Chamoli

Joshimath tehsil in Chamoli district has officially been renamed Jyotirmath, restoring its ancient name. Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had announced this name change during the Vijay Sankalp Yatra held last year in Ghaat, Chamoli district. Local residents have long advocated for the restoration of the name Jyotirmath, and this demand was prominently raised with Chief Minister Dhami. Recognizing ...

The Badrinath temple attracts thousands of pilgrims every year to its sacred grounds. It is nestled between the Nar and Narayan mountain ranges in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Badrinath offers an unparalleled blend of natural beauty and spiritual significance. While the Badrinath temple, constructed by Adi Shankaracharya in the 9th century AD, stands as a central pilgrimage site, visitors ...

Shri Badrinath temple kapat opens for the devotees today at 6:00 am amidst Vedic chanting. Thousands of devotees witnessed this auspicious moment. On the occasion special puja was performed on the first day. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has congratulated all the devotees on the occasion of opening of doors. The process of opening the doors of Badrinath Dham started ...

In a proactive move to ensure the safety and convenience of pilgrims embarking on the revered Hemkund Sahib Yatra, the 418 Independent Engineering Corps of the Indian Army has taken significant steps. On Thursday, a team comprising 35 jawans and 15 sewadar  reached Hemkund Sahib after diligently clearing snow along the yatra route. Their efforts have not only facilitated smooth ...

In anticipation of the upcoming pilgrimage to Badrinath Dham, District Magistrate Himanshu Khurana conducted an on-site inspection of the Dham on Wednesday. His visit aimed to ensure that all necessary arrangements are in place before the commencement of the yatra. During the inspection, Khurana directed the departments involved in yatra arrangements to expedite their work by deploying adequate manpower. He ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU : A devastating incident shook the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, when a power transformer exploded, leaving behind a trail of destruction and several lives lost. The tragic incident has plunged the region into mourning, as families grieve the loss of their loved ones and the community grapples with the aftermath of the explosion. This article sheds light ...

After therain havoc, people of Chamoli are now in fear of earthquake. Tremors were felt here at night. This led to panic amongst the people. However no damage has been reported from anywhere. People of Chamoli district are suffering from landslides and disaster from cloud bursts. This time the rainwreaked havoc in many places in the district. At the same ...

Six people lost their lives due to snowfall and rains inUttarakhand. A car slipped into the ice near Cherbang village of Ghat block in Chamoli district and fell into a depth of 250 meters. Tehsildar Sohan Singh Raagan said that in the incident, Lakshmi Devi (42) and Lakshmi Devi’s brother-in-law Rajendra Singh (45) died. Driver Harpal Singh was injured. Ravi ...

Now you cannot roam freely on the international skiing slopes of Auli nor enjoy skiing. The tourism department has decided to impose a feefor visiting Auli. Under this, the tourists coming from the country and the world will have to pay a fee of Rs 500 and the local people will be charged Rs 200. This decree of the tourism ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU One person was killed and another injured Wednesday evening when their car fell into the Nandakini river in Chamoli district, officials said. The car was returning from a marriage ceremony when it slipped off the road and rolled down around 35 metres into the river, the district disaster management office here said. The car with its two ...