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1 day, 14 hours ago

Dehradun Diary: Tawaghat-Lipulekh highway blocked due to landslide

Tawaghat-Lipulekh highway blocked Dozens of vehicles became stranded on both sides of the Tawaghat-Lipulekh border area in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand after a sudden landslide blocked the highway on Saturday. Bhupendra Singh Mehar, the District Disaster Management Officer of Pithoragarh, stated, “The road leading from Pithoragarh to Dawa Ghat is blocked due to heavy debris near Romti Nala, but it is expected …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pithoragarh linked by air to Delhi, first commercial flight lands at Naini Saini airport

The Hindu

The border district of Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand was linked by air to Delhi on Thursday with the first commercial flight from the national capital landing at the Naini Saini airport here at 11 a.m. "The 42-seater Alliance Air aircraft will run three days a week from Delhi's IGI Airport to Pithoragarh. Today was the inaugural flight," Naini Saini airport manager …

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3 months ago

Uttarakhand Premier League: Nainital SG Pipers to face Pithoragarh Hurricanes in eliminator

Hindustan Times

Dehradun, : In the evening match of an action-packed Friday, the Nainital SG Pipers overcame the challenge posed by the Pithoragarh Hurricanes, securing a seven-wicket victory with just three balls to spare in their last league encounter of the Uttarakhand Premier League 2024. Uttarakhand Premier League: Nainital SG Pipers to face Pithoragarh Hurricanes in eliminator With a spot in the …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Stranded pilgrims from Cuddalore safe in Uttarakhand: Collector

The Hindu

The Tamil Nadu Government is making efforts to bring back the pilgrims from Cuddalore district stranded in Uttarakhand safely to their respective places. Official sources said the administration was in touch with the officials of Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand and making arrangements for the return of the pilgrims. Uttarakhand CM instructs SDRF to stay vigilant amid heavy rainfall; IMD issues red …

Uttarakhand Pilgrims Stranded Pilgrims District Stranded Cuddalore

3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Global Warming' Or 'Too Many Tourists'? Debate Snowballs as 6,191-m Himalayan Peak Om Parvat Goes Bald

News 18

Something unusual has happened in this monsoon season that has left locals in Uttarakhand perplexed. “In the past too, a portion of the mountain looked black when there was less snow but perhaps this is the first time when I am witnessing it without any snow at all,” says Harish Gunjiyal from Gunji village – the first Indian village from …

Global Warming Uttarakhand Snow Himalayan Parvat Goes Om Parvat

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Historic reopening: View Kailash Peak in Tibet from old Lipulekh pass in India from Sept 15

Hindustan Times

The devotees can view the sacred Kailash peak in Tibet from the 18300 feet high old Lipulekh pass within the Indian territory from September 15. Historic reopening: View Kailash Peak in Tibet from old Lipulekh pass in India from Sept 15 The old Lipulekh pass is situated in Vyas valley of Pithoragarh district. Uttarakhand Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj and his …

India Pass Old Tibet View Peak Kailash

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand’s old Lipulekh pass to welcome devotees for Mount Kailash view from Sept 15

Hindustan Times

The old Lipulekh pass, located at an altitude of 18,300 feet in the Vyas Valley of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, will be accessible to the public starting September 15. "The pass will open for common pilgrims from September 15 this year," said Pithoragarh District Tourism Officer Kirti Chandra Arya. Read: Pilgrimage to Mount Kailash: A breathtaking experience The Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra …

Indian Uttarakhand Mount View Kailash Lipulekh Mount Kailash

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand: Earthquake of 3.1 magnitude hits Pithoragarh

Hindustan Times

An earthquake of 3.1 magnitude struck Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district on Tuesday morning around 6.43am with the epicentre around 5km beneath the earth’s surface, according to the National Center for Seismology website. On Monday, a 2.2 magnitude earthquake was reported in Bageshwar district at 9.22pm, over a fortnight after another earthquake of 2.8 magnitude was reported in the same district on …

Uttarakhand Earthquake District Magnitude

8 months ago

Uttarakhand: Four people killed in road accident in Pithoragarh

Hindustan Times

Four people were killed, and four others sustained injuries after their vehicle plunged into a gorge in Chandak area of Pithorgarh district on Monday. Four persons lost their lives, and four others were injured in the accident,” Pithoragarh circle officer Parvez Ali said. He said a wedding ceremony took place in Pithoragarh on Sunday evening. After the wedding ceremony, The …

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8 months ago

Uttarakhand's Manaskhand Corridor Yatra to begin from April 22 to popularise the ancient temples of the Kumaon region

