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Rajnath Singh vows India will not let Sindhu waters reach patrons of terrorAddressing an 'Intellectuals Meet' organised in Hyderabad by Telangana BJP, he said that through Operation Sindoor, the government had show...
Flash flood in J&K Reasi: What is flash flooding and why is it so dangerous?A cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district triggered flash floods, damaging houses and disrupting life in the Bathoi area. This inc...
Monsoon alert for travellers: Heading to hill stations? Check's IMD rain warning for these statesMonsoon update: Southwest monsoon has arrived in Kerala, signalling the start of India's crucial four-month rainy season. Southern and west...
SDRF rescues over 50 pilgrims stranded in swollen river in Uttarakhand's ChampawatA major tragedy was averted at Sri Reetha Sahib Gurdwara in Champawat district. Over 50 pilgrims were trapped in a swollen river during the...
Uttarakhand: Three vehicles fall into gorges in separate accidents; 7 killed, 6 injuredA series of tragic road accidents in Uttarakhand claimed the lives of seven people and injured six. A family of three died in Chamoli distr...
NGT seeks response from Centre, states regarding heatwave conditions across countryThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and several states regarding extreme heat conditions across India. Citing ...
This is a peak win for HimalayasThe Indian government has put the brakes on new hydropower developments in the upper Ganga area of Uttarakhand, citing a history of environ...
Assam: IMD predicts heavy rainfall likely over Guwahati city in 2-3 days, public advised to remain alertThe weather pattern suggests that thunderstorm and lightning with few spells of rain is very likely at the isolated places of the city alon...
Kedarnath Yatra on high alert: IMD warns of heavy rain & thunderstorms, check Dehradun traffic plan before you travelThe India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Kedarnath, warning of thunderstorms and strong winds, placing the ongoing...
Over 10,000 Kedarnath pilgrims rescued after massive landslide in Uttarakhand's RudraprayagOver 10,000 pilgrims were safely evacuated from the Kedarnath route in Rudraprayag after a landslide at Munkatiya blocked the highway. Join...
10 major disasters, 1.2 million people affected across Himalayas in 2025, says ICIMOD analysisThe analysis by the inter-governmental body, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) also said the increasing imp...
Kumbh Mela 2027 gets approval for Rs 1,252 crore worth projects from Uttarakhand CM DhamiUttarakhand's Chief Minister has approved over Rs 1,252 crore for the upcoming Kumbh Mela in 2027. These funds will boost infrastructure, d...
Road ministry to prioritise slope stabilisationRoad safety in hilly regions is set to improve. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will now focus on stabilizing slopes before bui...
Uttarakhand weather conditions lead to helicopter services halt in Kedarnath Dham YatraThe Kedarnath Yatra faces disruptions due to a two-day orange alert and adverse weather. Helicopter services are suspended across multiple ...
How Toyota's CSR initiative taught rural Karnataka hygiene habitsToyota Kirloskar Motor's ABCD program transformed rural Indian schools by tackling hygiene beliefs. Children became agents of change, promo...
NGT issues notice to Centre over hanging glacier danger in central HimalayaThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and other bodies concerning the danger posed by hanging glaciers in the ce...
Uttarakhand: 20 forest fire incidents reported in Rudraprayag, 15 hectares affectedRudraprayag is battling 20 forest fires this season. Nearly 15 hectares of forest land have been impacted. Officials cite dry weather and h...
Uttarakhand government geared up for Char Dham Yatra, no cap on pilgrims: Chief Minister DhamiUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the removal of the pilgrim cap for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra, assuring comprehe...
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami expresses gratitude to PM Modi, Shah for approving Rs 139 cr disaster relief for UttarakhandUttarakhand receives Rs 139 crore for disaster mitigation and capacity building from the central government. A high-level committee chaired...
Silent disasters of UttarakhandThere have been several such 'silent disasters' in the state over the years - from Garbyang in Dharchula district, once a thriving Indo-Tib...