Uttarakhand government to construct new Kedarnath pilgrimage road from Rambara to Garunchatti
Uttarakhand government will reconstruct five kilometres new track from Rambada to Garunchatti enroute Kedarnath pilgrimage devasted in 2013 rain disaster.
Uttarakhand government will reconstruct five kilometres new track from Rambada to Garunchatti enroute Kedarnath pilgrimage devasted in 2013 rain disaster.
Geologists, glacier experts and locals allege unchecked removal of moraines will increase breaking and melting of the glacier with higher frequencies of avalanches in future.
Decision was taken as air service was lone option left for the Kedarnath pilgrims after the pedestrian route was badly damaged due to heavy rains in the past few days.
Dog squads under the leadership of District Disaster Management Officer (DDMO) Nandan Singh Rajawar started search operations from Rambara to Bhimbali area in Rudraprayag on Monday.
The Uttarakhand government has banned the use of mobile phones within 200-meter radius of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri temples in the state due to rising tourist footfalls at these revered sites.
"If continuous telecast of these activities of Prime Minister is not stopped, it could affect the level playing field envisaged by the model code of conduct, which the ECI is duty bound to implement," N Chandrababu Naidu said in the letter.
The small cave, measuring 18 feet long and 7 feet wide, can comfortably accommodate three persons
The meditation cave, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is staying in Kedarnath on Saturday, is located in an isolated spot.
In view of the PM’ visit, Uttrakhand State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) has set up wireless and telecommunication systems. Extra security has also been deployed.
The victim, Ojaswi, suffered serious head injuries after she was hit by a rock on Saturday between the Rambara and Lincholi areas; she succumbed to the injuries later in the day.
