The holy meeting point of Rudraprayag has become the center of a striking scene as the statue of Lord Shiva stands almost completely underwater beneath the rushing waters of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers Heavy monsoon rains have caused the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers to swell dramatically, raising water levels over twenty meters above normal…
A man from Kaub village in Chamoli district (Uttarakhand) was freed from bonded labor in Punjab after enduring 15 years of forced work. In 2008, the young man left home following a family dispute and lost all contact with his relatives. Unknown to his family, he was held at a cattle shed in Dinewal village,…
A devastating bus accident occurred in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district, transforming what began as a sacred journey into an unthinkable tragedy. The pilgrim bus carrying families on their spiritual journey to Badrinath lost control and plunged into the fast-flowing Alaknanda River The accident unfolded near the State Bank turn on the Badrinath Highway when the pilgrim…
Heavy monsoon rains have caused a major landslide on the Milam Road in Pithoragarh district blocking the crucial route that connects to the India China border. The incident near Jimighat has completely stopped traffic movement leaving vehicles stranded on both sides of the debris and cutting off access to remote border villages that depend on…
A video showing a young girl crying for help during a river rafting trip in Uttarakhand has sparked public outrage online and highlighted critical safety gaps in the state’s adventure tourism industry. The incident reportedly occurred in Tehri district where the frightened participant repeatedly pleaded with her guide saying she could not breathe but appeared…
A massive rockfall struck just outside the Patalganga tunnel in Joshimath subdivision of Chamoli district, burying a family’s Maruti Baleno under tons of debris and killing the lady passenger instantly. The vehicle carrying a family from Fatehabad in Haryana was returning from the Char Dham pilgrimage when heavy boulders tumbled down without warning, trapping all…
A powerful monsoon rain unleashed a major landslide at Bhanerpani near Pipalkoti, blocking the Badrinath National Highway and halting traffic in both directions. The sudden debris flow in Pipalkoti comprising soil, rocks, and boulders, completely engulfed the road leaving hundreds of Char Dham pilgrims marooned as rescue and clearance operations began before dawn. This incident marks…
A tragic road accident occurred near the Dhulkot Dat Kali Temple in Dehradun (Uttarakhand), resulting in one fatality and two injuries. According to initial reports, the incident took place in the forested area of Dhulkot (close to Vikasnagar) when two vehicles collided head-on, leading to severe damage to both vehicles. Eyewitnesses said that the accident…
Haridwar, currently bustling with pilgrims for the ongoing Char Dham Yatra, authorities are witnessing not just an influx of devotees but also individuals attempting to game the system for personal advantage. A recent incident in the Char Dham Yatra route highlighted this troubling trend when police intercepted a black Scorpio SUV with blaring sirens near…
Uttarakhand Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal has ordered a comprehensive investigation into alleged illegal construction activities in the Khalanga Area after Public Protest The controversy erupted when construction activities were discovered in the Khalanga Area, located within the Raipur forest range of Uttarakhand. The incident has sparked significant environmental concerns, particularly after allegations surfaced that 22 trees…
