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15 hours, 21 minutes ago

Raipur Diary | Subodh Singh appointed PS to CM Vishnu Deo Sai

In a major administrative reshuffle, Subodh Kumar Singh, a 1997-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the principal secretary to Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai after returning from central deputation. Singh is the fourth IAS officer to join the CM’s secretariat, following three other secretary-rank IAS officers: P. Dayanand, Basavaraju S., and Mukesh Bansal, as well as an IPS officer, …

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2 days, 15 hours ago

Char Dham Yatra all set to become seamless as Dhami okays forming of authority

New Indian Express

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand government has announced the formation of a Char Dham Yatra Authority to make the pilgrimage to the four shrines — Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri — more accessible and convenient for devotees. During a meeting held on Friday, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami directed officials to gather suggestions from stakeholders by January 15 and complete the establishment of …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Uttarakhand govt directs WII to assess carrying capacity at Char Dham, Hemkund

Hindustan Times

Dehradun: The state government has directed the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, to assess the pilgrim carrying capacity along the pilgrimage track of Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath, and Hemkund Sahib, officials said on Tuesday. Parag Madhukar Dhakate, member secretary of the State Pollution Control Board, said, “In compliance with the NGT’s order, we have asked the WII to assess and …

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1 month ago

Evening briefing: Yogi Adityanath's ‘bulldozer’ warning in Jharkhand; Char Dham visitor count down by 8 lakh, and more

Hindustan Times

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath fired a “bulldozer” warning in Jharkhand on Monday, days after the Supreme Court laid down nationwide guidelines against arbitrary demolitions by authorities in various states. Dig deeper Sahibganj, Nov 18 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addresses a public meeting in support of BJP candidate from Rajmahal Assembly constituency Amit Kumar Ojha for …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

202 deaths during Char Dham yatra so far, 93 from Kedarnath: State govt data

Hindustan Times

As many as 202 pilgrim deaths were reported so far due to health-related ailments during the Char Dham yatra which began on May 25, Uttarakhand state government official said. According to health department officials, the state government has stepped up its efforts to mitigate the number of deaths and is also conducting a health audit of the deaths occurring during …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Locals protest BRO’s green nod for Char Dham road widening project

Hindustan Times

Residents of Uttarkashi have flagged concerns with the Border Roads Organisation’s forest clearance application submitted to Union Environment Ministry, for the widening of the Char Dham road through the Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone. Residents are particularly concerned that conditions recommended by the Supreme Court appointed high powered committee on the Char Dham project which were referred to in SC’s order dated …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Final stretch of Char Dham near China border to be 10m wide: Gadkari

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: The last 150 km-long stretch of Char Dham road, which will pass through the Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone, will have to adhere to a minimum width of 10m, Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday. Union road and transport minister Nitin Gadkari Considering the strategic nature of the stretch, since it connects with the India-China border, the road …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Char Dham pilgrims will have to carry trash bags

The Hindu

With an aim to keep the mountains clean, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi on Thursday instructed officials to ensure that pilgrims travelling on the Char Dham Yatra route carry trash bags in vehicles. The Char Dham Yatra, which started on May 10 this year, witnessed a footfall of over 31 lakh till July 25. Dashboard soon The Chief Secretary has …

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5 months ago

Uttarakhand: 3 killed, 8 injured in landslide on Kedarnath Yatra route

Hindustan Times

Three people died and eight got injured in a landslide near Chidwasa in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand on Sunday. “The news of some pilgrims getting injured due to debris and heavy stones falling from the hill near the Kedarnath Yatra route is very sad," he wrote. More than one lakh devotees reached Kedarnath since the doors of Shri Kedarnath …

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5 months ago

Uttarakhand to make tough laws against trusts using names of Char Dham temples

The Hindu

TheUttarakhand Cabinet on July 18 decided to implement strict laws against organisations or trusts using names of Char Dham temples of the State. The Cabinet decision came days after the Char Dham temples’ priest association launched a Statewide protest against the BJP-led State government and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dami for laying the foundation stone of the replica of Kedarnath …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Priests hold protest against plan for Kedarnath temple in Delhi

