Authorities intensified their investigation into self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyananda by executing multiple fresh searches across his properties, sparking revelations that could substantially deepen the criminal case against him. Officials say that on the day of the raids, investigative teams entered premises connected to Chaitanyananda, including his private institute and residences believed to have sheltered him...
Dehradun: Uttarakhand, renowned for its spiritual significance and natural beauty, has frequently faced devastating natural disasters, including floods, landslides, and cloudbursts. Amidst these challenges, the strong working relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is being hailed as a new model of disaster management. PM Modi, who shares a deep...
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Centre and the governments of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir over the recent flood devastation caused by heavy rains and landslides. Expressing grave concern, a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran observed...
Uttarkashi: On Thursday, Indian security and disaster management teams are actively engaged in rescue efforts in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, following a cloudburst and mudslide incident. Individuals trapped near Uttarkashi have been transported to the Matli helipad. The Indian Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Uttarakhand Police, and...
New Delhi, Aug 6 – On Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate executed searches at various locations in the national capital region and Uttarakhand as part of an investigation into money laundering associated with a global cyber fraud network that has defrauded both Indian and foreign nationals of funds amounting to crores of rupees, according to official...
Torrential downpours and an unexpected cloudburst in the Uttarkashi district have caused significant destruction, nearly obliterating half of Dharali village, halting the Kedarnath Yatra, and compelling schools in several districts of Uttarakhand to close on Wednesday, August 6. In the midst of the devastation, the ancient Kalp Kedar temple, constructed in the traditional Kature style...
Uttarakhand: In a prompt response to a landslide that occurred near Dharali village in the Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, the Indian Army deployed 150 personnel who arrived at the scene within 10 minutes and immediately initiated rescue operations. The incident took place around 1:45 PM, roughly 4 km from the Indian Army camp located at...
Dehradun: A minimum of four individuals have lost their lives, and many are believed to be missing following a catastrophic flash flood instigated by a cloudburst in the upper catchment area of the Kheer Ganga river, which resulted in widespread devastation in Dharali village, located in Uttarkashi district, on Tuesday. Uttarkashi district magistrate Prashant Arya...
New Delhi: On Tuesday, the Supreme Court declined to suspend the “QR” code directive for restaurants along the Kanwar Yatra route in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, instructing all hotel proprietors in the area to display their licenses and registration certificates in accordance with legal requirements. A panel of Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar...
In a heartbreaking event, a minimum of eight individuals lost their lives when a vehicle transporting 13 passengers fell into a gorge in the Muwani area of Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Authorities have arrived at the scene and initiated rescue efforts. The event took place close to Bhandari village in the Muwani region while the vehicle was...