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Char Dham row: Yamunotri weighs non-Hindu entry ban, sparks legal debate

The Yamunotri Dham in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. (PTI)
Published on Jan 30, 2026 05:00 pm IST

Uttarkashi disaster: 18 Shiva devotees from Madhya Pradesh also among those rescued

Uttarkashi disaster: 18 Shiva devotees from Madhya Pradesh also among those rescued
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 05:41 am IST

Evacuation of pilgrims underway in disaster-hit Uttarkashi, 80 more rescued safely

Evacuation of pilgrims underway in disaster-hit Uttarkashi, 80 more rescued safely
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 05:33 am IST

Flash floods: 65 stranded in Uttarkashi rescued, advanced equipment to be airlifted to Dharali

Flash floods: 65 stranded in Uttarkashi rescued, advanced equipment to be airlifted to Dharali
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 05:21 am IST

Kerala tourist group stuck in U’khand is safe

A man walks on a suspended bridge along the Bhagirathi river after heavy rainfall in Chinyalisour, Uttarakhand. (REUTERS)
Published on Aug 07, 2025 07:06 am IST

Uttarkashi disaster highlights trade-offs for construction

The forest clearance for the stretch between Tekhla and Badethi has been pending since December last year.
Updated on Aug 07, 2025 09:53 am IST

28-member tourist group from Kerala missing after cloudburst in Uttarakhand

Of the 28 individuals missing, 20 are reported to be from Kerala settled in Maharashtra, while the other eight are from different districts in Kerala
Published on Aug 06, 2025 11:59 pm IST

Uttarkashi: Rescuers search for the missing in flood-hit Dharali; Dhami does helicopter survey

Uttarkashi: Rescuers search for the missing in flood-hit Dharali; Dhami does helicopter survey
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 05:11 am IST

Uttarkashi cloudburst: Never seen such horrific scene in life, says 60-year-old eyewitness

Uttarkashi cloudburst: Never seen such horrific scene in life, says 60-year-old eyewitness
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 05:06 am IST

Devastating flashfloods hit Uttarkashi, at least four killed

Devastating flashfloods hit Uttarkashi, at least four killed
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 05:01 am IST

Gangotri: Civic body collects over 2 tonne of clothes discarded by pilgrims in Ganga

Panchayat workers collecting clothes from the Ganga in Gangotri area of Uttarkashi district. (HT Photo)
Published on May 26, 2025 05:25 pm IST

All preparations in place for Char Dham Yatra amid heightened security

All preparations in place for Char Dham Yatra amid heightened security
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 07:05 pm IST

Haridwar prepares for Char Dham Yatra: Drones, tourist police centers in place

Devotees attend aarti during evening prayers at the Har Ki Pauri ghat along the banks of river Ganges in Haridwar on April 26, 2025.
Published on Apr 27, 2025 09:47 pm IST

Chardham yatra route split into zones for better management; over 6,000 personnel to be deployed

Chardham yatra route split into zones for better management; over 6,000 personnel to be deployed
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 02:35 pm IST

NGT asks Uttarakhand authorities to disclose responsibility in case of mishap in 4 pilgrim centres

NGT asks Uttarakhand authorities to disclose responsibility in case of mishap in 4 pilgrim centres
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 05:39 pm IST

Historic start for Char Dham Yatra: Uttarkashi welcomes over 3,60,000 pilgrims

Devotees gather at the Kedarnath temple during the 'Char Dham Yatra', in Rudraprayag district.
Published on May 26, 2024 09:07 am IST

Watch: Shri Badrinath Dham opens its doors for devotees after six months

Decorated Badrinath Temple ahead of the opening of its portals for devotees for the 'Char Dham Yatra', in Chamoli district, Saturday, May 11, 2024. (PTI Photo)
Published on May 12, 2024 08:06 am IST

Portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath Dham open as Char Dham Yatra commences

The Char Dham Yatra started on Friday with the opening of the portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath Dham amid Vedic chants on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya in Garhwal Himalayas. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 10, 2024 03:12 pm IST

Char Dham Yatra 2024 starts today: How to register for pilgrimage, other details

Portals of Chardham pilgrimages namely Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri opened for public in May.
Published on May 10, 2024 10:14 am IST

Portals of Kedarnath Dham opened for devotees

Devotees arrive to offer prayers at the Kedarnath Temple after its portals opened,
Updated on May 10, 2024 10:15 am IST

Char Dham Yatra 2024: How to register for pilgrimage and other details

Portals of Chardham pilgrimages namely Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri would be open for public in May.
Published on Apr 17, 2024 08:49 pm IST

Watch | Pilgrims risk lives on blocked highway in rain-battered Uttarakhand

Pilgrims risk their life travelling through Gangotri highway
Published on Jul 12, 2023 03:09 pm IST

A plan to preserve Uttarakhand’s ecosystem

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The pilgrimage is of four of the holiest sites of Hinduism: Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath.
Published on Apr 23, 2023 07:34 pm IST

Kedarnath yatra registrations suspended till April 30 amid snowfall

Char dham yarta 2023: Snow-covered Kedarnath temple.
Updated on Apr 23, 2023 04:43 pm IST

Uttarakhand govt rolls back decision to cap pilgrim numbers for Char Dham yatra

CM Dhami welcoming pilgrims by garlanding them and flagging off the pilgrim buses at Risikesh. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 06:26 pm IST

Keep close watch on Joshimath situation during rain, CM Dhami tells officials

Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a meeting with officials at the disaster management centre at the state secretariat in Dehradun on Friday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 01, 2023 03:08 pm IST

Uttarakhand's Gangotri temple covered in a thick blanket of snow. Watch video

The temple's reopening date after the winter break has been set for April 26.
Published on Jan 30, 2023 02:41 pm IST

Char Dham shrines, hilly areas of Uttarakhand receive fresh snowfall

Badrinath shrine in Chamoli district covered in snow on Tuesday.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 12:43 am IST

Gangotri shrine portals close after 23,000 pilgrims visited shrine amid pandemic

The Char Dham shrines were opened for pilgrims on July 1 this year by the state government.
Updated on Nov 15, 2020 06:23 pm IST

Char Dham shrine portals to close for winter months beginning November 15

The Badrinath shrine.
Published on Oct 25, 2020 04:28 pm IST