Heavy rains have caused the Mandakini river to flood, washing away roads and electric poles in Sonprayag and Gaurikund, which are on the way to the Kedarnath Yatra Route. Since Wednesday evening, at least six people have died in rain-related incidents across Uttarakhand. Many pilgrims and tourists are now stranded on the Sonprayag-Kedarnath road due to the severe weather. Cloudbursts, landslides and other natural disasters have affected Kedarnath Yatra Route. The situation is dire as the flooding has disrupted travel and caused significant damage in the region. Efforts are underway to help those affected and restore normalcy. Watch video for more.
04 August,2024 03:21 PM IST
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Badrinath seat, has expressed grave concern over the alleged 228 kilograms gold scam involving the Kedarnath shrine. He criticized authorities for not initiating an investigation into the Kedarnath gold scam controversy surrounding the gold-plating of the shrine in 2022. Swami Avimukteshwaranand issued a stern warning, urging strict action and threatening legal recourse if necessary. He emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in religious affairs, stating his readiness to take the matter to court to ensure justice prevails. The controversy has sparked widespread debate and raised questions about the management and oversight of sacred sites in India.
22 July,2024 11:25 AM IST
Sara Ali Khan's first co-star was Sushant Singh Rajput, in Kedarnath (2018). The actor tragically passed away in June 2020. During Mid-day's latest Sit With Hitlist episode, the actress was asked about her favourite memory of Sushant. Sara had two film releases in December 2018 - Kedarnath and Simmba. The actress was caught in a legal battle owing to overlapping dates while filming both movies. Watch her recall those times in this video.
04 July,2024 04:57 PM IST
Sara Ali Khan spills the beans on her friendship with contemporaries Janhvi Kapoor and Ananya Panday as she graces Sit With Hitlist by Mayank Shekhar for Mid-day. The actress had no idea she was related to late superstar Dilip Kumar. Sara also jokes about being served gold with roti at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding. She goes on to mention how she nearly passed on ‘Atrangi Re’ to Alia Bhatt. Watch the entire episode on Mid-day.com on June 22.
27 June,2024 02:19 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
