Rudraprayag

25 Apr

Kedarnath Dham Sees Record Influx with 1.24 Lakh Pilgrims in First Four Days

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBhairavnath temple, BKTC, Chardham Yatra, Kedarnath pilgrims, Kedarnath Yatra 2026, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Rudraprayag

Kedarnath (Gurpreet Singh): The Kedarnath Dham has witnessed a massive surge in devotees, with over 1.24 lakh pilgrims visiting the shrine within the first four days of its opening for the 2026 yatra. According to data released by the Rudraprayag District Information Office on Saturday, a total of 1,24,782 devotees have offered prayers since the portals opened on April 22. On Saturday alone, 31,160 pilgrims reached the temple by 5:00 p.m., highlighting the high intensity of this year's pilgrimage season. Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra confirmed that the yatra is proceeding smoothly under the direct supervision of Chief Minister Pushkar…

30 Aug

Dhami Orders Urgent Relief Measures as Cloudbursts and Flash Floods Ravage Uttarakhand

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChamoli, Char Dham, cloudburst, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand floods

Dehradun, August 30 – Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami convened an emergency review meeting today to outline an immediate action plan after a series of devastating cloudbursts and flash floods swept across the state this month.At the meeting with district magistrates and senior officials, Dhami directed all departments to intensify relief and rescue operations with maximum coordination. He ordered the swift restoration of blocked highways, repair of essential services such as electricity and water supply, and expedited preparations for the upcoming Char Dham pilgrimage and festival season, which remain severely affected by washed-out roads and landslides.The Chief Minister stressed…