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Air India Disinvestment shrine may not run anytime soon

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd says 'no purpose' in building Kedarnath leg of Char Dham rail

Air India Disinvestment shrine may not run anytime soon
Updated On : 01 Aug 2023 | 5:41 PM IST

Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand all set to open doors for devotees today

The shrine is one of the four ancient pilgrimage sites referred to as 'Char Dham' which also include Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath

Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand all set to open doors for devotees today
Updated On : 08 May 2022 | 8:46 AM IST

Preparations begin for PM Modi's proposed visit to Badrinath-Kedarnath

Modi is likely to visit the two Himalayan temples after they reopen in May after remaining closed for six months during the winter

Preparations begin for PM Modi's proposed visit to Badrinath-Kedarnath
Updated On : 13 Apr 2022 | 8:03 PM IST

High altitude areas in Uttarakhand receive season's first snowfall

The sky remained overcast in the plains with isolated light showers at several places

High altitude areas in Uttarakhand receive season's first snowfall
Updated On : 03 Dec 2021 | 2:56 AM IST

Covid LIVE: Kerala sees 6,580 new cases, 7,085 recoveries in last 24 hours

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that country's success is no longer bound by old ways and a 'new India' has a new vision to be one of the leading economies in the future

Covid LIVE: Kerala sees 6,580 new cases, 7,085 recoveries in last 24 hours
Updated On : 05 Nov 2021 | 8:22 PM IST

PM Modi inaugurates rebuilt Shankaracharya samadhi in Kedarnath

The decade belongs to Uttarakhand, there will be unprecedented boost to connectivity in the region in the coming years and migration of people from the hills will stop, Modi said

PM Modi inaugurates rebuilt Shankaracharya samadhi in Kedarnath
Updated On : 05 Nov 2021 | 1:55 PM IST

This decade belongs to Uttarakhand, boost to connectivity coming: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that this decade belongs to Uttarakhand as there will be an unprecedented boost to connectivity in the region in the coming years

This decade belongs to Uttarakhand, boost to connectivity coming: PM Modi
Updated On : 05 Nov 2021 | 1:54 PM IST

Uttarakhand to get more tourists in next decade than in last 100 years: PM

PM Modi said several infrastructure projects have been planned for Uttarakhand that will boost tourism in the state.

Uttarakhand to get more tourists in next decade than in last 100 years: PM
Updated On : 05 Nov 2021 | 12:39 PM IST

PM Modi to inaugurate Adi Shankaracharya's statue in Kedarnath today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kedarnath Temple today and inaugurate the reconstructed samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya.

PM Modi to inaugurate Adi Shankaracharya's statue in Kedarnath today
Updated On : 05 Nov 2021 | 7:53 AM IST

PM Modi to unveil Adi Shankaracharya statue in Kedarnath on Nov 5

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand on Friday where he will unveil the statue, and inaugurate the Samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya which has been reconstructed after its destruction in the 2013 Uttarakhand floods.As per a release by the Ministry of Culture, PM Modi will also inaugurate key infrastructure projects worth Rs 130 crores, including Saraswati Retaining Wall Aasthapath and Ghats, Mandakini Retaining Wall Aasthapath, Tirth Purohit Houses and Garud Chatti bridge on river Mandakini. He is also scheduled to address a public rally during his visit.The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for multiple projects worth over Rs 180 crore, including the Redevelopment of Sangam Ghat, First Aid and Tourist Facilitation Centre, Admin Office and Hospital, two Guest Houses, Police Station, Command & Control Centre, Mandakini Aasthapath Queue Management and Rainshelter and Saraswati Civic Amenity Building, said the press release."After the .

PM Modi to unveil Adi Shankaracharya statue in Kedarnath on Nov 5
Updated On : 03 Nov 2021 | 6:57 PM IST

Prime Minister Modi to offer prayers at Kedarnath temple on Nov 5

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will offer prayers at the Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand on November 5 and inaugurate the reconstructed samadhi of Shri Adi Shankaracharya and unveil his statue. The Prime Minister's Office noted that the samadhi has been reconstructed after it was destroyed in the 2013 floods. During his visit to the poll-bound state, Modi will address a rally and inaugurate key infrastructure projects completed at a cost of over Rs 130 crore. He will also lay the foundation stone of multiple projects worth over Rs 180 crore, including the redevelopment of Sangam ghat, first-aid and tourist facilitation centre, admin office and hospital, two guest houses, police station, command and control centre, Mandakini aasthapath queue management and rainshelter and Saraswati civic amenity building, the PMO said. Referring to the reconstruction of the samadhi, the PMO said the entire work was undertaken under Modi's guidance who has constantly reviewed and monitored its progress

Prime Minister Modi to offer prayers at Kedarnath temple on Nov 5
Updated On : 28 Oct 2021 | 6:54 PM IST

PM Modi to inaugurate Kedarpuri reconstruction projects on Nov 5

He will also unveil a statue of Adi Guru Shankaracharya

PM Modi to inaugurate Kedarpuri reconstruction projects on Nov 5
Updated On : 26 Oct 2021 | 4:29 PM IST

Uttarakhand: Pilgrimage to Kedarnath, Yamunotri, Gangotri resumes

Pilgrimage to the Himalayan temples resumed on Wednesday

Uttarakhand: Pilgrimage to Kedarnath, Yamunotri, Gangotri resumes
Updated On : 21 Oct 2021 | 2:37 PM IST

Family members of those stranded in Kedarnath anxiously await their return

Over the past few days, the state has been battered with torrential rains that led to flash floods and landslides and the national weather forecasting agency had issued a red alert.

Family members of those stranded in Kedarnath anxiously await their return
Updated On : 20 Oct 2021 | 4:08 PM IST

PM Modi to visit Kedarnath on Nov 5, inaugurate reconstruction projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kedarnath on November 5 to offer prayers and inaugurate Kedarpuri reconstruction projects worth Rs 250 crore

PM Modi to visit Kedarnath on Nov 5, inaugurate reconstruction projects
Updated On : 16 Oct 2021 | 2:34 PM IST

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath, Yamunotri to close for winter on November 6

The sacred portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples in Uttarakhand will be closed for winter this year on November 6 while those of Gangotri will be shut on November 5.

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath, Yamunotri to close for winter on November 6
Updated On : 14 Oct 2021 | 6:24 PM IST

High-powered panel set up to examine U'khand Chardham Devasthanam Board Act

The Uttarakhand government on Wednesday decided to constitute a high-powered committee to look into the Chardham Devasthanam Board Act and suggest "positive amendments" in it.

High-powered panel set up to examine U'khand Chardham Devasthanam Board Act
Updated On : 21 Jul 2021 | 7:10 PM IST

Portals of Kedarnath open in Uttarakhand; first puja held on behalf on PM

The portals of Kedarnath opened on Monday after a six-month winter break with the first puja being held by priests on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Portals of Kedarnath open in Uttarakhand; first puja held on behalf on PM
Updated On : 17 May 2021 | 4:06 PM IST

Uttarakhand: Badrinath portals to reopen for devotees from May 18

The temple will be reopened for devotees at 4.15 am on May 18, a Chardham Devasthanam Board official said

Uttarakhand: Badrinath portals to reopen for devotees from May 18
Updated On : 16 Feb 2021 | 1:19 PM IST

Unstable development

Indiscriminate construction is destroying Uttarakhand

Unstable development
Updated On : 09 Feb 2021 | 11:26 AM IST