Uttarkhand

Uttarakhand Tender Controversy: Questionable Stake of Baba Ramdev’s aide Balakrishna in Adventure Firms

Sep

Uttarakhand Tender Controversy: Questionable Stake of Baba Ramdev’s aide Balakrishna in Adventure Firms

99.8%,99.98%,69.43%: Balakrishna’s stake in three firms; tender violates instructions. Uttarakhand government floated a tender in 2022 to promote adventure tourism in the scenic George Everest Estate. Rajas Aerosports and Adventures Pvt Ltd was awarded the tender, company records show that Balkrishna holds more than 99% stake in two: Prakriti Organics India Pvt Ltd (99.98%) and Bharuwa Agri Science Pvt Ltd (99.99%) who were the other competitors, while holding 69.43% in Rajas Aerospace and Adventures Pvt Ltd and signed letter of issue in 2023. Also read: Baba Ramdev’s ‘Sharbat Jihad’ Remark Sparks Controversy Over Rooh Afza The award flies in the…

Torrential Rains Trigger Landslides, Block Rishikesh-Badrinath Highway as Uttarakhand Braces for Continued Extreme Weather

May

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NationBadrinath, Kempty Falls, Landslides, Mussorie, Uttarkhand

Torrential Rains Trigger Landslides, Block Rishikesh-Badrinath Highway as Uttarakhand Braces for Continued Extreme Weather

Key Highlights Highway Blockage: Heavy debris blocked the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway near Shivpuri. Traffic Disruption: Vehicles stranded on both sides; no injuries reported. SDRF Action: Relief and clearance operations underway with police support. Weather Warning: IMD forecasts severe conditions on May 4–5; to continue through May 6–7. Mussorie Impact: Kempty Fall swelled; several shops inundated with water and debris. Sudden Weather Shift Disrupts Traffic; SDRF and Police Begin Relief Operations Intense rainfall suddenly occurred. Strong winds accompanied the rainfall. This weather disrupted traffic and caused a major blockage on the Rishikesh-Badrinath Chardham road on Sunday evening. The downpour led to landslides…