Uttarakhand DGP Abhinav Kumar has urged pilgrims and devotees to be cautious and to start their journey only after breaks. He emphasized the importance of staying in safe places and following local authorities' instructions.
The priests of various temples and Dhams met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his camp office on Tuesday and thanked the state government for taking the decision to start the Centre for Hindu Studies at Doon University and making strict provisions for misuse of the name of C
Uttarakhand Government's Department of Health and Family Welfare's eSwasthya Dham portal was integrated with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) on Thursday, said an official press release.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Tuesday that the state administration's preparations for the Kanwar Yatra have begun and he welcomed the pilgrims, assuring "good" arrangements for them.
According to the official order, the government has extended the tenure of administrators for three months in Uttarakhand's Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats.
A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Sanjay Karol also sought Uttrakhand govt response on the plea challenging HC order over the shifting of HC out of Nainital.
Uttarakhand government has made registration mandatory for all pilgrims coming on the Chardham Yatra. The state Chief Secretary Radha Raturi on Wednesday issued an advisory for mandatory registration.
In view of the continuous surge in the number of pilgrims visiting the Chardham Yatra, the Uttarakhand government has decided to extend the ban on "VIP Darshan" till May 31 this year.
The Supreme Court slammed the Uttarakhand Government on Wednesday for its lackadaisical approach in controlling the forest fires in the state and directed the Chief Secretary to be present personally before it on May 17.
Emphasising the government's commitment to ensuring a hassle-free pilgrimage, CM Dhami stated on Sunday, "Our effort is that no one faces any problem in the journey, the journey should be done in an orderly manner."
The names of three IAS officers, Arvind Singh Hayanki, Radhika Jha, and Sachin Kurve, have been sent to the Election Commission for the appointment of Home Secretary in Uttarakhand, sources said on Tuesday.