Pilgrimage centres and hill stations such as Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Auli, Mussoorie, Chakrata, Dhanaulti, and Uttarkashi were covered in a thick blanket of snow. The change in weather drew tourists to several destinations, particularly Mussoorie, where visitors were seen thronging the Mall Road
23 January,2026 05:22 PM IST | Dehradun | mid-day online correspondent-1768365682118_d.png "CM Pushkar Singh Dhami extends Uttarayani greetings, highlights Baijnath Temple")
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended Uttarayani greetings, calling Baijnath Temple a living symbol of Uttarakhand’s Shiva tradition. He also inaugurated the Uttarayani fair in Khatima, announced new development projects, and stressed protecting Devbhoomi’s culture while pushing growth
14 January,2026 10:31 AM IST | Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | ANI-1768363944863_d.png "Uttarakhand: Two held for roaming around at Har Ki Pauri in 'sheikh' attire")
A viral video from Har Ki Pauri showing two men in ‘sheikh’ attire triggered tensions among priests and renewed calls to restrict access to Ganga ghats. The men, later identified as local youths, told police the act was for a YouTube video and were released after apologising
14 January,2026 10:16 AM IST | Uttarakhand | PTI
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