Uttarakhand
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Mansa Devi stampede triggers overhaul: One-way traffic, entry limits, and safety audits planned
India | Jul 30, 2025, 07:01 AM ISTMansa Devi temple stampede: Concerns were also raised about the poor condition of pedestrian roads leading to the Chandi Devi temple. Mahant Bhavani Shankar, who was part of the meeting, emphasised the need for immediate police presence on festive days.
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Haridwar stampede: Death count in Mansa Devi Temple incident rises to eight, 30 in hospital
India | Jul 28, 2025, 08:34 AM ISTHaridwar stampede: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said a magisterial probe has been ordered into the circumstances leading to the stampede at the Mansa Devi Temple.
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Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar: Story, rituals and significance
Spirituality | Jul 27, 2025, 02:17 PM ISTMore than just a temple, Mansa Devi in Haridwar is a divine space where faith meets folklore — discover why millions tie their wishes here each year.
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Six dead, over 25 injured in stampede at Haridwar's Mansa Devi Temple
India | Jul 27, 2025, 03:29 PM ISTMansa Devi Temple stampede: A rescue and relief operation has been launched, and the injured are being taken to hospitals.
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Kedarnath Yatra disrupted after landslide in Sonprayag; SDRF rescues 100 pilgrims | Video
India | Jul 26, 2025, 12:17 PM ISTLabourers from the Public Works Department (PWD) are working on creating an alternative route to restore movement for the affected pilgrims. The SDRF continues to remain on high alert and is actively engaged in monitoring and relief efforts in the area.
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VIDEO: Arjuna awardee Deepak Hooda saved from drowning in Ganga river in Haridwar
India | Jul 23, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTOnlookers who were with Hooda quickly raised an alarm after noticing him struggling in the river. Responding swiftly, personnel from the 40th Battalion of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) reached the spot and saved the athlete.
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Uttarkashi chopper crash: Rotor blade struck overhead cable during emergency landing, says AAIB
India | Jul 20, 2025, 06:46 AM ISTUttarkashi chopper crash: The Bell 407 helicopter, bearing registration VT-OXF and operated by Aerotrans Services Pvt. Ltd., was on a chartered flight from Kharsali Helipad to Jhala Helipad as part of the Char Dham Yatra. The flight carried six passengers and was being operated by a single pilot.
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Uttarkashi helicopter crash: Chopper hit overhead cable, says AAIB report
India | Jul 19, 2025, 10:50 PM ISTSix people, including the pilot, were killed, while another was injured after a chopper enroute to Gangotri temple crashed near Gangnani in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district on May 8. The helicopter belonged to a private organisation.
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Uttarakhand weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains, issues alert for Dehradun, Nainital, Tehri
India | Jul 17, 2025, 10:42 AM ISTUttarakhand: The IMD said heavy rains will continue across the state for the next one week. The weather office has also issued Orange Alert for rain in Dehradun, Tehri, Rudraprayag, Nainital and Bageshwar districts of the state.
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Uttarakhand: Daily recitation of 'Gita shlokas' made mandatory in government schools
Education | Jul 16, 2025, 08:57 AM ISTUttarakhand: Teachers are also guided to delve into the philosophical and psychological insights of the Gita, highlighting their role in shaping character, fostering emotional stability, nurturing leadership qualities, and promoting rational decision-making.
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Muqabala: Why The Kanwariyas Are Creating Chaos During Yatra
News | Jul 15, 2025, 11:27 PM ISTIn the month of Sawan, there is chaos in the name of faith in every city... During the Kanwar Yatra, there is hardly any route where there is no ruckus... Pictures of vandalism are coming from some places... There are reports of clashes with shopkeepers from some places... At some places there is a
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Uttarakhand: 8 dead, several injured as vehicle crashes near Suni Bridge in Pithoragarh
India | Jul 15, 2025, 10:56 PM ISTOfficials reported that the vehicle accident near the Suni Bridge in Muwani town triggered panic among local residents. They added that all injured passengers are currently undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital.
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Video: Landslide disrupts Rudraprayag-Badrinath route in Uttarakhand amid heavy rainfall
India | Jul 10, 2025, 07:35 AM ISTUttarakhand: Officials have mobilised heavy equipment to clear the debris and restore traffic on the affected route. Restoration work is actively underway to reopen the road and ensure the safety of all commuters.
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Uttarakhand's 'Mini Amarnath': Shivling resembling Baba Barfani found in Uttarkashi | Watch
India | Jul 08, 2025, 07:00 PM ISTAccording to sources, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team stumbled upon the ice Shivling during a mountain expedition in the valley. Notably, a structure resembling Nandi, Lord Shiva's sacred bull, was also reportedly seen in the region.
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Bridge washed away, Yamunotri route disrupted as Uttarakhand reels under heavy rains | VIDEO
India | Jul 07, 2025, 07:14 PM ISTHeavy rainfall in Rudraprayag and adjacent areas of Uttarakhand has increased the water flow in the Alaknanda River. However, even after the heavy rainfall and increased water flow, the river is still flowing below the danger mark.
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Super 100 : PM Modi said in BRICS summit that Pahalgam terrorist attack is not only an attack on India but on entire humanity
News | Jul 07, 2025, 03:11 PM ISTPM Modi said in BRICS summit that Pahalgam terrorist attack is not only an attack on India but on entire humanity
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Uttarakhand weather: IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for five districts, CM conducts aerial survey
India | Jul 06, 2025, 09:20 PM ISTUttarakhand weather: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami carried out an aerial survey of the flood-hit Silai Band and Ojri Band stretches along the Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarkashi.
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Delhi Police arrest serial killer: Gang behind brutal murders of cab drivers in Uttarakhand exposed
Delhi | Jul 06, 2025, 04:45 PM ISTAjay Lamba, a serial killer, was arrested in Delhi for murdering cab drivers and dumping their bodies in Uttarakhand's hills. The gang's brutal acts involved selling the stolen cabs in Nepal, and police are investigating further victims.
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CM Pushkar Singh Dhami plants paddy in Khatima, pays tribute to farmers' spirit and tradition
India | Jul 05, 2025, 09:56 AM ISTChief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami sharing pictures alongside local farmers, said the experience brought back memories of earlier days.
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Chardham Yatra temporarily halted due to inclement weather: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami
India | Jul 03, 2025, 02:04 PM ISTThe chief minister said the Chardham yatra will be resumed according to the weather conditions on the route so as to ensure people's safety.