Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami engaged in the traditional practice of rice planting in the fields of Nagra Terai in Khatima personally experiencing the agricultural lifestyle that forms the backbone of the state’s economy. The 49-year-old leader stepped into the muddy, waterlogged fields to transplant rice seedlings, describing the experience as a reminder of his…
A truck carrying Kanwar overturned on the Rishikesh‑Chamba Route in Tehri Garhwal district prompting an immediate rescue operation by the State Disaster Response Force and local authorities. The accident occurred near Jazal and Tachala villages under Narendra Nagar police station when the vehicle lost control while traveling from Rishikesh to Chamba carrying between 15 to…
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 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…
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…
A day after the Aryan Aviation helicopter crashed in the forests near Gauri Kund new CCTV footage from Kedarnath helipad has come to light. The footage shows the helicopter landing and taking off just minutes before the tragic incident. According to the video the helicopter arrived at Kedarnath around 5.20 in the morning. After quickly…
