Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami offered prayers and performed rituals at the world-renowned Kedarnath Dham temple before its closure for the winter season.
In a tragic incident late last night, a vehicle carrying five passengers veered off the Pavki Devi Road near Gram Sabha Nai and plunged into a deep gorge.
Speaking on the significance of the occasion, the Chief Minister said Govardhan Puja symbolises harmony between humans, animals and nature. He noted that the festival serves as a reminder of the importance of staying connected to traditions, culture, and the environment.
"Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on the occasion of Govardhan Puja. Govardhan Puja is not only a religious festival but also a celebration that honors and expresses gratitude towards nature and farmers. May this sacred festival bring prosperity,
Uttarakhand Governor, Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.), visited the Kedarnath Dham on Tuesday and offered a special Rudrabhishek. He also inspected the ongoing construction and development work there.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the programme organised on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day at the Police Lines in Dehradun on Tuesday.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday paid tribute to braveheart on Police Commemoration Day, calling the police system "the spine of the state's security and prosperity."
To honour the ever lasting memory of these gallant Policemen, who have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, October 21 every year is observed as 'Commemoration Day' by the Police forces all over India.
The Chief Minister stated that the state government is continously working for the public welfare, and "it is our responsibility to ensure that these efforts reach every household"