Union Home Secy visits rain-ravaged Uttarakhand

Union Home Secretary R K Singh on Friday conducted an aerial survey of rain-devastated areas in Uttarakhand and said eight IAF helicopters would be pressed into service from Thursday to speed up evacuation of stranded pilgrims.

Modi government announces Rs 2 crore aid for rain-ravaged Uttarakhand

Gujarat govt would provide Rs 2 crore to Uttarakhand administration for relief measures in the hill state.

Parties asks workers to assist in relief work in Uttarakhand

Different political parties in Uttarakhand including the ruling Congress and BJP, Wednesday asked their workers to offer help to the district administration in supplying relief material to people affected by the natural calamity.

Gujarat govt offers Rs 2 crore to Uttarakhand

Gujarat government on Wednesday offered a financial assistance of Rs 2 crore to rain-ravaged Uttarakhand for relief and rescue operations.

Difficult for Kedarnath Yatra to resume for a year

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna on Wednesday said it would be difficult for the Kedarnath Yatra to be resumed for a year.

Special trains to carry stranded passengers

Railways on Wednesday decided to press services of special trains to rescue people stranded due to the flash floods at Haridwar, Rishikesh and other areas.

Kedarnath town is in debris but temple safe: Uttarakhand CM Vijay Bahuguna

While the relief and rescue operation is in full swing in Uttarakhand, which has been completely devastated by unprecedented flash floods, CM Vijay Bahuguna on Wednesday said that the famous Kedarnath Shrine temple is safe.

PM announces Rs 1,000 cr relief for Uttarakhand, toll at least 150

Manmohan Singh on Wednesday announced 1,000 crore relief for the state of Uttarakhand which has been ravaged by incessant rains and floods.

More foodgrains will be given to flood-hit Uttarakhand: Thomas

Food Minister KV Thomas said more foodgrains will be allocated to flood-hit Uttarakhand to provide relief to affected people.

Survivors bring back harrowing tales from the hills

Akash and his three friends watched in horror as a rain swollen river in Uttarakhand washed away their car, leaving them stranded.