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Chamoli’s Kedarnath al Sub-Division Begins Operations with Guptkashi Headquarters

The India has started operations of the Kedarnath al Sub-Division under Chamoli al Division, with its headquarters at Guptkashi. Officials say the new unit will improve monitoring of offices, strengthen service delivery, promote financial and savings schemes, and help resolve customer concerns more quickly, particularly in rural and remote areas.

02 Nov 2026

Chamoli orange alert raises questions over helicopter operations and accountability in Uttarakhand

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Chamoli orange alert raises questions over helicopter operations and accountability in Uttarakhand

An orange alert for heavy rainfall in Chamoli has prompted questions about why helicopter services were allowed to operate during hazardous weather. The concern highlights the risks faced by passengers and crews in Uttarakhand’s mountainous terrain, while also calling for clearer responsibility among operators and authorities responsible for aviation and disaster management.

31 Oct 2026

Chamoli helicopter crash: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami orders probe after 6 people are killed

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Chamoli helicopter crash: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami orders probe after 6 people are killed

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has mourned the deaths in a helicopter crash in Chamoli and directed officials to investigate its cause. Reports by The News Mill and Qazinform said 6 people aboard the helicopter were killed. The district administration has been asked to assist affected families and arrange immediate relief.

31 Oct 2026

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Joshimath helicopter crash raises questions after orange weather alert in Chamoli

A helicopter flying between Dehradun and Badrinath crashed after weather reportedly changed suddenly in the valley. UCADA said conditions were clear when the aircraft took off, while officials reported that contact with the control room was lost within 15 minutes. Recovery teams later retrieved the victims’ bodies from the forest area.

31 Oct 2026

Uttarakhand helicopter crash kills 6 near Chamoli on Badrinath-Dehradun flight

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Uttarakhand helicopter crash kills 6 near Chamoli on Badrinath-Dehradun flight

A civil helicopter operated by Trans Bharat Aviation crashed in Chamoli district’s Hathi Parvat area on Friday while flying from Shri Badrinath Dham to Dehradun. 5 passengers and the pilot were on board, and all 6 died. Army personnel reportedly saw smoke and the helicopter descending rapidly before the crash.

30 Oct 2026

Uttarakhand helicopter crash-landing alert near Joshimath; 05 passengers, 01 pilot aboard

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Uttarakhand helicopter crash-landing alert near Joshimath; 05 passengers, 01 pilot aboard

Authorities received information about a possible helicopter crash landing above Chai village in Chamoli’s Joshimath area. The Trans Bharat helicopter was travelling from Badrinath to Sahastradhara, and its location was indicated near the Army Camp. Officials said 05 passengers and 01 pilot were on board, while complete details remained unavailable.

30 Oct 2026

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Bhararisain Badri cow conservation centre may get 33 crore rupees within 15 to 20 days

A proposed Badri cow conservation centre at Bhararisain in Chamoli could soon move towards construction, with approval expected for 33 crore rupees. Animal Husbandry Minister Saurabh Bahuguna said the foundation stone may be laid after funding approval, offering possible benefits for local livestock keepers through increased dairy production and income.

30 Oct 2026

Pushkar Singh Dhami leads BJP meeting ahead of Uttarakhand Assembly session

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Pushkar Singh Dhami leads BJP meeting ahead of Uttarakhand Assembly session

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the BJP Legislature Party meeting at Vidhan Bhawan in Bhararisain (Gairsain), Chamoli. The meeting took place before the Assembly session begins on Tuesday, with party legislators finalising the BJP’s strategy for the proceedings.

26 Oct 2026

Uttarakhand Assembly session security: 1,500 personnel and 7 PAC companies deployed in Chamoli

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Uttarakhand Assembly session security: 1,500 personnel and 7 PAC companies deployed in Chamoli

Uttarakhand has deployed around 1,500 personnel for security during the Legislative Assembly session, IG Law and Order Nilesh Aanand Bharne said. 7 Provincial Armed Constabulary companies are positioned in Chamoli district, while fire, communications and intelligence teams support the arrangements. Fourteen barricades have been installed without obstructing legislators’ movement.

26 Oct 2026

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BRO to widen and resurface 10-km Badrinath Highway stretch from Jyotirmath to Marwari

The Border Roads Organisation will begin intensive improvement work on the 10-kilometre Badrinath Highway stretch between the Jyotirmath petrol pump and Marwari after the Badrinath Dham pilgrends. The project targets road widening and resurfacing by March next year, addressing uneven surfaces, subsidence and traffic disruption on a busy pilgrroute.

25 Oct 2026

Uttarakhand to table supplementary budget in Gairsain on October 27, pass it next day

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Uttarakhand to table supplementary budget in Gairsain on October 27, pass it next day

The Uttarakhand government will present a supplementary budget on October 27, the opening day of the Legislative Assembly session at Bhararisain (Gairsain) in Chamoli. The Business Advisory Committee has approved a 2-day schedule, with lawmakers expected to pass the budget on October 28 after its presentation and consideration.

25 Oct 2026

Congress takes Uttarakhand Nyay Yatra to Dehradun, Chamoli and Kumaon ahead of 2027 polls

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Congress takes Uttarakhand Nyay Yatra to Dehradun, Chamoli and Kumaon ahead of 2027 polls

The Congress party’s statewide Uttarakhand Nyay Yatra reached Dehradun, Chamoli and parts of the Kumaon region on Thursday. During the foot marches, party leaders raised inflation, unemployment, recruitment scams, women’s safety, corruption, migration and public grievances as key issues ahead of the 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections.

