How closing Rishikesh's Lakshman Jhula has taken a toll on local businesses
While the bridge was shut for safety reasons, local traders say they have been suffering from financial woes as footfall in markets close to Lakshman Jhula has come down to a trickle.
Jul 30, 2019, 16:42 PM IST
Uttarakhand: Two supporting cables of Ram Jhula bridge break, repair work underway
The footfall increased significantly after the government stopped movement on the Laxman Jhula bridge on July 15.
Jul 28, 2019, 00:11 AM IST
Rishikesh's iconic Lakshman Jhula closes down for public over safety reasons
Lakshman Jhula, the nearly century-old suspension bridge across the Ganges in Rishikesh, was closed on Friday by the local administration citing weak structure due to old age and high tourist footfall.
Jul 12, 2019, 21:39 PM IST
Activist GD Agarwal, who was on fast to save Ganga, dies in Rishikesh
Agarwal was on an indefinite fast in Haridwar since June 22 in a bid to urge the government to clean river Ganga.
Oct 11, 2018, 16:23 PM IST
Ganga crosses danger mark in Haridwar, authorities on alert
With heavy rains lashing several parts of Uttarakhand, the water level in Ganga at Haridwar was measured at 293.25 metres at 0600hrs on Sunday.
Aug 26, 2018, 07:47 AM IST
At least 16 killed as bus falls into 250-metre-deep gorge in Uttarakhand
There were 25 people onboard the bus when the accident took place.
Jul 19, 2018, 10:14 AM IST
This group of foreigners recite Hanuman Chalisa melodiously and it will soothe your mind—Watch
The video has been shared on Facebook by a user named 'Ek Hindustani'.
Jul 18, 2018, 16:16 PM IST
Govinda offers prayers at Neelkanth temple in Rishikesh
Actor Govinda reached Rishikesh on Thursday and offered prayers at the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple of Lord Shiva.
Jan 04, 2018, 18:21 PM IST
NGT bans use and sale of plastic items along banks of River Ganga
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday put a blanket ban on the usage and sale of plastic items including bags, cutlery along with the banks of river Ganga. The ban extends to Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri ghat, Rishikesh, and upper areas in Uttarkashi.
Dec 15, 2017, 14:09 PM IST
Shankaracharya Madhavashram Maharaj passes away at 76
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat was among the several people who paid their last respects to the Shankaracharya.
Oct 21, 2017, 19:09 PM IST
Three dead as truck falls off road in Uttarakhand
Two people are said to be injured in the accident, while three died on spot.
Aug 20, 2017, 17:48 PM IST
Stamps release, water puja, meditation mark Yoga celebrations at UN
More than 1,000 people, including permanent representatives of several nations, diplomats, UN staff and yoga enthusiasts attended the outdoor "Yoga Session with Yoga Masters" session on Tuesday at the UN headquarters on the eve of the Third IDY.
Jun 21, 2017, 15:19 PM IST
Women in Uttarakhand village fight penury to become entrepreneurs
Women for WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for All) initiative which is to enable women from villages and slums to become entrepreneurs.
Jun 14, 2017, 10:27 AM IST
Heavy rains lash most places in Uttarakhand
Heavy rains lashed most parts of Uttarakhand on Wednesday, giving much needed relief to people across the hill state.
Jun 07, 2017, 12:13 PM IST
Rishikesh-Badrinath highway opens post massive landslide
The Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway which was shut on Friday near Vishnuprayag in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district due to a massive landslide was re-opened for traffic on Sunday.
May 21, 2017, 09:44 AM IST
Prem Chandra Agrawal elected Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker
Three-time BJP MLA from Rishikesh, Prem Chandra Agrawal, was on Thursday elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Uttarakhand Assembly.
Mar 23, 2017, 12:37 PM IST
Yoga will start era of harmony: PM Narendra Modi
Yoga will lead to a new era of togetherness and harmony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.
Mar 02, 2017, 14:32 PM IST
Are you on a soul discovery trip? Explore THESE spiritual getaways in India
Whether you want to explore your spiritual side or go on a soul discovery trip, you can try going to Ladakh, Goa or Ajmer on a wanderlust.
Sep 23, 2016, 09:11 AM IST
Uttarakhand: MBBS students builds toilets in a village in Rishikesh
Students of MBBS builds toilets in a village in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh. Watch complete news story of Aap Ki News for getting detailed updates!
Aug 26, 2016, 20:22 PM IST
Minibus falls into gorge in Rishikesh-Chamba highway, 4 killed
Two persons were killed and four injured when a minibus fell into a gorge on Rishikesh-Chamba highway in Narendra Nagar area here, police said on Saturday.
Jul 23, 2016, 19:26 PM IST
