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Joshi and Singh said that a 2020 circular of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, which allowed the widening, should be quashed and an intermediate road width of 5.5 metres should be adopted as discussed previously.

‘Review and recall’ judgment on Char Dham project, BJP veteran M M Joshi, Karan Singh appeal to CJI

September 26, 2025 8:16 pm

The plea endorsed by 57 people, including historian Shekhar Pathak and author Ramachandra Guha, stated that road widening in the sensitive zone in Uttarakhand has made it more disaster-prone.

Yavatmal family's Char Dham dream ends, leaving 6-yr-old behind

June 16, 2025 1:27 am

Local residents in Vani described the Jaiswals as a “devout and deeply spiritual family,” known for their involvement in religious and social activities, while also running a successful retail business.

Govt issues alert about online frauds targeting pilgrims, tourists

April 19, 2025 1:18 pm

Cybercrime hotspots are being identified and states and Union territories from where these originate are being sensitised.

What is the winter Char Dham? Why is the Uttarakhand government promoting it?

January 07, 2025 6:30 pm

By pushing the winter Char Dham, the Uttarakhand government hopes to increase tourist footfall in the state during the traditionally off-season months

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Chardham road project: SC panel stressed on environmental study for Gangotri route, BRO says not needed

August 26, 2024 7:27 am

The BRO is currently seeking clearance for 17.5 hectares of forest land for the Netala bypass project on the Gangotri-Dharasu stretch, which was earlier rejected by the high powered committee.

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No travel without registration on Char Dham routes: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

May 17, 2024 10:46 pm

After meeting people, Dhami said that given the large number of pilgrims, it has been decided not to allow travel without registration.

In developing Devbhumi Uttarakhand, navigating the ‘wrath of gods’ is as important as scientific data

December 07, 2023 5:47 pm

Many locals attributed the recent tunnel disaster to the anger of a local deity. The role of such beliefs, found all over the region, in the lives of the people cannot be dismissed

Rescue apart, there's tunnel vision in 'Dev Bhoomi' Uttarakhand

November 29, 2023 9:58 am

In Uttarakhand, every disaster is accompanied by a backstory of violation of local belief systems

Char Dham Yatra begins with opening of Gangotri, Yamunotri temples

April 23, 2023 9:22 am

For the next six months, devotees will be able to visit both the pilgrimage sites.

Dhami draws fire for lurching from crisis to crisis: Anti-cheating law to Joshimath to Ankita case

February 12, 2023 11:12 am

Congress accuses CM of working in ‘reactive mode’ only; BJP rejects the charge, says any govt must listen to public sentiments and act accordingly.

India sides with Taliban, Pakistan & China, slams Trump bid to take over Bagram base

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A group of countries, including India, Pakistan, China, and Russia, have united to oppose US President Trump's request for the Bagram air base in Afghanistan. The joint statement from the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan emphasized support for an independent and peaceful Afghanistan, while the Taliban rejected Trump's demand.

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