According to the alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department, there has been constant rain since morning in Uttarakhand's Nainital and other adjoining areas.
The portals for the Shri Kedarnath Dham were opened for the devotees two days after the beginning of the Char Dham Yatra. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was present on the occasion and welcomed the pilgrims.
The portals of the Shri Kedarnath Dham were opened for the devotees on Friday at 07:00 am. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami arrived at the temple premises on the occasion and welcomed all the devotees.
As per the amended provisions, individuals from outside the state will now be permitted to purchase land for specific purposes, such as residential, educational, healthcare, hospitality, or industrial use, only after undergoing a stringent process and fulfilling defined criteria.
After the tension gripped following a girl was allegedly raped in Uttarakhand's Nainital, Senior Superintendent of Police Prahlad Narayan Meena on Thursday said that the accused has been arrested and the situation is under control.
As the doors of Kedarnath Dham are set to open on May 2, the Panchmukhi Doli of Lord Kedarnath reached Shri Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand on Thursday, accompanied by chants of 'Jai Baba Kedar' that echoed through the Kedar valley.
The municipal corporation has pasted a notice at the residence of the accused, identified as Usman, who the police have already arrested. The accused reportedly worked as a local contractor.
The senior officers reviewed critical aspects, including security arrangements, traffic management, communication systems, and crowd control measures along the entire Yatra route.
As the doors of the Kedarnath Dham are set to open tomorrow, the security forces have been deployed for the security and management of the devotees, the officials said on Thursday.
Pawan Rana, a helicopter operator, said, "Online tickets are available on IRCTC, while offline tickets can be obtained through the District Magistrate or Sector Magistrate. We operate around 20 to 30 shuttles daily, serving over 150 pilgrims."
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday assured that the government is closely monitoring the situation to prevent any issues for pilgrims. He mentioned that a master plan is being developed to make the journey to Yamunotri Dham more accessible.