In Chamoli, authorities have warned that rivers have reached critical levels and urged residents near riverbanks to relocate to safer areas immediately.
The Government of India has increased usage charges for gunny bags by nearly 40 percent bringing financial relief to State Governments and Union Territories in the country, said Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi here on Friday.
Addressing the National Sports Day - 2025, a function organised at the Multipurpose Sports Hall Parade Ground on the occasion of Major Dhyanchand Jayanti on Friday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that sports and sportsmanship provide energy, discipline and inspiration to society. He
The Rs 50-crore building will span 2,618.59 sq meters across six floors, includes a stilt floor. For safety and convenience, a 25,000-liter RCC tank will be installed on the roof, along with a one lakh-litre underground tank in the basement.
Following cloudbursts in Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Tehri, and Bageshwar, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami instructed District Magistrates to expedite rescue and relief. He emphasised immediate evacuation to safe places and restoration of essential services.
Rudraprayag has experienced heavy rainfall, causing the Mandakini River's water level to rise and a cloudburst in Vasu Kedar. While the village remains mostly safe, damage has been reported in the Chenagarh market area. Eight labourers, including Nepalis, are missing under debris. Damaged ro
A woman has died amid cloudburst incidents in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, where heavy rains caused debris flows trapping villagers and damaging homes. Rescue teams are struggling against strong water currents as searches continue for missing people.
Following heavy rains and debris flow in Rudraprayag's Badeth Dungar Tok, SDRF teams led by Commandant Arpan Yaduvanshi are actively rescuing stranded families by overcoming tough terrain. Meanwhile, the Uttarkashi district administration continues clearing a temporary lake on the Bhagira
The Badrinath highway connecting Srinagar and Rudraprayag has been completely submerged by the Alaknanda River, blocking all traffic. SSP Pauri Lokeshwar Singh confirmed traffic is being halted at safe points with alternative routes arranged for pilgrims. Police deployment is ongoing to ensu
Chamoli and Rudraprayag Police warned residents as continuous heavy rainfall caused dangerous rises in river levels, urging all living along riverbanks to immediately relocate to safer areas and avoid river vicinities for their safety.