U'khand govt forms panel to probe Rs 1.25bn Kedarnath temple 'gold scam'

The Uttarakhand government on Friday decided to set up a high-level committee to probe allegations of an alleged scam of Rs 1.25 billion in the gold plating of the sanctum sanctorum of the......

Kedarnath priest alleges scam in gold plating of temple walls

A senior priest of the Kedarnath temple has alleged a multi-crore scam in the gold plating of the shrine's inner walls, but the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee has dismissed such claims saying......

Joshimath Crisis: What Happens To Badrinath Treasure?

During the winter, Badrinath's 45 kg of gold and 35 kg of silver is kept at the Narsingh temple in Joshimath, located about half a kilometre from the houses which have developed cracks because of......

After land subsidence, new concern in Joshimath

Amid rising concerns over subsidence-hit Joshimath, authorities are worried about where to keep the riches of Badrinath safeguarded at Narsingh temple. IMAGE: Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati performs......

Himalayan calamity: Banks start counting losses

The Garhwal region collectively has deposits worth Rs 2,100 crore and advances worth Rs 1,000 crore. Leading public sector banks, particularly State Bank of India, are staring at a substantial loss......