23 Oct 2026

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Chamoli orders probe into construction in subsidence zone after 17 complaints in Gopeshwar

Officials heard 17 complaints at Monday’s public grievance meeting in Gopeshwar, Chamoli. Sub-Divisional Magistrate Raj Kumar Pandey ordered a committee to examine construction work by the Public Works Department and Irrigation Department in a subsidence-affected area, while directing officials to resolve other complaints without unnecessary delay.

12 Oct 2026

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Iron angles stolen from Bhailtira bridge linking Dungri-Naini route in Chamoli

Iron angles were stolen from Bhailtira bridge on the Dungri-Naini route in Chamoli, according to BJP mandal president Jyoti Kailkhura. The theft was reported after Friday night and has raised concern over damage to public property. Kailkhura has informed the Public Works Department and administration, seeking an investigation and action against those responsible.

11 Oct 2026

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Jyotirmath land subsidence in Chamoli: 21 unsafe government buildings to be demolished

Authorities in Jyotirmath, Chamoli, are preparing to demolish 21 government buildings declared unsafe after land subsidence and scientific assessments. The structures will be cleared after evacuation, while new government buildings may be constructed at safe locations. More than 55 unsafe private buildings have already been demolished, with compensation provided to affected people.

07 Oct 2026

Chamoli team destroys illegal cannabis on 70 naali as Uttarakhand’s hemp debate returns

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Chamoli team destroys illegal cannabis on 70 naali as Uttarakhand’s hemp debate returns

Chamoli authorities have removed illegal cannabis plants from about 70 naali in Dewal under the Drugs Free Devbhoomi campaign. The operation also included warnings about drug abuse, cyber fraud and wild cannabis. The action has renewed discussion about whether regulated industrial hemp could offer hill communities a lawful income source.

04 Oct 2026

Chamoli Police Rescue Young Man at Bridge Before He Jumps Into Alaknanda River

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Chamoli Police Rescue Young Man at Bridge Before He Jumps Into Alaknanda River

Chamoli police intervened after noticing a young man preparing to jump from a bridge into the Alaknanda River, according to Uttarakhand Police. The team reached him in time and rescued him. Officials shared the account through the Garhwal Range police channel, but released no further details about the man or the incident.

30 Sep 2026

Chamoli and Pokhari police safely trace 17-year-old minor, easing family’s concern

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Chamoli and Pokhari police safely trace 17-year-old minor, easing family’s concern

Chamoli and Pokhari police have located a 17-year-old minor safely after responding promptly to the family’s concern. The development brings relief to the family, while the brief update highlights coordinated police action in Chamoli district. No further details about the minor or the circumstances surrounding the search were provided.

28 Sep 2026

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Chamoli college polls: 33 nominations filed at 4 campuses as rallies intensify campaign activity

Nomination papers for Chamoli’s college student union elections were completed on Thursday, with candidates campaigning through rallies and seeking support from students. Campuses reported 11 nominations at Gairsain, 10 at Talwari-Tharali, 12 at Nagnath-Pokhari and multiple contests at Karnaprayag. Withdrawal, final scrutiny, voting and counting are scheduled for 26 and 29 September.

25 Sep 2026

Bear sightings unsettle 3 Chamoli villages as forest team responds

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Bear sightings unsettle 3 Chamoli villages as forest team responds

Repeated bear sightings around Bamiyala, Kafoli and Nolapani in Chamoli’s Narayanbagar block have raised safety concerns among residents. Villagers say women’s daily work and children’s security are being affected, while crops have also been damaged. After a delegation submitted a memorandum, forest officials sent a team and provided firecrackers to help drive the animals away.

24 Sep 2026

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India-US troops practise counter-terror drills with drones and robotic dogs in Auli

Indian and US troops are conducting Joint Military Exercise 2026 in Auli, Chamoli district, with training focused on counter-terrorism operations in difficult mountain conditions. The drills include building clearance, room intervention and close-quarter scenarios, while drones, robotic dogs, dog squads and snipers support assault teams during coordinated exercises.

22 Sep 2026

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Gajendra Singh Rawat elected Chamoli-Rudraprayag cooperative bank chief for second term

Gajendra Singh Rawat has been elected president of the Chamoli-Rudraprayag District Cooperative Bank for a second term. During a welcome visit to his home area in Chamoli’s Nijmula Saptakund Valley, he said the bank would focus on strengthening village economies and expanding opportunities for women and young people through cooperative schemes and loans.

21 Sep 2026

Chamoli woman dies after falling into ravine while collecting grass in Tefna

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Chamoli woman dies after falling into ravine while collecting grass in Tefna

A 36-year-old woman died after slipping into a deep ravine while collecting grass in the forest near Tefna village in Chamoli’s Karnaprayag block. Nandprayag police, assisted by local residents, recovered her body and handed it to the family after completing the required panchnama procedure.

14 Sep 2026

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Chamoli Rain and Landslides Block 19 Motor Roads; Snowfall Hits High Areas

Intermittent rain has continued across Chamoli district for 6 days, triggering landslides and debris movement that have blocked 19 motor roads. Rural areas are facing disrupted connectivity with the district headquarters, while snowfall in high-altitude areas has brought colder conditions to Nandanager, Joshimath, Karnaprayag and Ghat.

07 Sep 2026

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