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Nihangs take Sikh devotee hostage in Rudraprayag gurdwara, demand release of 4 arrested in Karnaprayag clash

Nihangs take Sikh devotee hostage in Rudraprayag gurdwara, demand release of 4 arrested in Karnaprayag clash

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A group of Nihangs have allegedly taken a Sikh devotee hostage on the terrace of a gurdwara in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district, demanding the release of four members of the sect who were arrested following violence in Karnaprayag on June 16. Nihangs atop a gurdwara in Rudraprayag demand release of four sect members arrested after the Chamoli clash. (PTI) Police officials were attempting to negotiate with the Nihangs, assuring them that no action will be taken against them and that they will be given safe passage back to Punjab if they release the devotee, according to PTI. However, the group has not responded to these assurances, till the time of reporting. The gurdwara is located in the Nagrasu area, between Rudraprayag and Gauchar on the Badrinath highway. Also Read | ‘Swords not for offensive purposes’: Hemkund Sahib Trust chairperson after clash Sardar Beant Singh, who built the Nagrasu gurdwara, told reporters that a group of six Nihangs arrived at the shrine on Saturday evening and asked for 50-60 rooms, claiming that an equal number of Sikhs …

Over 10,000 pilgrims evacuated after Rudraprayag landslide

Over 10,000 pilgrims evacuated after Rudraprayag landslide

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More than 10,000 pilgrims travelling on the Kedarnath route in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag were safely evacuated after a massive landslide triggered by heavy rainfall blocked the highway between Sonprayag and Gaurikund, officials said on Thursday, reported PTI. The landslide occurred late Tuesday night at Munkatiya, cutting off access to the Kedarnath pilgrimage route and leaving thousands of devotees stranded in difficult weather conditions. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kedarnath temple portals open as fresh snow draws thousands of devotees

Kedarnath temple portals open as fresh snow draws thousands of devotees

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The portals (kapat) of Baba Kedarnath opened on Wednesday, as thousands of pilgrims arrived at the Dham amid fresh snowfall that blanketed the entire Kedarnath township under a thick layer of snow. Devotees were seen making their way to the shrine, with the snow-covered landscape adding to the spiritual atmosphere of the pilgrimage. Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra on Wednesday said that snowfall this season has been significant even during March and April, drawing excitement among devotees. “The snowfall this time was heavy even in March and April. Our devotees are very excited to see the snow. I appeal to everyone to be cautious and not take the routes that are not safe for your journey,” Mishra told ANI. Earlier, Rudraprayag Superintendent of Police Niharika Tomar said that the administration has tightened security and management arrangements in Kedarnath Dham during the pilgrimage season. She said that the use of mobile phones, drones, or any cameras for videography has been completely banned within the temple premises. “In accordance with the guidelines issued this time, making any …

CCEA approves Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib ropeway projects; Cabinet okays livestock disease prevention programme | India News

CCEA approves Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib ropeway projects; Cabinet okays livestock disease prevention programme | India News

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved two ropeway projects to cut down travel time to the two pilgrimage sites of Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand. The Union Cabinet also approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) on Wednesday, to ensure saturation vaccination to prevent and control livestock diseases, step up surveillance, and upgrade healthcare facilities. Both ropeway projects approved on Wednesday will be implemented under the National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana, Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, said while briefing the media on the Cabinet decisions. Kedarnath is situated at an elevation of nearly 12,000 feet in Rudraprayag district while Hemkund Sahib is at an elevation of 15,000 feet in Chamoli district. Story continues below this ad The Sonprayag to Kedarnath ropeway is proposed to be 12.9 km long and will cost Rs 4,081.23 crore, and the Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib ropeway is proposed to be 12.4 km long and will cost Rs 2,730.13 …

Boards banning non-Hindus, Rohingya Muslims in U’khand village spark row | Latest News India

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Signboards banning the entry of “non-Hindus” and hawkers have been reportedly installed outside several villages in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, prompting the state police to launch a probe, even as Muslim organisations raised concerns over the increasing number of cases targeting the community. Boards banning non-Hindus, Rohingya Muslims in U’khand village spark row While Uttarakhand director general of police (DGP) Abhinav Kumar said he has ordered local police and intelligence units to ascertain reports of such boards being installed in multiple villages, Rudraprayag circle officer Prabodh Kumar Ghildiyal confirmed that they have removed several signboards and were trying to identify the culprits who put them up. “It came to light that such boards have come up in some villages. We have been removing them. Some have already been removed from a few villages. We are also trying to ascertain the identities of those who have put up these boards,” Ghildiyal said. ALSO READ- Plea for ban on Chinese manjha: HC seeks action taken report from Centre, U.P. A meeting with various gram pradhans (village heads) …