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More than pilgrims 800 from Rajasthan stranded in Uttarakhand

JAIPUR: Hundreds of pilgrims from the state who had gone for the ‘char dham’ yatra are stranded in Uttarakhand where torrential rain has created mayhem. Though chief minister AshokGehlot spoke to his counterpart in Uttarakhand and the state government started … Continue reading

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West Bengal CM offers help to rescue tourists

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today offered assistance to its Uttarakhand counterpart and said arrangements should be made to airlift tourists and pilgrims belonging to this state. “I have spoken to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister. I have requested him to … Continue reading

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500 Gujarat pilgrims stuck in Uttarakhand

AHMEDABAD: Around 500 Gujarati pilgrims who had gone on the Chardhaam yatra earlier this month, the pilgrimage has turned into nightmare. According to tour operators in the city, these pilgrims are awaiting evacuation or aid, especially in northern parts of … Continue reading

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Army sets up medical aid posts in flood-hit areas

In an effort to aid stranded people in flood-hit Uttarakhand, Army has set up medical aid posts at three affected areas of the state to provide life saving assistance. Eight quick reaction medical teams have established medical aid posts at … Continue reading

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Andhra Pradesh pilgrims stranded near Uttarkashi after landslides

The pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh were stranded in the forests of Uttarkashi, following landslides due to heavy rain between Uttarkashi and Gangotri, since Saturday night. With the onset of monsoon in Northern India, sub-Himalayan ranges were receiving copious rainfall, resulting … Continue reading

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Andhra CM requests Uttarakhand to help stranded pilgrims

Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday directed senior officials of protocol department to contact Uttarakhand government for providing relief to pilgrims from the state who were stranded near Uttarkashi due to heavy rains in that … Continue reading

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