Special puja, havan performed at Badrinath-Kedarnath Dham on PM Modi’s 73rd birthday

Special puja and yagya-havan were performed in Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath and Badrinath temples for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he turned 73 on Sunday (September 17). The priests of the temples offered prayers to the deities for the Prime Minister’s health, long life, happiness, and prosperity. The puja programme was attended by […]

Uttarakhand: Special artworks to be installed in Kedarnath, Badrinath

Special artworks will be installed in both Shri Kedarnath and Shri Badrinath Dham with the objective of increasing the footfall of devotees. This decision was taken by the Uttarakhand government in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on 12th September. Devotees will get a chance to witness historical, religious, and local folk traditions at […]

Uttarakhand’s Chamoli receives first snowfall of the season

Amidst continuous rains since Saturday, the higher areas of Chamoli received the first snowfall of the season on Monday. The fresh snowfall occurred on the hills of Badrinath Dham, Hemkund Sahib and Rudranath in the district. Earlier on Sunday, amid incessant rainfall in Uttarakhand, debris piled up near National Highway 9 in Amori village. The Badrinath […]

Uttarakhand: Road near Pagalnala on Badrinath National Highway blocked due to debris pile-up

 The Badrinath National Highway experienced continuous debris accumulation near Pagalnala which led to the temporary blockage of the road. This disruption has created challenges for commuters and pilgrims heading to the revered town of Badrinath. The debris accumulation began as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the region, triggering landslides and obstructing […]

Uttarakhand: Dengue outbreak sweeps through Dehradun, prompting urgent action

The Raipur area of Dehradun has been engulfed by a concerning dengue fever outbreak, with reports indicating that it has become a major hotspot for the disease. An alarming number of residents in every household within the Raipur area are grappling with dengue-related symptoms, and the situation has escalated to over 500 confirmed […]

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami releases logo, website of Global Investors summit in Dehradun

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday launched the logo and website of Investor Global Summit in Dehradun. Speaking on the occasion, CM Dhami said “This summit is a big opportunity for the state. We should take maximum advantage of this Investor Summit and bring maximum investment within the state.” Investor Global […]

Uttarakhand: Health secretary reviews medical arrangements amid rising Dengue cases

The Health Secretary of Uttarakhand on Wednesday made a surprise visit to the Doon Medical College Hospital in Dehradun to review the medical arrangements amid rising cases of Dengue. Health Secretary R. Rajesh Kumar reviewed the blood bank. Kumar said that the process of single donor platelets (SDP) and Random donor platelets (RDP) should […]

“Scientists behind Chandrayaan-3 proved man is a storehouse of infinite energy,” CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday said that the scientists associated with Mission Chandrayaan 3 have proved that man is a storehouse of infinite energy and has infinite capabilities. The Chief Minister was speaking after felicitating scientists from various scientific and technical institutions located in Dehradun and Mussoorie at the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing. He also […]

Uttarakhand: Traffic movement suspended on Rishikesh-Chamba NH to clear boulders

The Rishikesh-Chamba National Highway was closed for traffic at Bagaddhar to clear boulders following a landslide, an official said on Wednesday. “NH94 Rishikesh-Chamba is closed at Bagaddhar. Work is in progress to clear the boulders”, said Brijesh Bhatt, Tehri District Disaster Officer while speaking to ANI. Meanwhile, the Rishikesh-Srinagar, NH-58 was also closed to clear […]

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami reaches State Emergency Operation Center to review situation in warning-issued districts

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday reached the State Emergency Operation Center located at the Secretariat to review the situation in view of the two-day red alert warning in seven districts by the Meteorological Department. Earlier on Monday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), forecasting heavy rains on August […]