7 Remarkable Facts About The Ganga River
Here are 7 amazing facts about the largest river in India, the Ganga.
Jul 23, 2024, 14:41 PM IST
Chardham Yatra 2023: Advisory Issued For Pilgrims Visiting Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri, Gangotri
Chardham Yatra advisory said acclimatization before starting the journey is a must as the Himalayan temples are located at a height of more than 2,700 metres.
Apr 27, 2023, 19:49 PM IST
Landslides hit Uttarakhand as heavy rain continues | Watch
Incessant rain is becoming a disaster in Uttarakhand. Gangotri Chardham Yatra has been banned due to continuous landslides after heavy rains. Many roads are closed due to landslides after the rains.
Sep 25, 2022, 14:14 PM IST
Gangotri glacier retreated by about 300 meters last decade; Here's why?
According to different studies, the Gangotri glacier’s retreating rate has increased due to various reasons. Here’s why the retreating area is increasing every decade.
Sep 22, 2022, 13:50 PM IST
The Gangotri Highway has been closed due to landslides in Uttarakhand
The Gangotri Highway has been closed due to landslides in Uttarakhand. Due to the rocks falling from the mountains, the highway had to be closed, whose pictures have also come to the fore.
Jul 29, 2022, 11:26 AM IST
Char Dham Yatra 2022: Doors of Yamunotri Dham open today on Akshaya Tritiya
The annual pilgrimage is being held after a gap of two years owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.ID-19 pandemic. Kedarnath will open on May 6 and Badrinath on May 8.
May 03, 2022, 11:45 AM IST
Char Dham Yatra set to begin on May 3, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami flags off free health services for devotees
Ahead of the Char Dham Yatra, the Uttarakhand government has fixed the daily limit on the number of pilgrims, allowing as many as 15,000 pilgrims daily at Badrinath, 12,000 at Kedarnath, 7,000 at Gangotri and 4,000 at Yamunotri, said ANI report.
May 02, 2022, 13:27 PM IST
Char Dham Yatra 2022 will be historic, break all records: UK CM Pushkar Dhami
The Char Dham Yatra 2022, a sacred and significant Hindu religious retreat, will begin on May 3.
Apr 25, 2022, 20:24 PM IST
Indian Army needs to move BrahMos upto India-China border: Centre to SC in Chardham project case
The strategic 900-km-long Chardham project worth Rs 12,000 crore aims to provide all-weather connectivity to four holy towns -- Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
Nov 12, 2021, 16:24 PM IST
Uttarakhand: Cloud burst in Nainital's Ramgarh
So far 16 people have died in Uttarakhand due to heavy rains. PM Modi spoke to CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and took stock of the flood situation.
Oct 19, 2021, 15:56 PM IST
Kedarnath Temple to reopen for devotees on May 17, Badrinath on May 18
The idol of Lord Shiva will be moved out of its winter abode at Ukhimath's Omkareshwar temple on May 14. The famous temple will reopen for devotees at 5 am on May 17.
Mar 12, 2021, 09:05 AM IST
Chardham yatra to open for Uttarakhand pilgrims from July 1
The four famous Himalayan shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri in Uttarakhand's Garhwal region are known as 'Chardham'.
Jun 30, 2020, 21:06 PM IST
Supreme Court slams brake on construction of all-weather road in Gangotri, Kedarnath
Zee News correspondent Sandeep Gusai reports that the SC has asked state and central governments to submit their replies in the matter by November 15.
Oct 23, 2018, 16:59 PM IST
PM expresses concern over growing problem of alcoholism
Modi was addressing people associated with the Umiya Sansthan, a socio-religious organisation, in Haridwar through video conference on the inauguration of Ma Umiya Dham Ashram.
Oct 05, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
Heavy rainfall likely in Uttarakhand
Alert for heavy to very heavy rains has been sounded for Uttarkashi, Bagheshwar, Nainital, Pithoragarh and Chamoli districts.
May 29, 2017, 09:06 AM IST
At least 24 pilgrims killed as bus plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand; PM Narendra Modi announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the tragic incident and expressed solidarity with the kin of the deceased.
May 24, 2017, 09:19 AM IST
Major mishap in Uttarakhand, at least 22 dead as bus carrying pilgrims falls into Bhagirathi river; CM announces ex-gratia
In a tragic incident, at least 22 persons lost their lives whereas almost eight others received injuries after a bus ferrying pilgrims plunged into the Bhagirathi river near Nalupani here on Tuesday evening.
May 23, 2017, 22:32 PM IST
Rishikesh-Badrinath highway closed after landslide, at least 1,000 stranded; rescue and relief operations on
The highway has been closed near Vishnuprayag, one of the five confluences of Alaknanda river, between Joshimath and Badrinath, the famous pilgrim spot in Uttarakhand.
May 20, 2017, 09:59 AM IST
''Char Dham Yatra'' sees record footfall
Post the 2013 flash floods that killed thousands, the pilgrimage had evoked lukewarm response over the past few years.