Benital which is located at an altitude of 2,600 meters in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, amidst the picturesque mountains, lies a beautiful hill station and meadow. This location is ideal for stargazing and studying celestial phenomena. It has been developed as India’s first Astro Village. As part of this plan, an Astro Camp was […]
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Health remains one of the biggest challenges worldwide. Despite advances in the medical field, the mere mention of a disease like cancer evokes fear and anxiety. In light of this, the WHO has issued a warning regarding the rising incidence of cancer worldwide. According to its latest report on the global status of cancer, the
Once again, thousands of trees are being sacrificed in the name of development in Uttarakhand. The approximately 20-kilometer highway from the Bhaniawala area of the capital Dehradun to Rishikesh is to be widened to four and six lanes, for which approximately 3,000 trees are being felled. Local residents and several social organizations are protesting the
Adi Badri is a sacred and legendary pilgrimage site located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Located approximately 17 to 18 kilometers from Karan Prayag in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, this temple is also considered the first temple in the Sapta Badri and Panch Badri temple chains. This temple is primarily dedicated to Lord
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Located at the confluence of the Balganga and Dharmganga rivers in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, Budha Kedar is an ancient and historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Budha Kedar is often considered the “Fifth Dham of Uttarakhand” after the Char Dham Yatra. The beauty of the Budha Kedar Temple is truly captivating
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Famous Bollywood actor Aamir Khan married his longtime girlfriend Gauri Spratt for the third time on July 5, 2026, in a private ceremony at his home in Pali Hill, Mumbai. The couple registered their marriage at home under the Special Marriage Act.Only family members and close friends attended the actor’s wedding. Famous personalities like Mukesh
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The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is scheduled to begin this year on July 5th. The journey begins in Lohaghat, a border town in Champawat district, and will reach Mansarovar via Pithoragarh. The Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam will organize this Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. On the evening of July 4th, the first batch of pilgrims arrived at the
The famous Danda Devrana Fair (Danda ki Jatra) was held on July 1st in Devrana village in the Rawani Valley of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Thousands of devotees gathered at the fair. Devotees from 65 villages in the Rawani, Jaunpur, and Jaunsar regions travelled from far and wide to visit Rudreshwar Maharaj (a local form of
The world-famous Dayara Bugyal, located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, is currently experiencing landslides and subsidence due to incessant rainfall, which is becoming a growing concern. The Forest Department has also geared up to address this. Deep ravines have formed throughout this 406-hectare Himalayan grassland (Bugyal). This not only threatens the Bugyal’s biodiversity and
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Namak Wali, a renowned organic brand from Uttarakhand, was started by Shashi Bahuguna Raturi. This brand produces traditional pishyu lun (salt) by grinding Himalayan herbs, spices, and natural salt on a grinding stone. This salt is unlike regular salt. it is seasoned with various flavorful mountain ingredients like garlic, ginger, and hemp seeds, and is
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