HEMKUND SAHIB GURUDWARA
Uttarakhand: Doors of Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara open for devotees
The Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara, nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas, has opened its doors to devotees, marking the start of the annual pilgrimage. Following the arrival of the 'Panj Pyare,' the gurudwara was inaugurated with religious ceremonies. Despite the snow-covered surroundings, a cleared path allows devotees to access the site, with safety measures in place for a smooth pilgrimage.
Uttarakhand: Chamoli Police escort first group of Sikh pilgrims for Shri Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2025
The Shri Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2025 has begun. The first group of Sikh pilgrims started their journey under police protection. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed devotees. He highlighted the government's commitment to a secure pilgrimage. The shrine will open on May 25. Ropeway projects for Kedarnath and Shri Hemkund Sahib are approved. Governor Gurmit Singh thanked everyone involved.
Over 30-lakh pilgrims visit Badrinath-Kedarnath in 2024 yatra: Report
The 2024 Char Dham Yatra witnessed a record-breaking 30,87,417 pilgrims visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams. Badrinath Dham alone received 14,35,341 visitors, while Kedarnath Dham saw 16,52,076 pilgrims. The successful season concluded with the closure of Badrinath Dham for the winter on November 17, following the earlier closures of Kedarnath, Gangotri, Hemkund Sahib, and Lokpal Laxman Temple.
Hemkund Sahib Yatra: Travel ban imposed for children, elderly due to heavy snow
Officials have banned children and elders older than 60 from travelling following heavy snowfall in Hemkund Sahib, a Sikh pilgrimage site located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The site, which has been covered in eight feet of snow since the start of the year, is scheduled to re-open on 20 May. While the Chamoli district administration aims to limit the number of pilgrims, the Hemkund Sahib Gurdwara Management Committee has also announced that it will not permit sick or elderly people or children to travel until further notice.
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Jio launches 5G services in Haridwar; now live in 226 cities across India
Haridwar becomes the second city in Uttarakhand after capital city Dehradun to get Jio True 5G services, according to a company statement.
Reliance Jio launches 5G in Uttarakhand, will invest another ₹650 crore in the state
Reliance Jio on Wednesday launched its True 5G services in Uttarakhand, starting in Dehradun, and committed more investments in the state towards deployment of standalone 5G. Apart from the existing investment of Rs 4,950 crore, Jio will additionally invest over ₹650 crore on the deployment of a stand-alone 5G network in Uttarakhand, a Jio Spokesperson said.
Uttarakhand: Construction ban in 'sinking' Joshimath as protest continues, nearly 50 families evacuated
The district administration subsequently put a ban on the construction of Helang bypass by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), work of the Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project and other construction work undertaken by the municipality with immediate effect till further orders.
Tableaux of UP, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Goa steal show
The UP tableau themed around Achievements@75 also showed ghats of Benares and Yogi Adityanath government's emphasis on One District One Product scheme. Last year, UP had showcased a replica of the Ram Temple, adjudged the best tableau.
Surging COVID-19 cases cast shadow over annual Chardham Yatra
"Advance booking of at least 500 buses for the yatra by this time of the year was normal, but not a single passenger bus has been booked yet raising concern among people associated with the tourism industry about their trade," Sudhir Roy, president of the yatra management joint rotation committee that runs the pilgrimage, told .
Serenity & tranquillity personified! A visit to the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve will leave you mesmerised
Discover nature at its pristine best in one of the most important ecological hotspots of the world.
Choppers flown to rain-hit districts of Uttarakhand
They have been sent primarily to evacuate stranded pilgrims to safety if the need to do so arises," Uttarakhand Chief Secretary N Ravishankar said.
Char Dham, tourist spots in Uttarakhand safe: Tourism Minister Dinesh Dhanai
The state government has received several calls from prospective visitors wanting to know whether their visit to the hill state will be safe.
GSI team in Govind Ghat to conduct survey for reconstruction
Two-member from Geological Survey of India reached Govind Ghat to identify land for infrastructural developments.
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