Uttar Pradesh earns three points against Tamil Nadu in Ranji Trophy

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 00:28

Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla showcased his batting abilities with an impressive 153 as hosts Uttar Pradesh earned three vital points on the basis of their first innings lead against Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy Group B match which ended in a tame draw, here today.

More disasters waiting to happen in Uttarakhand: IAF officer

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 17:12

More disasters are waiting to happen in the Uttarakhand region and relief materials should be kept at vantage points in all readiness on a regular basis, a senior IAF officer said.

`Char Dham` yatra to end with closing of Badrinath shrine today

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 09:14

Gates of the famous Badrinath shrine will be closed for devotees from Monday, ending this year`s `Char Dham` yatra which was marred by the June rain fury and remained suspended for nearly three months.

Portals of Badrinath shrine closing on Monday

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 21:08

Gates of Badrinath shrine will be closed for devotees from Monday, ending this year`s `Char Dham` yatra which was marred by the June rain fury and remained suspended for nearly three months.

Kedarnath-Badrinath pilgrimage opens today, four months after flash floods

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 09:04

The religious trip to Kedarnath and Badrinath shrines opened for pilgrims on Saturday, almost four months after flash floods and heavy rains led to the halt of the annual "Char Dham Yatra" in Uttarakhand.

Yatra to Kedarnath-Badrinath to resume on October 5

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 19:42

Pilgrimage to the famous Himalayan shrines of Kedarnath and Badrinath will resume on October 5 with the start of the Navratras.

Restricted Kedarnath Yatra by chopper may begin in Oct: Uttarakhand CM

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 21:02

Pilgrims may go to Kedarnath by helicopter from next month while the Badrinath yatra will resume from October, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna said.

68 more bodies found in Kedarnath Valley

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 12:18

The death toll in Uttarkhand tragedy continues to mount with 68 more bodies believed to be of pilgrims who died of cold and starvation.

Uttarakhand: Relief operations come to a standstill

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 10:12

Eighty days after the Uttarakhand floods, DNA finds that the relief operations have come to a standstill in the region. The toll stands at 4,890 - far less than the estimated 10,000+ declared by the state.

Rains lash Uttarakhand, 5 injured in house collapse

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 22:50

Moderate to rather heavy rains lashed most places in Uttarakhand, where many key routes continued to remain block due to recurring landslips.

‘No threat to Badrinath temple; repair, maintenance routine’

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 16:06

The CEO of the committee has said the security to Badrinath and Kedarnath temples will be enhanced in winter seasons this year.

No threat to Badrinath temple; repair, maintenance routine: Official

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 15:39

Asking its officials to avoid spreading rumours, the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee said there is no threat to Badrinath temple and repair and maintenance is a routine process.