Following Uttar Pradesh`s controversy, the Uttarakhand administration mandates nameplates for temporary shops, hotels, and dhabas along the Kanwar Yatra route. Officials state this is to facilitate the pilgrimage smoothly. Previously criticized in UP, the move has sparked debate, with figures like Asaduddin Owaisi and Javed Akhtar voicing dissent against the BJP`s stance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of each deceased victim of the tragic tempo traveller accident in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand. The incident occurred when the vehicle, carrying 26 passengers, veered off the Badrinath Highway, plunging into a deep gorge. Sadly, 12 individuals lost their lives, and 14 others sustained injuries in the mishap. The injured were promptly given medical attention. This incident underscores the need for stringent road safety measures and emergency response protocols to prevent such tragedies, offering condolences to the bereaved families and support to those affected by the accident.