Chamoli district has been experiencing relentless rain and snowfall since yesterday, with the remote village of Wan receiving a thick blanket of over 1 foot of snow. The continuous snowfall has brought severe cold conditions, disrupting daily life.
In view of the prevailing weather conditions, the district administration has warned the public not to venture into hilly and high-altitude areas due to the risk of snow avalanches.
The strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) has been closed for vehicular traffic in both directions following heavy snowfall near the high-altitude Navyug Tunnel and continuous rainfall across Udhampur district, officials said on Monday. The suspension of traffic has left hundr
The snow-clearance operation commenced at 0630 hrs on January 24 and continued for nearly 40 hours, clearing approximately 38 km of road buried under 5-6 feet of snow. The route was opened by 7: 30 pm on January 25, enabling the safe evacuation of 40 troops of 4 Rashtriya Rifles along wit
The Mixed Scouts Marching Contingent, led by Lieutenant Amit Choudhary of 2 Arunachal Scouts, marched down Kartavya Path during the Republic Day parade on Monday, representing India's elite infantry units specialised in high-altitude surveillance and frontier reconnaissance.
According to the Meteorological Centre, Shimla, isolated spells of heavy rainfall and snowfall are very likely on January 27, particularly in the high-altitude districts of Chamba, Kullu, Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti.
Heavy snowfall on Friday night stranded vehicles and passengers at several locations in the high-altitude areas of Nainital, Uttarkashi, and Tehri Garhwal districts.
KIWG 2026 is the second event on the Khelo India calendar this year. The first event was the Khelo India Beach Games held in Diu from January 5 to January 10. For all athletes and their support staff, the Leh Games will see how athletes perform under challenging high altitude climatic con
Leh (Ladakh) [India], January 7: BizareXpedition™, a leading Himalayan travel specialist, today announced the launch of its expanded 2026 Ladakh tour portfolio, introducing structured, experience-centric itineraries designed to simplify travel planning in one of India's most dramatic high-al
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta said that the Union Territory is significantly strengthening its healthcare infrastructure by upgrading hospitals, installing advanced medical equipment, and establishing a new medical college, with a special focus on serving people in high-altitu
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], January 2: As preparations begin for the sacred Himalayan pilgrimage season, enthusiasm for the Chardham Yatra 2026 is steadily rising among devotees across India and abroad. The journey to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath is not just a religious
India will witness a rare and powerful sight on Republic Day 2026 as Indian Army animals march proudly along Kartavya Path, symbolising endurance, sacrifice, and India's unique high-altitude military capability. For the first time, a carefully curated animal contingent of the Remount &