Hindustan Times

Uttarakhand tourism department in collaboration with the Indian Railways will start the 'Manaskhand Corridor Yatra' next week to popularise the ancient temples of the Kumaon region, officials said on Saturday. A special train will be run from Pune to Tanakpur in Pithoragarh district for the yatra from April 22, District Tourism Officer Kirti Chand Arya said. The train will carry …

Uttarakhand Temples Pune Train Pithoragarh Kumaon Khatima

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Flight operations restart from Naini-Saini airport at Pithoragarh, linking sacred lands in Uttarakhand

Hindustan Times

Flight operations from Pithoragarh's Naini-Saini airport began on Tuesday after a gap of more than three years. Flight operations restart from Naini-Saini airport at Pithoragarh, linking sacred lands in Uttarakhand Following the resumption of flight operations, which was suspended in early 2020, aviation firm Flybig will operate a 19-seater aircraft between Dehradun and Pithoragargh thrice a week on Monday, Tuesday …

Airport Air Uttarakhand Minister Pithoragarh Dehradun Flight Operations

1 year, 1 month ago

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 jolts Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand

Live Mint

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 on the Richter scale jolted Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand on Monday, but there was no damage to life or property, reported PTI. The quake shook Dharchula, Didihat and Bangapani areas of Pithoragarh district at 4.17 p.m., the disaster management office told the news agency. The quake-struck Nepal received India's first consignment of emergency relief materials …

Delhi Ist Pithoragarh Magnitude Quake Nepal Earthquake

1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi offers prayers in front of Adi Kailash mountain peak at Parvati Kund

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his day-long visit to Uttarakhand by offering prayers at Parvati Kund in front of the holy Adi Kailash mountain in Pithoragarh district. According to officials here, PM Modi has become the first Prime Minister of the country to visit the Adi Kailash area and offer prayers there. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offering prayers at Parvati …

Modi Pm Modi Pithoragarh Adi Prayers Parvati Kailash Peak

1 year, 2 months ago

Seven bodies recovered from vehicle trapped under landslide debris in Pithoragarh

Hindustan Times

Pithoragarh: Nearly 24 hours after rocks and boulders fell on a vehicle following a landslide on the Kailash-Mansarovar route here, bodies of seven persons were pulled out of the debris on Monday, officials said. The incident occurred around 2 pm on Sunday near the Thakti area of this Uttarakhand district when the SUV got trapped under a huge mound of …

Pithoragarh Baranwal Vehicle Trapped

1 year, 2 months ago

Uttarakhand: 7 feared dead as car buries under debris triggered by landslide

Hindustan Times

At least seven people were feared dead after the car they were travelling in was buried under heavy debris triggered by a landslide on the Dharchula-Gunji road in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh on Sunday, a senior official said. Bhupendra Singh Mahar, district disaster management officer, Pithoragarh, said the incident took place around 1pm. He said, “The rescue teams from SDRF, Police, ITBP …

Uttarakhand Dharchula

1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand: Boulder hits bulldozer during road clearing operation after landslide in Pithoragarh | Video

India TV News

Uttarakhand: A big boulder fell on a JCB machine as workers were working to resume traffic on a road that was hit by a landslide. As the work was underway to open Tawaghat Sobla road in Pithoragarh, a massive boulder fell on a JCB machine. A video of the incident has also surfaced showing boulders, rocks falling on the landslide …

Video Uttarakhand Boulder Landslide Pithoragarh Jcb

1 year, 5 months ago

U’khand: Pithoragarh villagers cut off as overflowing Dhauli river damages bridges

Hindustan Times

Over 100 villagers have been cut off from the rest of Uttarakhand after floods and landslides hit the Dhauli river area in Darma Valley of Pithoragarh district, washing away the village’s only footbridge and trolley bridge. Pithoragarh district magistrate Reena Joshi said villagers of Chal village in Darma got trapped after the overflowing Dhauli river washed away the bridges due …

Bridge Village River Pithoragarh Dhauli River

1 year, 5 months ago

Over 200 stranded as bridge washes away after heavy rain in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh

Hindustan Times

Over 200 people including tourists were trapped after floods and landslides hit the Dhauli river area in Darma in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district on Friday. Read here: Monsoon surge likely over north India from July 9: IMD Divesh Shashni, sub-divisional magistrate Dharchula said it is not a cloud burst, but heavy rain in the area which has led to the situation. …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Disclose Instances Of Illegal Mining In State, Action Taken Against Such Breaches: Uttarakhand High Court To State

Live Law

The Uttarakhand High Court directed the State to disclose the instances of illegal mining in the state and the actions taken against such breaches. “The State should disclose in its affidavit to be filed within two weeks the instances of illegal mining by the licensees, which have come to light, and the nature of action taken in respect of each …

