Uttarakhand Irrigation Minister Satpal Maharaj on Monday said that the state government will create a department to investigate the cause of the glacier burst incident in Chamoli and monitoring of the glaciers through satellite. “All angles (related to the Chamoli glacier burst) should be investigated. We will form a department in our ministry to monitor and […]
Uttarakhand CM conducts aerial survey of affected areas in Chamoli, rescue ops at tunnel underway
As rescue operation is underway at the tunnel where 35 people are trapped, Uttarakhand Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Kumar on Tuesday said it is hoped that the way will be cleared by noon. “Rescue operation at the tunnel in Chamoli is underway, we are hopeful that we’ll be able to clear […]
Army deploys choppers, troops to tackle flood situation in Chamoli
As avalanche and flood at a Chamoli village destroyed many houses on Sunday, the Indian Army has deployed choppers and troops for supporting the Uttarakhand government and NDRF to tackle the flood situation, said Army. “Indian Army has deployed choppers and troops for supporting Uttarakhand government and NDRF to tackle the flood. Military station near Rishikesh actively involved in the coordination of rescue and […]
PM Modi monitoring flood situation in Chamoli, speaks to Uttarakhand CM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is monitoring the flood situation in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district in which as many as 150 people feared to be dead. “Am constantly monitoring the unfortunate situation in Uttarakhand. India stands with Uttarakhand & the nation prays for everyone’s safety there. Have been continuously speaking to senior authorities & getting updates on NDRF deployment, rescue […]
Chamoli flood: Uttarakhand Police issues advisory, urges people to ‘have patience’
As avalanche and flood at a Chamoli village destroyed many houses on Sunday, Uttarakhand Police issued a flood advisory saying that water level may rise at Srinagar, Haridwar, and Rishikesh. “Water level at Srinagar may rise to 536.00 m at 16:00 hrs. at Rishikesh, the water level may rise to 340.50 m at 20:00 hrs and Haridwar the water […]
100-150 casualties feared in flash flood in Chamoli: Uttarakhand Chief
As many as 150 people feared to be dead in the flash flood in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli following an avalanche near a power project at Raini village in the Tapovan area, officials said. “100-150 casualties feared in the flash flood in Chamoli district, said Uttarakhand Chief Secretary OM Prakash told ANI. Rishiganga Power Project has been […]
Chamoli: Massive flood in Dhauliganga river, houses destroyed after avalanche
A massive flood has been reported in Dhauliganga river, following an avalanche near Rishiganga Power Project in Chamoli district on Sunday. “Some water bodies flooded and destroyed many river bank-side houses due to cloudburst or breaching of the reservoir. Casualties are feared and hundreds of ITBP personnel rushed for rescue,” ITBP officials said. Chamoli district magistrate has also instructed […]
Avalanche near power project in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, 2 ITBP teams at spot
The Rishiganga Power Project was damaged due to breach of the glacier at Raini village in Tapovan area of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, police said. All the concerned districts have been alerted in the wake of incident. Officers and employees of Chamoli District Administration and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have reached the spot. A warning […]
Uttarakhand CM directs PWD to widen Nandprayag-Ghat motorway in Chamoli district
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has directed the Secretary Public Works Department to take necessary action for widening the Nandprayag-Ghat motorway in Chamoli district. “Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, taking cognisance of the villagers’s demand regarding Nandprayag-Ghat motorway in Chamoli district, directed the Secretary Public Works Department that the necessary action for the widening of Nandprayag-Ghat motorway should be taken soon,” read a […]
Science Park set up in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, students can avail information for free
With the efforts of Chamoli District Magistrate (DM), Swati S Bhadauria, a science park has been set up at Kothiyalsain near the district headquarters, Gopeshwar, with an aim to provide information about science-related equipment to the school students for free. Upon hearing about the science park, the Education Minister of Uttarakhand, Arvind Pandey […]
The portals of Badrinath Temple opened, first Prayer on behalf PM Modi
The portals of Badrinath Temple opened at 4:30 am today. 28 people including the Chief Priest was present at the temple when its portals opened like the three other dhams the first prayer here was performed on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. To recall,the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri […]