Thursday after being stranded near the Sonprayag landslide zone. The pilgrims were stranded following a sudden landslide around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, which blocked the route with debris, making further movement impossible. The landslide struck near Sonprayag, a key transit point along the Kedarnath Yatra route. Re...

Helicopter crashes in Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath; operations suspended pending safety review

June 15, 2025 4:06 PM

Helicopter crashes in Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath; operations suspended pending safety review

A tragic helicopter crash in Uttarakhand on Sunday morning claimed seven lives, including an infant and the pilot. The helicopter operating on the Kedarnath–Guptkashi sector, is believed to have crashed near the Gaurikund area between 5:30 and 5:45 AM due to poor weather conditions. The aircraft had taken off from Guptkashi at 5:10 AM, landed briefly at Kedarnath at 5:18 AM, and departed again at 5:19 AM. Preliminary findings suggest that the accident may have been caused by Controlled Flight...