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Char Dham Yatra draws over 1.6 mn devotees, Kedarnath sees more than 6.50
Updated : 10 months ago IST
In a remarkable display of faith and devotion, the Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra has attracted immense enthusiasm from devotees across India and overseas.
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Uttarakhand ADG examines security arrangements for Kedarnath pilgrimage
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The ADG also inspected the token counter system started for darshan and the line management system of devotees and gave instructions to deploy additional police force, giving top priority to the safety of the pilgrims. He issued necessary instructions to keep the line and crowd management ef
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J-K: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha lays foundation stone of Guest House
Updated : 10 months ago IST
According to a release, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to members of the Jammu Kashmir Waqf Board and all the stakeholders. He said that in the past few years, the basic facilities for the pilgrims have seen tremendous improvement, and the infrastructure development has e
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Uttarakhand: Chamoli Police escort first group of Sikh pilgrims for Shri H
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The first group of Sikh pilgrims, led by the Panch Pyaras, began the Shri Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2025. They started their journey with the Nishan Sahib and full police protection, ensuring a safe pilgrimage.
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Uttarakhand: CM Dhami and Governor Gurmeet Singh flag off first batch of p
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The governor said that the journey to Hemkund Sahib is a symbol of faith, devotion and belief. The difficult journey of about 18 kilometres to this pilgrimage located at an altitude of 15,000 ft is a test of every devotee's patience, courage and faith.
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Palki, pony, pithoo owners resume services at Vaishno Devi as yatra sees i
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
In a positive development for the local economy and pilgrimage infrastructure, thousands of palanquin (palki) owners and pony owners have begun returning to their work at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, resuming their vital role in assisting pilgrims on their spiritual journey.
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Uttarakhand: Doors of Shri Madhmaheshwar Temple open for pilgrims amid gra
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The doors of the revered Shri Madhmaheshwar Temple, known as the Second Kedar, were ceremoniously opened on Wednesday, marking a significant event in the Char Dham Yatra 2025.
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Uttarakhand on Alert: Orange Warning Issued for Hilly Districts
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rain in the hilly districts of Uttarakhand, effective today and tomorrow. In light of this warning, the Uttarakhand Police have issued a safety advisory for pilgrims undertaking the Chardham Yatra
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Uttarakhand: Doors of Rudranath temple reopened for devotees
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Located at a height of over 10,000 feet in Chamoli district, the Shiva shrine of the Panchkedar group of temples draws lakhs of pilgrims every year from across the country and abroad.
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J-K CM Omar Abdullah urges Centre to arrange more Haj flights from Srinaga
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said he has asked the Centre to arrange more Haj flights from Srinagar. Around 1,895 pilgrims are stuck due to recent flight delays. He said ensuring a smooth pilgrimage is a top priority.
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Pakistan reports deportation of over 5K beggars from abroad since 2024
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to a written statement submitted to the National Assembly, a total of 5,402 Pakistani beggars have been deported from abroad since 2024.
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J-K: Second batch of Haj Pilgrims to depart from Srinagar today
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Days after the first batch of Haj pilgrims in Srinagar left for Saudi Arabia's Mecca to undertake the annual holy pilgrimage, the second batch of Haj pilgrims are also set to depart for Mecca from Srinagar on Wednesday following the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan.
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