Hindustan Times

Priests at the Kedarnath temple in Rudraprayag district on Sunday staged a protest in front of the shrine against the laying of a foundation stone of another Kedarnath temple in New Delhi on July 10 by Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. “A stone from the Kedarnath shrine area will also be shifted, thus reducing the religious sanctity of the …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Char Dham Yatra put on hold in view of heavy rain alert

The Hindu

The Char Dham yatra was temporarily suspended on July 7 in view of the weather department's prediction of heavy to very heavy rains in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand on July 7-8. In view of the weather department's prediction of heavy rains in Garhwal division on July 7-8, all devotees are urged not to start for the Char Dham yatra …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Top events today: Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra, MS Dhoni’s birthday, India-Zimbabwe T20 match, and more

Live Mint

Today unfolds with a tapestry of notable events and developments across various spheres. From the auspicious Rath Yatra in Puri, where President Droupadi Murmu will grace the occasion amidst heightened security measures, to the postponement of Uttarakhand's Char Dham Yatra due to inclement weather forecasts. Take a look: President Droupadi Murmu to witness Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra President Droupadi Murmu …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Religious tourism surges this summer: Ayodhya, Varanasi, Char Dham

Hindustan Times

Religious tourism is expected to generate a revenue of ₹5,900 crore by 2028, creating 140 million temporary and permanent jobs by 2030, according to a Financial Express report. Ayodhya, which now has 24 daily flights has witnessed massive tourist influx, Prakhar Mishra, director of tourism, Uttar Pradesh, told Financial Express. “An average spend per person at any pilgrim location has …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chardham Yatra 2024: Over 7 lakh pilgrims visited Kedarnath since May 10

Hindustan Times

The Char Dham Yatra has seen a record-breaking influx of pilgrims, with Kedarnath Dham surpassing the number of pilgrims of more than seven lakh since May 10, the date of opening of the temple portals, till June 6. Devotees throng the Kedarnath Temple during the 'Char Dham Yatra' in Rudraprayag district. According to the state government data, out of 86 …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

86 deaths during Char Dham yatra so far: State govt data

Hindustan Times

Eighty-six deaths were reported so far due to health-related ailments during the Char Dham yatra which began on May 10, Uttarakhand state government data said. “The number of deaths during 2023 Char Dham Yatra in May was 96, which has come down considerably in 2024 with 68 deaths reported till May 29 this year due to the effective interventions and …

Health Medical Deaths Yatra Route Reported Far

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Historic start for Char Dham Yatra 2024: Uttarkashi welcomes over 3,60,000 pilgrims

Hindustan Times

In an extraordinary display of devotion, the Char Dham Yatra has seen a record-breaking influx of pilgrims to Yamunotri and Gangotri Dham within the first 15 days of the pilgrimage season. Despite the remarkable growth, the Char Dham Yatra has continued seamlessly and efficiently following the meticulous planning and coordination by district authorities. The Char Dham Yatra, which began on …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Helicopter carrying pilgrims makes emergency landing in Kedarnath

Live Mint

A helicopter carrying seven people, including pilgrims, on board, made an emergency landing in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath after developing a technical snag early on Friday. Citing preliminary reports, the official said the helicopter developed a technical problem in its rear motor, prompting the pilot to make an emergency landing a few metres from the helipad in Kedarnath. The Char Dham Yatra …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Rope in NDRF, ITBP to manage Char Dham crowd, Centre tells Uttarakhand

The Hindu

With an unprecedented number of pilgrims visiting the Char Dham temples in Uttarakhand, and videos of chaos and mismanagement going viral on social media, the Home Ministry reviewed the yatra arrangements on Thursday. ‘Rope in NDRF, ITBP’ Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla has instructed Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi to send daily reports of pilgrims at the Char Dham …

