Kailash Manasarovar Yatra concludes; final batch of pilgrims returns to India via Lipulekh Pass

August 24, 2026 9:41 AM

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra concludes; final batch of pilgrims returns to India via Lipulekh Pass

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra concluded this year with the return of the final batches of pilgrims through the Nathu La route in Sikkim and the Lipulekh route in Uttarakhand, officials said. A total of 941 pilgrims completed the pilgrimage through the two routes this year, with 464 pilgrims travelling through Sikkim's Nathu La route and 477 through Uttarakhand's Lipulekh route. The pilgrimage through the Nathu La route concluded with the return of the 10th and final batch to Gangtok on Sunday. ...

Uttarakhand: Heavy rain lashes Dehradun as 97 roads remain blocked; schools shut today

August 18, 2026 9:59 AM

Uttarakhand: Heavy rain lashes Dehradun as 97 roads remain blocked; schools shut today

Heavy rainfall continued to lash Dehradun on Tuesday, disrupting normal life and prompting authorities to take precautionary measures as the Meteorological Department forecast more rain across Uttarakhand in the coming days. The continuing rainfall has affected road connectivity across the state, with around 97 roads currently blocked due to rainfall and landslides. Agencies are working to clear debris and restore connectivity. In Dehradun district, authorities have declared a one-day holiday ...

CM Dhami takes stock of rescue operations after tunnel tragedy in Chamoli

August 14, 2026 12:43 PM

CM Dhami takes stock of rescue operations after tunnel tragedy in Chamoli

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday visited the Pipalkoti area in Chamoli district to take stock of the ongoing relief and rescue operations at an under-construction tunnel of a hydroelectric project, where seven workers were killed after water and debris suddenly gushed into the tunnel on Thursday evening. The incident occurred at the Tail Race Tunnel (TRT) of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project, being built by THDC India Ltd. According to officials, landslides ...

Debris Blocks Badrinath National Highway Near Helang in Chamoli; Restoration Underway

August 6, 2026 10:56 AM

Debris Blocks Badrinath National Highway Near Helang in Chamoli; Restoration Underway

The Badrinath National Highway was blocked near Helang in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Wednesday after debris fell onto the road, disrupting vehicular movement along one of the state’s most important pilgrimage and strategic routes. According to the Chamoli district administration, debris and loose rocks came crashing down onto the highway following continuous rainfall in the region, forcing authorities to temporarily suspend traffic movement on the stretch. The administration said ro...

Nitin Gadkari confers Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak on 12 rat miners for Silkyara Tunnel rescue operation

August 5, 2026 9:28 PM

Nitin Gadkari confers Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak on 12 rat miners for Silkyara Tunnel rescue operation

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday conferred the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak on 12 rat miners in recognition of their exceptional courage and selfless service during the Silkyara Tunnel rescue operation, which led to the successful rescue of trapped workers after the tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand. The investiture ceremony was held in New Delhi in the presence of Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Harsh Malhotra, senior officials of the Mi...

ECI annuls registration of 17 inactive political parties in Uttarakhand

August 5, 2026 11:21 AM

ECI annuls registration of 17 inactive political parties in Uttarakhand

The Election Commission of India has barred 17 registered unrecognised political parties in Uttarakhand from contesting next year’s Assembly elections under their party banners after they failed to establish their existence or report any electoral activity. The action follows a verification exercise conducted by the office of the Uttarakhand Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) during which notices were issued to political parties that had remained inactive for several years. According to election ...

Dehradun schools shut as heavy rain batters Uttarakhand, orange alert issued

August 5, 2026 9:48 AM

Dehradun schools shut as heavy rain batters Uttarakhand, orange alert issued

The Dehradun district administration has declared a one-day holiday for all government and private schools, as well as Anganwadi centres, on Wednesday following the India Meteorological Department's forecast of heavy rainfall. The closure applies to all schools from Classes 1 to 12 and all Anganwadi centres across the district. Amid the prevailing weather conditions, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed the Secretary of Disaster Management, the State Disaster Response Force ...

Uttarakhand CM flags off special train to Veraval on ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’

July 14, 2026 1:38 PM

Uttarakhand CM flags off special train to Veraval on ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday flagged off a special train from Harrawala Railway Station in Dehradun to Veraval (Somnath) on the occasion of the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv'. Extending his best wishes to the devotees, the Chief Minister said the journey is not merely a religious pilgrimage but also a powerful means of connecting people with the nation's pride, cultural consciousness, and Sanatan traditions. CM Dhami expressed happiness that nearly 700 devotees from diffe...

Kiren Rijiju, Uttarakhand CM inaugurate 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv in Dehradun; 150 artisan stalls on display

July 12, 2026 9:24 AM

Kiren Rijiju, Uttarakhand CM inaugurate 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv in Dehradun; 150 artisan stalls on display

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday inaugurated the 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv at Parade Ground in Dehradun, marking the first time the flagship event is being organised in partnership with a state government under the PM VIKAS Scheme. The five-day festival, jointly organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Uttarakhand Minorities Welfare and Waqf Development Corporation, features around 150 exhibition and food ...

Heavy Rain Disrupts Life in Uttarakhand; IMD Issues Orange Alert

July 10, 2026 9:31 AM

Heavy Rain Disrupts Life in Uttarakhand; IMD Issues Orange Alert

Continuous torrential rainfall disrupted normal life in Khatima on Friday morning, with dense cloud cover prevailing across the region.   According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the area is expected to witness a generally cloudy sky with intermittent spells of rain or thundershowers. The weather department has also warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next two days.   The IMD has issued an orange alert for Uttarakhand on...