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Dehradun, Uttarakhand: A sharp drop in minimum temperatures across Uttarakhand has intensified the chill, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue warnings of further falls over the next two to three days. According to officials, minimum temperatures have fallen by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius, causing a noticeable increase in cold both in the plains and hilly regions. The state continues to experience dry weather, but the rapid temperature decline is making mornings and evenings particularly harsh. Weather Observations Across Key Locations: Dehradun: Max 25.6°C, Min 8.4°C (2°C below normal minimum) Udham Singh Nagar: Max 25.0°C, Min 6.8°C Mukteshwar: Max 15.5°C, Min 2.5°C New Tehri: Max 16.1°C, Min 3.7°C The Meteorological Department predicts that dry conditions w...

Tehri, Uttarakhand: A tragic bus accident on Monday in Tehri claimed the lives of five people, including four women and one man, while injuring several others. Initially reported as a brake failure, passengers on board have now alleged negligence by the driver as the primary cause of the accident. According to survivors, the bus, carrying about 29 passengers, was parked on a slope when the driver suddenly started moving it. Only 18 passengers had boarded at that time, and some shouted warnings that others were still outside. The driver, however, did not slow down. The bus began to swerve uncontrollably, and despite attempts to apply brakes, it eventually plummeted into a gorge approximately 100 meters deep. The injured were rushed to AIIMS Rishikesh and Narendranagar Combined Hospita...

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: The gates of Badrinath Temple will officially close today, marking the beginning of the six-month winter period when the Char Dham pilgrimage remains inaccessible at the main shrines. During this time, devotees can continue worship at the winter abodes of the deities, as the Uttarakhand government promotes winter pilgrimage tourism to ensure year-round spiritual and economic engagement. Ceremonial Closing of Badrinath Temple GatesThe gates of Badrinath will close at 2:56 PM, with the temple adorned with 10 quintals of flowers for the auspicious occasion. Since 21 November, rituals had already begun at Badrinath, including the closing of gates at the Ganesh Temple, Adi Kedareshwar, and the Adi Guru Shankaracharya seat, followed by the cessation of Vedic recitations...