Joshimath which is also known as Jyotirmath is a municipal board in Chamoli District in Uttarakhand. Located at the height of 6150 feet (1875 m), is an overnight halt for the people visiting the holy shrines at Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib and tourist destinations Auli, and the Valley of Flowers.
3 min read21 Feb 2023Uttarakhand Kosi, Gaula, Sarda and Nandaur was extended for one more month till February.
1 min read19 Feb 2023Residents of Joshimath are facing an uncertain future as they continue to deal with the aftermath of the severe land subsidence that hit the city over a month ago.
1 min read12 Feb 2023Char Dham Yatra: The doors of Kedarnath Dham will open on April 26, and Gangotri and Yamunotri will open on April 22, while the doors of Shri Badrinath Dham will open the following day on April 27 morning.
1 min read4 Feb 2023Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also said that the state government has started preparations for the ‘Char Dham Yatra’ as soon as the dates have been finalized and announced.
1 min read27 Jan 2023Char Dham Yatra 2023: Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee said a religious ritual performed on the festival of Basant Panchami at the former Tehri royal palace in Narendra Nagar decided the time and date for the opening of the iconic temple in accordance with tradition.
1 min read27 Jan 2023Joshimath sinking: A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala would hear the petition filed by Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati.
1 min read16 Jan 2023There was two feet of snow in the Pandukeshwar region, home to the Badri Nath Temple.
1 min read14 Jan 2023The Centre attributed the Joshimath land subsidence to sub-surface seepage erosion caused by natural drainage, occasional heavy rainfall, periodic seismic activities and increased construction activities.
1 min read14 Jan 2023Joshimath crisis: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that compensation will be given in accordance with the market rate, which will be ascertained after taking all the stakeholders into confidence.
1 min read12 Jan 2023The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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