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News18
25-06-2025
- News18
Landslide Hit 5 Pilgrims On Yamunotri Trek; 2 Killed, 1 Rescued, Search On For Other 2
Last Updated: The search for two missing landslide victims on the Yamunotri trek route continued on Tuesday as the daylong operation yielded no results. Yamunotri Landslide: Heavy monsoon rains have severely impacted life across several districts in Uttarakhand, triggering landslides, blocking roads, and disrupting both local travel and pilgrimage routes. A day after landslide hit five pilgrims near Kainchi Bhairav Mandir located on the trek route to Yamunotri, the search and rescue operations continued as the daylong operation yielded no results. The mutilated bodies of two pilgrims, identified as Harishankar (47) from Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh and his daughter Khyati (8), were pulled out of the debris, while one pilgrim from Maharashtra was rescued in an injured condition earlier. The injured pilgrim, identified as Rasik, is undergoing treatment at a public health centre in Jankichatti and his condition is stated to be stable. Meanwhile, two pilgrims—Bhavika Sharma (11) from Delhi and Kamlesh Jethwa (35) from Mumbai— are still missing and the search is on for them. The landslide occurred on Monday afternoon at a point known as 9, Kainchi Bhairav Mandir, hitting a group of five pilgrims returning from Yamunotri. The yatra to the Bahirav temple through the trek route remained suspended during the day with the road and railing near the Himalayan temple, the spot of the landslide, damaged by debris. PTI. With the yatra through the trek route kept on hold temporarily due to rescue work and road repairs, the administration has stopped the pilgrims going to the Yamunotri Dham at various places from Damta to Jankichatti, including Naugaon, Barkot, Dobata, Gangani, Kharadi, Paligad, Syalna and Rana Chatti, for their safety. The Yamunotri pedestrian route will be made operational on Wednesday for safe travel and the pilgrims will be sent from Janki Chatti to Shri Yamunotri Dham, the DM said. (With inputs from agencies) First Published:
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Time of India
Yamunotri yatra halted after 2 dead, 2 missing for more than 24 hrs
1 2 3 4 5 Dehradun/Uttarkashi: The Yamunotri pilgrimage has been suspended for now, a day after a landslide near Nau Kainchi Bhairav Temple, about 1.5km before Yamunotri Dham on the footpath to the shrine, killed a man and his daughter, left two pilgrims missing and one injured. The landslide, triggered by heavy rain, hit around 4pm on Monday, prompting officials to halt the yatra for safety while repair and clearance work began at the site. Uttarkashi DM Prashant Kumar Arya ordered the suspension of the yatra from Jankichatti. "The trek route was closed for Tuesday till loose boulders are cleared and a damaged railing on the pedestrian path is repaired. Pilgrims have been advised to stay at designated shelters," he said. On Monday, large boulders rolled down the hillside, damaging the route and trapping several pilgrims. A rescue team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), supported by local police and later the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), rushed to the site. You Can Also Check: Dehradun AQI | Weather in Dehradun | Bank Holidays in Dehradun | Public Holidays in Dehradun Harishankar, 47, and his nine-year-old daughter Khyati, both from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, were killed. They were among a group trekking to the temple when the rocks hit them. Another pilgrim, Rasik Bhai, a resident of Tripathi Nivas near Pratap Nagar West in Mumbai, was rescued and taken to the primary health centre in Jankichatti, where his condition is stable. Two other pilgrims — Bhavika Sharma, 11, from Krishna Vihar, Delhi, and Kamlesh Jethwa, 35, from Thane, Mumbai — are still missing. Search and rescue teams continued operations on Tuesday despite poor weather and unstable terrain. "The terrain is unstable, and with rains forecasted in the coming days, we're taking every precaution to secure the route before reopening," said an SDRF official. Authorities are also restoring an alternative pedestrian route via Bheneli Gad, expected to be ready by Tuesday night. If the weather improves and the route is declared safe, the yatra may resume on Wednesday, officials added. The incident occurred amid heavy pre-monsoon rainfall in Uttarakhand. In the past week, parts of the state recorded up to 490% excess rain in a single 24-hour period, triggering landslides even in popular tourist zones such as Mussoorie's Kempty Falls. Since last June, the state has seen over 1,800 landslides — more than double the previous year — with at least 82 people killed and 28 reported missing. So far this season, over 4.8 lakh pilgrims have visited Yamunotri. Seventeen deaths have been reported, of which 16 have been attributed to health issues such as cardiac arrest and high-altitude sickness. The district administration has urged pilgrims to follow official advisories and avoid travel during adverse weather. Residents have also questioned the state's preparedness and called for longer-term solutions instead of short-term repairs.
India.com
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This 2 hour 17 minute crime thriller has more twists than Drishyam, Andhadhun, will leave you in suspense until the climax, name is…, lead actors are…
This 2 hour 14 minute crime thriller has more twists than Drishyam, Andhadhun, will leave you in suspense until the climax, name is..., lead actors are... The realm of Malayalam cinema is full of thrilling and suspenseful content. Moreover, OTT platforms have made it way easier for us to watch such exciting films anytime as per our own comfort. Today, we will talk about one of the highly-anticipated Malayalam releases of 2025, that has been making waves digitally after a strong performance in theatres. It is none other than Jeetu Ashraf's Officer on Duty, which hit the silver screens on February 20, 2025. Made on a budget of Rs 12 crore, the movie did a business of Rs 50 crore worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Mollywood movie of the year. Following one month of theatrical release, the makers released the film on Netflix and has since garnered significant attention from audiences. Officer on Duty revolves around a tough and angry inspector, Harishankar, who is demoted to the post of Circle Inspector (CI). The story takes an unusual turn when a complainant against Chandrababu, the man who runs jewellery racket, is filed. He decides to investigate the case, navigating through the challenges and unfolding a list of horrific crimes, which are linked to its tragic past. This 2 hour and 17 minute crime thriller drama features Kunchacko Boban and Priyamani in the lead roles. Apart from them, the cast includes Jagadish, Vishak Nair, Vaisakh Shankar, Vishnu G. Warrier, and Ramzan Muhammed in supporting roles. Officer on Duty marks Jithu Ashraf's directorial debut. The film is penned by Shahi Kabir, who is known for his compelling storytelling and gripping plots. When released theatrically, the film received positive response from audience and critics alike. The performances, narrative and music garnered appreciation and it turned out to be both commercial as well as critical success.
