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  Daily cap on Char Dham pilgrims increased. Details

  India | May 11, 2022 12:47 IST

  The decision has been taken on the directions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for the convenience of pilgrims.

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  Chardham Yatra: Vehicle movement on mountains banned from 10 am to 4 pm

  India | May 04, 2022 7:01 IST

  The decision has been taken for the convenience and safe journey of the pilgrims on the Chardham Yatra.

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  Char Dham yatra begins with opening of Gangotri-Yamunotri temples for devotees

  India | May 03, 2022 16:06 IST

  A record number of pilgrims are likley to visit Char Dham this year as it is for the first time since 2019 that the yatra has begun without the Covid-induced restrictions in force.

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  Supreme Court agrees with Centre on road-widening for Char Dham project

  India | December 14, 2021 12:05 IST

  The strategic 900-km-long Char Dham project worth Rs 12,000 crore aims to provide all-weather connectivity to four holy towns -- Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath -- in Uttarakhand.

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  Govt sensitive about ecology: Nitin Gadkari amid concerns over Chardham project

  India | November 24, 2021 11:07 IST

  The strategic 900 kilometre-long Chardham project worth Rs 12,000 crore aims to widen roads and provide all-weather connectivity to four holy places -- Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath -- in Uttarakhand.

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  India planning to deploy BrahMos missile at China border? Here's what Govt told SC

  India | November 12, 2021 11:55 IST

  The Centre told the apex court that if the Army cannot move its missile launchers, heavy machinery upto the northern Indo-China border, then how will it defend it and fight a war, if it breaks out.

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  Union Minister Nitin Gadkari explains strategic importance of Char Dham roads | Exclusive

  India | November 09, 2021 23:35 IST

  "The problem is there is China which has fully developed its infrastructure, so tomorrow if we have to transport big trucks, machinery then it would need at least 10-metre wide roads otherwise we wouldn't be able to do it," Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said.

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  Char Dham Yatra resumes after weather clears in Uttarakhand

  India | October 21, 2021 14:00 IST

  According to the Uttarakhand Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board, the helicopter service in Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri has become smooth and will resume in Joshimath and Pipalkoti soon.

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  Uttarakhand: Five dead amid incessant rains; Chardham yatra halted temporarily

  India | October 18, 2021 21:10 IST

  Kedarnath and Badrinath-bound pilgrims have also been requested not to proceed on their journey till the weather clears. Most of the pilgrims on way to Badrinath are staying in Joshimath and Chamoli, Chamoli district disaster management officer N K Joshi said.

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  Char Dham Yatra: Bookings complete for Kedanath shrine in Uttrakhand

  India | September 19, 2021 13:01 IST

  According to the court, the number of pilgrims to be allowed daily will be 800 for Kedarnath, 1000 for Badrinath, 600 for Gangotri and 400 for Yamunotri.

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  IRCTC begins deluxe train for Chardham Yatra with shower cubicles, dining, restaurants, more

  India | September 19, 2021 6:37 IST

  The fully air-conditioned train provides two types of accommodation--1st AC and 2nd AC. The train has enhanced security features of CCTV cameras and Security Guards for each coach.

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  Chardham Yatra begins with strict COVID guidelines in place

  News | September 18, 2021 10:35 IST

  The Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand has begin today after its prolonged suspension due to COVID-19. A day after the Uttarakhand High Court vacated its stay on Chardham Yatra, the state government Friday issued a detailed SOP to start the yatra from Saturday with strict adherence to COVID-19 norms.

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  Chardham Yatra begins with strict COVID guidelines. Check details

  India | September 18, 2021 16:35 IST

  The yatra remained suspended for months due to the pandemic in 2020 and opened in the month of June with a total of 3,21,609 devotees visiting temples during the entire season amid the Covid-induced restrictions.

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  Nainital High Court lifts ban on Chardham Yatra; COVID protocols in place

  India | September 16, 2021 13:43 IST

  The High Court had earlier expressed dissatisfaction over the state government's preparedness to deal with a possible third wave of COVID-19 and had hence, on June 28, put a stay on a state Cabinet's decision to open the yatra from July 1. 

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  Uttarakhand CM says no to live streaming of Char Dham Yatra: 'Not mentioned in Vedas'

  India | July 17, 2021 20:06 IST

  Uttarakhand Chief Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday said the live streaming of the Chardham Yatra would not be held as it is not mentioned in the Vedas.

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  State High Court postponed Char Dham Yatra till further orders

  News | June 29, 2021 12:06 IST

  Retracting its late-night decision and complying with the state's High Court order, the Uttarakhand government has now postponed the Char Dham Yatra with immediate effect till further orders. With this, the proposed Yatra which was scheduled to begin from July 1 stands cancelled. Despite the Court's order against holding Char Dham yatra this year, the state government had issued a fresh set of COVID guidelines for the pilgrimage and had said the first phase of the yatra would begin from July 1, while the second phase will commence from July 11.

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  Char Dham Yatra postponed till further orders

  India | June 29, 2021 12:07 IST

  The state High Court on Monday had stayed the state Cabinet's decision permitting Char Dham yatra with a limited number of pilgrims and had also ordered live streaming of Char Dham shrines.

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  Uttarakhand govt issues guidelines for Char Dham Yatra despite HC's stay on pilgrimage

  India | June 29, 2021 8:49 IST

  A fresh set of COVID guidelines issued by the Uttarakhand govt says that the Char Dham Yatra will commence from July 1.

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  Char Dham Yatra to open partially for locals from July 1

  India | June 25, 2021 20:59 IST

  Briefing reporters about the cabinet's decision, state government's spokesman Subodh Uniyal said Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri will be opened for residents of Chamoli, Rudraprayag and Uttarkashi districts respectively from July 1 with a cap on the number of pilgrims to visit the temples daily. 

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  Prepare SOP for Char Dham yatra: High Court to Uttarakhand government

  India | June 16, 2021 23:16 IST

  Dissatisfied with an affidavit filed by Tourism Secretary Dilip Jawalkar, the court said that the government has only stated that the Char Dham Yatra is barred till June 22 but there is no clarity if it will be carried out in a phased manner.