Court Mining Uttarakhand Illegal Mining State Taken Illegal

1 year, 6 months ago

10 killed as car falls into gorge in Uttarakhand: Police

Hindustan Times

Ten people were killed after the vehicle they were travelling in fell into a 500-metre-deep gorge in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district on Thursday, an official said. Ten people were killed after the vehicle they were travelling in fell into a 500-metre-deep gorge in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district The accident occurred around 7.30 am when the 10 people were heading to a temple …

Accident Uttarakhand Singh Vehicle Killed Negi Hokara

1 year, 6 months ago

Uttarakhand: 9 dead, 2 injured after car fell into ditch in Pithoragarh

India TV News

Uttarakhand car accident: At least nine people were declared dead and two are severely injured after a car fell into a 600-metre-deep gorge at Munsiyari block of Pithoragarh district today. An SDRF team has been dispatched to the spot but the rescuers are yet to reach the victims in the gorge, Pithoragarh District Magistrate Rina Joshi said. The accident occurred …

Pithoragarh Pithoragarh District Uttarakhand Car

1 year, 6 months ago

Uttarakhand's Naini Saini airport near China border to resume operations after regulator nod

India Today

Uttarakhand’s Naini Saini airport, which shut down within a year of beginning operations in 2019, will become functional once again. Confirming the news, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami tweeted, “I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia for issuing an aerodrome license to Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority for Naini Saini Airport, Pithoragarh.” “I am …

India Airport Uttarakhand Saini Pithoragarh Dehradun Saini Airport

1 year, 6 months ago

Over 180 Adi Kailash pilgrims rescued from landslide-hit road stretch

Hindustan Times

Over 180 pilgrims, returning from Adi Kailash in Uttarakhand, were rescued by a joint team of the state disaster response force, revenue police and Seema Suraksha Bal from Najang, where they had been stranded since Tuesday, following a massive landslide that damaged over a 100-metre stretch of the road in Pithoragarh district Stranded pilgrims being rescued from the landslide zone …

Landslide Pilgrims Pithoragarh Adi Kailash Dharchula Pithoragarh District

1 year, 7 months ago

Uttarakhand man accused of killing wife, 3 women of his family still at large

Hindustan Times

An intensive manhunt is still on by the Pithoragarh police in Uttarakhand to nab the man accused of killing four women members of his family, including his wife, in Burshum village of Gangolihat subdivision on Friday, officials said on Sunday. Police said they are also searching near a riverbank as the accused might have jumped into the river from the …

Family Members Accused His Wife Wife Pithoragarh

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Dehradun Diary: Tawaghat-Lipulekh highway blocked due to landslide

Pithoragarh linked by air to Delhi, first commercial flight lands at Naini Saini airport

Uttarakhand Premier League: Nainital SG Pipers to face Pithoragarh Hurricanes in eliminator

Stranded pilgrims from Cuddalore safe in Uttarakhand: Collector

'Global Warming' Or 'Too Many Tourists'? Debate Snowballs as 6,191-m Himalayan Peak Om Parvat Goes Bald

Historic reopening: View Kailash Peak in Tibet from old Lipulekh pass in India from Sept 15

Uttarakhand’s old Lipulekh pass to welcome devotees for Mount Kailash view from Sept 15

Uttarakhand: Earthquake of 3.1 magnitude hits Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand: Four people killed in road accident in Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand's Manaskhand Corridor Yatra to begin from April 22 to popularise the ancient temples of the Kumaon region

Flight operations restart from Naini-Saini airport at Pithoragarh, linking sacred lands in Uttarakhand

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 jolts Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand

PM Modi offers prayers in front of Adi Kailash mountain peak at Parvati Kund

Seven bodies recovered from vehicle trapped under landslide debris in Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand: 7 feared dead as car buries under debris triggered by landslide

Uttarakhand: Boulder hits bulldozer during road clearing operation after landslide in Pithoragarh | Video

U’khand: Pithoragarh villagers cut off as overflowing Dhauli river damages bridges

Over 200 stranded as bridge washes away after heavy rain in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh

Disclose Instances Of Illegal Mining In State, Action Taken Against Such Breaches: Uttarakhand High Court To State

10 killed as car falls into gorge in Uttarakhand: Police

Uttarakhand: 9 dead, 2 injured after car fell into ditch in Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand's Naini Saini airport near China border to resume operations after regulator nod

Over 180 Adi Kailash pilgrims rescued from landslide-hit road stretch

Uttarakhand man accused of killing wife, 3 women of his family still at large