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Khatima (Uttarakhand) [India], April 9 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the CSD Canteen and Soldiers' Welfare Centre in Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar District, on Thursday. "In Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar, on the death anniversary of the revered father Late Shri Sher Singh Dhami Ji, the families of those brave warriors who sacrificed everything in service to Mother India, along with 60 valiant women and 80 brave soldiers, were honored at the 'Soldiers' Salute Ceremo ...Read More >
Char Dham Yatra 2026 will begin on April 19 on Akshaya Tritiya, with Yamunotri and Gangotri opening first, followed by Kedarnath and Badrinath. Here is a simple guide to temple opening dates, registration steps, and key travel tips for pilgrims. Every year, as summer starts setting in, something shifts in the mountains. The Char Dham Yatra begins, and with it, a steady flow of pilgrims heading towards Uttarakhand. For many, it is not just a trip. It is something they have planned for years. In ...Read More >
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) [India], April 8 (ANI): Chairman of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee Hemant Dwivedi, on Thursday, said that the Char Dham are not only the lifeline of Sanatan Dharma but also its four foundational pillars. In an exclusive conversation with ANI, the spokesperson said that the Char Dham of Uttarakhand holds immense religious significance and forms the core pillars of Sanatan Dharma. Also Read | Assembly Elections 2026: How To Check Name in Voter List and Down ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 7 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Tuesday that preparations for the Chardham Yatra are underway, with proper roads and accommodation being developed. Speaking to reporters, CM said, "The Chardham Yatra is underway. All preparations have already begun. Proper roads and accommodations are being built. The convenience and safety of the pilgrims and tourists who are coming are both very important to us. A meeting has been held rega ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 6 (ANI): Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan on Monday held a meeting with all District Magistrates and representatives of oil companies to review the supply of domestic and commercial LPG in the state, keeping in view the current global scenario and the upcoming Char Dham Yatra and tourism season. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary issued clear instructions to ensure an uninterrupted supply of commercial LPG cylinders during the Char Dham Yatra so that hote ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 6 (ANI): Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan on Monday held a meeting with all District Magistrates and representatives of oil companies to review the supply of domestic and commercial LPG in the state, keeping in view the current global scenario and the upcoming Char Dham Yatra and tourism season. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary issued clear instructions to ensure an uninterrupted supply of commercial LPG cylinders during the Char Dham Yatra so that hote ...Read More >
Badrinath (Uttarakhand) [India], April 6 (ANI): Chief Executive Officer of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee, Vishal Mishra, visited the shrine on Monday to conduct an on-site inspection and review the arrangements in detail ahead of the opening of the portals of Badrinath Dham on April 23. During the visit, he assessed the progress of works under the master plan and directed concerned officials to ensure that all tasks are completed by April 20 without compromising on quality. He also r ...Read More >
Badrinath (Uttarakhand) [India], April 6 (ANI): Chief Executive Officer of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee, Vishal Mishra, visited the shrine on Monday to conduct an on-site inspection and review the arrangements in detail ahead of the opening of the portals of Badrinath Dham on April 23. During the visit, he assessed the progress of works under the master plan and directed concerned officials to ensure that all tasks are completed by April 20 without compromising on quality. He also r ...Read More >
The State Secretary for Food and Civil Supplies, Anand Swarup, stated that a new Standard Operating Procedure has been issued in this regard. He noted that the objective of the new SOP is to ensure a balanced, priority-based, and transparent distribution among various consumer categories, thereby preventing any adverse impact on the Chardham Yatra, tourism, industrial activities, and essential services. Swarup explained that the oil and gas marketing companies operating within the state will e ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 5 (ANI): A severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, along with rising prices, has hit Dehradun's iconic roadside "Maggi points" on the way to Mussoorie, leaving vendors struggling to sustain their businesses. Once bustling with tourists, these popular stops are now witnessing a sharp decline in footfall as vendors grapple with cooking delays and limited resources. Also Read | Gold Rate Today, April 5, 2026: Check 22K and 24K Gold Prices in Delhi, Mumba ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 5 (ANI): A severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, along with rising prices, has hit Dehradun's iconic roadside "Maggi points" on the way to Mussoorie, leaving vendors struggling to sustain their businesses. Once bustling with tourists, these popular stops are now witnessing a sharp decline in footfall as vendors grapple with cooking delays and limited resources. With commercial LPG either unavailable or unaffordable, many stall owners have switched t ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Road Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday announced a series of highway development and infrastructure projects for six states -- Odisha, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan -- valued at Rs 3,200 crore to improve connectivity, road safety, and boost regional economies. In Odisha, an allocation of Rs 447.11 crore has been approved for the upgradation of the 103.52-km Kurumpuri-Raj Khariar section across NH-353 and NH-5 ...Read More >
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) [India], April 4 (ANI): Business operations at several hotels and dhabas in Rishikesh came to a standstill as a severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders gripped the town. Local owners said the shortage has forced many establishments to either shut down temporarily or revert to traditional cooking methods, such as coal and wood, to continue serving customers. Highlighting the gap between official claims and the ground situation, Vivek Tiwari, owner of Tiwari Shudh Vai ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 3 (ANI): To address rising demand and maintain supply balance, the Uttarakhand government has implemented a revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for commercial LPG distribution, superseding previous guidelines. Food and Civil Supplies Secretary Anand Swaroop stated that following state efforts to promote PNG, Uttarakhand secured an additional 6% quota for commercial LPG. Combined with a 20% central allocation, the state's total quota has increased fro ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his delight over the Uttarakhand Police being honoured with the prestigious "President's Police Colour," calling it a golden chapter in the state's history. According to an official release, he said that for Uttarakhand, this moment is not just an achievement but a living testament to pride, tradition, and an indomitable spirit of service. Director General of Police Deepam Seth met the Chief ...Read More >
