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26 Oct

Pushkar Singh Dhami Government Drives Tourism Boom Across Uttarakhand, Pilgrimage and Adventure Activities Soar

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Dehradun, October 26 – The Uttarakhand government’s focused efforts have significantly boosted tourism and pilgrimage activities across the state. According to the Tourism Department, over the past three years, more than 23 crore tourists have visited Uttarakhand, marking a notable surge in both domestic and international visitors.Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted that tourism forms the backbone of Uttarakhand’s economy, providing direct benefits to local communities. “Tourism and pilgrimage activities not only generate income for the state but also support livelihoods for homestay owners, hotel and dhaba operators, women’s self-help groups, and transport service providers,” he said.The state’s tourism sector…

02 Oct

Kedarnath Portals to Close on October 23, Badrinath on November 25 for Winter

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Badrinath, October 2: The Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has announced the closure dates for the Himalayan shrines of Kedarnath and Badrinath for the upcoming winter season. The portals of Kedarnath Dham will shut on October 23, while Badrinath Dham will close on November 25 at 2:56 PM.The schedule was finalised on Vijayadashami during a traditional ceremony at the Badrinath temple. Dharmadhikari and Vedic scholars set the timings after Panchang calculations in the presence of BKTC officials. The Rawal of Badrinath Dham formally declared the dates.As part of the rituals, the ceremonial turban (Pagdi) for Bhandar Seva of the…

08 Sep

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Issues Comprehensive Directives on Disaster Preparedness, Law and Order, and Public Welfare

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Dehradun, September 8 – Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday chaired a high-level meeting at his residence with senior government and police officials, as well as district magistrates, where he laid out detailed directions on disaster management, reconstruction, law and order, tourism, and essential public services.Dhami stressed that the government’s foremost priority is to ensure immediate relief, safety, and basic amenities for people affected by calamities. He directed that once the monsoon ends, the administration must remain fully active for repair and reconstruction. Adequate stocks of relief materials and dry rations must be maintained, while proper arrangements for food,…

11 Apr

PG Medical Duty During Char Dham Yatra to Count as DRP: NMC

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New Delhi, April 11, 2025 — The National Medical Commission (NMC) announced on Friday that voluntary participation of postgraduate medical students in providing healthcare during the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand will be considered as part of their mandatory District Residency Programme (DRP).The DRP, introduced in 2021, requires PG students to serve three months in district health systems to gain practical experience. NMC chairman Dr. B.N. Gangadhar clarified that participation in the yatra-related duty is entirely voluntary and not an alternative imposed on students.The Char Dham Yatra — covering Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath — begins April 30 and continues…