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Why Uttarakhand Treats Nanda Devi Like Its Own Daughter

Imagine an entire region preparing to send its beloved daughter away. Not for a day. Not for a festival. But on a sacred journey through the mountains that traditionally takes place once every 12 years. In Uttarakhand, Nanda Devi is revered not only as a goddess but also as a…

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Rain brings relief to Delhi as monsoon intensifies across north India

Rain lashed Delhi early Saturday, offering relief from hot and humid weather conditions. Monsoon showers also affected Haryana's Jhajjar district, with light rain expected until August 24. Heavy rainfall was reported in Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Continuous rains in Uttarakhand's Garhwal division disrupted normal life…

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Beyond Himachal Pradesh: The Best Weekend Destinations From Delhi You Have Not Tried

Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, The Hill Town That Forgot to Get FamousMost people driving toward the hills from Delhi default to Mussoorie or Nainital. Lansdowne sits 258 kilometres from Delhi, a five-to-six hour drive through Garhwal, and it has stayed quiet for a reason that has nothing to do with quality. The…

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India's Golden Mahseer Is Critically Endangered: What Is Killing Uttarakhand's Freshwater Giant

The Fish That Ruled India's RiversTor putitora, the golden mahseer, can reach 2.75 metres in length and weigh over 54 kg, making it one of the largest freshwater fish in Asia. It belongs to the cyprinid family, the same broad group as carp, but there is nothing ordinary about it.…

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Panel to hear all parties before submiting report: Garhwal Commissioner on Badrinath Dham donation probe

A three-member committee will investigate Badrinath Dham Temple donation irregularities. The committee will hear perspectives from concerned parties and complainants. This group will propose suggestions to streamline the temple's donation system. The Uttarakhand government formed the committee following allegations of embezzlement. Strict action will be taken against anyone found guilty…

The Economic Times

Badrinath, Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib yatra temporarily halted due to heavy rainfall

Pilgrims heading to Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Hemkund Sahib are temporarily halted in Srinagar Garhwal as heavy rainfall in upper Himalayan regions prompted the administration to suspend travel. Authorities are assessing weather and route conditions. Vehicles are stopped until routes are declared safe. Pilgrims are advised to wait patiently and follow…

The Economic Times

Uttarakhand: Over 20 killed as bus falls into gorge in Almora

The bus was going from Naini Danda in Garhwal to Ramnagar in Kumaon when the accident took place at Marchula in Almora. Read further on Dynamite News:

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11 deaths reported since beginning of Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand: official

Garhwal Divisional Commissioner reports 11 deaths during Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, emphasizing health screening and registration protocols.

The Hindu

BJP’s Anil Baluni is banking on religion and development to win in Garhwal (Pauri), Uttarakhand’s largest constituency

Spread over 1,000 sq. km. and home to important religious sites, including the Badrinath-Kedarnath temples, and Hemkund Sahib gurudwara, Mr. Baluni spoke to The Hindu’s Ishita Mishra about his campaign, in which he is promising “guaranteed development and jobs.

The Hindu

Women voters in Uttarakhand’s Garhwal laud BJP’s ‘pro-women’ schemes; flag delay in rehabilitating Chamoli disaster victims

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Women voters in Chamoli, Uttarakhand express concerns over delayed disaster rehabilitation, unemployment, and rising prices ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

The Hindu

BJP aims to retain all five Lok Sabha seats in Uttarakhand

BJP aims to retain all five Lok Sabha seats in Uttarakhand, with strongholds in Kumaon and Garhwal regions.

The Hindu

India an ‘environmental basket-case’, says Ramachandra Guha

Historian Ramachandra Guha says India would be an "environmental basket-case" even without climate change. He compares effects of colonialism in Nilgiris & Garhwal Himalayas, noting proximity to China & religious tourism in latter threaten sustainability.

The Hindu

The Garhwal makeover: how luxury hotels are blending in with slow tourism initiatives

As more tourists, corporate groups and long stay guests make their way Uttarakhand’s hill stations, hotels and locals join hands to promote responsible luxury with slow tourism initiatives

The Hindu

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami orders probe into ‘police harassment’ row

DEHRADUN: Taking cognisance of the allegations of locals being subjected to police harassment in Chamoli, Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has ordered a probe into incident by Garhwal commissioner Sushil Kumar. In a tweet, Dhami said that Kumar would present his probe report to the state government.

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The great regional divide: Kumaon versus Garhwal and plains versus hills

It is believed that whenever power position changes, it affects development of other regions; for the past few years, the political heavyweights have been from Garhwal

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