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New Indian Express
14 hours ago
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Heavy rains claim two lives in Uttarakhand; pilgrimages halted
Meanwhile, rescue efforts are underway for a 55-year-old woman, Pratapi Devi, who went missing after falling into an overflowing stream in Livadi village, Mori area of Uttarkashi district. Police reported that the incident, where she was swept away by the strong currents, happened when she was leading her cattle across the stream. District Disaster Management Officer Brijesh Bhatt confirmed that police and State Disaster Response Force teams launched a search operation immediately, but have so far been unable to locate her. The grim incidents coincide with severe weather alerts issued for the state. A Red Alert has been declared for Wednesday and Thursday for Bageshwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Haridwar, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar, predicting extremely heavy rainfall. An Orange Alert for heavy to very heavy rain is in place for other districts. For Friday, August 15, Bageshwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, and Champawat remain under an Orange Alert, with the rest of the state under a Yellow Alert for moderate to heavy rain. In light of the severe weather forecast, the State Emergency Operations Centre has urged all District Magistrates to exercise extreme caution. The Kedarnath Yatra has been suspended until August 14 by the Rudraprayag district administration. Similarly, the Chamoli district administration has halted the Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib pilgrimages until August 14, and trekking in the district has been banned until August 15.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Time of India
ATS to be deployed for 1st time on kanwar yatra route in Uttarakhand
Dehradun: With just days to go for the annual kanwar yatra, the Uttarakhand govt has announced the deployment of Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) teams along the pilgrimage route. While neighbouring Uttar Pradesh deployed ATS during last year's yatra, this is a first for Uttarakhand. The decision was taken on the direction of chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami during a review meeting held to assess preparations for the yatra, which begins on July 11. DGP Deepam Seth said, "ATS was deployed along the Char Dham route as a precaution after the terror attack in Pahalgam. Continuing that approach, we will now station ATS teams at four to five strategic locations on the kanwar route." He added that mock drills were carried out earlier near the four Char Dham shrines and that ATS teams were also deployed during the Hemkund Sahib yatra and at the Valley of Flowers. In addition to ATS deployment, reserve police teams will be kept on standby. "Earlier, the focus was on managing the large gatherings at these religious events. But after the Pahalgam attack, we are not taking any chances. ATS will now be involved in all such events," Seth said. He added that drone-based tech is being used for parking management, surveillance and security. At Tuesday's review meeting, which was attended by senior state and police officials, Dhami directed that crowd control, traffic management, and security measures be tightened to prevent vandalism or other disruptions during the yatra. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Barueri (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo He ordered thorough verification of camp operators, volunteers, workers, and those staying in hotels and guesthouses. Dhami also ordered regulation of loudspeakers, DJs, and amplifiers along the route, and said accident-prone spots must be identified and corrective steps taken. Pilgrims should be informed about safety norms through pamphlets, hoardings, public announcements, and social media, he said. The CM suggested a campaign to discourage kanwar pilgrims from carrying sticks, rods, or sharp objects, and called for strict enforcement of the ban on alcohol, intoxicants, and meat along the route.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
3 pilgrims die during Hemkund Sahib yatra
Dehradun: Three pilgrims died during the Hemkund Sahib yatra — one after being hit by a boulder near Atalakoti while returning, and two others due to health complications, officials said on Saturday. Karamjit Singh, 32, from Maan Colony in Karnal district, Haryana, was struck by boulders near Atalakoti while descending from the gurdwara. Kuldeep Singh, 74, a resident of Chuna Mandi in Delhi, died from health issues while on the pilgrimage. Another pilgrim, around 50 years old, also died due to medical complications. Police and SDRF teams reached the spot. Karamjit was airlifted by helicopter to Govindghat, from where he was taken to the community health centre in Jyotirmath, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Hemkund Sahib opens for pilgrims, over 4k trek to Himalayan shrine on day 1
Dehradun: The portals of Hemkund Sahib, one of India's most revered Sikh shrines, opened on Sunday, drawing over 4,440 devotees from around the world on the first day of the pilgrimage. Perched at an altitude of 15,200 feet near the Valley of Flowers in the Garhwal Himalayas, the shrine is linked to the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, who is believed to have meditated at the site in a previous life. The first group of pilgrims began their 6km ascent from Ghangaria, the base camp in Chamoli district, early Sunday morning. Led by the 'panj pyare' (five beloved ones) and gurdwara granthis, the procession reached the shrine and opened its gates around 10 am. To mark the occasion, devotional music filled the air as the Garhwal Scouts band and two bands from Punjab accompanied the procession. Head granthi Milap Singh led the sacred march, carrying the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism, on his head from its winter abode to the gurdwara. The Indian Army ensured crowd management and maintained order along the steep and often treacherous route. The day's religious observances began with the recitation of Sukhmani Sahib, followed by 'kirtan' (devotional singing) performed by Makhan Singh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like USDJPY đang đi lên không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo A collective 'ardas' (prayer) was offered around 12:30 pm. S Narinder Jit Singh Bindra, chairman of the Shri Hemkunt Sahib Management Trust, welcomed the 'sangat' (congregation) and expressed gratitude to the Indian Army for clearing snow from the path and aiding access to the shrine. He also lauded state authorities for swiftly building a new bridge after the original structure at Govindghat was destroyed in a March landslide. Throughout the pilgrimage route, personnel from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police provided security and assistance, particularly at glacier crossings and other critical stretches. On the same day, the nearby Lokpal Temple also opened its doors to devotees, further marking the beginning of the sacred season in the region.
New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Annual pilgrimage season of Hemkund Sahib shrine begins in Uttarakhand
DEHRADUN: The sacred portals of Hemkund Sahib, a revered Sikh shrine in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, officially opened to devotees at 10 am on Sunday, marking the start of the annual pilgrimage season. Led by the 'Panj Pyaras', approximately 5,000 devotees gathered to witness the much-anticipated moment. Dedicated to Shri Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, the shrine holds profound spiritual significance for Sikhs. Preparations for the opening began on Saturday with a Shabd Kirtan and the Bhog ceremony of the Akhand Path at the Govindghat Gurudwara. Early Sunday morning, the first batch of pilgrims, led by the 'Panj Pyaras' and accompanied by a band from Punjab and the Army, commenced their journey towards Hemkund Sahib from Govindghat. Chanting "Jo Boley Sonihal, Sat Sri Akaal," groups of devotees, known as 'jathas', made their way up the arduous path before the official opening ceremony.
