This would be in addition to the ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF), announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which would be given to the next of kin of the deceased.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh from the PM National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of the deceased in the road accident in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh. The injured would be given Rs 50,000.
Eight people were killed after a vehicle carrying 13 passengers met with an accident near the Suni bridge in Muwani town of Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district, a police officer said on Tuesday.
Eight people were killed after a vehicle carrying 13 passengers met with an accident near the Suni bridge in Muwani town of Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district, a police officer said on Tuesday.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday announced that preparations for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra have been finalised, marking a significant milestone as the pilgrimage resumes after a hiatus of three years.
In a social media post on X, Nadda said, "Today I felt blessed to have visited Adi-Kailash, a sacred place of spirituality and culture, located in the lap of the Himalayas in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. During this period, I had the good fortune of meeting our brave soldiers who are dedicat
After the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Adi Kailash region is rapidly emerging on the world tourism map, with the government committed to providing better facilities to the tourists, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said.
The Ministry of External Affairs has announced the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra from June to August 2025, following a three-year suspension. Pilgrims will travel via Uttarakhand's Lipulekh Pass and Sikkim's Nathu La Pass, with applications open now through a computerised selec
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume on June 30, 2025, after being suspended for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pilgrimage will follow the traditional route via Lipulekh Pass in Pithoragarh and will be jointly organised by the Uttarakhand Government and the Ministry o
CM Dhami said that this scheme has yielded very positive results, with an increase in the income of farmers on the border, which will also reduce migration to the villages. He said that, along with this, he will work to strengthen the country's defence line in collaboration with the ITBP.
Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning is likely to occur at isolated places over a few places in Uttarakhand including Bageshwar, Chamoli, Dehradun, Pithoragarh, Rudra Prayag, Tehri Garhwal, Uttar Kashi in next 24 hours, according to the meteorological Department.
On the occasion of Ram Navami, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami virtually addressed the Akhand Ramayana Paath organized at Maa Kokila Kothagyaari Temple in Pankhu, Pithoragarh, from his residence, a release from Uttarakhand CMO said.