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DAINIK NATION BUREAU/RUDRAPRAYAG In view of the forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall, the Rudraprayag district administration has suspended the Kedarnath Dham Yatra for three days starting August 12. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of pilgrims amid continuous rain, fog, and hazardous conditions along the yatra route. District police have been requesting ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/CHAMPAWAT On the occasion of Rakshabandhan  the historic Bagwal fair at Maa Varahi Dham in Devidhura, Champawat, witnessed a vibrant confluence of faith, tradition, and enthusiasm on Saturday. A large number of devotees gathered to watch the unique “stone war” tradition. Although this year the war performed with fruits and flowers instead of stones—to preserve an age-old custom ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/UTTARKASHI In the aftermath of the devastating cloudburst in Dharali village of the Harshil area in Uttarkashi district, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday reached ground zero despite adverse weather conditions and ongoing challenges. He met the affected families, took stock of the relief and rescue efforts, and assured the victims of all possible support from the ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/UTTARKASHI A cloudburst hit Dharali village in the Harshil area of Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, causing significant damage to life and property. While no casualties have been officially confirmed yet, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed deep sorrow over the incident, extended condolences to the affected families, and assured all possible assistance. Meanwhile PM Narendra Modi and Home ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday released the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from Varanasi, digitally transferring over ₹20,500 crore to the bank accounts of more than 9.71 crore farmers across the country. Out of this, ₹184.25 crore was transferred to 8,28,787 beneficiary farmer families in Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/NEW DELHI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised an alarm over increasing incidents of cyber fraud during late-night hours, specifically between 11 PM and 1 AM, a time when most bank helplines and customer service centers remain non-operational or partially active. According to the RBI, a group of cybercriminals, often referred to as “molehunters”, have become ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/CHAMOLI Twenty One year old Priyanka Negi has been elected as the village head (Gram Pradhan) of Mukhyamantri Adarsh Gram Sarkot in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is an example of youth empowerment and grassroots democracy. Her victory is being seen as a milestone for young leadership and women’s participation in local governance. Extending his congratulations, Chief Minister Pushkar ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/BAGESHWAR Famous Kumaoni comedian and social media personality Lachu Pahadi has added a new title to his name—public representative. In a striking example of grassroots democracy, Lachu Pahadi has been elected as a Block Development Committee (BDC) member from Bageshwar district in Uttarakhand. Known for his sharp wit and relatable humor rooted in Uttarakhandi culture, Lachu Pahadi enjoys ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/RUDRAPRAYAG A major landslide near Gaurikund disrupted movement on the Kedarnath Yatra route on the evening of July 29, 2025. Boulders and debris from the hillside completely blocked the road and footpath leading towards Sonprayag, around 1.5 km from Gaurikund. In response, authorities swiftly launched an emergency evacuation operation for stranded pilgrims using an alternative footpath. The security ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN On the occasion of International Tiger Day, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the formation of a specialized Tiger Protection Force in Uttarakhand’s Corbett Tiger Reserve. He stated that trained Agniveers from the Agnipath Yojana will be deployed in this dedicated force. The initiative aims to enhance tiger conservation efforts and address growing threats such as poaching ...