Uttarkashi cloudburst: 44 people rescued by ITBP; Uttarakhand CM oversees relief efforts amid Red Alert

August 7, 2025 10:44 AM

Uttarkashi cloudburst: 44 people rescued by ITBP; Uttarakhand CM oversees relief efforts amid Red Alert

In the wake of twin cloudbursts that wreaked havoc in Uttarkashi district, rescue and relief operations have intensified across the affected regions of Dharali and Harsil. On Thursday, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) airlifted 44 individuals to safety, evacuating them by helicopter to Matli, from where they are being transported to their respective destinations. Rescue efforts are being spearheaded by a coordinated force comprising the Indian Army, NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, Uttarakhand Police, an...

Uttarakhand aims to be global yoga hub, says CM Dhami ahead of International Yoga Day

June 19, 2025 4:39 PM

Uttarakhand aims to be global yoga hub, says CM Dhami ahead of International Yoga Day

Ahead of the International Day of Yoga on June 21, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday hailed the state as the land of yoga and sages, while highlighting the government’s efforts to promote yoga at the grassroots level. Joined by officers and staff, Dhami performed yoga at his residence and urged the people of Uttarakhand to incorporate the ancient practice into their daily lives. “Yoga is not just a physical exercise but a journey towards inner peace and self-realis...