Chamoli, April 18 -- Final preparations for the highly anticipated opening of the Badrinath Dham portals are now complete, according to Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar.

Speaking with ANI, the DM on Saturday confirmed that the sacred Himalayan shrine is fully prepared to welcome devotees starting April 23, following strict directives for pilgrim safety from Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

Navigating the treacherous terrain of the Badrinath Highway has been a primary focus for the administration this year. DM Kumar detailed several key infrastructure improvements designed to ensure a "smooth, safe, and pleasant" journey.

Identified high-risk landslide zones along the highway have undergone specialised geological ...