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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Time of India
Jageshwar Dham to host Kumaon's largest yoga retreat centre
Bageshwar: Jageshwar Dham, a revered pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand, will soon host Kumaon's largest yoga retreat centre. Spanning half an acre, the facility is ready for construction, with groundwork completed. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Nestled amid dense deodar forests of Almora district, Jageshwar Dham attracts nearly 800,000 pilgrims annually. With the development of the yoga retreat centre, tourism is expected to evolve beyond religious visits, encouraging longer stays and deeper spiritual engagement. According to officials, the centre will accommodate over 1,000 yoga practitioners simultaneously. Planned facilities include spacious meditation halls, open-air yoga platforms, nature therapy zones, and Ayurvedic healing spaces. Nearby, Airavat Cave is also being developed into a meditation centre that will feature meditation facilities for up to 30 people at a time. A four-kilometre stone-paved trail from Artola to Airavat Cave is also under development, offering visitors a scenic walk through forest landscapes. To promote sustainable tourism, electric golf carts will ply between Artola and the dham. "We aim to provide a holistic spiritual experience. The centre will not only attract tourists but also create employment opportunities for residents," said Alok Kumar Pandey, Almora district magistrate. Retreat programs will include morning Surya Namaskar, guided meditation, mantra chanting, satsangs with yoga masters, and interactive sessions on yogic philosophy and Ayurveda.
Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
At least 18 people dead as rains lash west India state
At least 18 people have died since Monday as torrential rains lashed parts of India's western Gujarat, state officials said. Disaster response teams have been deployed to help residents in the south of the state, who are bracing for more heavy monsoon rainfall. "Eighteen people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents, while dozens have been rescued across low-lying areas by disaster response teams," the state government said late Tuesday. The worst-hit areas included Palitana and Jesar towns, which on Tuesday registered 867 millimetres (34 inches) of rain over the past 24 hours. State relief commissioner Alok Kumar Pandey said the 18 deaths were the result of storms, lightning strikes, and structural collapses due to rough weather. "The state is fully geared to handle the situation, and inter-departmental coordination is being intensified to ensure swift relief and rescue operations," Pandey said. Those rescued included 18 farm labourers who were trapped in mango orchards in the Gadhada area, and 22 people in Surendranagar district where waters from an overflowing river gushed into their homes. India's annual monsoon season from June to September offers respite from the intense summer heat and is crucial for replenishing water supplies. But scores of people die each year during the rainy season due to flash floods and landslides across India, a country of 1.4 billion people.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Storms, floods kill 18 in Gujarat and traps mango farm workers as India's monsoon season intensifies
AHMEDABAD, June 18 — At least 18 people have died since Monday as torrential rains lashed parts of India's western Gujarat, state officials said. Disaster response teams have been deployed to help residents in the south of the state, who are bracing for more heavy monsoon rainfall. 'Eighteen people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents, while dozens have been rescued across low-lying areas by disaster response teams,' the state government said late Tuesday. The worst-hit areas included Palitana and Jesar towns, which on Tuesday registered 867 millimetres (34 inches) of rain over the past 24 hours. State relief commissioner Alok Kumar Pandey said the 18 deaths were the result of storms, lightning strikes, and structural collapses due to rough weather. 'The state is fully geared to handle the situation, and inter-departmental coordination is being intensified to ensure swift relief and rescue operations,' Pandey said. Those rescued included 18 farm labourers who were trapped in mango orchards in the Gadhada area, and 22 people in Surendranagar district where waters from an overflowing river gushed into their homes. India's annual monsoon season from June to September offers respite from the intense summer heat and is crucial for replenishing water supplies. But scores of people die each year during the rainy season due to flash floods and landslides across India, a country of 1.4 billion people. — AFP
Al Arabiya
3 days ago
- Climate
- Al Arabiya
At least 18 dead as rains lash India's Gujarat state
At least 18 people have died since Monday as torrential rains lashed parts of India's western Gujarat, state officials said. Disaster response teams have been deployed to help residents in the south of the state, who are bracing for more heavy monsoon rainfall. 'Eighteen people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents, while dozens have been rescued across low-lying areas by disaster response teams,' the state government said late Tuesday. The worst-hit areas included Palitana and Jesar towns, which on Tuesday registered 867 millimetres (34 inches) of rain over the past 24 hours. State relief commissioner Alok Kumar Pandey said the 18 deaths were the result of storms, lightning strikes, and structural collapses due to rough weather. 'The state is fully geared to handle the situation, and inter-departmental coordination is being intensified to ensure swift relief and rescue operations,' Pandey said. Those rescued included 18 farm laborers who were trapped in mango orchards in the Gadhada area, and 22 people in Surendranagar district where waters from an overflowing river gushed into their homes. India's annual monsoon season from June to September offers respite from the intense summer heat and is crucial for replenishing water supplies. But scores of people die each year during the rainy season due to flash floods and landslides across India, a country of 1.4 billion people.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- Straits Times
At least 18 dead as rains lash west India state
Scores of people die each year during the rainy season due to flash floods and landslides across India. PHOTO: EPA-EFE At least 18 dead as rains lash west India state AHMEDABAD - At least 18 people have died since June 16 as torrential rains lashed parts of India's western Gujarat, state officials said. Disaster response teams have been deployed to help residents in the south of the state, who are bracing themselves for more heavy monsoon rainfall. 'Eighteen people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents, while dozens have been rescued across low-lying areas by disaster response teams,' the state government said late on June 17. The worst-hit areas included Palitana and Jesar towns, which on June 17 registered 867mm of rain over the past 24 hours. State relief commissioner Alok Kumar Pandey said the 18 deaths were the result of storms, lightning strikes, and structural collapses due to rough weather. 'The state is fully geared to handle the situation, and inter-departmental coordination is being intensified to ensure swift relief and rescue operations,' Mr Pandey said. Those rescued included 18 farm labourers who were trapped in mango orchards in the Gadhada area, and 22 people in Surendranagar district where waters from an overflowing river gushed into their homes. India's annual monsoon season from June to September offers respite from the intense summer heat and is crucial for replenishing water supplies. But scores of people die each year during the rainy season due to flash floods and landslides across India, a country of 1.4 billion people. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
