Geography Uttarakhand

Indian state of Uttarakhand.

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A June 2026 Instagram reel shows saddled equines standing in heavy rain at what the creator identifies as Kedarnath and condemns riders for leaving them exposed. The clip cannot establish individual responsibility or harm, but court records and government rules show that welfare of horses and mules on pilgrimage routes is a recurring regulatory issue,…

Kedarnath reel showing equines in heavy rain points to a recurring working-animal welfare problem
Open Post: Kedarnath reel showing equines in heavy rain points to a recurring working-animal welfare problem

In a June 2026 reel, Sarthak Goswami calls it hypocrisy to revere the Ganga while polluting it, citing untreated sewage at Rishikesh and disposal of puja material and plastic. Official CAG and CPCB records independently document serious sewer-connectivity and treatment failures in Rishikesh, while the reel’s specific commenter anecdote and the prevalence of ritual dumping…

Open Post: Sarthak Goswami’s ‘pooja ya dhong’ critique points to documented sewage failures in the Ganga at Rishikesh

The ₹16-crore Nanda Ki Chowki replacement bridge remained structurally safe, but its approach road failed 16 days after opening. A later preliminary inquiry identified river-training/design, erosion-assessment and supervision lapses, leading to engineer suspensions, a contractor bar and a consultant notice; corruption allegations and final legal responsibility remain unproven.

Open Post: Nanda Ki Chowki approach-road failure exposed design and supervision lapses in a flood-replacement project