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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicKedarnath

Topic: Kedarnath

Too much traffic & too little control, why Char Dham route is a hotbed for chopper crashes

Pilgrimage heli-tourism is not a one-player game. There are multiple stakeholders involved like helicopter operators, DGCA and the UCADA.

Helicopters are Kedarnath pilgrims’ favoured transport. It’s also the most dangerous

The demand for helicopter services exceeds the supply by three or four times. This mismatch has given rise to a ticket black market and cybercriminals selling fake tickets.

2 killed, 3 injured in Kedarnath landslide, debris fall from hill near Janglechatti

Police and District Disaster Relief Force (DDRF) teams reached the spot, rescued the injured, and took them to Gaurikund for treatment.

Private firm booked over chopper crash near Kedarnath that claimed lives of 7 on board

The Bell 407 helicopter which belonged to Aryan Aviation Private Limited crashed Sunday due to bad weather near the Uttarakhand shrine.

Landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall hits Kedarnath route. 1 dead, 2 injured

Kedarnath Yatra from Sonprayag suspended until further notice. A yellow alert has been issued for the region, predicting continuous rainfall throughout the week.

7 dead as helicopter crashes near Kedarnath temple days after Air India crash

CM Dhami said in a post on X that a helicopter has crashed and the State Disaster Response Force and other agencies are engaged in relief and rescue operations.

BJP wins Kedarnath prestige battle as Asha Nautiyal clinches 3rd victory, beats Congress’s Manoj Rawat

The bypoll was necessitated by the death of Kedarnath MLA Shaila Rawat in July. Nautiyal is the Uttarakhand BJP Mahila Morcha president while Rawat is a former MLA.

Slew of new projects shows Kedarnath bypoll is prestige battle for BJP after Ayodhya, Badrinath defeats

By-election, to be held on 20 November, was necessitated by the death of Kedarnath MLA Shaila Rawat in July. CM Dhami has announced 39 projects for constituency in short span.

3 killed in landslide on Kedarnath trekking route

Rescue operation is underway in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district. According to official statement, 3 bodies have been recovered and one person in injured.

Planned Delhi Kedarnath temple resembles original, priests want assurance of different structure

To be built at estimated cost of Rs 20 crore in Delhi, Kedarnath temple will have underground parking. Burari-based trust behind construction has also invited donations via QR code.

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Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.