The Latest Breaking News from Uttarakhand

"Devotees enjoy smooth darshan at Kedarnath Dham," says Rudraprayag police

The Rudraprayag Police also advised the devotees to come on Kedarnath Dham Yatra only after completing their registration. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 2, 2024

ED arrests Uttarakhand resident in major crypto-drug trafficking case, uncovers over 8,000 bitcoins in illicit proceeds

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested one Uttarakhand resident on charges of operating an international drug trafficking group to sell drugs in the US, the UK, and other European countries and receiving at least 8,088 Bitcoins as proceeds of crime. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 31, 2024

Uttarakhand saw 54 pc decline in area under horticulture production in last six years

Uttarakhand has witnessed a 54 per cent decline in the area under horticulture production in the last six years till 2023, research showed, partially attributing the change to global warming. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 29, 2024

Uttarakhand: Forests across 1,500 hectares burned in a year. Were fire lines drawn to prevent it?

About 1,500 hectares of forests got burned in forest fires in Uttarakhand this year, as per government data. Taking cognisance of the damage, the Supreme Court asked tough questions to the state and central governments.

Newslaundry · May 18, 2024

Personally overseeing steps to combat forest fires, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary tells Supreme Court

Uttarakhand Chief Secretary assures Supreme Court of personal efforts to prevent forest fires, addressing concerns of preparedness.

The Hindu · May 17, 2024

The burning hills of Uttarakhand

Five people were killed in May in forest fires that have been raging in Uttarakhand since November 2023. The forest department attributes the fires to out-migration, high-tension wires, and the abundance of pine trees, while the State government has said in the Supreme Court that the fires are completely man-made.

The Hindu · May 17, 2024

Praying for rain in Uttarakhand

Forest rangers in Uttarakhand battle increasing forest fires with limited resources, highlighting the need for community involvement and awareness.

The Hindu · May 17, 2024

Uttarakhand government imposes ban on mobile phones near Char Dham Temples

In response to the surging number of tourists, the Uttarakhand government has implemented a ban on mobile phone usage within a 200-metre radius of the Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri temples. This measure was decided during a special meeting on the Chardham pilgrimage, chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

The Times of India · May 17, 2024

Dainik Bhaskar journo booked for report on ‘10 deaths enroute Chardham’ in Uttarakhand

The Uttarakhand police has booked Manmeet Rawat, a journalist with Hindi daily Dainik Bhaskar,  over his May 15 report on the overwhelming crowd and the “death of 10 devotees in four days” enroute Chardham or the state’s four major pilgrimage sites – Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. 

Newslaundry · May 16, 2024

11 deaths reported since beginning of Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand: official

Garhwal Divisional Commissioner reports 11 deaths during Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, emphasizing health screening and registration protocols.

The Hindu · May 15, 2024