Uttarakhand to further coordination, monitor mechanisms during monsoon season

July 9, 2026 12:06 PM

Uttarakhand to further coordination, monitor mechanisms during monsoon season

Uttarakhand Secretary, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, Vinod Kumar Suman on Wednesday directed all major dams and barrages across the state to mandatorily share updated information on reservoir water levels, inflow, outflow and discharge with the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) every day at 8 am and 8 pm, a release said. The directions were issued during a high-level review meeting chaired by Vinod Kumar Suman at the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) at US...

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla calls for collective action on sustainable conservation, highlights role of communities in Uttarakhand

April 29, 2026 7:22 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla calls for collective action on sustainable conservation, highlights role of communities in Uttarakhand

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday called for a coordinated and proactive approach involving all stakeholders to ensure sustainable development and ecological balance, stressing that community participation and traditional knowledge systems are key to tackling climate change. Addressing representatives of Van Panchayats, Panchayati Raj Institutions, and Urban Local Bodies at the Dr. Raghunandan Singh Tolia Administrative Academy in Nainital, Birla said grassroots institutions play a crucia...

Dehradun Bypass project gains momentum, set to ease traffic and boost regional connectivity

April 23, 2026 5:17 PM

Dehradun Bypass project gains momentum, set to ease traffic and boost regional connectivity

Construction of a key bypass aimed at decongesting traffic in Dehradun and improving regional connectivity is progressing steadily, with nearly 44 per cent of the work already completed, said the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The 12-kilometre-long greenfield, four-lane access-controlled highway is being developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) at an estimated cost of ₹716 crore and is expected to be completed by April 2027. The Ministry of Road Transport & ...

Char Dham Yatra 2026: Badrinath Temple opens with Vedic rituals; Uttarakhand CM Dhami offers prayers

April 23, 2026 1:07 PM

Char Dham Yatra 2026: Badrinath Temple opens with Vedic rituals; Uttarakhand CM Dhami offers prayers

The portals of Badrinath Temple were opened to devotees at 6:15 AM on Thursday amid traditional rituals and the chanting of Vedic mantras, marking the formal commencement of the 2026 Char Dham Yatra. The temple premises was decorated with flowers, and a deeply spiritual atmosphere prevailed as chants of “Jai Badri Vishal” echoed through the Himalayan shrine. Thousands of devotees gathered at the site, many queuing overnight to witness the auspicious opening and seek early ‘darshan’ of L...

Kedarnath Temple opens for devotees, PM Modi calls yatra a ‘divine celebration of faith’

April 22, 2026 9:55 AM

Kedarnath Temple opens for devotees, PM Modi calls yatra a ‘divine celebration of faith’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to devotees as the portals of Kedarnath Temple reopened, marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage season in Uttarakhand. In a letter addressed to pilgrims on X, the Prime Minister described the journey to Kedarnath and the broader Char Dham Yatra as a “divine celebration of faith, unity, and rich traditions.” “On the sacred land of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, the doors of Shri Kedarnath Dham have been opened with full rite...

Kedarnath Temple portals open amid chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’; Uttarakhand CM Dhami offers prayers

April 22, 2026 10:08 AM

Kedarnath Temple portals open amid chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’; Uttarakhand CM Dhami offers prayers

The portals of Kedarnath Temple were opened on Wednesday with traditional Vedic rituals and chants of “Har Har Mahadev,” marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage season in Uttarakhand. Thousands of devotees from across India and abroad gathered at the high-altitude shrine to witness the ceremony and seek blessings. The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, was decorated with around 51 quintals of flowers, creating a vibrant and spiritually charged atmosphere. Priests performed elaborate ri...

Mobile phones banned inside Kedarnath Temple premises to preserve sanctity

April 21, 2026 4:52 PM

Mobile phones banned inside Kedarnath Temple premises to preserve sanctity

Authorities at the Kedarnath Temple have imposed a complete ban on the use of mobile phones within the temple premises to maintain the sanctity of the shrine and ensure a peaceful experience for devotees. A member of the temple committee, Vineet Posti, said the decision was taken keeping in mind both the spiritual atmosphere of the temple and the convenience of pilgrims. He clarified that carrying mobile phones inside the premises, taking photographs or videos, and creating social media reels a...

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...

Char Dham Yatra 2026: Kedarnath Temple gates open April 22; helplines activated for pilgrims

April 21, 2026 12:39 PM

Char Dham Yatra 2026: Kedarnath Temple gates open April 22; helplines activated for pilgrims

The portals of Kedarnath Dham are set to open on Wednesday, allowing devotees to seek blessings at one of Hinduism’s most sacred shrines. The opening of Badrinath Dham on April 23 will mark the full commencement of the Char Dham Yatra 2026 in Uttarakhand. There is immense enthusiasm among devotees across the state and beyond, with pilgrims arriving in large numbers from different parts of India and abroad to undertake the revered journey. The Char Dham Yatra, one of the most significant spiri...

PM Modi to visit Uttarakhand, UP on April 14; inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor

April 13, 2026 4:34 PM

PM Modi to visit Uttarakhand, UP on April 14; inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on April 14, where he will inaugurate the much-anticipated Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor and review key infrastructure and environmental initiatives. As part of his visit, the Prime Minister will reach Saharanpur at around 11:15 AM to assess the wildlife corridor built along the elevated section of the expressway. He will then proceed to Jai Maa Daat Kali Temple near Dehradun at approximately 11:40 AM to perform darshan ...