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Reckless religious tourism in India needs to be checked

We must not downplay the reckless nature in which religious tourism is being pushed in ecologically sensitive regions of the country

Why Joshimath sinking should be declared as national emergency

Situated at a height of 6,000 feet, this town in Chamoli district is a gateway for Hindu and Sikh pilgrims to travelling to Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib.

Char Dham Deaths: U’khand Panel Recommends Cap On Pilgrims’ Numbers

DEHRADUN: After an unprecedented number of deaths on the Char Dham Yatra route, the advisory committee on health matters has recommended capping the number of visitors to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The state health department sources told The New Indian that a total of 150 pilgrims have died at the Char Dham Yatra route […]

Unprecedented: 10 Days On, 28 Die On Char Dham Yatra As Medicos Suspect Comorbidities

DEHRADUN: An unprecedented 28 deaths of pilgrims in the last 10 days on Char Dham Yatra routes has sent the administration into a tizzy. The central government has decided to deploy teams from Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to aid the tourists, while a team of doctors from Armed Forces […]