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DAINIK NATION BUREAU/JYOTIRMATH (CHAMOLI) In keeping with the age-old traditions of the Sri Badrinath Dham Yatra, the sacred Garud Chhad fair was held today at the revered Narsingh Temple in Joshimath. This annual religious ritual signifies the commencement of the formal process leading to the opening of the portals of the Badrinath Dham, one of the most venerated shrines in ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/HARIDWAR Acting on the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Uttarakhand government has taken stringent action against officials allegedly involved in the controversial land purchase case at Sarai by the Municipal Corporation of Haridwar. Four officials have been suspended, and disciplinary action initiated against another employee, while a show-cause notice has been issued to a senior ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/KEDARNATH The sacred portals of Shri Kedarnath Dham will be ceremoniously opened tomorrow i.e. May 2 amid Vedic rituals and spiritual fervor. In anticipation of the grand event, a massive influx of devotees from across India and abroad has already begun, filling Kedarghati with devotional energy and enthusiasm. Preparations at Kedarnath, a key shrine in the Char Dham ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN The Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham kapats opened today on the occasion of Akshya Tritiya. With these portals opening char dham yatra 2025 officially begun. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami himself visited Gangotri Dham to witness the opening of Kapat and performed worship of Goddess Maa Ganga. Although CM Dhami has dedicated the puja in the name ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan held a virtual meeting today with District Magistrates of key pilgrimage districts to review preparations for the upcoming Chardham Yatra 2025. The meeting, held at the Secretariat, focused on ensuring the safety, convenience, and health of devotees visiting the sacred shrines in Uttarakhand. CS Bardhan emphasized that the safety and smooth return of ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/UTTARKASHI Ahead of Chardham Yatra 2025 the Uttarkashi district administration has completed extensive preparations to ensure the safe, smooth, and comfortable journey of Gangotri and Yamunotri pilgrims. This year, the administration has focused especially on upgrading infrastructure related to parking management, sanitation, and public amenities to handle the growing number of devotees expected. District Magistrate Dr. Meherban Singh ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/NEW DELHI In a bid to improve Uttarakhand’s aviation infrastructure and regional connectivity, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu in New Delhi today. They held detailed discussions on expanding air services, boosting tourism, and strengthening strategic connectivity in the hill state. CM Dhami apprised the Union Minister that the Uttarakhand ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/NEW DELHI  Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil in New Delhi today and requested approval for eight hydropower projects aimed at accelerating the state’s social and economic development. The Chief Minister emphasized the state’s commitment to balancing ecological preservation with sustainable progress. During the meeting, CM Dhami reiterated that the Uttarakhand ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN In a strengthen the healthcare services ahead of the Chardham Yatra, the Uttarakhand government has appointed 45 specialist doctors across the state. The Department of Medical Health and Medical Education has issued an official order to enhance emergency and general medical care on way to char dham yatra routes. Health Secretary Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar said that ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/UKHIMATH The Panchmukhi Chal Vigraha Doli of Shri Kedarnath Bhagwan departs from the sacred Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath today. Accompanied by traditional rituals and the stirring tunes of the army band, the revered Doli commenced its ceremonial journey towards Kedarnath Dham for the summer season. A flood of devotees thronged the temple premises early in the morning, ...