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DAINIK NATION BUREAU/RUDRAPRAYAG The Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatra proceeded smoothly on Monday as favorable weather conditions allowed uninterrupted pilgrim movement along the route. Local authorities and working agencies undertook swift clearing operations late Sunday evening, removing debris and stones from key points along the pedestrian path. As a result, the pilgrimage route was reopened and made safe for devotees early ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/RUDRAPRAYAG A major tragedy struck the Char Dham Yatra route on Sunday evening when a helicopter operated by Aryan Heli Aviation crashed while flying from Kedarnath to Guptkashi. The incident occurred around 5:30 PM and is suspected to have been caused by sudden bad weather and dense cloud cover in the region. According to official sources, the helicopter ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/RUDRAPRAYAGIn a worrying development, a helicopter carrying five people, including the pilot, has gone missing near Kedarnath early Sunday morning. The helicopter, operated by Aryan Aviation, reportedly lost contact around 5:50 AM while en route to the Kedarnath Dham as part of the ongoing Char Dham Yatra 2025. Rudraprayag District Tourism Officer Rahul Choubey has confirmd this chopper ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN In a bid to ensure healthcare accessibility for the underprivileged, Uttarakhand’s Health Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat has urged affluent and financially capable citizens of the state to voluntarily give up the benefits of the Ayushman Bharat scheme. He stated that by stepping aside from the scheme, elite citizens can help ensure better medical coverage for those ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/KAINCHI DHAM Kainchi Dham Ashram echoed with devotion and radiance as thousands of devotees gathered to celebrate its Foundation Day. Dedicated to the revered Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj, the temple complex was beautifully illuminated with vibrant lights and decorated with flowers, creating an aura of deep spirituality and reverence. It is worth mentioning that Chief Minister Pushkar Singh ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/AHMEDABAD An Air India Boeing 737 passenger aircraft en route from Ahmedabad to London crashed shortly after take off on Thursday morning. The crash occurred near Meghani Nagar in Ahmedabad, close to the Civil Hospital and Horse Camp area, triggering panic and chaos in the densely populated neighborhood. According to initial reports, the aircraft, carrying 242 passengers including ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN  In a bid to strengthen tourism infrastructure in Uttarakhand and ease the burden on existing popular destinations, the state’s Agriculture Minister Ganesh Joshi met Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi on Tuesday. During the meeting, Minister Joshi presented the Union Minister with Gangajali and traditional industrial products that showcase Uttarakhand’s rich cultural ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/CHAMOLI Despite intermittent snowfall and icy winds over the past four days, the spirit of devotees at Shri Hemkund Sahib remains undeterred. Nestled at an altitude of over 15,000 feet in the Himalayas, the revered Sikh pilgrimage site is witnessing a historic turnout this year. Over 30,000 pilgrims have paid their obeisance in just the past eight days ...

DAINIK NEWS BUREAU/HARIDWAR Three officers were suspended today in connection with the ₹64 crore Haridwar land scam, marking a major crackdown by the Uttarakhand government. With this tough action, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has sent a clear and strong message to the bureaucracy — anyone involved in corruption, no matter how senior, will not be spared. With the suspension ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Subedar Sunil Singh Negi, a proud son of Chamiyala village in Tehri Garhwal district, has etched his name in history by successfully summiting Mount Everest (8,848.86 meters) on May 27, 2025, as part of the Indian Army’s prestigious Silver Jubilee Mount Everest Expedition. This achievement not only brings immense pride to Uttarakhand but also adds a glorious ...