The Latest Breaking News from Pithoragarh

India-Mongolia joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant 2026' underway in Uttarakhand

The 18th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise 'Nomadic Elephant 2026' is being held from September 21 to October 3, 2026, at the Foreign Training Node in Pithoragarh, with troops of the Indian Army and Mongolian Armed Forces undertaking intensive training focused on improving interoperability, tactical proficiency and mutual…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Uttarakhand: Second phase of Adi Kailash Yatra in Pithoragarh postponed until September 20 due to adverse weather

The second phase of the Adi Kailash pilgrimage is postponed until September 20. This postponement is due to adverse weather conditions and road closures in the region. The Bailey bridge near Kulagad on the Dharchula-Gunji route was washed away, causing delays. Inner Line Permits will commence issuance on September 20,…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Beyond Himachal Pradesh: The Best Weekend Destinations From Delhi You Have Not Tried

Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, The Hill Town That Forgot to Get FamousMost people driving toward the hills from Delhi default to Mussoorie or Nainital. Lansdowne sits 258 kilometres from Delhi, a five-to-six hour drive through Garhwal, and it has stayed quiet for a reason that has nothing to do with quality. The…

Times Life · Aug 21

In 1980, a 15-year-old boy vanished. Today, at 61, he reappeared at his mother's door, bringing tears, surprise & emotion to an Uttarakhand village

Pithoragarh sadhu returns home: A man who disappeared from his Uttarakhand village as a teenager returned home after 46 years as a sadhu to fulfil a sacred promise. Now known as Buddh Nath, he sought alms from his elderly mother, Nandi Devi, in accordance with a spiritual obligation he said…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

Uttarakhand: Over 1,000 forest fires in 4 months, crisis looms amid poor preparedness

Uttarakhand has witnessed more than 1,000 incidents of forest fire this year, both controlled and reported – most of them in Nainital, Almora, Pithoragarh, Pauri and Uttarkashi districts. With the forest becoming dry due to global warming and climate change, and a lack of rain and strong winds in the…

Newslaundry · May 14, 2024

U’khand forest fires: Air services remain suspended for 2nd day due to poor visibility

Air services to Pithoragarh and Munsiyari towns of the border district remained suspended for the second day on Saturday due to poor visibility around the Naini-Saini airport caused by smoke rising from the burning forests. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 4, 2024

Uttarakhand: Four killed as car falls into gorge in Pithoragarh

Four people were killed after their vehicle fell into a gorge in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 22, 2024

Several people in Uttarakhand found to have dual citizenship of India, Nepal

Govt. identifying dual citizens in Pithoragarh/Champawat districts of Uttarakhand. SSB personnel deployed in 54 border outposts to identify such people. Two types of Nepalese living in India: married women & entire families. Aadhaar/voter ID cards fraudulently obtained. SSB teams formed to prevent human trafficking, contact villagers in border areas.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh receives first snowfall of season, temperature dips

The iconic heights of Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand were covered in white on Tuesday after the district received the season's first snowfall.

Dynamite News · Oct 17, 2023

Earthquake of magnitude 4 hits near Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district

An earthquake of magnitude 4 on the Richter scale struck near the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 16, 2023