In a sharp response to the people criticising Operation Sindoor, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami urged the people to offer respect and salute Army personnel while on their way to the Char Dham Yatra and Hemkund Sahib
The preparations for Hemkund Sahib Yatra by Chamoli District Administration and Shri Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara Trust are now in the final stages as the gates are to be opened for 'darshan' from May 25.
Uttarakhand police conducted a field inspection of the walking route, and reviewed security arrangements for the Hemkund Sahib Yatra which is set to begin on May 25.
Speaking to reporters, CM Dhami recalled that around 20 per cent of Joshimath town was affected by land subsidence in February 2023, resulting in widespread cracks in homes, roads, and buildings.
In a bid to streamline the registration process, the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) has introduced Aadhar Authentication and eKYC to register for the Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib Yatra, one of the most significant pilgrimages in India,
Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari said on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's offices are closely monitoring the restoration of the valley bridge connecting Govind Ghat to Hemkund Sahib, which was destroyed by falling boulde
The Centre on Wednesday approved the construction of two ropeway projects connecting two prominent religious places in Uttarakhand district - Sonprayag to Kedarnath (12.9 km) and Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji (12.4 km).
In a post on X, Amit Shah wrote, "Today, Modi ji gave a big gift to the pilgrims of Baba Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib. The Union Cabinet has approved two ropeway projects in Uttarakhand, from 'Sonprayag to Kedarnath' and 'Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib.' This will save the devotees time and m
To enhance the tourist infrastructure in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved two ropeway projects--at Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday lauded the Union Cabinet's decisions approving the construction of ropeway projects to Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib shrines and said these initiatives will help devotees complete their journey comfortably in far less time.
As the decision for the Hemkund Sahib ropeway in Uttarakhand stands approved, the union cabinet on Monday briefed about its benefits, saying that it would assist the devotees in reducing their time to reach the pilgrimage site. The ropeway is especially beneficial for old and specially-abled