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June 16, 2026, 02:46 PM - 3 min read
Pilgrims suffering from any health issues have been advised to carry their prescribed medicines. The administration has also asked visitors to keep raincoats and other rain gear with them due to changing weather conditions.
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June 15, 2026, 03:02 PM - 3 min read
One of India's most important religious pilgrimages, the Char Dham Yatra began on April 22 with traditional rituals at the sacred shrines. The Kedarnath Yatra commenced with the ceremonial departure of Lord Kedarnath's Panchmukhi palanquin from the Omkareshwar Temple, its winter abode.
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June 11, 2026, 03:07 PM - 3 min read
As per the District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC), the accident took place between Pole Numbers 337 and 340 on the trekking path. The two young men were descending the route when they reportedly chose an unauthorised shortcut and lost their footing.
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May 23, 2026, 05:46 PM - 3 min read
District authorities and disaster management teams are keeping a close watch on sensitive areas along the route and halting pilgrims at designated safe locations during adverse weather conditions.
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May 21, 2026, 05:27 PM - 2 min read
The landslide took place between Sonprayag and Gaurikund late Tuesday night following heavy rainfall in the area. Debris from the slide blocked the main highway and left a large number of pilgrims stranded.
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May 15, 2026, 12:19 PM - 3 min read
With the growing crowd of devotees, the Health Department is operating in full alert mode and is continuously providing medical assistance and emergency services to pilgrims along the yatra route.
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May 11, 2026, 02:17 PM - 3 min read
Acting on the directions of the Superintendent of Police, extensive security steps have been implemented along the Char Dham Yatra route leading to the temple premises. Authorities have increased surveillance and deployment at key locations to ensure the safety of devotees.
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April 29, 2026, 12:17 PM - 3 min read
He said officials have received inputs about certain people posing as sadhus while allegedly engaging in activities that could create unrest. Authorities are taking these alerts seriously to prevent any disruption during the pilgrimage.
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April 28, 2026, 04:18 PM - 3 min read
As part of the review exercise, officials visited several halt points along the route. They closely examined facilities available to pilgrims and evaluated logistical arrangements to ensure better coordination during the yatra.
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April 24, 2026, 04:29 PM - 2 min read
The viral videos claimed that devotees were being denied darshan and made to stand in queues for nearly 15 hours. The posts also alleged poor police presence and chaotic arrangements at the shrine.
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April 21, 2026, 12:38 PM - 2 min read
The administration has also created permanent and temporary parking facilities along the route to reduce vehicle pressure and avoid traffic bottlenecks. Authorities said these steps are aimed at improving convenience and ensuring the safety of pilgrims travelling towards the shrine.
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August 29, 2025, 05:47 PM - 4 min read
The month-wise data shows that 8.4 metric tonnes of waste were generated in May, 5.6 metric tonnes in June, and 3.6 metric tonnes in the month of July. Waste processing stood at 3.2 metric tonnes, 2.4 metric tonnes, and 1.5 metric tonnes, respectively, during these months. The untreated waste was dumped at a newly created landfill site near the Kedarnath base camp, which has a capacity of 1,500 feet.
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