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At Kedarnath, Badrinath, police launch probe into boards bearing QR codes for donations
The QR codes were put up without the committee’s permission and were removed immediately after it was brought to its notice on the day the temples opened for the summer season. The temple committee does not use the Unified Payments Interface mode for financial transactions
Uttarakhand Foundation Day 2022: History, significance and special wishes to share on this day
On 9 November 2000, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh were divided, making Uttarakhand India's 27th state.
From Ayodhya and Kashi to Ujjain: How Modi is unshackling the physical chains of Hindu coloniality and victimhood
Narendra Modi, with his historic projects in Ayodhya, Kashi, Kedarnath and now Ujjain, is ensuring the world’s oldest living civilisation doesn’t forget its ancient roots while pursuing its modern, 21st century aspirations and objectives
Uttarakhand: Over 19 lakh devotees took Char Dham Yatra this year
The Uttarakhand government, on 11 May, announced its decision to increase the number of pilgrims by 1,000 each to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath
Amid record number of people visiting Char Dham, Uttarakhand registers high death rate among pilgrims
In the last 35 days, 62 pilgrims have lost their lives due to heart problems and other sicknesses in Kedarnath, 35 at Yamunotri, 34 at Badrinath, and 11 pilgrims at Gangotri
Amarnath Yatra: Delhi HC notice to Shrine Board, Centre on online helicopter ticket booking
The lawyer appearing for the Shrine Board apprised the court that all services are presently available on its website but due to some technical glitch, it will be functional in some days
Char Dham Yatra: Environmentalists flag concerns over threat to Uttarakhand's exotic herbs
People associated with the tourism department say that Kedarnath Yatra is very important from an economic point of view
Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand government increases daily cap on pilgrims
An earlier government order in this regard had been partially modified, increasing the limit to 16,000 for Badrinath, 13,000 for Kedarnath, 80,000 for Gangotri and 5,000 for Yamunotri, officials said on Wednesday
Kedarnath Temple opens doors to devotees today, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami offers prayers
Located on the bank of the Mandakini river, Kedarnath Temple is the of the four ancient pilgrimage sites referred to as ‘Char Dham’ which also include Yamunotri, Gangotri and Badrinath
Apt and visible: Crafting in service of dharma the Indian way
An architect’s rebuttal to another architect on why it’s outrageous to make a case that Hindu dharma has never been about grandness
Punjab and the threat of subversive war: Unpacking the coincidences
Why did anger against farm laws surface only within Punjab and not anywhere else? Why were the protests so focused around one religious community, even in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh? Surely there is an external factor, trying to provoke the community against India
Uttarakhand CM announces repeal of Char Dham Devasthanam Board Bill
Chardham priests had been demanding scrapping of the board ever since its creation in 2019, saying it was an infringement of their traditional rights over the temples
Uttarakhand priests threaten to obstruct PM Modi's Kedarnath visit: What you need to know about controversy
The priests are opposing the formation of the Chardham Devasthanam Board, which is envisioned to be an umbrella body to regulate shrines and temples under its purview
Uttarakhand floods: Easy to point finger at climate change, but humanity is equally to blame
It’s easy to blame climate change and lack of collective global action for increasing intensity and frequency of disasters, but what about the manner in which the region’s topography has been unashamedly smashed in recent years?
Indian Railways to start special train in September for Char Dham yatra; check details here
As per a press release by IRCTC, the 16-day tour will begin from the National Capital’s Safdarjung Railway Station on 18 September
Badrinath Temple opens portals, no devotees allowed; first prayers offered on Narendra Modi's behalf
Badrinath Temple opened its portals on Friday, 15 May at 4.30am amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown
National Ganga Council chaired by PM Modi hasn't met once since its start in 2016
The NGC is arguably the single largest committee overseeing the cleanup of river Ganga today.
Nitin Gadkari calls for fast-track development of Rs 12,000 crore Char Dham pilgrim project
Nitin Gadkari has sought to fast-track key infrastructure projects, including Char Dham, and reached out to all the stakeholders for quicker clearances.
Uttarakhand landslide: Watchful constable ensures no life is lost in calamity
No casualties were reported in a massive landslide on the Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway thanks to an alert police constable of Uttarakhand Police
Uttarakhand Election 2017: Absence of tourist spots from poll agendas shows parties' ignorance about state
Political parties should focus on building new and modernised hill stations which could contribute in increasing the revenue of the state and making it more beautiful and liveable instead of promising modern bridges and highways (like Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised) in Uttarakhand