According to a statement from the Rudraprayag Police, the landslide was triggered by continuous heavy rainfall, which caused large amounts of debris and stones to fall onto the trekking route, blocking and damaging the walkway to Kedarnath Dham.
Aryan Aviation's Bell 407 helicopter (Reg. VT-BKA), operating the sector "Shri Kedarnath Ji - Aryan Helipad, Guptkashi," was involved in a tragic accident today. There were five passengers, one infant, and one crew member on board, said a statement from the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Sund
Preparations are underway in full swing for the Jagannath Rath Yatra, scheduled to begin on June 27, with the Return Car Festival, or 'Bahuda Jatra', set to take place on July 5.
Known for its religious value, cultural significance, physical beauty and exciting natural environment, Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is undertaken by several people every year. It holds religious importance for Hindus, Jains and Buddhists..
Deputy Inspector General of Police, Udhampur-Reasi Range, Sarah Rizvi, convened a meeting with regard to the preparation of security arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra 2025 as well as the present security scenario of the UR Range, said an official statement on Saturday.
Posting on social media platform X, LG Sinha stated, "I've ordered reopening of some of the tourist spots in Kashmir & Jammu Divisions, which were temporarily closed as precautionary measures. Betab Valley & Parks in Pahalgam Market, Verinag Garden, Kokernag Garden and Achabal Garden
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra had not taken place since 2020 following the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent non-renewal of Yatra arrangements by the Chinese Side.
According to the release, in his remarks, the Minister recognised the role of various Government of India Ministries and Departments, such as the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, the state governments of Delhi, Uttarakhand and Sikkim, and the
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong in Delhi to review bilateral ties. They discussed resuming the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, direct flights, visa facilitation, and cultural exchanges, and agreed to rebuild ties with a people-centric focus, the Minist
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has taken stern action in the incident involving deployment of an unsuitable train with its coaches in poor condition for Border Security Force (BSF) personnel going for duty to Kashmir from Tripura for ensuring safety during Amarnath Yatra.
The sacred bathing ritual of Lord Jagannath along with his sibling - Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadhra - was held on the occasion Snana Purnima in Puri on Wednesday.