Joshimath is sinking: 'Situation can worsen', cautions IIT expert after conducting an inspection survey
Joshimath sinking: The experts from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), National Institute of Disaster Management, Geological Survey of India, IIT Roorkee, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, National Institute of Hydrology and Central Building Research Institute have been tasked with assessing the situation and giving recommendations on preserving the holy town.
Jan 11, 2023, 17:11 PM IST
Land Sinking: After Joshimath, Karnprayag, cracks appear in Uttarakhand's Chamba town
The sinking holy town of Joshimath is facing land subsidence resulting in houses and establishments developing cracks. Panic has gripped the locals as cracks have appeared in 723 buildings forcing 131 families to leave their homes.
Jan 11, 2023, 16:19 PM IST
Joshimath crisis: No new cracks after January 7; two unsafe hotels to be razed, say authorities
Joshimath Crisis: The affected residents in the holy town are demanding `proper` rehabilitation and compensation. They have said that they will not vacate buildings until the government does not give them proper compensation and rehabilitation. In support of the affected people, a large number of villagers reached Joshimath and took out a procession.
Jan 11, 2023, 11:53 AM IST
Joshimath sinking: 'Prepared to sit out in the freezing cold', owner of damaged hotel and kin sit in protest
Joshimath crisis: Hotel Inn and Hotel Mount View, which have developed more cracks, will be dismantled in a few days, officials had said earlier, adding that all residents have been safely evacuated from the `unsafe zones`. According to sources, the hotel owners will meet the district magistrate in their push for compensation.
Jan 11, 2023, 10:43 AM IST
Joshimath crisis: The 1976 report that warned 'sinking' town has fragile geology
Joshimath crisis: The situation of land subsidence in Joshimath has been exacerbated by increased construction activities and hydroelectric projects.
Jan 11, 2023, 08:25 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: Analysis of Joshimath's grave situation after land subsidence
In today's DNA, Zee News' Rohit Ranjan analysed the ground reality of people who turned homeless due to land subsidence in Joshimath.
Jan 11, 2023, 00:10 AM IST
Joshimath is sinking: Bulldozers reach the spot, hotel owner claims 'I did not receive any notice' as demolition process begins - WATCH
Joshimath sinking: In Joshimath, the process of demolishing the hotels which have big cracks or have been shaken from their places has started. Bulldozers have reached the spot.
Jan 10, 2023, 16:36 PM IST
Joshimath sinking: Hotel owners oppose 'abrupt' demolition move, insist on one-time settlement plan
The state government, on Monday, decided to mechanically demolish 'Mount View' and 'Malari Inn' hotels that developed huge cracks recently and were leaning towards each other, posing a risk to the nearby settlements.
Jan 10, 2023, 15:45 PM IST
Uttarakhand crisis: Cracks appear in houses in Karnprayag after land subsidence in Joshimath
Joshimath is sinking: Various minor landslides have taken place at Bahuguna Nagar of Karnprayag. The local municipality has requested Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's government for help. This comes amid the issue of land subsidence in Joshimath.
Jan 10, 2023, 13:00 PM IST
Joshimath land 'sinking': 4,000 people shifted to relief camps; demolition of damaged hotels and houses to begin shortly
Joshimath land sinking: The holy town of Joshimath has been divided into three zones, 'Danger', 'Buffer', and 'Completely Safe', based on the magnitude of danger from land subsidence or the sinking or settling of the ground surface.
Jan 10, 2023, 10:31 AM IST
Uniform Civil Code: Supreme Court dismisses plea against Uttarakhand's UCC committee; CM Dhami welcomes decision
Uniform Civil Code: The top court today noted that the plea filed by Anoop Baranwal and others is devoid of merit.
Jan 09, 2023, 20:15 PM IST
Joshimath declared 'disaster-prone' area as more houses in holy town of Uttarakhand develop cracks
Joshimath Land Sinking: The district administration on Monday said basic facilities at relief camps set up for the affected people were being constantly inspected. State’s CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has once again assured all possible help to people in Joshimath. According to the Chamoli District Disaster Management Authority, 603 buildings in Joshimath town have developed cracks so far.
Jan 09, 2023, 12:13 PM IST
Joshimath land sinking: Cracks observed on 603 buildings, 68 families temporarily relocated
Joshimath land sinking: According to the Chamoli District Disaster Management Authority, 603 buildings in Joshimath town have developed cracks so far. A total of 68 families have been `temporarily` displaced, officials said."Under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, Hotel Mount View and Malari Inn have been banned for operation and accommodation, until further orders," the Chamoli District Disaster Management Authority said in a statement.
Jan 09, 2023, 09:56 AM IST
Sinking Joshimath a grave reminder of environment being destroyed to extent irreversible: Experts
Joshimath Sinking Latest News: Cracks have appeared in hundreds of houses of Joshimath, the gateway to some renowned pilgrimage sites like Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib.
Jan 08, 2023, 19:47 PM IST
Uttarakhand: Joshimath officially declared 'SINKING' zone, over 60 families evacuated
Joshimath has been declared a landslide-subsidence zone. More than 60 families living in uninhabitable houses have been evacuated to temporary relief centres. CM Pushkar, who visited the affected areas in Joshimath on Saturday, held a meeting with officials here after returning and asked them to relax norms to expedite relief operations.
Jan 08, 2023, 18:43 PM IST
PMO to hold high-level meeting on Joshimath crisis, Uttarakhand govt calls for satellite study of town
The Uttarakhand government has requested for a study of Joshimath to be conducted through satellite images and a detailed report with photographs.
Jan 08, 2023, 13:52 PM IST
Joshimath crisis: Why is Uttarakhand town 'sinking' and what's land subsidence?
Geological factors are playing a significant role in Joshimath's subsidence, as per a study by Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) from August 2022.
Jan 08, 2023, 10:05 AM IST
Joshimath Sinking: Cracks develop in strategically IMP India-China border road
In a protest over the Joshimath land subsidence, locals blocked the Badrinath Highway on Thursday morning to protest and get the Uttarakhand government and administration to take the matter seriously.
Jan 07, 2023, 23:17 PM IST
Joshimath land shrinking: Rahul Gandhi says 'Continuous digging, unplanned construction' led to crisis
Rahul Gandhi expressed concern over the plight of people in Uttarakhand's Joshimath and appealed to all the Congress workers to help them.
Jan 07, 2023, 18:28 PM IST
IN PICS: Panic grips Joshimath as roads, homes develop massive cracks due to land subsidence
Take a look at the massive cracks that have appeared on roads and buildings in Joshimath due to land subsidence.
Jan 07, 2023, 13:22 PM IST
