Pithoragarh

Search operations for mountaineers missing in Nanda Devi peak halted due to bad weather

The helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) couldn't be recommenced as the weather was unsuitable for flying in Nandadevi and the base camps, two weeks after an eight-member team went missing.

Jun 06, 2019, 10:22 AM IST

Four ITBP trekkers, five IAF personnel join search for tourists missing in Nanda Devi

Four climbers have been rescued while bodies of five have been recovered so far. Three more climbers - part of a multi-nation team - are still missing.

Jun 05, 2019, 10:17 AM IST

Uttarakhand: Bodies of 5 mountaineers, who went missing in Nanda Devi, found

Apparently, the mountaineers perished in an avalanche while ascending an unscaled peak near the Nanda Devi East peak after they failed to scale the latter, an official said.

Jun 03, 2019, 16:47 PM IST

ITBP, SDRF continue search for missing foreign climbers, 4 rescued

8 others are still missing and the ITBP along with the SDRF is continuing the search for the missing climbers on the 2nd day.

Jun 02, 2019, 15:50 PM IST

Heavy snowfall in Pithoragarh; Normal life disrupted

Heavy snowfall in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. The heavy snowfall in this states have impacted the normal life. Watch this video to know more.

Feb 05, 2019, 08:10 AM IST

Met forecasts heavy rains in Uttarakhand in next 48 hours

Following this alert, the district administration has been asked to be vigilant and to ensure that people are relocated to safer places in areas adjacent to the rivers. 
 

Aug 26, 2017, 11:33 AM IST

MeT department issues heavy rainfall alert in Uttarakhand

The MeT department has predicted heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand for next 48 hours.

Jun 20, 2017, 10:49 AM IST

Now Uttarakhand farmers start protest, demand loan waiver after a cultivator commits suicide

 SDM will conduct the inquiry to find if he had committed suicide due to bank loans and whether his crops have been covered under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima yojana or not.

Jun 17, 2017, 18:34 PM IST

Heavy rainfall likely in Uttarakhand

Alert for heavy to very heavy rains has been sounded for Uttarkashi, Bagheshwar, Nainital, Pithoragarh and Chamoli districts.

May 29, 2017, 09:06 AM IST

Rain, relief forecast in heat struck Uttarakhand

People in the hill state of Uttarakhand are set to beat the heat as the Met department on Tuesday has predicted moderate to heavy rains in the next 48-hours.

Apr 04, 2017, 12:45 PM IST

Indo-Nepal joint military exercise 'Surya Kiran-Xi' begins in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh

A joint military exercise `Surya Kiran-Xi` between India and Nepal began in the Pithoragarh area of Uttarakhand on Tuesday.

Mar 07, 2017, 09:04 AM IST

Uttarakhand earthquake: No casualties, no major damage to property reported

The epicentre of the quake was Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand.

Feb 07, 2017, 09:55 AM IST

Earthquake hits Pithoragarh; residents in shock

Residents of Pithoragarh were left in shock after earthquake jolted the region on Monday night.

Feb 06, 2017, 22:54 PM IST

Heavy rains lash most parts of Uttarakhand, normal life hit

Heavy rains lashed most parts of Uttarakhand, affecting normal life and disrupting pilgrimage to Badrinath.

Jul 16, 2016, 14:27 PM IST

Rain alert issued in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand government asked district authorities to take necessary precautions in the wake of MeT reports.

Jul 15, 2016, 15:13 PM IST

Fresh downpours trigger flash floods, landslides in Uttarakhand; 40 dead, 5000 stranded

At least 40 people are feared dead following a fresh downpour that triggered flash floods and landslides in Uttarakhand, a state official said.

Jul 03, 2016, 17:41 PM IST

Cloudburst toll rises to 14 in Uttarakhand, many rivers in spate

Ten rivers and rivulets were in spate across the state and traffic disrupted on several routes due to landslides.

Jul 02, 2016, 14:07 PM IST

Uttarakhand cloudburst: 14 bodies pulled out from villages

As many as 39 people were feared dead on Friday following cloudbursts in six villages of Uttarakhand​'s Chamoli and Pithoragarh districts.

Jul 02, 2016, 10:05 AM IST

Uttarakhand cloudbursts: Rajnath Singh condoles loss of lives, assures Centre's assistance

Expressing profound grief over the loss of lives due heavy rains and cloudbursts in several districts of Uttarakhand, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday assured that several National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been rushed aid the state to tackle the calamity.

Jul 01, 2016, 15:18 PM IST

Uttarakhand: At least 8 dead in cloudburst at Chamoli

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Jul 01, 2016, 13:16 PM IST