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Massive Hailstorm, Torrential Rain Lash Haridwar; Vehicles, Homes and Crops Damaged

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Haridwar (Rajeev Sharma): A massive hailstorm accompanied by torrential rainfall struck several parts of Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on the morning of October 9, 2026, causing damage to vehicles, residential properties and agricultural crops. The weather changed abruptly around 10 a.m., bringing intense rainfall and unusually large hailstones that covered roads and streets. The hailstorm reportedly shattered windshields and windows of cars, damaged two-wheelers and affected homes and standing crops, raising concerns among residents and farmers. Shivalik Nagar, Jwalapur and the SIDCUL area were among the locations reported to have been severely affected by the extreme weather. The size and intensity of…

Saints Meet CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to Discuss Cultural Preservation and Kumbh 2027 Preparations

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Dehradun, November 5, 2025 — A delegation of saints and spiritual leaders met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his residence as part of the state’s silver-jubilee celebrations. The meeting focused on preserving cultural heritage, promoting religious tourism, and preparing for the Haridwar Kumbh Mela scheduled for 2027.The visiting saints lauded CM Dhami’s efforts toward strengthening Uttarakhand’s spiritual identity, addressing him as the “Protector of Dharma of Devbhoomi.” They praised recent government measures supporting social harmony, heritage upkeep, and tourism growth, and extended their blessings to the people of Uttarakhand on the state’s 25th anniversary.Discussions centred on heritage site…

Six Dead in Stampede at Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar; Rescue Ops Underway

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Haridwar (Rajeev Sharma): In a heartbreaking incident, six people lost their lives after a stampede broke out at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand on Sunday. The tragedy unfolded when a massive crowd gathered at the popular hilltop shrine, leading to panic and chaos. Confirming the incident, Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey told ANI, “Six people have died in a stampede after a huge crowd assembled at the Mansa Devi temple. I am heading to the site. A detailed report is awaited.” Preliminary reports suggest that the stampede occurred as devotees jostled to enter the temple premises amid…