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46 lakhs devotees visited Uttarakhand this year, 16 lakh Kedarnath: CM Dhami on Char Dham Yatra
Dehradun, October 10: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that despite tragedy, the second phase of Char Dham Yatra is progressing well.
Tirumala temple gets AI-powered command centre for safety, crowd prediction
Tirupati, Sep 25: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday inaugurated an AI-powered Integrated Command Control Centre at Tirumala temple, considered to be the world’s most visited pilgrimage destination.
DGCA grants approval for Chardham Yatra helicopter services after Monsoon break
Uttarakhand, September 18: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved the recommencement of helicopter operations for the Chardham Yatra 2025 with effect from September 15/16, 2025, after the monsoon break, a statement from the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said.
J-K: Vaishno Devi Yatra remains suspended for 13th consecutive day
Katra, September 7: The Vaishno Devi Yatra continues to remain suspended for the 13th consecutive day, due to adverse weather and safety concerns.
Himachal rains: 64 pilgrims airlifted from Chamba's Bharmour after weather conditions improve
Chamba, September 6: With improvement of weather conditions, Chamba's district administration has completed the rescue operation of pilgrims stranded in Bharmour village, who were Manimahesh Yatra. A total of 64 people, including two additional bodies of the deceased, have been airlifted in four sorties with the help of an Indian Air Force helicopter MI-17 from Bharmour to Chamba in Himachal Pradesh, which commenced at 8 am and concluded at 12.30 pm, according to an official statement.
Shree Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra remains suspended for tenth consecutive day due to adverse weather conditions
Katra, September 4: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra continued to remain suspended for the 10th consecutive day due to persistent adverse weather conditions and repeated incidents of landslides along the pilgrimage route.
Uttarakhand SDRF rescues two ailing commuters on Kedarnath Yatra route
Rudraprayag, September 3: The Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Wednesday rescued two persons who had fallen ill on the Kedarnath Yatra route and shifted them to hospital, officials said.
LG Manoj Sinha will take steps to secure Mata Vaishnodevi pilgrimage yatra: J-K LoP
Reasi, August 31: Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Sunday said that Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha will "take steps" to make Mata Vaishnodevi pilgrimage yatra "secure" in the future days after more than 30 people lost their lives in a landslide that took place near Ardhkuwari on August 26
Uttarakhand rains: Kedarnath Yatra halted for 3 days amid IMD's red alert
Rudraprayag, August 11: The Kedarnath Yatra in Uttarakhand has been temporarily halted for three days due to a red alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting heavy rainfall in the region.
Uttarakhand: Pauri Garhwal authorities conduct joint inspection of Kanwar Yatra route
Pauri Garhwal, July 5: Ahead of the Kanwar Yatra, authorities in Pauri Garhwal district on Saturday carried out a joint inspection of the pilgrimage route and directed urgent upgrades to infrastructure and safety measures.
Elaborate security, administrative arrangements in place for Amarnath Yatra: IGP Kashmir
Srinagar, July 1: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, VK Birdi, on Tuesday said that comprehensive security and administrative arrangements have been put in place to ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage for the Amarnath Yatra beginning from July 3.
J&K LG inaugurates surveillance system with integrated control centre for Vaishno Devi shrine
Jammu, June 9: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, inaugurated a CCTV Surveillance System with Integrated Command & Control Centre for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine on Monday. The inauguration of the system is significant as it comes in the wake of the recent terror attack in J&K's Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed.
Uttarakhand: Helicopter with Kedarnath pilgrims makes emergency landing on highway in Rudraprayag, pilot injured
Rudraprayag, June 7: A helicopter carrying five devotees en route to Kedarnath Dham made an emergency landing on a national highway near Bharasu in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district on Saturday, temporarily disrupting traffic in the region, officials said.
J&K DGP reviews security arrangements ahead of Amarnath Yatra 2025
Srinagar, May 24: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Saturday chaired a joint meeting with officers from Police, CRPF, ITBP, Traffic Police, Railways, and various security and intelligence agencies at Srinagar’s Police Control Room to review the overall security arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra-2025.
Chitra Pournami: Ban on climbing Arunachala hills, tight security in TN's Tiruvannamalai
Chennai, May 11: Authorities have imposed strict restrictions on climbing the Arunachala Hills in Tiruvannamalai to prevent untoward incidents and safeguard the surrounding forest environment, as devotees are converging at the temple city for the 'Chitra Pournami' or 'Chaitra Purnima' festival.
Vaishno Devi Yatra progressing smoothly; Shrine Board and security agencies working round the clock: CEO Vaishno Devi Shrine
Katra, April 29: The holy Vaishno Devi Yatra is continuing smoothly with a steady flow of pilgrims from across the country and abroad. Anshul Garg, Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), stated today that comprehensive arrangements have been implemented to ensure the comfort, safety, and convenience of the devotees.
J-K: Vaishno Devi Shrine Board inks MoU with THDCIL, GSI for pilgrim safety
Jammu, April 9: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tehri Hydro Development Corporation India Limited (THDCIL) and the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to enhance pilgrim safety and security during the pilgrimage to the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, officials said in a release.
Uttarakhand intensifies food safety measures on Char Dham Yatra routes
Dehradun, March 20: The Uttarakhand government has intensified its actions against food adulteration and launched a cleanliness campaign along the Char Dham Yatra routes to ensure clean, safe, and high-quality food for pilgrims and the general public, said R Rajesh Kumar, Commissioner of Food Safety and Drug Administration Department, on Thursday.
2nd battalion of NDRF gears up for Gangasagar Mela 2025, deploys five specialized search & rescue teams
New Delhi, January 9: To ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims during the iconic Gangasagar Mela 2025, the 2nd battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed five specialized search and rescue teams, said a press statement from NDRF on Thrusday.