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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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 …

Pithoragarh Naini Saini Delhi Saini Saini Airport Naini Saini Airport Flight Lands

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

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

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 …

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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, 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

Man stabs three female members of family in a fit of rage in Uttarakhand: Police

Hindustan Times

A man allegedly killed three female members of his family in a fit of rage in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district on Friday morning, a police official said. The incident took place in Bursham village near Gangolihat block which is around 60km from Pithoragarh district at about 5am, the official said. In a fit of rage, he took out a sharp edged …

Pithoragarh District

1 year, 10 months ago

Snow leopard spotted in Uttarakhand's Darma Valley for the first time

The Hindu

A snow leopard has been sighted for the first time at a height of about 11,120 feet in the Darma valley in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district. This is the first time that a snow leopard has been found in these altitudes, Mr. Dagare said. Snow leopards are usually found at a height of more than 12,000 feet, while Dar village is …

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2 years ago

Stone pelting at Indian workers from Nepal side in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh

India Today

An incident of stone pelting was reported by the Nepal side in Uttarakhand Dharchula district on Sunday reportedly over the objection to the construction of an embankment in the Kali river by India. Initial report suggests that stone were hurled at Indian workers for about 4 hours which hurt the workers engaged in the construction work. According to sources, Nepalese …

India Nepal Indian Work Stone Nepalese Stone Pelting

2 years, 3 months ago

Uttarakhand: SDRF rescues 42 Adi Kailash pilgrims stranded due to bad weather

Hindustan Times

Over 40 Adi Kailash pilgrims, who were trapped on a pedestrian route to Bundi camp in Uttarakhand, were rescued by the state disaster response force and brought to Dharchula in Pithoragarh district in an overnight operation, officials said on Wednesday. Around 50 villagers, including senior citizens, women and children belonging to seven different villages in the Vyas Valley, too were …

Uttarakhand Trapped Pilgrims Pithoragarh Dharchula Gunji

2 years, 3 months ago

Uttarakhand weather update: Yellow alert issued in 5 districts; CM Dhami visits cloudburst-hit village

India TV News

Highlights The incessant rainfall has once again brought mayhem in several parts of Uttarakhand IMD has issued a yellow alert for the next four-days in around five districts A woman died and about 30 houses were destroyed in cloud burst incident in the Lasko river on Sep 10 Uttarakhand weather update : The incessant rainfall has once again created havoc …

India Nepal Uttarakhand Houses Imd Village Areas

2 years, 3 months ago

Woman's Body Pulled Out of Sludge-filled Home as Cloudburst Triggers Flash Flood in Uttarakhand Village

News 18

A cloudburst in a border village of Nepal triggered a flash flood in Khotila village on the Indian side as waters of the swelling Kali river rushed into homes, filling them with sludge and killing a woman. The body of Pashupati Devi, a resident of Khotila village, was later pulled out of the sludge that had choked her house after …

Nepal Village Dharchula Khotila Village

2 years, 5 months ago

Monsoon engulfs India: Showers in Delhi-NCR, rain alert in hill states, downpour over coasts

India Today

The Indian Meteorological Department announced the arrival of monsoon in Delhi on Thursday, and also forecast the advance of rains into Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and some parts of Rajasthan. In the hill state of Uttarakhand, the districts of Nainital, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh have been placed on red alert amid predictions of extremely heavy rainfall in isolated …

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

Stranded pilgrims from Cuddalore safe in Uttarakhand: Collector

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

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 jolts Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand

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

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

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

Man stabs three female members of family in a fit of rage in Uttarakhand: Police

Snow leopard spotted in Uttarakhand's Darma Valley for the first time

Stone pelting at Indian workers from Nepal side in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand: SDRF rescues 42 Adi Kailash pilgrims stranded due to bad weather

Uttarakhand weather update: Yellow alert issued in 5 districts; CM Dhami visits cloudburst-hit village

Woman's Body Pulled Out of Sludge-filled Home as Cloudburst Triggers Flash Flood in Uttarakhand Village

Monsoon engulfs India: Showers in Delhi-NCR, rain alert in hill states, downpour over coasts