Uttarkashi

Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake Hits Uttarkashi In Uttarakhand

Cities | ANI | Sunday July 7, 2019

An earthquake of 3.1 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand at 9 pm on Saturday, district officials said.

Endangered Snow Leopard Spotted On Nelong Valley Bridge In Uttarakhand

India News | Edited by Prionka Jha | Saturday July 6, 2019

One of the most reclusive members of the animal kingdom, a snow leopard was seen strolling on the road in the Nelong valley, which is situated in the Gangotri National Park at an altitude of 11,000 feet, in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.

In Uttarakhand Temple, Priests Cover Donation Boxes Over "Salary Issue"

India News | ANI | Friday June 7, 2019

A priest at Yamunotri temple in Uttarkashi, said, since we don't receive even one per cent of the donation, we have put a cloth on donation boxes.

Temperature Lowers In Uttarakhand After Fresh Snowfall

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday December 11, 2018

Temperature fell in Uttarakhand after fresh snowfall in the hill state and neighbouring areas, the Met office said today. The Met official said that rains are also likely at some places in Uttarakhand.

Three Killed As Car Falls Into Gorge In Uttarkashi

Cities | Press Trust of India | Monday November 19, 2018

At least three people were killed when a car in which they were travelling fell into a gorge in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi today, a day after 14 people were killed in a bus accident in the district. The car was on its way to Dehradun from Purola when it apparently lost control on the Naugaon-Purola road and fell into a gorge, the police said.

14 Dead As Bus Falls Into Gorge In Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 18, 2018

Fourteen people were killed and as many injured Sunday after a bus in which they were travelling fell into a 150-metre deep gorge in Uttarkashi district, an official said.

Army Chief Bipin Rawat Visits Nelang Valley On Indo-China Border

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 6, 2018

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat today visited Nelang valley on the India-China border in Uttarkashi to greet the soldiers on Diwali.

Mountaineers Scale Peaks To Be Named After Atal Bihari Vajpayee

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 20, 2018

A mountaineering expedition to two virgin peaks in Gangotri glacier, which are to be named after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, successfully concluded with two teams scaling the peaks.

Himalayan Peak To Be Named After Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 28, 2018

An unexplored Himalayan peak in Uttarakhand will be named after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, state Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj said Friday.

13 Killed As Van Falls Into Gorge In Uttarakhand After Landslide

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 3, 2018

Thirteen persons were killed and two others injured on Monday when a tempo traveller fell into a 200-metre deep gorge in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district following landslide.

Watch: Officials Rescue Horse Being Swept Away By Fast Flowing River

India News | Edited By Abhimanyu Bose | Wednesday August 29, 2018

A team of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Monday rescued a horse that was being swept away from the Yamuna river in Uttarkashi's Syana Chatti in Uttarakhand.

"Uttarkashi Gangrape Has Shaken Me," Says Chief Minister, Assures Action

India News | ANI | Monday August 20, 2018

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Saturday condemned the alleged gang-rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Bhakra village of the state and assured stringent action against the accused.

11-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped From Home, Gangraped In Uttarakhand

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 18, 2018

An 11-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped and killed after being kidnapped from her house in Uttarkashi district, police said today.

Incessant Rain Affects Normal Life In Uttarakhand

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 28, 2018

Incessant rains affected normal life across Uttarakhand today, especially in the hilly areas, where a number of roads were blocked due to landslides and schools remained closed.

Close Shave For Uttarkashi District Magistrate As Rocks Fall On Vehicle

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 19, 2018

Uttarkashi District Magistrate Ashish Chauhan and SP Dadan Pal had a narrow escape when boulders from a landslide fell on their vehicle when they were returning after an inspection of the rain-hit areas of Yamunotri.