Uttarakhand: News
Heavy rain in Delhi disrupts flight operations; airlines issue advisories
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Delhi on Tuesday morning have disrupted flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms predicted for several states; check list
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued several weather alerts across India as the monsoon season intensifies.
Mansa Devi Temple stampede: Rumor about electric wire started panic
A stampede at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, left at least six dead and 35 injured on Sunday.
Over 7,000 suspected heatstroke cases reported in India this summer
India has witnessed a staggering 7,192 suspected cases of heatstroke only and 14 confirmed deaths due to extreme heat between March 1 and June 24 this year.
Haridwar stampede during Sawan rush: 6 dead, over 25 injured
A stampede at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, has left six dead and over 25 injured.
IMD issues red alert for these states on July 27
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat on July 27.
'Ajey': Who's Anant Joshi, the actor leading Yogi Adityanath's biopic?
Anant Joshi, a 35-year-old actor from Agra, Uttar Pradesh, will play UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the upcoming biopic Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi.
IMD issues red alert for J&K, Uttarakhand; predicts heavy rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in the western Himalayan region over the next few days.
IMD predicts heavy rains for several states till July 27
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for several states, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall.
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall in 4 states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in four states—Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
SC to hear plea against UP's Kanwar Yatra QR code
The Supreme Court will hear a petition challenging the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to make QR codes mandatory at food stalls during the Kanwar Yatra.
Delhi double murder: Man arrested for killing ex-partner, infant
A gruesome double murder in Delhi's Majnu Ka Tila has shocked the nation.
Emraan Hashmi, Himesh Reshammiya reunite for 'Gunmaaster G9'
The cameras are set to roll on Gunmaaster G9, a high-octane family action drama that marks the reunion of the Aashiq Banaya Aapne team—actor Emraan Hashmi, director Aditya Datt, and music composer Himesh Reshammiya—after nearly two decades.
Serial killer who murdered taxi drivers arrested after 25 years
Ajay Lamba (49), a fugitive wanted for over 25 years for the murders of multiple cab drivers, was arrested in Delhi on Sunday.
78 dead in Himachal rain; Uttarakhand districts on landslide alert
Himachal Pradesh has been reeling under severe weather conditions since the monsoon season began on June 20.
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall in 10 states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alerts for heavy rainfall in 10 states across the country for July 5.
Controversy over Beatles Ashram's revamp: Why Uttarakhand officials are divided
The Uttarakhand Finance Department has raised concerns over the state Tourism Department's decision to appoint HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt Ltd for the redevelopment of Rishikesh's Beatles Ashram.
Kanwar Yatra: Uttarakhand mandates food licenses at roadside eateries
In a bid to ensure food safety for pilgrims during the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, the Uttarakhand government has mandated all eateries along the pilgrimage route to prominently display valid food licenses or registration certificates.
Hundreds of Maharashtra pilgrims stranded in Uttarakhand after cloudburst
Hundreds of pilgrims from Maharashtra are currently stranded in Uttarakhand after a cloudburst hit the Char Dham Yatra on June 28, 2025.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall in 9+ states; check list
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several states on July 2.
Himachal, Uttarakhand on high alert as rain triggers floods, landslides
Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are reeling under heavy rainfall, leading to floods and landslides.
IMD predicts above-normal July rainfall; flood alert in these states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal rainfall for July, exceeding 106% of the long period average. This forecast is expected to benefit farmers and boost the rural economy, as well as keep a check on headline inflation.
IMD forecasts heavy rainfall for multiple states till July 5
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of the country over the next few days.
Cloudburst in Uttarakhand, 8-9 workers missing; Badrinath highway blocked
A cloudburst on Sunday near the Barkot-Yamunotri road in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand has left eight to nine workers missing.
1 killed, several missing after bus falls into Uttarakhand river
At least one passenger died and seven people were injured when an 18-seater bus plunged into the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag region.
Monsoon reaches Bihar, UP; heavy rainfall likely in eastern India
The southwest monsoon has reached Bihar and East Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and most parts of Uttarakhand.
2 pilgrims killed after boulders roll down Kedarnath Yatra route
Two pilgrims were killed after boulders rolled down a hillside during a landslide along the Kedarnath Yatra trek route in Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand on Wednesday.
'You run..crash-proof service': BJP leader to reporter questioning chopper crash
The Congress party has condemned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary and Uttarakhand in-charge Dushyant Gautam for his "callous and irresponsible" remarks on helicopter crashes.
Char Dham Yatra crash: Aviation ministry suspends Aryan Aviation's operations
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has suspended Aryan Aviation's operations for the Char Dham Yatra with immediate effect after a fatal helicopter crash near Kedarnath on Sunday.
7 killed in helicopter crash near Kedarnath temple
Seven people were reportedly killed in a helicopter crash near the Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand.
Heatwave to continue in Delhi-NCR, northwestern states till Wednesday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a heatwave in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and several northwestern states. The intense weather is expected to last until at least Wednesday, June 11.
IMD issues red alert in Assam, Meghalaya amid heavy rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Assam and Meghalaya in the coming week as northeastern India continues to be battered by heavy rains, landslides, and flooding.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Kerala, Karnataka, Assam
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in several states on Saturday, May 31.
Ankita Bhandari murder: EX-BJP leader's son, associates awarded life imprisonment
The three accused in the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case Pulkit Arya, Saurabh Bhaskar, and Ankit Gupta, have been found guilty by a court in Uttarakhand.
