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A helicopter operated by Trans Bharat Aviation crashed near Joshimath in Uttarakhand after taking off from Badrinath. Six people are reported to have been on board. Rescue teams have been deployed, but rainfall and dense clouds are hampering operations

Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Yatra has recorded over 53 lakh pilgrims this season, with Badrinath and Gangotri witnessing record footfall. The State government has stepped up monitoring and preparedness, while Hemkund Sahib has also crossed three lakh visitors.

Uttarakhand’s Chardham Yatra has attracted over 47 lakh pilgrims in 114 days, exceeding last year’s figures despite monsoon challenges. With authorities prioritising safety and regulating movement during adverse weather, the pilgrimage is on track to set a new annual record

The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee has ordered a formal enquiry into allegations of irregularities in offerings at Shri Badrinath Dham. Notices have been issued to employees named in the claims, with the committee promising strict action if wrongdoing is established

Rescue teams in Kedarnath Temple airlifted two ailing pilgrims for advanced treatment amid the ongoing Char Dham Yatra rush. Meanwhile, Badrinath Temple recorded over 5.56 lakh devotees within a month, surpassing previous pilgrimage records

Authorities have set up health screening camps and OPDs along the Char Dham Yatra route, including Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, to monitor pilgrims’ health, especially older travellers, and ensure safe passage through the high-altitude journey

The Char Dham Yatra is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage linking Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Rooted in history and revived by Adi Shankaracharya, it continues to reflect India’s spiritual heritage, cultural unity and enduring traditions across generations

The Char Dham Yatra has begun with the opening of Yamunotri and Gangotri, following a traditional clockwise route. Devotees embark on a spiritually significant journey through Kedarnath and Badrinath, with lakhs registering this year

The temporary suspension had been imposed on Sunday as a precautionary measure to protect the lives and property of pilgrims and residents amid severe weather

The move has been made to safeguard the lives and property of thousands of pilgrims and residents amid deteriorating weather conditions in the region

Notably, the Odisha Government has directed the Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration, Puri, to initiate a probe into the matter.

On April 10, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the state government is dedicated to ensuring the safety of Char Dham Yatra pilgrims, as this pilgrimage is vital for the state's economy.

Fifty-five Border Roads Organisation (BRO) labourers were trapped under the avalanche on Friday and 33 of them were rescued

The ceremonial launch began with traditional prayers and rituals, symbolising the official start of a pilgrimage that will now continue throughout the year, marking a significant milestone in the state’s cultural and economic journey

According to police officials, the accident occurred on the Badrinath National Highway near Chatwapeepal between Gauchar and Karnaprayag

The actor visited the sacred shrines of Kedarnath and Badrinath in the State earlier this week

It is in the national interest that there should be an environmental audit of all the ongoing big projects in the Himalayas

The Chief of the Air Staff reviewed the operational preparedness of the Command and expressed satisfaction with its major achievements

Mukesh Ambani, known for his prominent role in the business world, took this opportunity to offer heartfelt prayers at the holy shrine

An SDRF team immediately reached the spot and carried out a rescue operation in the pitch-dark and harsh circumstances of the night