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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business Standard
Hundreds stranded on Kailash Yatra after landslide in Uttarakhand
A landslide in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district has stranded hundreds of pilgrims travelling on the Adi Kailash Yatra, according to Akashvani News. The landslide has completely blocked roads along the pilgrimage route, affecting both pilgrims and local residents. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has deployed a team to the site and is currently working to clear the debris and restore road access. #watch उत्तराखंड के पिथौरागढ़ जिले में आदि कैलाश यात्रा मार्ग पर ऐलागाढ़ के पास हुआ भारी भूस्खलन। भूस्खलन के कारण सैकड़ों कैलाश यात्री और स्थानीय लोग सड़क के दोनों ओर फंसे। बीआरओ की टीम सड़क खोलने में जुटी है। रिपोर्टः #राकेश_पंत, पिथौरागढ़ @AIRNewsHindi @DDNewsHindi May 20, 2025 Officials have not reported any casualties so far, but authorities continue to monitor the situation. Landslide-prone Himalayan terrain Located in the Kumaon region of the Himalayas, Pithoragarh is highly vulnerable to landslides—especially during the monsoon and pre-monsoon seasons. In the 2024 monsoon season alone, Uttarakhand recorded 292 landslides, severely disrupting connectivity in hill districts. In December 2024, a major landslide on the Dharchula–Tawaghat National Highway near Zero Point stranded dozens of vehicles. Another landslide blocked the Tawaghat–Lipulekh road, cutting off access to the Darma, Byas, and Chauda valleys. About the Adi Kailash route The Adi Kailash pilgrimage is part of the sacred Panch Kailash circuit and passes through Dharchula and Lipulekh Pass in eastern Uttarakhand. The route includes both motorable roads and trekking sections. The site lies at an altitude of 5,945 metres.
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Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Business Standard
Hundreds stranded on Kailash Yatra after landslide in Uttarakhand
A landslide in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district has stranded hundreds of pilgrims travelling on the Adi Kailash Yatra, according to Akashvani News. The landslide has completely blocked roads along the pilgrimage route, affecting both pilgrims and local residents. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has deployed a team to the site and is currently working to clear the debris and restore road access. #watch उत्तराखंड के पिथौरागढ़ जिले में आदि कैलाश यात्रा मार्ग पर ऐलागाढ़ के पास हुआ भारी भूस्खलन। भूस्खलन के कारण सैकड़ों कैलाश यात्री और स्थानीय लोग सड़क के दोनों ओर फंसे। बीआरओ की टीम सड़क खोलने में जुटी है। रिपोर्टः #राकेश_पंत, पिथौरागढ़ @AIRNewsHindi @DDNewsHindi May 20, 2025 Officials have not reported any casualties so far, but authorities continue to monitor the situation. Landslide-prone Himalayan terrain Located in the Kumaon region of the Himalayas, Pithoragarh is highly vulnerable to landslides—especially during the monsoon and pre-monsoon seasons. In the 2024 monsoon season alone, Uttarakhand recorded 292 landslides, severely disrupting connectivity in hill districts. In December 2024, a major landslide on the Dharchula–Tawaghat National Highway near Zero Point stranded dozens of vehicles. Another landslide blocked the Tawaghat–Lipulekh road, cutting off access to the Darma, Byas, and Chauda valleys. About the Adi Kailash route The Adi Kailash pilgrimage is part of the sacred Panch Kailash circuit and passes through Dharchula and Lipulekh Pass in eastern Uttarakhand. The route includes both motorable roads and trekking sections. The site lies at an altitude of 5,945 metres. Due to its high-altitude, mountainous terrain, the region frequently faces weather disruptions and landslide-related closures.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
At Adi Kailash, BJP chief JP Nadda reviews border security
DEHRADUN: Union minister and BJP national president JP Nadda on Sunday visited Adi Kailash in Pithoragarh district, where he met soldiers deployed on the international border with China. Nadda spent the night at a homestay in Gunji , a small village near the India-China border in Dharchula tehsil of Pithoragarh where he will review development initiatives under the Centre's Vibrant Village scheme . "Visiting Adi Kailash is a truly blessed experience," the Union minister said, adding, "I also had the privilege of meeting our brave soldiers. Adi Kailash, along with sacred sites such as the Om Parvat in Vyas Valley, embodies our eternal culture and remains a centre of faith for millions of devotees of lord Shiva," he added. Nadda arrived at Gunji helipad around 11.45am and then proceeded to the Army Guest House, where he interacted with soldiers from the Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). He was also apprised about the weapons and equipment deployed for border security . Nadda lauded the soldiers' courage and commitment to safeguarding the nation's borders under challenging conditions. District administration officials presented a report to Nadda on the progress of ongoing schemes and proposed programmes under the Vibrant Village scheme. He was also briefed about the state tourism department's initiatives to promote tourism in the district, including arrangements for the 'Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Yatra'. Nadda was accompanied by state BJP president Mahendra Bhatt, Almora MP and minister of state for road transport and highways Ajay Tamta and BJP MLA Bishen Singh Chaufal.
The Print
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Nadda meets soldiers in Gunji village on border, praise their valour
Addressing them, the BJP president praised their courage and said that the whole country respects their sacrifice and dedication to duty. Nadda talked to the soldiers of the army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Sashastra Seema Bal and asked them about the weapons and equipment deployed for the security of the border area. Pithoragarh (U'khand), May 18 (PTI) Union Minister JP Nadda on Sunday met army soldiers and paramilitary forces in the Gunji area on the India-China border and said that the countrymen feel safe only because of their bravery and loyalty. 'All of you are the sentinels of the country's security. It is because of your valour and loyalty that the countrymen feel safe. I personally and on behalf of the whole country thank you for your excellent service for the success of Operation Sindoor,' he said. Nadda also talked to Pithoragarh District Magistrate Vinod Goswami about various development schemes being run by the Centre to stem the migration from the Gunji village. District Magistrate Goswami said, 'We informed the minister about various tourism-related schemes like the works proposed under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and arrangements for Adi Kailash, Om Parvat Yatras. We also informed him about the plans to provide fresh and high-quality poultry and meat, and other local products to the paramilitary forces through cooperatives.' Later, the Union Health and Family Welfare Minister went to Jolingkong and visited the Adi Kailash peak. PTI DPT NB VN VN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
