UP soon to give aid to Kedarnath flood victims` kin

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 12:53

Hundreds died and thousands were left homeless in the June 16-17 flash floods in the Kedarnath Valley of Uttarakhand, the worst disaster in the state in decades.

No failure on part of MeT in Uttarakhand calamity: Govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 20:44

There was no failure on the part of the MeT department as it had issued warning of heavy to very heavy rains in Uttarakhand, just before the disaster, government has said.

Restoring Kedarnath temple: Phase one ends

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 17:44

The Archaeological Survey of India said it has completed the first phase of restoration work on the Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand that was damaged in floods and landslides in June.

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.

Hundreds of bodies still lying in Kedarnath Valley: BJP

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 16:28

Dismissing the state government`s claims that Kedarnath Valley has been cleared of bodies, opposition BJP on Saturday said that even five months after the mid- June natural calamity in Uttarakhand, hundreds of corpses were lying inside dilapidated structures close to the shrine.

Portals of Kedarnath, Yamunotri closed for winter

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 16:10

Portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri, the two major chardham pilgrimage centres in Garhwal Himalayas, were closed to visitors on Tuesday for winters during which they become snowbound and inaccessible.

Bhairavnath temple near Kedarnath closed for winter

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 17:11

The sacred portals of Bhairavnath temple near Kedarnath in Garhwal Himalayas were closed on Saturday for winter amid chanting of vedic hymns and a mild snowfall.

ASI suggests change in river course to protect Kedarnath

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 12:03

The Archaeological Survey of India has suggested a change in the course of River Mandakini to protect the Kedarnath Temple as the river bed has become higher than the village area.

Eight more bodies recovered at Kedarnath

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 18:51

Eight highly decomposed bodies were recovered from the debris at Kedarnath.

Landslide damages NH connecting Rishikesh and Kedarnath

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 23:53

A stretch of the National Highway connecting Rishikesh and Kedarnath was damaged due to a landslide at Phata village in Rudraprayag.

IAF donates Rs 8.3 crore in PM`s relief fund for Uttarakhand

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 14:58

After having rescued over 23,000 people in disaster-hit Uttarakhand, the Indian Air Force has now contributed for their rehabilitation by donating Rs 8.33 crore in the Prime Minister`s relief fund.