Haryana mass suicide: Victims' kin claims family had ₹20cr debt
In a shocking incident, six members of a family were found dead in their car in Panchkula, Haryana, on Monday night. The seventh later died at the hospital. They had all consumed poison.
Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, Pune; Karnataka on high alert
Mumbai and Pune have been witnessing heavy rainfall as the southwest monsoon advances after hitting Kerala on May 24.
IMD issues 'red alert' for Goa, several Maharashtra coastal districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "red alert" for Goa and Maharashtra's coastal districts, including Raigad and Ratnagiri.
Delhi weather: Rain, thunderstorms expected today; 5-day forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a partly cloudy sky with very light to light rain and thunderstorms in Delhi on Saturday.
Sikh businessman shot dead in Canada; assailants fired 15-16 rounds
A Sikh entrepreneur who ran a trucking safety and insurance consultancy was shot dead outside his office in Mississauga, Canada.
Char Dham Yatra pilgrim footfall drops 26% in 1st week
Char Dham Yatra has recorded a steep decline in visitors in its first week of 2025.
5 killed, 2 seriously injured after chopper crashes in Uttarakhand
Five tourists were killed and two were seriously injured after a private helicopter crashed near Ganganani in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
Nainital school reports zero pass rate in Class 10 exam
A government higher secondary school in the Okhalkanda block of Nainital district has recorded a zero pass percentage in the class 10 state board examination.
IMD forecasts rain in Odisha, WB; yellow alert for Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall in several parts of India over the next few days.
IMD warns of thunderstorms, hail in multiple states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for several states across India.
IMD forecasts rain in J&K; heatwave in Rajasthan to ease
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate showers in some parts of the Western Himalayan region on Sunday.
SC to hear constitutional validity of Waqf Amendment Act today
The Supreme Court of India will look into the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act on Wednesday, April 16.
'Votebank ka virus': Modi targets Congress for opposing Waqf Act
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Congress party for opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Act, saying they are appeasing Muslim fundamentalists.
Char Dham Yatra begins soon: Everything you need to know
The much-awaited Char Dham Yatra, a highly revered pilgrimage tour for Hindu devotees, is scheduled to begin on April 30, 2025.
Heavy rainfall expected in Kerala, Karnataka, TN; heatwave in others
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms, and isolated heavy rainfall over areas of South Peninsular India until April 6.
IMD forecasts rainfall, thunderstorms across multiple states till March 31
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms and rainfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh till March 31.
IMD predicts rainfall in several states, longer heatwave in Northwest
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a weather forecast expecting light to heavy rains in several states, and heatwave conditions in others.
First look of 'AJEY' biopic on Yogi Adityanath is out
The first look of the biopic AJEY- The Untold Story of a Yogi, detailing the life of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has been revealed.
IMD forecasts thunderstorms, rain in northern states until March 28
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted strong thunderstorms, rainfall, and lightning strikes in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand between March 25 and 28.
Former vice-chancellor poses as Oman's 'high commissioner' for year; arrested
Ghaziabad police have arrested a 66-year-old man, KS Rana, for allegedly impersonating the High Commissioner of Oman.
IMD issues orange alert for snow, rain in Himachal Pradesh
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Himachal Pradesh as heavy rain and snowfall are expected on Monday.
Uttarakhand avalanche: 3 more bodies found, toll rises to 7
The death toll from the avalanche that struck a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) project site in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district has climbed to seven.
Uttarakhand avalanche: IAF deploys helicopters for rescue operations
Rescue operations are ongoing in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district after a deadly avalanche near Mana village on February 28.
Uttarakhand avalanche: 4 dead, 4 missing; advanced drones deployed
A massive avalanche has struck a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp near Mana village in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district.
Uttarakhand avalanche: 4 laborers dead, 5 still missing
Rescue operations are on in Uttarakhand's Mana village after an avalanche buried a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp early Friday morning. Reports suggest at least four workers died in the avalanche.
Mumbai heatwave: Will there be relief anytime soon
Mumbai is currently reeling under an unusual February heatwave, with temperatures soaring over 37°C.
Chamoli avalanche: 33 laborers rescued, 22 still trapped
An avalanche in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district has trapped 55 workers at a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp in the high-altitude village of Mana.
41 workers trapped in avalanche near Badrinath, 16 rescued
At least 41 workers are feared trapped after an avalanche hit Uttarakhand's Badrinath and its surrounding areas on Friday.
'Accidents happen': Jaypee Group founder on Telangana tunnel collapse
A rescue operation is underway after a tunnel collapsed at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) project in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district.
Telangana tunnel collapse: No contact with workers trapped for 72hrs
Rescue operations have been underway for over 72 hours to save eight workers trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana.
Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue operations intensify for 8 trapped workers
Rescue operations have been intensified to save the eight workers trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district.
8 trapped in Telangana tunnel collapse, rescue operations underway
Eight workers, including two engineers and two machine operators, were trapped after a section of the roof collapsed at the under-construction Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district on Saturday.
Teenager poses as Amit Shah's son, extorts money from MLAs
A 19-year-old man has been arrested for impersonating Union Home Minister Amit Shah's son Jay Shah.
45% of Himachal Pradesh prone to landslides, floods: IIT study
A recent study by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar, has found that over 45% of Himachal Pradesh is extremely vulnerable to natural disasters like floods, landslides, and avalanches.
Ex-Uttarakhand CM's daughter accuses 'Aankhon Ki...' producers of ₹4cr fraud
Aarushi Nishank, daughter of former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, has reportedly filed an FIR against the producers of the upcoming Bollywood film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan.