RUDRAPRAYAG
Massive avalanche hits Gandhi Sarovar near Kedarnath Dham; no casualty
Scientists from the Wadia Institute emphasized the necessity of bolstering security measures in the Kedarnath Dham area following multiple avalanches. The incidents, deemed normal in the Himalayan region, underscore the importance of proactive safety measures to safeguard visitors and residents in the vicinity.
Noida PG mates 'all-girls-trip' to hills turns into tragic accident: Six dead as tempo plunges into gorge in Rudraprayag
The tragic accident has left families devastated. Smriti Sharma's family traveled to Uttarakhand to retrieve her body, her mother expressing profound grief and regret. "At this age… I have to take my child’s body to Haridwar. What sin have I committed to have to see this? I want to hold my daughter once again," she said.
12 killed, 14 injured as tempo traveller carrying tourists falls into Alaknanda river in Uttarakhand
Ten tourists were killed and 13 injured in a tragic accident on the Badrinath national highway in Uttarakhand. The victims were on their way to visit Chopta when the tempo traveller they were in skidded off the road and fell into the Alaknanda river. Most of the passengers were from Delhi. Seven seriously injured individuals were airlifted to AIIMS, Rishikesh, while six others are receiving treatment at Rudraprayag district hospital.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath visits ailing mother at AIIMS Rishikesh
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited his ailing mother, Savitri Devi, at AIIMS Rishikesh, marking their first meeting in two years. Accompanied by Uttarakhand Health Minister Dhan Singh Rawat and Haridwar MP Trivendra Singh Rawat, he spent 20 minutes at the hospital. CM Yogi also checked on Rudraprayag road accident victims, assuring them of state support. The accident, which killed 14 people, prompted the Uttarakhand government to launch an investigation into the incident.
Uttarakhand accident: Victim at AIIMS succumbs to injuries, toll rises to 15
A person injured in the tempo traveller accident in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag succumbed to his injuries, taking the toll to 15, while the condition of four of the 11 injured is still critical, officials said on Sunday. A person who was brought to AIIMS, Rishikesh by air ambulance after the accident on Saturday died late at night, trauma surgeon Ruby Kataria said.
"Very unfortunate": Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami orders probe into Rudraprayag bus accident
Uttarakhand CM and PM Modi express grief over the Rudraprayag bus accident that claimed 14 lives. CM Dhami orders probe and PM Modi offers condolences and speedy recovery wishes.
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Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand authorities impose new restrictions as 29 people die in 9 days. Here are more details
At least 29 pilgrims have died, primarily due to heart-related complications, during the Char Dham yatra's initial nine days. The toll includes deaths in Badrinath, Yamunotri, Gangotri, and Kedarnath, with authorities taking measures to ensure pilgrim safety, including restricting the movement of horses and mules.
Five pilgrims killed as landslide debris falls on car in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag
Five people, including a resident of Gujarat, were killed in a landslide in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district on Thursday evening. The victims were travelling to Kedarnath when their car was buried under debris. A portion of the Kedarnathgya highway collapsed due to heavy debris on the roads, which led to a traffic obstruction on the Guptkashi-Gaurikund highway.
Uttarakhand: 3 dead, 17 missing in Rudraprayag landslide
Three people have died and 17 people are missing following a landslide in the Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand. Two roadside shops and dhabas were washed away when the heavy debris came down from the mountain. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is working to locate those missing. In addition, Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi area is experiencing issues with falling debris, and a 60-metre section of highway has caved in near the forest department office at Lisa Depot.
Flash flood: 4 drown, 15 missing near Kedarnath
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have both launched rescue operations, with personnel failing to find any of the missing people, yet, according to Circle Officer Vimal Rawat.
Several cases of cruelty to animals reported during Kedarnath Dham Yatra: police take action
Two separate videos surfaced, both showing the owners of horse mules subjecting the innocent animals to inhale cigarette smoke through their nostrils. The Rudraprayag police swiftly responded to the distressing footage and initiated an investigation. After careful examination, they identified one of the videos as originating from Tharu Camp in Choti Lancholi, a stopping place for the Kedarnath Dham Yatra in the Rudraprayag district.
Ten lakh pilgrims have visited Kedarnath since April 25: Uttarakhand Govt
"Since the opening of the doors of Kedarnath Dham, ten lakh pilgrims have visited till now. This time an increase of 18 to 20 per cent has been recorded in the number of passengers as compared to the previous yatra. Every day 15 to 16 thousand pilgrims are visiting Kedarnath," DM Mayur Dixit said.
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.
Yatra route towards Kedarnath Dham temporarily closed after fragment of Bhairav glacier breaks off
The route towards Kedarnath Dham Yatra has been closed after a glacier broke at Bhairon, according to officials. Due to this, the Rudraprayag District Magistrate has advised pilgrims not to travel on foot until the route becomes clear or to use helicopter services as an alternative. The Kedarnath temple is a revered temple in India dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand involves visiting four holy sites nestled in the Himalayas, and is a popular Hindu pilgrimage.
Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag, Tehri top landslide index: ISRO report
Rajouri and Pulwama (J&K); Kozhikode, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Malappuram (Kerala); and South Sikkim and East Sikkim (Sikkim) are the other high risk districts, according to the Landslide Susceptibility Zonation Map. Significantly, in one of the major disasters, on June 29, 2022, at least 79 people were killed in a landslide in the Noney district of Manipur.
Watch: Big landslide in Rudraprayag blocks traffic on NH-109
It led to a blockade on the National Highway (NH)- 109 at Rudraprayag, with long queues of vehicles being formed on both sides of the road.
Over 150 people from Uttarakhand stuck in Ukraine
On Friday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had spoken to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, who assured him of the safe evacuation of the citizens stranded in the East European country.
Uttarakhand polls: Shah campaigns in Rudraprayag, asks people to bring BJP back to power
Shah, who also offered prayers at the Rudranath temple, distributed pamphlets listing the work done by the BJP government during its tenure and what the party plans to do during the next five years if it returns to power.
Uttarakhand glacier burst leaves seven dead, at least 125 missing; CM says numbers could be higher, announces compensation
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said the numbers could be higher and announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the next of kin of those killed in the "massive disaster".
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