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7 months ago

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Authorities impose Section 144 on Yamunotri route, limit use of horses and mules

India TV News

Char Dham Yatra 2024: The district authorities of Uttarkashi have issued orders to curb the movement of horses and mules in a bid to ensure smooth, safe and peaceful movement of pilgrims on the Shri Yamunotri Dham foot pilgrimage route. "While keeping in mind the narrowness of the dham and the submitted report, the District Magistrate issued this order to …

Horses Uttarakhand Order Yatra District Movement Char Dham Yatra

7 months ago

Uttarakhand to resume verification drive of outsiders after elections: Pushkar Dhami

Hindustan Times

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand Police will resume the verification drive to confirm the identity of people coming from other states and living in the state after the conclusion of the Lok Sabha elections, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami during election campaign for the Lok Sabha polls in Lucknow “It’s not a new thing, but …

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7 months ago

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Over six lakh devotees visited in ten days | DETAILS

India TV News

Char Dham Yatra 2024: The Char Dham Yatra experienced a significant influx of devotees, welcoming an impressive more than six lakh visitors to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri within a mere ten days. Additionally, the registration tally for the Char Dham Yatra now stands at a remarkable 29.52 lakh, indicating a robust interest and fervor among spiritual seekers to undertake …

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7 months ago

Char dham pilgrimage needs to be better regulated

Hindustan Times

Last week, the Uttarakhand government banned VIP darshan at the char dhams in the Himalayas in the wake of a huge influx of pilgrims. In the first six days since the pilgrimage season – which lasts till late October-early November – began, 3.3 million people have visited these shrines. The rise in religiosity in recent times and a great push …

Char Dham Better Regulated

7 months ago

Monitor Char Dham yatra continuously, CM Dhami to officials amid pilgrim influx

Hindustan Times

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday chaired a review meeting on the Char Dham yatra at the state secretariat and asked officials to continuously monitor the yatra in view of the continuous surge in pilgrim influx. Dhami said devotees should only be allowed to undertake the Char Dham yatra with prior registration. He instructed secretaries of all the …

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Raipur Diary | Subodh Singh appointed PS to CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Char Dham Yatra all set to become seamless as Dhami okays forming of authority

Uttarakhand govt directs WII to assess carrying capacity at Char Dham, Hemkund

Evening briefing: Yogi Adityanath's ‘bulldozer’ warning in Jharkhand; Char Dham visitor count down by 8 lakh, and more

202 deaths during Char Dham yatra so far, 93 from Kedarnath: State govt data

Locals protest BRO’s green nod for Char Dham road widening project

Final stretch of Char Dham near China border to be 10m wide: Gadkari

Char Dham pilgrims will have to carry trash bags

Uttarakhand: 3 killed, 8 injured in landslide on Kedarnath Yatra route

Uttarakhand to make tough laws against trusts using names of Char Dham temples

Priests hold protest against plan for Kedarnath temple in Delhi

Char Dham Yatra put on hold in view of heavy rain alert

Top events today: Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra, MS Dhoni’s birthday, India-Zimbabwe T20 match, and more

Religious tourism surges this summer: Ayodhya, Varanasi, Char Dham

Chardham Yatra 2024: Over 7 lakh pilgrims visited Kedarnath since May 10

86 deaths during Char Dham yatra so far: State govt data

Historic start for Char Dham Yatra 2024: Uttarkashi welcomes over 3,60,000 pilgrims

Helicopter carrying pilgrims makes emergency landing in Kedarnath

Rope in NDRF, ITBP to manage Char Dham crowd, Centre tells Uttarakhand

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Authorities impose Section 144 on Yamunotri route, limit use of horses and mules

Uttarakhand to resume verification drive of outsiders after elections: Pushkar Dhami

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Over six lakh devotees visited in ten days | DETAILS

Char dham pilgrimage needs to be better regulated

Monitor Char Dham yatra continuously, CM Dhami to officials amid pilgrim influx