During the meeting, the chief minister highlighted Uttarakhand's strategic location, the availability of trained human resources and developed industrial infrastructure, as he requested for policy support from the Centre for the setting up of defence production units. He also proposed the establishment of defence equipment production hubs in Kotdwar, Haridwar and Dehradun. Dhami further requested the extension of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor, currently operational between D ...Read More >
Dehradun, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The relentless efforts of the Pushkar Singh Dhami-led BJP government to promote tourism and pilgrimage in Uttarakhand are coming to fruition, with more than 23 crore tourists arriving in the hill state during the last three years, government officials said, quoting the data released by the Tourism department. This fresh surge in tourism has not only supported the livelihood of homestay, hotel, dhaba operators, women self-help groups as well as businessmen emplo ...Read More >
The doors of Kedarnath and Yamunotri shrines in Uttarakhand have closed for winter. Thousands of devotees attended the closing ceremony for Kedarnath. Lord Kedarnath will be worshipped in Ukhimath, and Mother Yamuna in Kharsali. The Badrinath temple will close on November 25. These Himalayan shrines reopen in April-May next year. The doors of the Himalayan shrines of Kedarnath and Yamunotri in Uttarakhand were closed for the winter season on Thursday. The doors of Kedarnath, the abode of Lord ...Read More >
KEDARNATH: The sacred portals of Shri Kedarnath Dham, the eleventh Jyotirlinga, were ceremoniously closed for the winter season on Thursday at 8:30 AM, amid devotional tunes from an Army band and chants of "Jai Baba Kedar." Over 10,000 devotees gathered in the chilling weather to witness the closing ceremony, which marked the end of a successful pilgrimage season. The ancient temple had been decorated with fresh flowers for the occasion. The Panchmukhi Utsav Doli of Baba Kedar began its journe ...Read More >
Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) [India], October 23 (ANI): The portals of the world-famous eleventh Jyotirlinga, Kedarnath Dham, were ceremoniously closed for the winter season at 8:30 am on Thursday, October 23, coinciding with Bhai Dooj (Kartik Shukla Saptami, Anuradha Nakshatra). Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was present on the occasion. Before the closure, the temple was beautifully decorated with flowers. The atmosphere in the temple complex reverberated with devotional tunes play ...Read More >
Gopeshwar, Oct 21 (PTI) Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh visited Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand's Chamoli on Tuesday. Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar and Superintendent of Police Sarvesh Panwar welcomed the governor at the Badirnath helipad. The local police presented the Governor with a guard of honor, after which he proceeded to the Badrinath Dham by car. After visiting the temple, Governor Singh inquired from DM Kumar about the ongoing master plan for the Dham and al ...Read More >
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam attended an event at Bramarishi Ashram in Tirupati on Monday as part of his official visit to India. Siddhguru Sideswar Bramedswi Gurudev Swami, a revered spiritual leader known for his divine abilities and profound impact on people's lives, welcomed the Prime Minister and praised his leadership and humility. Also Read | US Tariff: American Chief Negotiator Brendan Lynch Arriving in New Delhi ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 15 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam at Jolly Grant Airport before his departure from Uttarakhand on Monday. On the occasion, the Chief Minister presented him with the sacred Char Dham offerings and items from the state's umbrella brand, House of Himalayas, as mementoes. Chief Minister Dhami said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's flag is flying high ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 15 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam at Jolly Grant Airport before his departure from Uttarakhand on Monday. On the occasion, the Chief Minister presented him with the sacred Char Dham offerings and items from the state umbrella brand, House of Himalayas, as mementoes. Chief Minister Dhami said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India flag is flying high acr ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 12 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday met with the Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu for a discussion on strengthening aviation infrastructure in the state and resuming helicopter services for Char Dham Yatra. An official statement mentioned that the CM appreciated the initiative of setting up self-service kiosks under the umbrella brand House of Himalayas at airports, which has significantly enhanced t ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 12 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday met with the Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu for a discussion on strengthening aviation infrastructure in the state and resuming helicopter services for Char Dham Yatra. An official statement mentioned that the CM appreciated the initiative of setting up self-service kiosks under the umbrella brand House of Himalayas at airports, which has significantly enhanced t ...Read More >
Mussoorie/Haldwani: Heavy rains continued to lash Uttarakhand, triggering landslides and boulder falls that blocked over 373 roads, including key stretches of the Char Dham yatra highways, while major rivers in some areas swelled above warning and danger marks in several districts. Amid the downpour, panic gripped Tok Basotiya village in Okhalkanda block of Nainital district after a woman went missing and is feared to have been swept away in the swollen Basotia river. Officials said Tulsi Devi ...Read More >
Dehradun: Uttarakhand has recorded nearly three times the normal rainfall in the last week, primarily due to the interaction between the active monsoon trough and western disturbances, according to data from India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials. Between August 27 and September 3, the state recorded an average of 187.6 mm rainfall -- nearly three times the normal of 64.7 mm. Several districts reported sharp deviations from the seasonal norm. Bageshwar topped the list with 274.3 mm, 68 ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: In a significant development, the Uttarakhand government has suspended the revered Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib pilgrimages until September 5, citing relentless and devastating monsoon rains wreaking havoc across the state. The decision comes amidst widespread landslides and blocked routes, prioritising the safety of pilgrims. Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey confirmed the decision on Monday. "Heavy rainfall has led to numerous landslides across the state, blocking routes with ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russi ...Read More >
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