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Badrinath shrine reopens today

DEHRADUN, MAY 16: Devotees today thronged the famous Himalayan shrine of Badrinath in Uttarakhand, as its sacred portals were thrown open to the public in the wee hours today after six months of closure due to snow-bound conditions. Amid chanting … Continue reading

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Efforts on for developing tourism in Uttarakhand: Chief Minister

Efforts are being made to develop tourism as the backbone of Uttarakhand’s economy, Vijay Bahuguna, Chief Minister of the state said while laying the foundation of infrastructure projects worth Rs 38 crore at Muni Ki Reti in Rishikesh recently, according … Continue reading

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Tourism in Uttarakhand to get major boost: Bahuguna

Dehradun, March 31: Efforts are being made to develop tourism as the backbone of Uttarakhand’s economy, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna said laying the foundation of infrastructure projects worth Rs 38 crore at Muni Ki Reti in Rishikesh. Among these schemes … Continue reading

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Uttarakhand may get another tiger reserve

There may soon be another option to spot tigers in the hills of Uttarkhand – Rajaji National Park – in addition to extremely popular big cat destination, the Corbett National Park. The Uttarakhand Forest Department has decided to ask the … Continue reading

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Anil Ambani’s offer to Badrinath in Uttarakhand

Dehra Dun : With the Badrinath shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand at a height of over 3400 metres on the banks of the Alaknanda river, slowly but surely spreading its influence over devotees across the country, the corporate … Continue reading

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Adventure tourism drive of Uttarakhand govt may turn sour

Dehra Dun : With the state government not being able to ensure the safety of tourists in adventure sports in the state, adventure tourism which is being promoted in a big to lure visitors from both India and abroad to … Continue reading

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