Rishikesh: News

22 Oct 2024

Box Office

'Vicky Vidya Ka...' falls again; collects ₹34.35cr by Day 11

The romantic comedy Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa and starring Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri, has continued to disappoint at the box office.

24 Jun 2024

Mudassar Aziz

Urvashi Rautela joins Aftab Shivdasani in romance horror 'Kasoor': Report

Actor Urvashi Rautela has been roped in as the female lead in Aftab Shivdasani's forthcoming film Kasoor, per Hindustan Times.

Police drive vehicle into AIIMS hospital ward to arrest man 

In another case of "things that happen only in India," a police vehicle drove into the emergency ward of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rishikesh on Tuesday to arrest a nurse.

17 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Seek resolution: US to India-Pakistan on 'ghus ke maara…' remark 

The United States, responding to recent statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on counter-terrorism, has encouraged both India and Pakistan to seek resolution through dialogue.

01 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

Interesting things you should do in Rishikesh

Rishikesh, India, nestled in the Himalayan foothills, is a dual delight for seekers of spirituality and adventure.

19 Jul 2023

Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand: 17 people killed after power transformer explosion

As many as 17 people died and several others sustained injuries after a power transformer exploded at the Namami Gange project site in Uttarakhand's Chamoli on Wednesday, reported News18.

17 Jul 2023

Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand: Ganga breaches danger mark, 'orange' alert in all districts

Heavy rainfall continued to lash Uttarakhand on Sunday, causing several roads to block due to landslides, reported PTI.

28 Dec 2022

Travel And Tourism

5 top destinations in India for adventure sports

The geographical diversity of India offers a vast array of adventure sports.

09 Dec 2022

Travel And Tourism

5 best places in India for an all-girls trip

The holiday season is finally here and it is time to pack your bags and head to a wonderful destination with your girl gang.

Ankita Bhandari murder: Drugs, prostitution rampant at Pulkit Arya's resort

Prostitution and drug abuse were rampant at Uttarakhand's Vanantra Resort, where the late 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari was working as a receptionist, former employees alleged on Tuesday.

25 Sep 2022

Pushkar Singh Dhami

Uttarakhand: Ankita Bhandari drowned with blunt force injuries, reveals autopsy

The provisional autopsy report of Ankita Bhandari revealed that her death was caused by drowning, and she had blunt force trauma.

24 Sep 2022

Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand: Missing receptionist's body found; BJP leader's son arrested

The body of Ankita Bhandari (19)—a resort receptionist who went missing several days ago—was fished out from Rishikesh's Chilla canal on Saturday.

25 Apr 2022

Mussoorie

5 hill stations in India for a summer destination wedding

Hill stations are a popular place to get married, especially in the summers.

20 Apr 2022

Jammu And Kashmir

Top 5 wedding destinations in north India

If you believe in, "Hum ek baar jeete hai, ek baar marte hai, shaadi bhi ek baar hoti hai ... aur pyar ek baar hi hota hai" from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, weddings would mean a lot to you.

06 Apr 2022

Travel And Tourism

10 must-try adventure sports in Rishikesh

Known as the "adventure capital of India," Rishikesh in Uttarakhand is a delight for thrill-seekers.

05 Apr 2022

Maharashtra

5 places in India to enjoy river rafting

If you love adventure sports and want to get some adrenaline rush this summer, then try river rafting to make the most of your vacation.

28 Feb 2022

Travel And Tourism

How to organize camping trip to Rishikesh?

Rishikesh is the ultimate camping destination for several people living in northern India.

28 Dec 2021

Jammu And Kashmir

5 places to enjoy water sports in India

If you think water adventure activities are only big internationally, think again!

12 Jul 2021

Karnal

Uttarakhand: Man arrested for posing as sadhu, duping jeweler's wife

A conman masquerading as a sadhu was arrested in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh for allegedly duping a jeweler's wife of cash and jewelry worth around Rs. 1.75 crore, police said on Monday.

26 Mar 2021

COVID-19

16 employees of a Rishikesh hotel test positive for COVID-19

A leading hotel in Rishikesh has been closed for 48 hours as a precautionary measure after 16 of its employees tested positive for COVID-19 in a day, an official said on Friday.

21 Feb 2021

Kerala

Not just Goa, these places are great water-sport destinations too

When it comes to water sports and adrenaline-pumping adventures in India, Goa is the first name that is most likely to pop into your mind.

31 Aug 2019

Game of Thrones

'GoT's Khaleesi, Ygritte vacationing in India, were robbed by monkeys

Rishikesh has been a 'been-there-done-that' tourist destination for an eternity but if you happen to be in the holy town, you might just run into the Mother of Dragons.

28 Mar 2019

Uttar Pradesh

Rishikesh: Students beat junior to death, school buries body

In a ghastly incident, a Class VII student of a boarding school in Rishikesh was allegedly beaten to death by his seniors earlier this month. Rather than informing the police or taking stringent action against the accused, the school hurriedly buried the body.

04 Nov 2018

Virat Kohli

Anushka Sharma has special plans for Virat Kohli's birthday

Ace cricketer Virat Kohli, who impressed us with his batting prowess, is all set to celebrate his 30th birthday tomorrow.

36-year-old Ganga activist on fast, rushed to AIIMS

Sant Gopaldas, who has been fasting in protest to save river Ganga has been rushed to AIIMS, Rishikesh after fasting for the cause for 110 days.

22 Jun 2018

Uttarakhand

HC suspends water sports in Uttarakhand till the government acts

This might hit your travel plans hard.

30 Dec 2016

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli rubbishes reports of engagement with Anushka

Anushka Sharma and Kohli have rubbished the rumours of their engagement. Virat tweeted that they weren't getting engaged, and if they were, they wouldn't hide it.