RUDRAPRAYAG BYPASS

Char Dham connectivity boost: Dhami inspects ₹156-cr bridge-tunnel project in Rudraprayag

Global warming: From Nepal to Assam to Kerala, nature’s fury is colliding with unchecked development

The Himalayan region is facing increasingly frequent and unpredictable extreme weather, with glacier collapses, flash floods and landslides becoming more dangerous. Climate change is a key driver, but rapid and poorly planned development is worsening the risks by putting more people and infrastructure in fragile, flood- and landslide-prone areas.

Kedarnath Yatra on high alert: IMD warns of heavy rain & thunderstorms, check Dehradun traffic plan before you travel

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Kedarnath, warning of thunderstorms and strong winds, placing the ongoing Yatra on high alert. Authorities are halting pilgrims during adverse weather, while helicopter services are suspended due to poor visibility. A traffic diversion plan is in place for the Char Dham Yatra rush.

Kedarnath trek in an ambulance? Police impound fake emergency vehicles used by pilgrims to skip the rush

Uttarakhand Police seized two ambulances en route to Kedarnath for carrying healthy pilgrims bypassing long queues. Drivers confessed to offering 'luxury' rides, exploiting emergency services during the busy yatra season. Authorities are increasing checks to prevent such misuse, which endangers genuine patients and burdens local resources, along the Sonprayag-Gaurikund stretch.

While Uttarakhand waits for aid, 500 relief trucks await nod

Of these, 96 ration-loaded trucks were sent by senior Congress leaders on behalf of Sonia Gandhi and its vice-president Rahul Gandhi.

Border Roads Organisation works on war-footing to restore Uttarakhand infra

BRO has also suffered huge losses on these roads and many of its vehicles and machinery have been washed away.