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Under-Construction Bridge Collapses In Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag; At Least 12 Dead, 4 Trapped
In Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag, an under-construction bridge collapsed near Narkota area, killing more than half a dozen labourers, on July 20. The bridge was located on Rishikesh-Badrinath highway, just six kilometres from Rudraprayag. Reportedly, six people have been rescued and admitted to a hospital, and four-five are feared to have been trapped. SDRF and police officials are present on site, to carry out the rescue operation.
Tags: Uttarakhand, Rudraprayag, Rishikesh, Badrinath, Bridge Collapse
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Badrinath-Kedarnath Highway Traffic Halted Due To Debris: Uttarakhand
Vehicular movement Uttarakhand's Badrinath-Kedarnath highway came to a halt, on June 30. The traffic was disrupted due to debris caused by the onset of monsoon. According to the Rudraprayag police, the Sirobgad area has been closed since 4 am due to debris and stones falling continuously from the hill. Earlier, IMD had issued yellow alert in Uttarakhand till June 29, due to incessant rains.
Tags: Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, Traffic Disrupt, Badrinath, Kedarnath
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7 Trekkers Stranded In Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag At Height Of 4,500 Metres Rescued In IAF Chopper
A group of seven trekkers who were stranded at an altitude of 4,500 metres in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag, have been rescued by an Indian Air Force Chopper, on May 30. Reportedly, the group trekked to film a documentary, and found themselves unable to trek back. The group ran out of water and food, and was stranded since three days, due to which, they raised an SOS.
Tags: IAF Chopper, SOS, RESCUE OPERATION, Uttarakhand, Rudraprayag
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Uttarakhand Allows Chardham Yatra, Orders Uttarkashi To Submit Weekly Report To HC
Officials from Legal Services Authority instructed Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Uttarkashi to monitor the Chardham Yatra and submit a weekly report to Nainital High Court. The authorities are instructed to monitor that Covid-19 norms are strictly being followed by the devotees and other actions taken by the government for the convenience of travelers. However, earlier Nainital HC imposed a ban on Chardham yatra and allowed only fully vaccinated… read-more
Tags: Uttarakhand, Chardham Yatra, Rudraprayag, Chamoli
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Forest Official's Team Kills 'Maneater' Leopard In Uttarakhand
An eight-year-old leopard declared a ''maneater'', was shot down by a team of three shooters in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag on July 26. Reportedly, the leopard had dragged a toddler girl from her house yard on July 25, however, the body hasn't been found yet. According to shooter Joy Hukil, the leopard was killed during rescue efforts. Notably, 19 people and seven big cats have died so far in the state.
Tags: Maneater, Leopard, Rudraprayag, Shooter
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