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Monsoon fury across India, over 10 dead in Uttarakhand

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 12:17

Even as the much-awaited monsoon brought relief from the blistering heat, incessant rains have wreaked havoc in many parts of the country.

Landslides, floods claim over 60 lives in North India, thousands stranded

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 10:55

Monsoon woes gripped several parts of north India on Monday as heavy rains wreaked havoc in the hill states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, leaving over 60 people dead and hundreds stranded, while several parts in Haryana were flooded after water level of Yamuna rose alarmingly.

Rains lash Uttarakhand, 8 dead; Char Dham yatra suspended

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 22:46

Eight persons were killed in Uttarakhand on Sunday as incessant rains lashed the hill state causing landslips in the higher reaches and sweeping away several roads and bridges in Uttarkashi and Chamoli districts.

Portals of Gangotri, Yamunotri shrines thrown open to public

Last Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013, 17:28

Devotees thronged major chardham destinations in U`khand as the portals of the Himalayan shrines were thrown open to public on occasion of Akshaya Tritiya amid chanting of vedic hymns and blowing of conch shells.

U’khand minister ensures adequate medical supply ahead of Char Dham Yatra

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 21:27

With just a week left for the start of Char Dham yatra, Uttarakhand Health Minister Surendra Singh Negi on Tuesday asked officials to ensure adequate supply of essential medicines.

Cloud burst in Uttarakhand; Char Dham yatra hit

Last Updated: Thursday, July 5, 2012, 10:33

Cloud burst followed by a landslide left one person dead in Sehkot area of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand on Thursday.

Helicopter services to Kedarnath suspended

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 17:42

Helicopter services to famous Himalayan shrine of Kedarnath were on Tuesday suspended in view of the monsoon season.

Series of mishaps during Char Dham Yatra raises safety concern

Last Updated: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 14:31

Ever since the pilgrimage begun on April 24, as many as 33 devotees have lost their lives in mishaps.

Uttarakhand: Char Dham yatra begins

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 18:01

The pilgrimage to the revered Hindu shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, popularly known as the `Char Dham Yatra`, began.

Uttarakhand `Char Dham Yatra` begins

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 09:40

The pilgrimage to the revered shrines Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, popularly known as the `Char Dham Yatra` has begun on Tuesday.

Char Dham Yatra to begin from April 24

Last Updated: Sunday, April 22, 2012, 14:47

Special accommodation arrangements were also made for the pilgrims, expected to be around 50,000 this year.

Badrinath shrine closes marking end of Chardham Yatra

Last Updated: Thursday, November 17, 2011, 18:59

The portals of the famous Himalayan shrine of Badrinath today closed for pilgrims for winter, signalling the end of Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand.