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CCTV shows Badrinath donation theft accused stealing cash on 4 occasions: Cop

CCTV shows Badrinath donation theft accused stealing cash on 4 occasions: Cop

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A special investigation team (SIT) of the Chamoli police found that Pramod Nautiyal, the accused arrested in the alleged Badrinath temple donation theft case, was seen stealing cash on at least four occasions in the CCTV footage examined so far, police said on Wednesday. Police found Pramod Nautiyal stealing cash during donation counting on June 22, June 25, June 29 and July 2. (PTI) “We examined footage covering four donation counting days – June 22, June 25, June 29 and July 2. The accused was found committing theft on all four occasions,” Badrinath station house officer (SHO) Mahadev Uniyal said. Uniyal said the police examined footage from both the old and the newly installed network video recorders (NVRs) after the temple’s CCTV system was upgraded and found Nautiyal stealing cash during donation counting on June 22, June 25, June 29 and July 2. Police said 34 rounds of donation counting have been conducted at the Badrinath temple since its opening for the current pilgrimage season. “On each of these four days, he (Nautiyal) is seen …

Char Dham Yatra Registration Opens From Today; How To Apply | India News

Char Dham Yatra Registration Opens From Today; How To Apply | India News

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Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 18:02 IST The Uttarakhand government opened online registration for the Char Dham Yatra. Pilgrims must register to visit Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath from April 19. Image used for representation (Credits X) The Uttarakhand government on Friday opened the online registration portal for the Char Dham Yatra. Devotees can now sign up for the annual pilgrimage to the Himalayan temples. The government has introduced compulsory online registration through several digital platforms to ensure better management of the large number of pilgrims who visit the shrines each year. Char Dham Yatra Registration Opens From Today The registration process began at 7 AM and is mandatory for all pilgrims planning to visit the shrines. The pilgrimage will start on April 19 with the opening of the portals of Yamunotri and Gangotri temples. Kedarnath temple will open three days later on April 22, while Badrinath temple will welcome devotees from April 23. Ways to Register for Char Dham Yatra Devotees planning to undertake the Char Dham Yatra can register through several online and offline …

Portals of Badrinath open, temple adorned with 15 tons of flowers

Portals of Badrinath open, temple adorned with 15 tons of flowers

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Officials inspect the security arrangements at the Badrinath Dham complex, in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, Saturday, May 3, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI The portals of the Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district were opened for devotees on Sunday (May 4, 2025) after a six-month closure. Amid vedic chants, the doors of the temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu were opened at 6 a.m. Fifteen tons of flowers of various varieties adorned the temple and an Indian Army played devotional music on the occasion. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State unit president Mahendra Bhatt and Tehri MLA Kishore Upadhyay were also present on the occasion. A special worship was first performed in the temple by the chief priest of Badrinath Dham, Rawal, Dharmadhikari and Vedpathis. Along with the main temple, the doors of Ganesh, Ghantakarna, Adi Kedareshwar, Adi Guru Shankaracharya Temple and Mata Murti Temple situated in the Badrinath Dham have also been opened for the devotees. Officials here said the local administration has completed all the necessary preparations to make the journey …

Urvashi Rautela’s claim of ‘temple’ in her name sparks outrage among Badrinath priests and locals | Latest News India

Urvashi Rautela’s claim of ‘temple’ in her name sparks outrage among Badrinath priests and locals | Latest News India

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Actress Urvashi Rautela has triggered backlash from priests and locals in Badrinath after claiming that a famous temple in Uttarakhand was dedicated to her, reported India Today. Urvashi Rautela in an interview on Friday claimed that she had a temple to her name near Badrinath Dham(Photo: Instagram/urvashirautela) During an interview with host Siddharth Kannan, the actress claimed that the Urvashi Temple, located in Bamni near Badrinath Dham, attracted devotees who worshipped her and garlanded pictures of her, referring to her as ‘Damdamamai.’ Also Read: Urvashi Rautela claims she has a mandir to her name in Badrinath, wants one more down South However, priests and locals, who consider the temple sacred, were not pleased with the actress’s bold statement, with several calling for the government to take action against her for hurting religious sentiments. Local priest Bhuwan Chandra Uniyal, a former religious officer of Badrinath Dham, told India Today that Rautela’s claims were misleading and criticised her for claiming ownership of the temple, which is deeply connected to the spiritual practices of the residents of Bamni …

At PMO Meet, Centre Says Readying Plans to Handle Situation; NDRF, SDRF Teams on Standby

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As the families living in damaged houses in the sinking town of Uttarakhand’s Joshimath are being shifted to temporary relief centres, the Prime Minister’s Office on Sunday reviewed the situation in a high-level meeting where the assistance from the Central government to state government and several other measures were discussed. The Principal Secretary to Prime Minister chaired the meeting and was attended by senior officials of the Government of India, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) members, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary, District Officials of Joshimath among others. ALSO READ: Why is Joshimath ‘Sinking’? Explained The Government of India agencies and experts are assisting state government to prepare short, medium and long term plans. One team of NDRF and 4 teams of SDRF already reached Joshimath. Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Sukhbir Singh Sandhu briefed the PMO on the situation. Secretary Border Management and Members of NDMA to visit Uttarakhand tomorrow and assess the situation. Team of experts from National Disaster Management Authority, National Institute of Disaster Management, Geological Survey of India, IIT Roorkee, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, National …