A tragic accident in Uttarakhand saw a passenger bus plunged into a gorge near Kupi, resulting in the recovery of 36 bodies from the wreckage. The bus, carrying 46 passengers, was en route from Pauri to Ramnagar. Rescue operations are ongoing with local police joining the efforts.
Adequate parking should also be arranged on the routes leading to Kainchi Dham. Shuttle bus service should be started for Kainchi Dham. A bypass is also proposed for Kainchi Dham.
Uttarakhand forest fire: With forest fires still raging in Uttarakhand, newly appointed Head of Forest Force Dhananjai Mohan asked officials to address all fire alerts on priority and reduce the response time.
The ongoing forest fires in Uttarakhand, particularly in Nainital, have raised concerns about the extent of damage and the need for prevention measures. The fires, exacerbated by dry conditions and human negligence, have prompted intensified firefighting efforts involving various stakeholders.
Uttarakhand forest fire: People are being asked to report any forest blaze immediately to the authorities and not to burn garbage in the open or carelessly throw burning cigarette butts or bidis in the forest areas.
The officials said the rescue operation was very difficult as it was a 200-foot-deep gorge and dark around the area, however, with the help of locals three have been shifted to a local hospital.
It has been a tournament and the month of Mohammed Shami for India in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and even after the competition has ended, the senior pacer hasn't stopped winning hearts as he came to the rescue of a car accident victim in Nainital. Shami shared the video of the same.
The DM said the road on which the accident took place had got damaged during the rainy season.
Nainital road accident: The vehicle fell into the gorge while trying to save a motorcycle coming from the opposite direction, he said. While six people were killed on the spot, two died at a hospital. A couple and their son were also among those who died in the accident, the SSP said.
The officials confirmed the seven deaths as an overnight rescue operation was underway on Monday morning. The officials of the SDRF, the fire department and the Nainital Police launched a joint operation to find the stranded passengers.
Kainchi Dham dress code news: The board installed at the entrance gate of Kainchi Dham, read, "All devotees coming to visit the holy shrine of Shri Kainchi Dham are kindly requested to refrain from entering the temple premises wearing disrespectful and indecent attire."
Uttarakhand news: According to police, all the deceased were tourists while one girl has been rescued.
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Some people on Monday vandalized and set on fire the Nainital house of Congress leader and former Union Minister Salman Khurshid, amid criticism of the leader against his recent book in which he compared Hindutva with ISIS and Boko Haram.
On Sunday, a petition was filed in the Delhi High Court seeking direction to stop the publication, circulation, and sale of former Union Minister Salman Khurshid's book for its alleged remarks on Hindutva.
By the time their COVID-19 test results came out, the tourists had already reached in Nainital.
A video shows terrifying scenes at Nainital where a bus carrying 14 passengers nearly escaped a fatal accident due to landslides.
The woman complained that her husband was physically abusing her amid repeated fights between the two.
Uttarakhand's Nainital witnessed a massive footfall of tourists after the ease in COVID-19 restrictions.
The Uttarakhand High Court has ordered mandatory COVID-19 test of tourists visiting Nainital and Mussoorie.
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