HEMKUND SAHIB
Badrinath, Kedarnath dhams receive rainfall, but pilgrim activities robust
Badrinath and Kedarnath dhams received rainfall on Friday, but pilgrim activities remained robust. While clouds remained in Gangotri and Yamunotri, the weather has deteriorated and there is light drizzle. Despite the weather, over 22 lakh pilgrims have visited the four Dhams of Uttarakhand so far this season.
Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Dham receives heavy snowfall
The revered Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand experiences continuous heavy snowfall due to a sudden shift in weather patterns. The Indian Meteorological Department forecasts a minimum temperature of -16 to -18 until January 23. No warnings or advisories have been issued despite light rainfall predictions. The Chamoli district sees its first snowfall of the winter, affecting key locations like Badrinath Dham and inviting seers to the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22. PM Modi announced an 11-day ritual preceding the ceremony at the Ram Temple, with public 'darshan' starting on January 23.
Number of Char Dham pilgrims cross 50-lakh mark for first time
The number of pilgrims visiting the Char Dhams in Uttarakhand has exceeded 50 lakh for the first time. The famous pilgrimage sites of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri have attracted a record number of pilgrims from both India and abroad. Additionally, over 5.41 lakh vehicles have reached the Char Dhams. Kedarnath Dham received the highest number of pilgrims, followed by Badrinath Dham, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. Hemkund Sahib also saw over 1.77 lakh devotees. The police are committed to ensuring the safety and smooth functioning of the Yatra.
Hemkund Sahib Yatra: Travel ban imposed for children, elderly due to heavy snow
Officials have banned children and elders older than 60 from travelling following heavy snowfall in Hemkund Sahib, a Sikh pilgrimage site located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The site, which has been covered in eight feet of snow since the start of the year, is scheduled to re-open on 20 May. While the Chamoli district administration aims to limit the number of pilgrims, the Hemkund Sahib Gurdwara Management Committee has also announced that it will not permit sick or elderly people or children to travel until further notice.
Kedarnath pilgrims advised to check weather update amidst heavy snowfall
"Kedarnath received heavy snowfall on Monday once again. Pilgrims are advised to plan their journey to the temple in accordance with the weather update for the area on Tuesday," Rudraprayag Superintendent of Police (SP) Vishakha Ashok Bhadane said.
Chardham Yatra to be conducted from 2 places in Rishikesh, 1 in Haridwar
He said the pilgrimage will be operated from three places: the Interstate Bus Terminal and the ARTO office here and Pant Island in Haridwar.
Disaster control room to be set up, BRO team deployed in Joshimath for Char Dham Yatra
Joshimath, the gateway to famous pilgrimage sites like Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib and international skiing destination Auli, appears on the edge of a precipice with gaping cracks appearing on buildings, roads and public facilities.
Demolition of unsafe buildings resumes in Joshimath
According to officials, 849 houses in Joshimath have developed cracks following land subsidence and 269 families have been moved to temporary relief centres. On Saturday, drilling machines and bulldozers were back to dismantle hotels -- Malari Inn and Mount View -- and the PWD's inspection bungalow as weather cleared in the morning.
All tourists spots like Auli, Mussorie are safe: Uttarakhand govt appeals tourists to continue to visit state
"I want to request the tourists that Mussoorie is safe, and Gangotri, Yamnotri, and Nainital are safe. Only Joshimath is unsafe. Auli is safe and we are thinking about conducting winter games in Auli. "I want the home minister to increase tourism at certain secluded places here," State tourism minister Satpal Maharaj appealed to tourists.
Joshimath crisis: Technical survey of houses to be demolished in JP Colony begins
Joshimath, the gateway to famous pilgrimage sites like Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib and international skiing destination Auli, appears on the edge of a precipice with gaping cracks appearing on buildings, roads and public facilities. The state government is facing an uphill task providing relief and rehabilitating the affected families in the brutal winter.
SC declines to hear plea on Joshimath crisis, says HC should handle it as matter of principle
Joshimath, the gateway to famous pilgrimage sites like Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib and international skiing destination Auli, is facing a major challenge due to land subsidence. The petitioner has contended the subsidence has occurred due to large-scale industrialisation and sought immediate financial assistance and compensation to the affected people.
Supreme Court to hear plea on Joshimath subsidence
Joshimath, the gateway to famous pilgrimage sites like Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib and international skiing destination Auli, is facing a major challenge due to land subsidence.
Geophysical scientists from Hyderabad to study land subsidence issue in Joshimath
Joshimath, the gateway to famous pilgrimage sites like Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib and international skiing destination Auli, is facing a major challenge due to land subsidence.
Joshimath crisis: Hotel owners oppose 'abrupt' demolition move, insist on one-time settlement plan
Ranjit Sinha, Secretary, Disaster Management told reporters that the Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee has been roped in for the demolition exercise.
Joshimath subsidence: Supreme Court agrees to hear plea on January 16
Saraswati has contended that the incident has occurred due to large-scale industrialisation and sought immediate financial assistance and compensation to the people of Uttarakhand. The plea has also sought direction to the National Disaster Management Authority to actively support the residents of Joshimath in this challenging time.
Joshimath grave reminder environment being destroyed to extent irreversible: Experts
Cracks have appeared in hundreds of houses of Joshimath, the gateway to some renowned pilgrimage sites like Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib. Chamoli District Magistrate (DM) Himanshu Khurana on Sunday told PTI that Joshimath has been declared a landslide-subsidence zone and over 60 families living in uninhabitable houses have been moved to temporary relief centres.
PMO reviews Joshimath situation, says people's safety immediate priority
A 'risk sensitive urban development plan' for Joshimath should be developed, PK Mishra, principal secretary to the prime minister, said at a high-level meeting in New Delhi to review the building damage and land subsidence in the city. Mishra also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had already reviewed the situation with Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and expressed deep concern.
NRSC, IIRS to conduct study of Joshimath through satellite images
The Geological Survey of India has been asked to examine the suitability of Koti Farm, Herb Institute and the horticulture department's land in Joshimath and in Pipalkoti's Semaldala area for rehabilitation purposes.
Joshimath crisis: PMO to hold high-level meeting on Sunday
PK Mishra, the principal secretary to the prime minister, will hold the review meeting with the cabinet secretary, other senior officials of the central government and members of the National Disaster Management Authority, the PMO said in an official statement on Sunday.
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