Articles about Uttarakhand

Around 10,000 people are reportedly stuck at different places of Rishikesh-Yomunotri highway in Uttarakhand after a portion of security wall of the highway leading to the Yamunotri temple collapsed on Friday.

Following the death of 39 pilgrims since the Char Dham Yatra commenced on May 3, the Uttarakhand government has started health screening of devotees at specific points on travel routes as well as at the entry and registration sites.

A hot spring is naturally occurring groundwater that gets heated by geothermal forces and emerges from the earth's surface.

Bordering Nepal, Pithoragarh is located at an elevation of 1,645 meters. The town was a major center of power during the regime of the Chand Kings in Kumaon, Uttarakhand.

Ranikhet in Uttarakhand literally translates to "Queen's Meadow." While this place is known for its natural beauty, tourists from Delhi and Chandigarh flock here every year across seasons.

Popularly known as the Land of Gods, Uttarakhand houses several ancient temples and sacred pilgrimages which attract millions of spiritual seekers from across the world.

India is home to magnificent mountains, long coastlines, serene rivers, and dense forests.

A religious gathering called the Hindu Mahapanchayat in Dada Jabalpur village, Roorkee district, was prohibited by the Uttarakhand police on Wednesday.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the BJP-led Uttarakhand government to ensure Roorkee's upcoming "Dharam Sansad" doesn't turn into a "hate fest" targeting Muslims.

Often referred to as the "Mini-Switzerland of India", Chopta in Uttarakhand is a haven for tourists.

If you believe in, "Hum ek baar jeete hai, ek baar marte hai, shaadi bhi ek baar hoti hai ... aur pyar ek baar hi hota hai" from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, weddings would mean a lot to you.

When you feel like you need a little digital detox from your tiring urban life, hit the road and travel to a place close to nature.

Nestled in the higher Himalayan peaks, Almora enjoys year-round pleasant weather.

One of the most explored hill stations in Uttarakhand and in India, Mussoorie is known to all for its beautiful scenery and pleasant weather.

Trekkers get your backpacks ready, dust off your trekking boots, get your sunglasses checked, and get to packing! It's time we plan where to go next.

Located in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, the holy town of Kedarnath is a place every Hindu dreams of visiting at least once in his/her lifetime.

If you are a wildlife and adventure lover, then jungle safari is a must-do for you.

Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday was sworn in as the 12th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand at the Parade Ground in Dehradun.

Located in northern India, Uttarakhand is a beautiful scenic destination that is ideal to spend a peaceful vacation with your loved ones.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pushkar Singh Dhami will serve as the 12th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, the party has decided.

The newly-elected Uttarakhand MLAs took the oath of office on Monday at a ceremony held at the Uttarakhand Assembly in Dehradun.

After the conclusion of assembly elections in five states, suspense over who will be the chief minister in Uttarakhand, Goa, and Manipur remains.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is in Delhi on Tuesday to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the state assembly election results.

The Assembly elections in five states—Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa, and Manipur—concluded on Monday and the results will be declared on March 10.

Voting to elect the representatives of state assemblies in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Goa began on Monday morning.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday promised to implement a Uniform Civil Code in the state if his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) retains power in the upcoming elections.

Chionophile is what they call a person who thrives in cold weather.

The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday said that the ban on physical rallies in poll-bound states will continue. However, it eased restrictions for indoor and outdoor public meetings.

The Election Commission of India on Monday extended the ban on physical rallies and roadshows till February 11 for the upcoming Assembly elections in five states.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sported a traditional cap from Uttarakhand at the 73rd Republic Day celebrations in the heart of New Delhi.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Uttarakhand government over alleged hate speech at a Dharma Sansad event in Haridwar in December.

The Mumbai Police on Tuesday detained a woman from Uttarakhand, who is reportedly the main accused in the 'Bulli Bai' case.

Located in the Kumaon region, Nainital is one of the most frequently visited places in Uttarakhand. It is surrounded by seven more lakes which are themselves popular tourist attractions.

Controversial remarks on Muslim genocide at a three-day summit in Haridwar, Uttarakhand have sparked communal tensions.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the central government to go ahead with the Char Dham Highway project.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in the temple town of Kedarnath in Uttarakhand.

Priests in Uttarakhand have threatened to stage a protest if they cannot meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his upcoming visit to Kedarnath.

At least 12 people from two groups have died and several others are missing since they lost their way while trekking in Uttarakhand earlier this month due to extreme weather and heavy snowfall.

Several parts of India continue to receive heavy rainfall even though it has been weeks since the end of the monsoon season.

The Himalayan state of Uttarakhand has been battered by non-stop heavy rains since Sunday night.